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Closure of Site C workers camp fast approaches as future of structures remains uncertain

The workers camp adjacent to BC Hydro’s hydroelectric dam Site C is set to close on March 31st, but the organization is "confident" it will be able to repurpose as many assets as possible.

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Former Site C dam worker sentenced after stabbing colleague in back with serrated knife

A former worker at the Site C dam, Stephen Barnes, has been sentenced to 222 days in jail for one count of aggravated assault after an incident in August 2024.

BC Hydro celebrates bear tracks at new wetland on former Site C construction land

BC Hydro says the wetland near Site C features dense rushes and native plant growth where bare soil and debris sat a year before.

Site C employment continues gradual decline in November

The number of workers employed on the Site C hydroelectric dam project saw an overall decline from October to November 2025.

Rocky the mascot at Rocky Mountain Fort. (Ken Boon)
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Looking back to 2016 and the difference a decade makes

To celebrate the 2026 new year, regular contributor Ken Boon uses a column he wrote in 2016 to illustrate all the changes in the Peace River region over the last decade, such as the construction of the Site C dam.

PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly

The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September. 

BC Hydro in Fort St. John. (Google Maps)
(Opinion) Just and Reasonable: BC Hydro’s operating expenses are growing too fast

In this column contributed by Richard Mason, a former commissioner at the BCUC, he puts his case that BC Hydro must reduce its operating expenses.

BC Hydro to investigate impacts of Site C on Charlie Lake sewer and water

BC Hydro has agreed with the Peace River Regional District to a three-year investigation on the impacts of its Site C hydroelectric dam and reservoir on water and sewer in Charlie Lake.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: What lesson should we learn from Site C?

Regular contributor Ken Boon on what he learned from BC Hydro's report on the lessons it has learned from the Site C hydroelectric dam project.

Learn lessons from Site C failures for transmission line project, critics urge

If BC Hydro doesn’t take necessary lessons from Site C, governments could be getting more than they bargained for with the North Coast Transmission Line.

Geotechnical issues faced through Site C construction revealed in BC Hydro report

BC Hydro has published a report revealing the millions of dollars in geotechnical re-engineering which occurred through the Site C hydroelectric dam build.

BC Hydro says it should have been more proactive as Site C costs ballooned

BC Hydro told the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) that it's on track to complete the project on the Peace River within a $16 billion budget.

Site C employment continues to decline as project nears completion

According to BC Hydro, there is a slight workforce decline for the Site C hydroelectric dam on the Peace River, compared to August.

Site C employment declines in month hydroelectric dam goes fully operational

BC Hydro has published the August 2025 employment statistics for the Site C hydroelectric dam on the Peace River, showing a slight workforce decline compared to July.

‘Quality leads’: BC Hydro confirms interest in Site C workers’ camp across Canada and US

BC Hydro is continuing to acknowledge a “high level of interest” from organizations across North America about the deconstruction of its 1,700-person workers' camp near Fort St. John.

(UPDATE) BC Hydro reveals how much it paid to Peace for projects including Site C

BC Hydro has released its 2024 and 2025 grant-in-lieu of taxes figures for projects in the Peace River region, including Site C.

Employment declines at Site C for July as dam becomes fully operational

BC Hydro reported declining employment at the Site C facility during July 2025, the last full month before the hydroelectric dam became fully operational.

‘First of its kind’: Non-profit speaks on aspiration for wellness centre at Site C camp

The North Wind Wellness Centre is continuing to advocate to government and BC Hydro to renovate the Site C workers camp into a "centre for excellence."

PRRD directors debate non-profit’s Site C camp acquisition proposal

The Peace River Regional District directors have voted to support the North Wind Wellness Centre in trying to convince BC Hydro over its Site C workers camp conversion proposal.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
(UPDATE) Site C becomes fully operational after sixth generating unit enabled

The sixth and final operating unit for the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially operational.

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