Site C Project

• 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.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2019
  
• 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.

  Jul 23, 2018
  
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• Site C opponents slam project ahead of anticipated green light

  "What their platform was, they go to the utilities commission, and if the commission report proved unfavorable they would cancel Site C. We don't understand what's going on."

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2017
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• Green Leader Andrew Weaver suggests recall campaign of NDP energy minister if Site C approved

  The battle over the Site C dam marks the biggest policy split yet between the NDP and the Greens, whose backing allowed the New Democrats to form government.

  Economy

  Dec 10, 2017
• John Horgan finishes first session at Legislature as B.C. Premier

  But the work for the year is far from over, the decision on whether the $10-billion Site-C project will continue or be cancelled expected within weeks.

  Nov 30, 2017
• 200 workers laid off from Site C dam project, reasons unclear

  “We will continue to work closely with our contractor on the construction schedule to find ways to mitigate these layoffs over the winter so work can continue."

  Sep 26, 2017
• Gastrointestinal virus outbreak reported at Site C worker camp

  BC Hydro sent out the alert Saturday morning, and confirmed that nine workers have been affected by the outbreak so far.

  Environment

  Jan 14, 2017