Hudson’s Hope continues to face uncertainty surrounding permanent water source
The District of Hudson’s Hope continues to face uncertainty surrounding its water source.
Site C
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Site C employment drops again in December
Site C employment numbers dropped again in December due to the seasonal nature of construction.
Site C employment numbers drop again in November
Site C employment numbers dropped again in November due to the seasonal nature of construction and the completion of key components.
BC Hydro fined over $700K for damaged ventilation equipment at Site C
BC Hydro was fined over $700,000 in 2023 for damaged ventilation equipment at the Site C dam.
Drug and alcohol recoveries reduced at Site C with K9 unit, says BC Hydro
A K9 detection unit has been in use at Site C since May, which has decreased the number of drug and alcohol recoveries at the gates.
Site C employment numbers drop due to weather and completion of milestones
Site C employment numbers dropped again in October as cold weather hit the region.
Doig River First Nation Elders lead burial ceremony for ancestral remains, share concerns over Site C environmental impacts
Elders of Doig River First Nation (DRFN) led a burial ceremony last month for ancestral remains exhumed from within the Site C reservoir inundation zone.Â
Wood debris burning taking place near Site C from December to March
BC Hydro will be burning in Site C project areas from December 2023 to March 2024, pending suitable venting and ground conditions.
Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say
The Wilderness Committee and Awi'nakola Foundation say they’ve received copies of fish and wildlife applications to tranquillize hibernating grizzly and black bears and move them to artificial dens from Site C.
Site C returns to original start of fall 2024 for reservoir filling
The filling of the Site C reservoir will begin on schedule in the fall of 2024 instead of an early start this fall.
CORRECTION: Site C employment numbers on a downtrend
Site C employment numbers dipped again as it continues to complete milestones in hopes of filling the reservoir as early as this fall.
Site C employment numbers down again
Site C employment numbers dipped again as it continues to complete milestones in hopes of filling the reservoir as early as this fall.
Site C employment numbers down in July
Site C employment numbers dipped in July as it continues to complete milestones in order to fill the reservoir being filled this fall.
‘Nation-building moment’: Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid
Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed interest in connecting the territory's power to British Columbia.
Site C breaks workforce record for fifth time in 2023
Site C has broken its monthly overall workforce record for the fifth time this year in June as it continues to complete milestones in order to fill the reservoir being filled this fall.
Site C contractor fined $1.1 million for draining contaminated water into Peace River
Peace River Hydro Partners has been ordered to pay $1.1 million and has been added to the Environmental Offenders Registry after pleading guilty to dumping contaminated water into the Peace River.
Site C earthfill dam complete
The Site C earthfill dam is now complete, according to a release from BC Hydro.Â
PRRD looking into repurposing of Site C workcamp
The Peace River Regional District will contact BC Hydro, local First Nations, North Wind Wellness Centre, Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the province to determine whether Site C’s work camp can be re-purposed after the completion of the dam.Â
Highway 29 realignment program reaches completion
Construction on the Highway 29 realignment program is officially complete.Â
Site C breaks monthly overall workforce record again
Site C has broken its monthly overall workforce record for the fourth time this year as it looks to complete critical milestones needed before filling the reservoir, hopefully, this fall.
Site C employment drops again in December
Site C employment numbers dropped again in December due to the seasonal nature of construction.
Site C employment numbers drop again in November
Site C employment numbers dropped again in November due to the seasonal nature of construction and the completion of key components.
BC Hydro fined over $700K for damaged ventilation equipment at Site C
BC Hydro was fined over $700,000 in 2023 for damaged ventilation equipment at the Site C dam.
Drug and alcohol recoveries reduced at Site C with K9 unit, says BC Hydro
A K9 detection unit has been in use at Site C since May, which has decreased the number of drug and alcohol recoveries at the gates.
Site C employment numbers drop due to weather and completion of milestones
Site C employment numbers dropped again in October as cold weather hit the region.
Doig River First Nation Elders lead burial ceremony for ancestral remains, share concerns over Site C environmental impacts
Elders of Doig River First Nation (DRFN) led a burial ceremony last month for ancestral remains exhumed from within the Site C reservoir inundation zone.Â
Wood debris burning taking place near Site C from December to March
BC Hydro will be burning in Site C project areas from December 2023 to March 2024, pending suitable venting and ground conditions.
Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say
The Wilderness Committee and Awi'nakola Foundation say they’ve received copies of fish and wildlife applications to tranquillize hibernating grizzly and black bears and move them to artificial dens from Site C.
Site C returns to original start of fall 2024 for reservoir filling
The filling of the Site C reservoir will begin on schedule in the fall of 2024 instead of an early start this fall.
CORRECTION: Site C employment numbers on a downtrend
Site C employment numbers dipped again as it continues to complete milestones in hopes of filling the reservoir as early as this fall.
Site C employment numbers down again
Site C employment numbers dipped again as it continues to complete milestones in hopes of filling the reservoir as early as this fall.
Site C employment numbers down in July
Site C employment numbers dipped in July as it continues to complete milestones in order to fill the reservoir being filled this fall.
‘Nation-building moment’: Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid
Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed interest in connecting the territory's power to British Columbia.
Site C breaks workforce record for fifth time in 2023
Site C has broken its monthly overall workforce record for the fifth time this year in June as it continues to complete milestones in order to fill the reservoir being filled this fall.
Site C contractor fined $1.1 million for draining contaminated water into Peace River
Peace River Hydro Partners has been ordered to pay $1.1 million and has been added to the Environmental Offenders Registry after pleading guilty to dumping contaminated water into the Peace River.
Site C earthfill dam complete
The Site C earthfill dam is now complete, according to a release from BC Hydro.Â
PRRD looking into repurposing of Site C workcamp
The Peace River Regional District will contact BC Hydro, local First Nations, North Wind Wellness Centre, Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the province to determine whether Site C’s work camp can be re-purposed after the completion of the dam.Â
Highway 29 realignment program reaches completion
Construction on the Highway 29 realignment program is officially complete.Â
Site C breaks monthly overall workforce record again
Site C has broken its monthly overall workforce record for the fourth time this year as it looks to complete critical milestones needed before filling the reservoir, hopefully, this fall.
