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This is what actually happens when you click or call BC 1 Call

A first time homeowner tells us the steps she took to ensure she didn’t hit any utilities in her backyard when installing a French drain.
May 5, 2020

Upgrading insulation isn’t a DIY job. Here’s why.

A former weekend warrior tells you why you shouldn’t do what she did when it comes to insulating your home.
November 21, 2019

What happens after you hit a natural gas line?

Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019

7 damaging myths about safe digging

Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019

8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation

Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019

Keeping up with new energy demand: cannabis and blockchain

When you think of greenhouse crops, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes probably come to mind. But we’re seeing a big boom in requests for new crops – cannabis and server farms.
March 7, 2019

The facts about where BC’s energy comes from

How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018

New life for century-old power plant

A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018

This is what actually happens when you click or call BC 1 Call

A first time homeowner tells us the steps she took to ensure she didn’t hit any utilities in her backyard when installing a French drain.
May 5, 2020

Upgrading insulation isn’t a DIY job. Here’s why.

A former weekend warrior tells you why you shouldn’t do what she did when it comes to insulating your home.
November 21, 2019

What happens after you hit a natural gas line?

Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019

7 damaging myths about safe digging

Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019

8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation

Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019

Keeping up with new energy demand: cannabis and blockchain

When you think of greenhouse crops, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes probably come to mind. But we’re seeing a big boom in requests for new crops – cannabis and server farms.
March 7, 2019

The facts about where BC’s energy comes from

How well do you know where the energy that powers BC today – and into the future – comes from?
August 22, 2018

New life for century-old power plant

A peek into how we’re bringing the 100-year old Upper Bonnington Generation Plant to modern day standards.
July 25, 2018