Tag: Power

B.C. and Yukon sign deal to explore energy grid connection

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 23, 2025

British Columbia and Yukon have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin feasibility studies on connecting their electrical grids.

UPDATE: Power restored to thousands on North Island

News My Tri-Port Now Staff - August 8, 2022

--12:06 p.m. Power has been restored to over 7,000 people on North Vancouver Island who found themselves in the dark...

New Power Source In Alert Bay Turning Heads

News David Boles - April 26, 2017

Alert Bay is using new technology to power the area. Photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on five municipal buildings. Chief...

Hydro cancels planned power outage amidst snowy weather

News Justin Goulet - February 8, 2017

BC Hydro is canceling its planned power outages for the rest of the week. Spokesperson Karla Louwers says all...

Hydro announces rate increase

News Justin Goulet - January 5, 2017

BC Hydro customers will be paying more for power this year. Hydro has announced a 3.5% increase in payments....

Power restored to North Island

News Justin Goulet - November 8, 2016

A washed out tree knocked out power to the entire North Island on Monday. The bank of the river washed...

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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial August 19, 2025

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial August 19, 2025

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial August 18, 2025

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios