Tag: Power

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires John White -
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

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

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

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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.
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