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Year-round wildfire mitigation work at FortisBC—through the eyes of two employees
Hear from two FortisBC employees who work year-round to reduce wildfire risk in their communities.
June 9, 2026
How advanced gas meters help maintain safety and security
Advanced gas meters are designed for safety, supported by technology that enables safe and secure collection of consumption data. Get the details.
May 25, 2026
First time? Here’s what to consider before renting an excavator
Here are some things to consider and safe digging tips when you’re renting an excavator for the first time on a big project.
March 4, 2026
A life-saving scent designed to grab your attention fast
Learn what natural gas smells like, why it smells that way, and what to do if you notice it in your home.
February 12, 2026
Ready for wildfire season: the steps we take and how you can prepare
Learn about the steps we take to help protect against wildfires all year-round and what you can do to prepare for possible wildfires and outages.
July 1, 2025
Avoid utility line hazards: 4 expert tips for safe planting
Plant trees the right way to avoid safety hazards and the need for tree removal. Learn how to keep vegetation a safe distance from utility equipment.
May 9, 2025
3 organizations we’ve supported to help strengthen safety initiatives
Safety is important to us. Learn about three projects we’ve supported this year to help enhance safety, security and emergency preparedness.
October 24, 2024
Common online scams exposed: Learn how to protect your personal information
Scammers often pose as FortisBC online. Read about three common online scams and learn how to protect your personal information from fraudsters.
July 8, 2024
Year-round wildfire mitigation work at FortisBC—through the eyes of two employees
Hear from two FortisBC employees who work year-round to reduce wildfire risk in their communities.
June 9, 2026
How advanced gas meters help maintain safety and security
Advanced gas meters are designed for safety, supported by technology that enables safe and secure collection of consumption data. Get the details.
May 25, 2026
First time? Here’s what to consider before renting an excavator
Here are some things to consider and safe digging tips when you’re renting an excavator for the first time on a big project.
March 4, 2026
A life-saving scent designed to grab your attention fast
Learn what natural gas smells like, why it smells that way, and what to do if you notice it in your home.
February 12, 2026
Ready for wildfire season: the steps we take and how you can prepare
Learn about the steps we take to help protect against wildfires all year-round and what you can do to prepare for possible wildfires and outages.
July 1, 2025
Avoid utility line hazards: 4 expert tips for safe planting
Plant trees the right way to avoid safety hazards and the need for tree removal. Learn how to keep vegetation a safe distance from utility equipment.
May 9, 2025
3 organizations we’ve supported to help strengthen safety initiatives
Safety is important to us. Learn about three projects we’ve supported this year to help enhance safety, security and emergency preparedness.
October 24, 2024
Common online scams exposed: Learn how to protect your personal information
Scammers often pose as FortisBC online. Read about three common online scams and learn how to protect your personal information from fraudsters.
July 8, 2024
