Site C Update #2: Tension crack on north bank of Site C dam site

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BC Hydro and its contractor are starting remediation work on the 400-metre tension crack on the north bank of the Site C dam site. A two-stage remedia…

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BC Hydro responds to report on Wood Buffalo National Park

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VANCOUVER – BC Hydro responded today to a report by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUC…

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Site C Update #1: Tension crack on north bank of the dam site

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The 400-metre-long tension crack on the north bank of the Site C dam site remains stable. BC Hydro’s design team and technical experts in slope stabil…

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BC Hydro planning for long-term with clean electricity from Site C

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BC Hydro set a new daily record for power consumption earlier this year as cold winter weather increased the demand for electricity. Of course, it’s o…

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BC Hydro provides a Site C information bulletin

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FORT ST. JOHN – As part of the Site C project schedule, work has been underway for the past 19 months to remove unstable soil to create stable slopes…

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BC Hydro announces shortlist for Site C hydro-mechanical equipment contract

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VANCOUVER – BC Hydro today announced the four proponent teams that have been shortlisted for the hydro-mechanical equipment contract for the Site…

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BC Hydro releases Site C mitigation plans for agriculture and outdoor recreation

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Public and stakeholder input sought on draft agriculture plan by March 13, 2017 FORT ST. JOHN – BC Hydro has released a draft Agricultural Mitigation…

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BC Hydro donates $45,000 to support non-profits in Peace Region

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FORT ST. JOHN – BC Hydro’s Site C project has provided $45,000 in grants to support five non-profit organizations in the Peace Region through its Gene…

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Gastrointestinal virus infections at Site C worker camp

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There is an outbreak of a gastrointestinal infection virus at the Site C worker accommodation camp. At this point, nine workers are affected – they ar…

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BC Hydro and Hudson’s Hope reach agreement

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HUDSON’S HOPE – BC Hydro and the District of Hudson’s Hope announced today that they have reached a Partnering Relationship Agreement. The Agreement f…

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