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BCUC approves John Hart generating station replacement

The British Columbia Utilities Commission has approved the replacement of the John Hart generating station near Campbell River.

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Environmental Impact Statement filed for Site C

BC Hydro has submitted its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project to Canadian and B.C. agencies.

May 22, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Crews at work over Sansum Narrows

May 16, 2013 Replacing BC Hydro’s Aging Power Poles

May 9, 2013 BC Hydro at work: making repairs after wash out near Cache Creek

May 6, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Fraser River infrastructure restoration work complete

Apr 12, 2013 Spring tree pruning: trees and power lines don’t mix

Apr 4, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Transmission tower assembly on Fraser River

Mar 28, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Restoring Fraser River infrastructure

Mar 25, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Spillway gate test at Stave Falls

Mar 25, 2013 BC Hydro at work: climbing poles

Mar 24, 2013 Earth Hour 2013 energy savings increase across B.C.

Mar 22, 2013 Iskut extension will power development in Northwest

Mar 20, 2013 Be Power Smart Earth Hour 2013

Mar 20, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Vancouver Island crews work to restore power following wire theft

Mar 15, 2013 Safety concerns force BC Hydro to de-energize community of Ditidaht following wire theft

Mar 14, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Crews repair broken power pole

Mar 14, 2013 Historic Stave Falls reopens to visitors

Mar 11, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Replacing aging power poles

Mar 8, 2013 Understanding your bill: Our infographic will help

Feb 25, 2013 BC Hydro at work: Replacing poles in downtown Duncan

Feb 21, 2013 Powerex Statement on Recent Administrative Law Judge Decision

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