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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 28/09/2026
We’re honoured to be part of the @bclions.com Orange Shirt Day event. For the sixth year in a row, our team handed out orange shirts to be worn as a symbol of hope and Reconciliation on Orange Shirt Day. It’s an opportunity to come together, learn and commit to a better future.
FortisBC volunteers handing out orange shirts at the BC Lions game
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 25/09/2026
We’ve reached a major milestone in our Gas Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project; 500,000 gas meters exchanges in homes and businesses are now complete. What does that mean for our customers? Here are some benefits we’ll be able to offer as our project continues. bit.ly/4hIxiSl
Employees looking at new meters
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 23/09/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Sept 25. Power will be temporarily interrupted to approximately 270 customers along Highway 3 between Bridesville and Osoyoos from 8 am to 1 pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 23/09/2026
On August 28, 2026, we filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for approval of an agreement to provide service to a BC Hydro facility on Vancouver Island during peak winter periods. To view the application or get involved: www.bcuc.com/OurWork/View...
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FEI Tariff Supplement L-3 to RS 46 FEI and BC Hydro Service - BCUC
BCUC - FEI Tariff Supplement L-3 to RS 46 FEI and BC Hydro Service
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 21/09/2026
We’re conducting aerial inspections of our gas transmission lines. The helicopter will pass through various B.C. communities periodically from mid-to-late September. Thanks for your understanding while we complete this work. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
Passengers looking out the window of a helicopter
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 21/09/2026
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
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FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES - BCUC
BCUC - FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 21/09/2026
FortisBC Alternative Energy Services (FAES), an affiliate of the FortisBC group of companies, on behalf of Kwasen Village Utility Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of FAES,
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 18/09/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on September 20. Power will be temporarily interrupted to customers in Grand Forks and Christina Lake from 5am to 10am. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 18/09/2026
Access to our website has been restored. We appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 18/09/2026
We're aware of issues affecting access to our website and are working to resolve them. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need immediate assistance, please call our customer contact centre at 1-888-224-2710. Customers looking to access their account online can do so at accounts.fortisbc.com
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 18/09/2026
We're honoured to have achieved Gold certification in the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business' Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, the highest level available through the program. Learn more: bit.ly/4y4fY00
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 16/09/2026
We’re inspecting our gas transmission lines with a low-flying helicopter to ensure the gas system continues to operate safely and reliably. The helicopter will pass through various communities across B.C. periodically from mid-to-late September. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
Passengers looking out the window in a helicopter
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 15/09/2026
We’re investing in new wind power generation and upgrading our substations, adding new transformers and equipment, to increase capacity and serve you better. These investments will help us to meet our customers’ growing energy needs. More details here: bit.ly/4xSwos9
A new breaker that was recently installed at the Keremeos substation.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 14/09/2026
Want to help test new innovative technologies and influence the future of energy use and efficiency in B.C.? Sign up to learn about pilot project opportunities: bit.ly/3SHdN2Y
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 11/09/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Sept 13. Power will be temporarily interrupted to approximately 1,580 customers in Crawford Bay and surrounding areas from 9 am to 3 pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 08/09/2026
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
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FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES - BCUC
BCUC - FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 08/09/2026
FortisBC Alternative Energy Services (FAES), an affiliate of the FortisBC group of companies, on behalf of Kwasen Village Utility Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of FAES,
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 02/09/2026
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fuI0JY
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2026 Annual Review for 2027 Delivery Rates
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 01/09/2026
On July 31, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 electricity rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fnRerd
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2026 Annual Review for 2027 Rates
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 31/08/2026
We’re proud to sponsor and attend the upcoming Vancouver Island RENT 2026! Our team will be there to answer questions about our rebates and share tips to help non-profit housing societies lower energy use. Learn more: rent.bcnpha.ca/RENT/VI/VIRent #VIRENT @bcnpha.bsky.social
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 31/08/2026
Our crews have safely completed maintenance work to our electricity system in Lister, BC. We appreciate the public’s patience while we finished this work.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 28/08/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on Aug 31. Customers in Lister, BC will experience planned power outages at different times throughout the day. Visit our outage map for outage times and details: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 27/08/2026
Three communities. Countless smiles. See how our Community Giving Days transformed spaces and brought people together across B.C. bit.ly/3ZmRv66
FortisBC employees working together outdoors
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 24/08/2026
With a total of three new, higher power FortisBC EV charging stations in Kelowna and Rock Creek, EV drivers can now charge up their car, truck, van or SUV. bit.ly/4ghAS5d
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FortisBC expands high power EV charging network in the Southern Interior
Three new and higher power charging stations for light- and medium-duty electric vehicles added along with expanded accessibility features
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 24/08/2026
filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission for the kʷasən Village District Thermal Energy System Project. To view the application or get involved: bit.ly/4ghhVOP
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FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES - BCUC
BCUC - FAES-KVULP CPCN for the Kwasen Village District TES
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 24/08/2026
FortisBC Alternative Energy Services (FAES), an affiliate of the FortisBC group of companies, on behalf of Kwasen Village Utility Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of FAES,
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 21/08/2026
Our crews have safely completed maintenance work to our electricity system in Trail, BC. We appreciate the public’s patience while we finished this work.
A utility worker in a bucket lift performing maintenance on power lines, observed by another worker in a high-visibility vest.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 20/08/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on August 21. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 98 customers in Trail, BC from 7am to 3pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 05/08/2026
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application bit.ly/4fuI0JY
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2026 Annual Review for 2027 Delivery Rates
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 04/08/2026
On July 31, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 electricity rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fnRerd
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 27/07/2026
Our crews have safely completed maintenance work to our electricity system in Southeast Kelowna, BC. We appreciate the public’s patience while we finished this work.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 27/07/2026
If the power goes out, do you have a plan? Learn more about backup power options and what to consider before choosing one in our latest blog bit.ly/3TrxQ5o
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 27/07/2026
On July 24, 2026, we filed our annual review for 2027 gas delivery rates application with the BC Utilities Commission. View the application: bit.ly/4fuI0JY
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 24/07/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on July 27. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 177 customers in Southeast Kelowna, BC from 8:30am to 12:30pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 17/07/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on June 19. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 95 customers on Robson Road & Rutland Road in Kelowna, BC from 5:30am to 12pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 14/07/2026
We’re making upgrades in Castlegar BC from mid-July to December to help keep our electricity system operating safely and reliably. Work will be on Southridge Drive, 9th Avenue and part of 37th Street. Residents may notice some construction noise and increased traffic in the area. bit.ly/4i0eMmU
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 08/07/2026
Sharing knowledge strengthens connections with the people we serve. We recently hosted a series of liquefied natural gas demos in Kelowna, inviting members of communities in the Okanagan to attend. Here’s how the event was a chance for us all to connect. bit.ly/4paKAcg
LNG demonstration with LNG truck and tent
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 07/07/2026
Cyrus Centre in Abbotsford was founded in 2004 as a shelter for vulnerable youth. We gathered as volunteers to paint, garden, power wash and deep clean to help support what it represents for young people—a safe and welcoming place for young people experiencing homelessness.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 03/07/2026
Our crews have safely completed maintenance work to our electricity system in Rossland, BC. We appreciate the public’s patience while we finished this work.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 02/07/2026
Thank you to @jagrupbrar.bsky.social, B.C.'s Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals, for visiting with our employees in Surrey. FortisBC is helping power B.C.’s future, create jobs, strengthen our economy and meet the growing needs of British Columbians.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 02/07/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on July 3. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 450 customers in Rossland, BC from 12 am to 2 am. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 24/06/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on June 25. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 179 customers in Castlegar, BC from 10pm on June 25 to 3am June 26. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 22/06/2026
On May 15, 2026, we filed an application for a review of our Mains Extension and Connection Policies with BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). View the details of the application and the BCUC’s order: bit.ly/4oepTvH
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 19/06/2026
On this upcoming National Indigenous People’s Day, we remember our journey to building authentic relationships begins within our own business practices & work culture. We’re continuing to work to achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the diverse First Nations communities we serve.
Shannon Seli'xwelut Henderson of Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw Squamish Nation and Tanya Laing Gahr
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 15/06/2026
On May 15, 2026, we filed an application for a review of our Mains Extension and Connection Policies with BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). View the details of the application and the BCUC’s order: bit.ly/4oepTvH
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 15/06/2026
Join us for a virtual community information session about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), June 23 from 5-6:30 p.m. You’ll learn how PSPS events are used to help make communities safer during periods of elevated wildfire risk. More information bit.ly/4dojo4o
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 11/06/2026
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, we’re celebrating the histories, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Through understanding, respect, open communication and trust, we’re committed to supporting, and collaborating with, the First Nations communities we serve.
Eagle Song Dancers Lacey Baker and Loni Williams perform at the Indigenous artisan fair at our Surrey office
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 11/06/2026
Our crews have safely completed maintenance work to our electricity system in Ymir, BC. We appreciate the public’s patience while we finished this work.
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 11/06/2026
Reminder: We’re upgrading our transmission line from Penticton to Naramata until June 29. We’re asking property owners for their cooperation if crews need to access their property. Drivers should allow extra time for travel along Naramata Road and Columbia Street. www.fortisbc.com/in-your-comm...
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FortisBC @fortisbc.com · 10/06/2026
Our crews will be making important upgrades to our electricity system on June 11. Power will be temporarily interrupted to around 242 customers in Ymir, BC from 10am to 12pm. More info: outages.fortisbc.com/Outages/Home...
Two utility workers in a bucket lift working on a power line, with a forested mountain backdrop. Text overlay reads "Planned electrical outage".
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