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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
Construction is underway: what you need to know
Bucket trucks, excavators and wood chippers are just a few the specialized equipment to keep an eye (and ear) out for in the coming months in urban centres, small towns and back country.
May 1, 2019
How trimming or removing trees protects you and your power
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
Know what’s below when you’re digging
In 2017, there were more than 1,200 incidents of damage to underground natural gas lines across British Columbia.
April 25, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017
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
Construction is underway: what you need to know
Bucket trucks, excavators and wood chippers are just a few the specialized equipment to keep an eye (and ear) out for in the coming months in urban centres, small towns and back country.
May 1, 2019
How trimming or removing trees protects you and your power
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
Know what’s below when you’re digging
In 2017, there were more than 1,200 incidents of damage to underground natural gas lines across British Columbia.
April 25, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017