Site C Dam
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
UN says Canada’s plan to rescue Wood Buffalo National Park needs ‘considerably more effort’
The status of Canada’s largest park as a world heritage site remains wobbly after a United Nations body expressed grave doubts about a federal plan to rescue it. Continue reading
UN panel warns Canada that Site C dam project may violate international agreements
A United Nations committee on eliminating discrimination is warning Canada that continued construction of the Site C hydro dam in British Columbia may violate international agreements. Continue reading
An inside look at life in the Site C work camp
By Jordan Armstrong Reporter/Anchor
Imagine a remote job site where the steak dinners are unlimited and the bed is made for you. It does exist — in northeastern B.C. Continue reading
How stable is the land under the Site C Dam project?
By Jordan Armstrong Reporter/Anchor
Some critics say the Site C dam is being built on unstable ground, but how true is it? Continue reading
‘Running 24-7’: Behind the scenes of Site C Dam construction
By Jordan Armstrong Reporter/Anchor
Nearly a year after the NDP government confirmed the Site C Dam would go ahead, Global News is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the project. Continue reading
B.C. First Nations seek injunction to halt Site C project on Peace River
The First Nations say Site C would flood parts of the of the Peace River Valley, the traditional territory of the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations. Continue reading
First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending
The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard. Continue reading
BC Hydro awards $1.6B contract to help complete Site C hydroelectric dam
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It is the second largest contract awarded in BC Hydro’s history, behind only the 2015 $1.75-billion main civil works contract for the dam. Continue reading
Baldrey: NDP’s Site C decision energizes BC Greens
The NDP government’s decision to finish the Site C dam appears to have energized one political party more than any other: the B.C. Green Party. Continue reading