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How FortisBC decides whether to serve AI data centres

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
While FortisBC provides power to artificial intelligence data centres and other large consumers, the company says those businesses are subject to extra scrutiny.

Kootenay Lake levels set to rise as freshet begins

Environment Kate Brown -
Water levels on Kootenay Lake are expected to rise in the coming weeks after officials declared the start of the annual freshet, signalling changing conditions for shoreline communities.

FortisBC still restoring power following windstorm

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
Just over 500 FortisBC customers remain without power following a ferocious windstorm that ripped through the Kootenays and South Okanagan on Wednesday morning.

Low-level flights expected over coming weeks

RDCK My Creston Now Staff -
Creston residents can expect to see low flying helicopters as Fortis BC inspects its natural gas lines.

FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
The local power company expects electricity use in its service area to peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.

FortisBC warns of proactive outages during peak wildfire season

Energy & Utilities My Creston Now Staff -
FortisBC is encouraging Kootenay residents to prepare for prolonged power outages as a result of extreme wildfire weather.  The utility...

Stay prepared for winter storms and outages

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
With stormy winter weather conditions expected in the Kootenays, FortisBC is providing some quick safety tips to help residents...

FortisBC urges safe digging practices as summer projects wrap up

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
As the summer construction season wraps up and colder weather sets in, FortisBC is urging British Columbians to prioritize...

FortisBC calls for additional power needs to support continued growth in Southern Interior

Environment My Creston Now Staff -
FortisBC is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for additional power to meet its customers’ growing energy...

Drivers will now only pay for the energy they use rather than the time they spend charging

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
Drivers who charge an electric vehicle (EV) at FortisBC charging stations will soon see a change in how the...

FortisBC warns of scams in the Kootenays

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
FortisBC is warning Kootenay residents to be vigilant with scams on the rise in the region. A number of people...

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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.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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