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‘It’s heart-wrenching,’ Kelowna homeowners say of Fortis BC’s tree trimming practicesOne couple pushed for an alley arm to be bolted to the power pole, allowing the line to move toward the street and away from the tree, rather than trimming the tree.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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Fortis BC working to restore power for some Rutland residents after ‘extreme wind’One tree on Molnar Road and Holbrook Road East came crashing down, taking a power line with it and blocking the road in both directions to traffic and pedestrians.ConsumerJul 9, 2023
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Falling tree knocks power out at Big WhiteThe outage happened at about 8:15 a.m. Thursday and has affected more than 2,000 customers. Fortis B.C. is estimating that power will be back on at 10 p.m.CanadaJan 20, 2023
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Planes, power and automobiles struggle under first Okanagan snowfallSnow wreaked havoc on the Okanagan on Friday morning, as the power went out, flights were delayed and cars crashed into each other on slick roads.CanadaNov 4, 2022
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Lights to go out in Summerland, B.C. this weekendSummerland residents are being warned of a community-wide power outage this Saturday. Outages could cause interruptions to water and streetlights.TrafficApr 26, 2022
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Okanagan hard hit by wind storm, homes and schools remain dark due to power outageRose Valley Elementary, Glenrosa Elementary, Glenrosa Middle and Helen Gormanst Kelowna, as well as more than 6,000 homes, were without power Tuesday, according to BC Hydro.WeatherNov 16, 2021
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Vernon’s North Valley gymnastics building totally destroyed by fireAt approximately 7:15 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at a gymnastics studio in the 4700-block of 31st Street.CanadaOct 31, 2021
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Kelowna, B.C., couple livid with local utility company over cedar trimmingThe Meyers said FortisBC did contact them about trimming their emerald cedars, however, the trimming came much sooner than expected.CanadaMay 13, 2021
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Power companies reporting electrical outages throughout Okanagan, ShuswapBC Hydro says heavy snowfall has caused the outages, which stretch from Salmon Arm to Peachland.CanadaDec 22, 2020
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Homes evacuated due to gas leak in West VancouverConstruction crews were working in the area and hit a gas line.TrafficDec 3, 2020
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