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B.C. Hydro breaks ground on multi-billion dollar North Coast Transmission Line

Construction has begun on a major transmission line aimed at powering new mining, LNG and industrial projects in northern B.C.

‘Prepare to go home’: Summerland targets Thursday re-entry for about 450 properties

About 450 properties in the District of Summerland could be cleared for re-entry Thursday afternoon as officials prepare to downgrade evacuation orders across much of the community.

Extreme heat pushes B.C. electricity demand to record high

Extreme heat drove electricity demand in British Columbia to a record summer high Tuesday evening as more households relied on air conditioning to stay cool.

BC to triple public EV charging network by 2035

The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.

North Coast Transmission Line project nearing start to Phase 1 construction; looking for workers

BC Hydro held a trio of open houses this week in Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake to beef up its workforce for the North Coast Transmission Line project.

Osprey nests safely relocated by BC Hydro crews near Williams Lake

As ospreys return to BC for Spring, BC Hydro crews are busy helping them find safer places to nest.

BC Hydro relocating Site C camp for North Coast Transmission Line construction

BC Hydro says it will reuse Site C worker camp facilities to support construction of its $6-billion North Coast Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.

EV sites transferring to BC Hydro in parts of northern BC

BC Hydro will have more EV charging sites under its name, surpassing 700 charging ports.

Ottawa investing $22.7 for EV charging stations in B.C.

The federal government announced funding on Wednesday to install more than 480 electric vehicle charging stations in British Columbia. 

BC Hydro announces full operation of Site C Project

The sixth and final generating unit on the Site C Project has completed, marking a historic milestone for BC Hydro.

BC Hydro warns customers of 350% increase in scams

Since announcing bill relief for customers affected by Covid-19, BC Hydro is reporting a 350% increase in scams. Starting on...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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