BC 1 Call

BC 1 Call BC 1 Call is a non-profit organization providing communication between those planning to disturb the ground and the owners of underground facilities in BC.

Promoting safe digging by having underground facilities identified before any excavation in British Columbia.

📢 WEBINAR 8-9am, June 18, 2026: Before You Break Ground - What you need to know to dig smart and safe. Register here: ht...
06/01/2026

📢 WEBINAR 8-9am, June 18, 2026: Before You Break Ground - What you need to know to dig smart and safe. Register here: https://buff.ly/EalBCQc

Join us for this free webinar featuring 5️⃣ on the locate request process. Expect an hour packed with practical information, user-friendly tips, and plenty of time for your important questions.

What You’ll Learn:
👉 The essential “Three Steps to Safety” every excavator and homeowner should know
👉 New 2026 BC 1 Call service enhancements and how your feedback will help shape even more
👉 What BC Hydro and FortisBC want you to know to optimize locate request quality, timing, and communication
👉 Answers to your important questions from a diverse panel of five industry experts

Hear directly from BC Hydro and FortisBC damage prevention professionals, who lead fulfillment of locate requests across the province.

Featured Expert Panel:
🏆 Jimmy Yip, Damage Prevention Manager, FortisBC
🏆 Julie Patterson, Work Leader, Underground Locate Centre, BC Hydro

BC 1 Call Presenting Team:
🪏 Donna Grant, President, BC 1 Call
🪏 Afsana Akhand, Manager, Operations and Administration, BC 1 Call
🪏 Dhanya Devi, Contact Centre Team Lead, BC 1 Call

Get ahead of the risks before you break ground, with this BC 1 Call webinar.

Last week we joined Rim Jhim Radio as featured guests alongside Ada Nadison, Public Safety Manager, FortisBC, where we h...
05/20/2026

Last week we joined Rim Jhim Radio as featured guests alongside Ada Nadison, Public Safety Manager, FortisBC, where we had the opportunity to speak with the legendary host, Shushma Datt, about one of the most important topics for communities across BC: safe digging.

During the interview, we explored why safe digging matters, how contacting BC 1 Call before any ground disturbance helps prevent damage, and how utilities like FortisBC work tirelessly to keep communities safe. We hope the interview offered helpful insights and encouraged listeners to take simple steps that make a big difference.

Listen to the full interview here: https://www.bc1c.ca/bc-1-call-fortisbc-featured-on-rim-jhim-radio/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=radiointerview_may2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to Shushma and the Rim Jhim team for welcoming us so warmly. Their commitment to informing and empowering listeners is inspiring, and we’re grateful for the chance to share knowledge that helps protect people, property, and essential underground infrastructure.

Safe digging is everyone’s responsibility. When we work together, we reduce risks, prevent outages, and protect the infrastructure that keeps our communities running. If you’d like to learn more about safe digging practices, our BC 1 Call team is here to help.

Is yard work calling your name this long weekend? Gardens? Flowers? Trees? If your green thumb is being put to work, don...
05/15/2026

Is yard work calling your name this long weekend? Gardens? Flowers? Trees? If your green thumb is being put to work, don't forget BC 1 Call.

Did you know the #1 cause of damage to underground utilities is mini-excavators? Particularly those rented by homeowners. If this could be you on May Day, be sure to Click or Call BC 1 Call - before you dig!

Don't dig without us!

How To Use BC 1 Call:
Contractors - https://buff.ly/ULYYn0E
Homeowners - https://buff.ly/b4r37Co

Thursday, May 14, tune in to Rimjhim Radio from 2–3pm PT for an important live conversation with BC 1 Call and FortisBC....
05/12/2026

Thursday, May 14, tune in to Rimjhim Radio from 2–3pm PT for an important live conversation with BC 1 Call and FortisBC.

Donna Grant, President, BC 1 Call, and Ada Nadison, Public Safety Manager, FortisBC, will be speaking with host Shushma Datt about safe digging practices and why it’s so important to contact BC 1 Call before you dig.

If you’re planning any digging projects, big or small, this is a must‑listen. Keeping our communities safer starts with BC 1 Call.

📢 BC 1 Call Board Leadership UpdateFollowing the Year 1 review of our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, the Board has confirmed ...
05/12/2026

📢 BC 1 Call Board Leadership Update

Following the Year 1 review of our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, the Board has confirmed we are positioned to deliver strong support to BC 1 Call members and service users, as the needs of our industry continue to evolve and intensify.

A new Board executive was also appointed, with our sincere gratitude to those who have volunteered so many years of damage prevention and safety expertise to our industry.

We extend extra special thanks to Daren Sanders, BC Hydro. After serving many years as Chair of the Board, Daren will continue as Past Chair, remaining an active and important member of the team.

BC 1 Call 2026/27 Board Executive:
👉 Chair: Paul Chernikhowsky, FortisBC
👉 Vice Chair: Jamie Kereliuk, Trans Mountain
👉 Treasurer: Michelle Furlong, Enbridge
👉 Secretary: Pat Miller, Public Works Association of BC
👉 Past Chair: Daren Sanders, BC Hydro

We are also very lucky to include these dedicated professionals as Board Directors:
👉 John Bevacqua, TELUS Communications
👉 Reza Habibollahi, Rogers Communications
👉 Karen Coldham, FortisBC

A special shout-out to Jimmy Yip, FortisBC, who tirelessly supports industry-wide damage prevention every day. Jimmy's commitment to safety inspires us all, so we were very lucky to have his participation in the Strategic Plan analysis.

Together, this group brings deep expertise, strong collaboration, and a shared commitment to keeping communities safe. Thanks for all you do!

Day 2 at the Trade Show & Conference. Have you entered our prize draw? Come visit booth # 108 to meet our BC 1 Call t...
04/30/2026

Day 2 at the Trade Show & Conference. Have you entered our prize draw? Come visit booth # 108 to meet our BC 1 Call team!

Our BC 1 Call team is exhibiting at the BCWWA Conference & Trade Show, taking place Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 1...
04/29/2026

Our BC 1 Call team is exhibiting at the BCWWA Conference & Trade Show, taking place Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 1 in Penticton. We’re looking forward to meeting attendees throughout the week!

BC 1 Call is proud to be a sponsor of the Trade Show Appy Hour, and we can’t wait to connect with all professionals who keep BC’s water and wastewater systems running every day.

Be sure to stop by Booth #108 to chat with our team and enter our prize draw! We’d love to hear about the work you’re doing and talk about how safe digging supports the infrastructure you rely on.

Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we pause to honour and remember those who have lost their lives or suffered inju...
04/28/2026

Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we pause to honour and remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries in the workplace.

At BC 1 Call, we believe every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of the day. Preventing workplace tragedies is a collective responsibility. For us, that means ensuring every excavator, contractor, and homeowner 'clicks or calls' before they break ground.

Whether you’re on a major construction site or working in your own backyard, safety can never be rushed.

📢 REPORT NOW AVAILABLE!The BC Underground Infrastructure 2026 Roundtable Report is now available to download! A day of d...
04/27/2026

📢 REPORT NOW AVAILABLE!

The BC Underground Infrastructure 2026 Roundtable Report is now available to download! A day of discussions by industry leaders from municipalities, utilities, contractors, regulators, industry associations, technology, and more, are captured under four themes:

👉 Infrastructure Growth and System Pressure
👉 Data, Insight, and Risk Visibility
👉 Shared Responsibility and Coordination
👉 Future State: What Would Better Look Like?

This comprehensive and candid report delivers a grass-roots assessment of how we're doing, what we can improve, and where we need to evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly complex system.

Read our blog and full report here: https://www.bc1c.ca/bc-underground-infrastructure-2026-roundtable-report/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bc1c_roundtablereport_april2026

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