Site C Dam

• Site C dam hits another milestone, with reservoir now completely filled

  After years of construction and controversy, the Site C Dam's reservoir has finally been filled. But BC Hydro is still urging people to stay away from the area.

  Environment

  Nov 7
  
• Site C dam begins generating power after years of construction and controversy

  BC Hydro said Monday that the first of six generating units at the hydroelectric dam on the Peace River in northeastern B.C. has been activated.

  Canada

  Oct 28
  
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• Northern B.C. community blames Site C dam construction for pricey water woes

  The district's mayor said the community used to draw water from the Peace River with no issues, until the river was diverted for dam construction.

  Politics

  Sep 26
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• BC Hydro starts filling Site C Dam reservoir

  BC Hydro says it has begun filling the reservoir created by the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Aug 26
• B.C.’s energy supply can’t meet demand for power: report

  The B.C. government was forced to import a record amount of power in 2023, roughly the equivalent of two Site C Dams worth of power.

  Politics

  Jan 10
• West Moberly First Nations reach partial settlement over Site C dam

  The First Nations filed the claim against BC Hydro and the provincial and federal governments in 2018, arguing that their rights under Treaty 8 had been violated.

  Politics

  Jun 27, 2022
• BC Hydro will require staff, contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19

  The Crown corporation announced Thursday that all employees and contractors working at its worksites of facilities, including the Site C dam megaproject, must be immunized.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2021
• UNESCO says industry, poor governance ‘likely’ endanger Wood Buffalo National Park

  A large national park is now so threatened by upstream development and divided governance, it likely meets the criteria to be placed on the list of World Heritage sites in danger.

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2021
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• Site C dam to be delayed a year, more than $5B over budget, B.C. says

  The project is now expected to be completed in 2025, a year after its original completion date.

  Economy

  Feb 26, 2021
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• B.C. energy minister says ‘helpful’ Site C report will go to cabinet soon

  Bruce Ralston called the report on the problem-plagued dam project ``helpful,'' but wouldn't discuss its findings until they are reviewed by the cabinet and Premier John Horgan.

  Politics

  Jan 8, 2021