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BC Hydro data shows increase in motor vehicle accidents involving electrical equipment

BC Hydro data shows the number of motor vehicle accidents involving its equipment is on the rise, leading to more outages for customers and more trouble calls for crews.

Recent news releases and info bulletins

Jan 31, 2019 New substation in Kamloops to provide clean, reliable electricity for decades to come

Jan 18, 2019 BC Hydro warns customers about scams after record number of attempts to defraud in 2018

Jan 2, 2019 Report: The most damaging storm in BC Hydro's history

Dec 26, 2018 Power restored to 99 per cent of customers, all customers will be restored by New Year’s Eve

Dec 23, 2018 BC Hydro crews working to restore power after windstorm hits South Coast

Dec 22, 2018 BC Hydro crews continue to repair damage after historic windstorm, extended outages expected

Dec 20, 2018 BC Hydro announces shortlist for Site C balance of plant contract

Dec 14, 2018 More storms lead to significant increase of downed power lines in B.C.

Dec 13, 2018 BC Hydro energizes new John Hart generating station facility

Nov 30, 2018 Report: More mega displays increasing power use and costs

Nov 16, 2018 Report: Increasingly severe weather leads to more power outages in B.C.

Nov 6, 2018 Increasing population and economy drive expansion of Fernie substation

Oct 26, 2018 British Columbians choose comfort of their pets over saving energy

Oct 24, 2018 Supreme Court of British Columbia dismisses injunction application on Site C

Oct 22, 2018 Power to be restored in Old Fort

Oct 18, 2018 BC Hydro poles downed with chainsaw in Port Coquitlam

Sep 27, 2018 Report: Obsession with personal electronics is changing how British Columbians use power at home

Sep 4, 2018 BC Hydro selects new alignment for Highway 29 redesign

Aug 28, 2018 Statement from BC Hydro on 2017/18 Public Accounts

Aug 17, 2018 BC Hydro offers financial assistance to wildfire evacuees

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