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Lightning takes out power to more than 120,000 customers in northern B.C.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
BC Hydro says the outage is due to a transmission failure, possibly caused by lightning. Continue reading
Ottawa, B.C. to push electrification of gas industry to cut carbon emissions
The federal and British Columbia governments want to power the production of the natural gas industry in the province using electricity. Continue reading
Province pushing for regulator to approve decrease of BC Hydro rates
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has submitted a request to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease hydro rates. Continue reading
BC Human Rights tribunal dismisses complaint against BC Hydro smart meters
The tribunal member dismissed the complaint and concluded that the woman had no reasonable prospect of proving the smart meter was connected to her symptoms. Continue reading
UPDATE: BC Hydro says power to area in Rose Valley should be restored soon
Power outage began Monday afternoon; energy company says power should be restored by 11 a.m. Continue reading
Intermittent weekend power outages keep South Surrey residents in the dark
By John Copsey Network news anchor
South Surrey residents are frustrated by a number of intermittent power outages the weekend of August 10-12, due to issues at one of BC Hydro’s local substations. Continue reading
Vernon power outage caused by vandalism: BC Hydro
The shaking caused the power lines to touch each other, causing them to arc. Continue reading
Someone has been vandalizing transformers in North Vancouver, leading to power outages
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
BC Hydro said it is likely the same person is responsible for each act of vandalism, given the proximity and similarity of the incidents, and said theft does not appear to be a motivation for the vandalism. Continue reading
Site C construction reaches major breakthrough at river diversion tunnel
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The tunnel will divert a section of the Peace River to allow crews access for construction of the controversial dam. Continue reading
Road trip range ‘misconceptions’ keeping B.C. drivers hesitant to go electric: BC Hydro
By Simon Little Online Journalist
BC Hydro says a majority of British Columbians think electric vehicles aren’t suitable for road trips, despite infrastructure for the vehicles already being in place. Continue reading