FortisBC is looking into possible changes to the way it charges people for electricity and the utility is asking for public feedback.
At an open house at the Sonora Community Centre on July 30, representatives of the utility explained why changes are being considered and how new electricity rates could be applied.
FortisBC is looking into possible changes to the way it charges people for electricity and the utility is asking for public feedback.
At an open house at the Sonora Community Centre on July 30, representatives of the utility explained why changes are being considered and how new electricity rates could be applied.
A “perfect storm” of bumper cherry crops south of the border and low cherry prices has left a sour taste in the mouth of the man representing local cherry farmers.
Greg Norton, the Oliver-based chairman of the Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers’ Association, said local cherry producers are facing lost revenues this year because the world market is flooded with cheap cherries, mainly from Washington state.
A “perfect storm” of bumper cherry crops south of the border and low cherry prices has left a sour taste in the mouth of the man representing local cherry farmers.
Greg Norton, the Oliver-based chairman of the Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers’ Association, said local cherry producers are facing lost revenues this year because the world market is flooded with cheap cherries, mainly from Washington state.
FortisBC set a record last week for summer peak electricity demand in the Okanagan region, reaching a high of 406 megawatts between 5 and 6 p.m. on July 27.
“It’s a flag for us, to realize we need to conserve energy at all times, even through the summer,” said Jodie Foster Sexsmith, communications and media relations advisor from FortisBC.