BC 1 Call
9768 Third St. V8L 3A4 Sidney, BC, Canada

If you've requested a locate and are now set to dig, hand exposure of a buried facility is a critical step. Read our blog post and learn the basics of hand exposure: http://ow.ly/sdl750Dh33f

The Construction Industry Training Network is now offering Ground Disturbance 201 a course designed for professionals whose work involves any kind of ground disturbance. You can learn the basics of damage prevention, and how to plan, prepare and execute ground disturbance according to best practices. If you are a contractor looking for a professional development course, this is a great opportunity! For registration and more info, visit: http://ow.ly/SVbg50Dh2Xl

New to BC 1 Call? We've got you covered with this webinar recording that walks you through how to request a locate online: http://ow.ly/MCek50Dh2Ui

One of the steps required to submit an online locate ticket is to specify your dig site location. Making sure that you provide an accurate location is critical to help us notify the appropriate members that have underground infrastructure near your dig site. Check the tutorial Before You Dig Partners prepared on how to fill out this section when requesting a locate: http://ow.ly/MlC050DaUgu

Pat Miller is one of BC 1 Call's Directors. She has been working in the damage prevention field for 26 years and joined our Board over 2 years ago! She is currently a Director at Public Works Association of BC. Thank you for all the work you have done for BC1C and the excavating community, Pat! Learn more about Pat and what the other Board Members and their respective organizations have been doing to make B.C. a safer place: http://ow.ly/PPTX50CqQoe

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance will be hosting virtual education and networking sessions until May 2021. The upcoming session "Communications in the Time of COVID - Shifting Tactics" will happen on November 25 at 11 am MT. Join other professionals in the industry to #digdeeper into damage prevention. Register here: http://ow.ly/vDw050CkiqI

Whether you are a contractor working at a construction site or a homeowner planning to tackle that #DIY project in your yard, make sure to request a locate with BC 1 Call before you dig! In their new blog post, Speaking of Safety explains safe digging step-by-step and the importance of following these steps, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read here: http://ow.ly/KAsr50CqQid

If you are a contractor interested in learning how to use underground utility locating equipment, make sure to register for the Utility Locate Fundamentals Course. This 1-day course will be held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University on November 13. For more info and registration: http://ow.ly/QYPv50C1m3N

Paul Chernikhowsky is BC 1 Call's VP, Director and Chair of our Governance & Nomination Committee. He has been working in the damage prevention field for over 7 years, of which 6 have been dedicated to serving on our Board! He is currently the Director, Regulatory Projects and Resource Planning at FortisBC. Thank you for all the work you have done for BC1C and the excavating community, Paul! Learn more about Paul and what the other Board Members and their respective organizations have been doing to make B.C. a safer place: http://ow.ly/VdIG50Cki7B

Did you know that updating aging natural gas lines is one of the many initiatives our member FortisBC does to ensure its natural gas is delivered safely to all clients throughout the province? Check out their most recent blog post to learn more: http://ow.ly/ZudK50C1m12

We want to hear from you! BC 1 Call has a 1-minute user experience survey that you'll be prompted to participate in immediately after using our service, whether you contact us online or over the phone. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Do you know when you need to contact BC 1 Call? Anytime you're planning to break ground. For example: gardening, building a fence or a fire pit. Visit bc1c.ca to learn more.

BC 1 Call's Contact Centre may be closed for routine requests over the weekend, but our online ticket system is available for you any time, any day at bc1c.ca. Have a safe weekend and don't forget to request a locate ticket with BC 1 Call before you dig!

Michael Davies is BC 1 Call's Director and is part of our Governance & Nomination Committee. He has been working in the damage prevention field for 30 years and joined our Board in 2019! He is currently the VP of Operations at Trans Mountain. Thank you for all the work you have done for BC1C and the excavating community, Michael! Learn more about Michael and what the other Board Members and their respective organizations have been doing to make B.C. a safer place: http://ow.ly/o0Pj50CkiRz

Did you know we have a page full of resources for both homeowners and contractors to learn more about safe digging? Our Education & Safety Tips page has webinar recordings, software tips, explainers, and much more! Check it out: http://ow.ly/3CI750Ckiv3

BC 1 Call's Contact Centre may be closed for routine requests on Saturdays and Sundays, but our online ticket system is available for you at any time and any day at bc1c.ca. Have a safe weekend and don't forget to #ClickBeforeYouDig!

John Bevacqua is BC 1 Call's Vice-President & Director. He has been working in the damage prevention field for 15 years and joined our Board in 2020! He is currently the Operations, Cable Assurance Manager at TELUS. Thank you for all the work you have done for BC1C and the excavating community, John! Learn more about John and what the other Board Members and their respective organizations have been doing to make B.C. a safer place: http://ow.ly/T67V50Ce9yb

Our community of BC1C users grew significantly again in September! Over 2,500 new users registered with us and 73% are homeowners, according to PelicanCorp. Thank you for making safe digging a priority!

Wondering if your BC 1 Call locate ticket has gone through and/or has been processed? After submitting an online locate request, you will receive a BC 1 Call ticket confirmation number via email. If you have not received one please call us at 1-800-474-6886. Read other frequently asked questions at bc1c.ca/bc1c-faq

BC Common Ground Alliance is holding a 3-day Utility Locator Specialist Course next week at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey. If you are a contractor looking to further your skills, this professional development course is a great opportunity! Register ASAP: http://ow.ly/YqFP50Ce9wz

BC Common Ground Alliance will hold the BC Ground Disturbance Level II Course at Kwantlen Polytechnic University on November 12. This one-day session will cover ground disturbance best practices, including BC 1 Call's service. For more info and registration visit: http://ow.ly/dKgz50BV36l.

Planning to dig in your yard this coming weekend if the weather cooperates? Make sure to request a locate ticket with BC 1 Call at least 3 working days before you start. This will allow our members enough time to inform you where it is safe to dig. Don't worry it's completely free! Visit bc1c.ca for more info.

Getting ready to tackle that digging project in your yard before winter hits? If you haven't contacted BC 1 Call and received instructions from our members on where it's safe to dig, you should hold off your digging plans and request a locate first. Learn more about how we can help you dig safely: bc1c.ca/homeowner

BC 1 Call's Contact Centre will be closed for routine requests over the weekend, but our online ticket system is available at any time, any day at bc1c.ca. Have a safe weekend!

Want to avoid diggin' up trouble? You can do so by contacting BC 1 Call and following safe excavation best practices! Learn more about this from FortisBC, The Community Against Preventable Injuries and us in the The Globe and Mail: http://ow.ly/TEj250BUHuU

Our next newsletter is coming up soon! If you haven't subscribed to our mailing list yet, now is the time! Signup form at the bottom of our website: bc1c.ca. Stay tuned!

Join BC Common Ground Alliance for its virtual holiday social on December 3 at 5 pm. Pamela Bragg, from Sarkany Management Inc., will talk about optimism and resilience for professional growth. For more info and registration visit: http://ow.ly/VOdG50BOWRK

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new members: Township of Spallumcheen and Strathcona Resources. Thank you for making safety a priority! Curious about who our other members are? Check our full member list here: bc1c.ca/member-list