River closure map

Public advisory: Peace River closure begins June 15

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

BC Hydro is reminding the public that a short section of the Peace River will be permanently closed to boaters, beginning June 15, 2020. This closure…

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Hudson's hope field studies map

Public advisory: Site C work occurring in Hudson’s Hope

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Over the next couple of weeks, BC Hydro will be conducting archaeological field studies near the Hudson’s Hope shoreline, as well as upgrading the bra…

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BC Hydro completes Peace River diversion tunnels

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FORT ST JOHN: BC Hydro has reached a new milestone on the Site C project with the completion of the two Peace River diversion tunnels. Four gate struc…

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Public advisory: Boaters advised to use caution when passing through Site C dam site

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

BC Hydro is advising boaters and river users to use caution when passing through the Site C dam site. BC Hydro is performing in-river work on both ban…

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BC Hydro to gradually resume more construction work at Site C

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VANCOUVER: BC Hydro today announced it will safely begin increasing construction activities at the Site C dam site in a phased approach in the days an…

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Public advisory: Bird deterrents installed at construction areas near Lynx Creek

Public advisory: Bird deterrents installed at construction areas near Lynx Creek

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

To deter waterfowl from nesting in Highway 29 construction areas, bird deterrents are being installed at two locations on the Peace River near Lynx Cr…

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BC Hydro statement on Fort St. John state of local emergency

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

BC Hydro’s top priority on the Site C project will always be the safety of our employees, workers and people living in the community. There are no con…

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BC Hydro scaling down construction activities on Site C; critical work to continue

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

VANCOUVER: BC Hydro is modifying its work activities on the Site C project near Fort St. John in response to the increasing escalation of the COVID-19…

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heavy equipment on site

BC Hydro and Northern Lights College launch pre-heavy equipment operator program

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

FORT ST. JOHN: BC Hydro is launching a new program with Northern Lights College that is designed for people interested in becoming heavy equipment ope…

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Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 Cache Creek East embankment

Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 Cache Creek East embankment

Categories: BC, Hydroelectricity

This week, BC Hydro is beginning construction of an embankment at Cache Creek East along Highway 29. After having prepared the site last fall, we’ll n…

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