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Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
FortisBC’s former Olympian cheering on Team Canada
Georgina Wheatcroft brought home an Olympic bronze medal in 2002; now she works at FortisBC and coaches others.
March 5, 2018
Surrey after-school programs help students meet educational challenges
AHP Matthew Elementary and Queen Elizabeth Secondary will receive $5,000 each from FortisBC.
February 21, 2018
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017
Caring for BC communities year-round
As FortisBC employees, we have a strong sense of stewardship for the communities where we live and work. And at more than 2,200 strong across the province, we can help make a difference.
December 6, 2017
Ancient fossil beds could provide new opportunities for Cache Creek
Everything (very, very) old could be new again near Cache Creek thanks to Councillor Wendy Coomber’s good luck and a little help from FortisBC.
November 29, 2017
Generations at work
Post-flood beach cleanup gave Rachel, 16, a new way to experience quality time with her family.
July 31, 2017
Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
FortisBC’s former Olympian cheering on Team Canada
Georgina Wheatcroft brought home an Olympic bronze medal in 2002; now she works at FortisBC and coaches others.
March 5, 2018
Surrey after-school programs help students meet educational challenges
AHP Matthew Elementary and Queen Elizabeth Secondary will receive $5,000 each from FortisBC.
February 21, 2018
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017
Caring for BC communities year-round
As FortisBC employees, we have a strong sense of stewardship for the communities where we live and work. And at more than 2,200 strong across the province, we can help make a difference.
December 6, 2017
Ancient fossil beds could provide new opportunities for Cache Creek
Everything (very, very) old could be new again near Cache Creek thanks to Councillor Wendy Coomber’s good luck and a little help from FortisBC.
November 29, 2017
Generations at work
Post-flood beach cleanup gave Rachel, 16, a new way to experience quality time with her family.
July 31, 2017