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BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60...

Hydro warning system to be tested along Puntledge River next week

Community Hussam Elghussein -
Be ready to hear sirens along Puntledge River as siren tests take place next week. BC Hydro will be testing...

BC Hydro increasing Puntledge River inflow again, advising public to stay away

Community Nathan Maley -
More increased water levels are set to hit the Puntledge River this weekend.  BC Hydro said they’ll be doubling their...

BC Hydro President and CEO to retire this summer

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro’s President and CEO is set to retire this summer. In a statement issued today, Hydro announced that Chris...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein -
Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

Heavy snowfall has power outage potential, BC Hydro 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
BC Hydro says wet snow could bring power outages, and that people should be prepared if they experience power...

North Island’s power restored ahead of schedule after typhoon-related outage

Community Grant Warkentin -
The power was back on ahead of schedule today for nearly 8,000 homes on the North Island, after heavy...

BC Hydro applies for more rate options for customers

Community Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro hopes to expand their rate options for customers in an application to the BC Utilities Commission. In a...

BC Hydro promises to improve Island’s electricity grid with $3 billion investment

Community Grant Warkentin -
BC Hydro is pledging to spend $3 billion dollars over the next 10 years to improve Vancouver Island’s electricity...

Update: Weather conditions blackout residents on Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Updated on Jan.19, 2024, at 1:24 p.m. Residents on the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island are starting to get power...

Trailers, wooden structure damaged in early morning fire at North Island College

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
A wooden roof structure will need a fair bit of repair and some portable classrooms are badly damaged after...

Recurring higher flow rates to start this week at Nymph Falls, Barber’s Hole

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
BC Hydro is asking you to be careful at Nymph Falls and Barber’s Hole during the Chinook salmon migration. According...

BC Hydro to test new warning siren in Campbell River

News Justin Goulet -
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Residents walking along Elk Falls and the Campbell River system will hear a different sound...

Crash results in power outage on Knight Road

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX, B.C. - A motor vehicle accident has lead to a power outage along Knight Road. BC Hydro reported the...

Hydro still in ‘conservation mode’ following rainy weekend

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – It was a wet weekend on northern Vancouver Island. The showers had an impact on both the...

Puntledge flows to be reduced in light of extreme heat

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. – The increased heat has lead to BC Hydro increasing flows along the Puntledge River system. Spokesperson Stephen...
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Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

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After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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