News, Events & Media
The latest from BC Hydro
Get our latest news releases and bulletins in our media centre, and get power outage updates when you need them. Read stories and features on what we do and how you can help save energy and money.
Media centre
- Revelstoke dam tour takes visitors to new heights
- Tour two powerful dams on Peace River this summer
- Spring pruning: Trees and powerlines don't mix
- BC Hydro at work: Transmission tower assembly on Fraser River
- BC Hydro at work: Restoring Fraser River infrastructure
- BC Hydro at work: Spillway gate testing at Stave Falls
- BC Hydro at work: Climbing poles
- See the latest Media Centre posts
Power outages
Up-to-date status of power outages available in map or list view format, along with planned outages and restoration history.
News & features
- BC Hydro offers limited time admission offers to dam visitor centres
- Surrey schools save energy through district-wide challenge
- Putting MyHydro electricity tracking tools to the test
- Pool, hot tub don't stop Team Power Smart member from saving
- Get an inside look at a BC Hydro Visitor Centre
- BC Hydro prepares for seasonal flood risk
Unplug This Blog!
- Turn off heat-generating appliances to keep your home cool
- Green living's easier thanks to online tool
- Improved health, lower costs: Choose a Power Smart Home
- Tips to save energy at home as a renter
- Vancouver lighting up the streets with LEDs
- Customers go greener with help of the Net Metering program
