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FortisBC promotes safe spring planting to avoid emergencies

Energy & Utilities Layne Gallant -
FortisBC is reminding Kootenay residents to look up, check for overhead power lines and plan ahead before planting this spring. 

BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
The implementation of FortisBC’s Power Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy has received the green light from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). 

FortisBC reports significant decrease in gas line strikes in 2024 

Provincial My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Contractor engagement in damage prevention training has led to a significant decline in gas line strikes, according to FortisBC,...

Fortis BC: How to stay safe around Hydroelectric dams

Energy & Utilities My Grand Forks Now Staff -
With the BC Day Long weekend approaching, Fortis BC is reminding residents and visitors of the Kootenays to stay...

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Grand Forks RCMP seize drugs, handgun, stolen property

Crime
Police in Grand Forks arrested five people during a bust this month in the 5900 block of Division Street and seized a loaded handgun along with stolen property.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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