Tag: B.C. Hydro

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

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Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

Construction begins on Revelstoke dam expansion

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro says construction has begun on a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station, a project expected to add 500 megawatts of capacity to the province's power system by 2032.

B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar

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High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days. 

B.C. Hydro issues call for clean power projects with First Nations partnerships

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has launched a new request for clean power and issued a request for proposals.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.