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Power shutoff initiative creating ‘wave of fear,’ says Princeton, B.C. mayorThe initiative has many people, including residents, business owners in affected communities and local governments, expressing some serious concerns.CanadaMay 9
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FortisBC hoping to build LNG storage facility in Kelowna as natural gas shortfall loomsFortis is planning to build a small-scale liquified natural gas storage facility to help generate power during winter peak demand periods.EconomyNov 25, 2024
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Back-to-back wildfires in Similkameen region under investigationThe Lower Similkameen Indian Band says both fires happened Monday afternoon in the Chopaka area, not far from the Canada-U.S. border.CanadaJul 16, 2024
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Electricity demand soars as heat wave continues: FortisBCOn an average summer day, FortisBC says electrical demands average out to 434 megawatts. On Tuesday, demand spiked to 714 megawatts.ConsumerJul 12, 2024
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FortisBC ‘does right thing’ and fixes tree-trimming job, says Kelowna homeownerIn April, Giulio Di Palma found half his tree gone after he said FortisBC did some heavy trimming without giving notice, though the tree was perilously close to power lines.CanadaJun 29, 2024
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Kelowna to look into FortisBC tree-trimming practices‘I was quite excited when I opened up that email,’ said Giulio Di Palma. ‘It was from the city, the mayor and council and he’s very supportive of our issue that we have.’CanadaMay 23, 2024
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Trees trimmed near power lines in Okanagan raising safety concernsA Naramata resident said one tree near his home wound up crashing down onto his deck five months five months after it was trimmed.CanadaMay 16, 2024
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Kelowna residents call out FortisBC for tree-trimming practices: ‘I was shocked’'It just makes me feel sick,' said homeowner Gordy Charles. 'The trees have been brutalized.'CanadaMay 13, 2024
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Summerland, B.C. roadwork to proceed following FortisBC delayVictoria Road South in Summerland has sat unfished for months.CanadaMay 1, 2024
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FortisBC reminding residents, contractors to dial or click before diggingWith spring well underway, FortisBC says dial BC 1 Call before starting your project before digging into the ground.CanadaApr 20, 2024
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