advisory

On May 12^th, 2025, Talon Helicopters sent email notifications for low level flights with FortisBC to be performed from May 14^th to June 14^th, 2025.  Due to unforeseen operational circumstances, the flights were postponed and will now be performed from Sept. 23^rd to Oct. 23^rd.  We thank you for your patience.

Notification of Low Level Flights over the Capital Regional District

Talon Helicopters with LaSen Inc. is planning to perform low-level flyovers for FortisBC from Sept. 23^rd and Oct. 23^rd, 2025, during daylight hours, as authorized by Transport Canada.

This work is part of FortisBC’s annual inspection of its high-pressure transmission natural gas lines and is an important part of FortisBC’s integrity management program. The low-flying helicopter uses LaSen’s aerial LiDAR detection technology to inspect the pipelines. This technology is used to detect any issues to ensure FortisBC’s system continues to operate safely, reliably and to plan maintenance activities accordingly.

The Capital Regional District is one of 24 regional districts in BC that we will pass through during this time – the flight time over a single area will be minimal.  There will be no activity on the ground related to flights. We expect to be in the Capital Regional District in the first week of October, however the flight schedule may change.

The flight schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and wildfires.

A map of the relevant work zones is attached for your reference. The areas to be inspected include:

• City of Colwood
• City of Langford
• City of Victoria
• District of Central Saanich
• District of Metchosin
• District of North Saanich
• District of Oak Bay
• District of Saanich
• District of Sooke
• Town of Sidney
• Town of View Royal
• Township of Esquimalt

For more information on this inspection work, call 1-888-224-2710 or visit fortisbc.com/communityupgrades or Talon Helicopters at 604-214-3585