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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.

BC Hydro's Site C dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River is seen near Fort St. John, B.C., on November 6th, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Site C Clean Energy Project)
BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational
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.

Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June

Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.

‘Big, bold vision’: Society seeks support for Site C camp conversion

The North Wind Wellness Centre society is seeking support from all levels of government to convert the Site C workers camp into a treatment facility.

Bid to reallocate half of BC Hydro Site C grant-in-lieu of taxes funding rejected

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) unsuccessfully discussed reallocating grant-in-lieu of taxes money from BC Hydro for Site C.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Site C’s fifth generating unit now operational

The fifth generating unit at the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially up and running.

Site C reports minor increase in employment for May

BC Hydro is reporting an increase in employment numbers during May 2025 as work on the Site C hydroelectric dam continues.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
North wellness society eyeing Site C workers camp as future addictions centre

The North Wind Wellness Centre Society is looking to acquire and convert the Site C workers camp into a mental health and addiction facility.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Site C reports further drop in employment for April

Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continued to decline in April 2025 as the project nears completion.

Dead Beavers at Site C censored
Six dead beavers prompt wildlife deterrent installation at Site C

Six dead beavers and four rescues in a week are prompting BC Hydro to explore wildlife deterrents for Site C's auxiliary spillway.

BC Hydro reports ‘high’ third party interest in Site C camp amid disposal concern

BC Hydro is exploring options for the decommissioning process of Site C's 1,700-person worker camp.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Site C employment decline continues through March

Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continues to decline as the project nears completion.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: ‘Disposable’ Site C work camp highlights need to avoid megaprojects

Regular contributor Ken Boon with his reaction to the conversation around disposing of the Site C dam work camp.

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SPONSORED: Please Stay Off the Site C Reservoir

The Site C reservoir has been filled, but there are still hazards as the surrounding land continues to stabilize.

Site C employment continues to decrease in February
Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Site C’s fourth generating unit now fully operational

The fourth of six generating units is now online at the Site C hydroelectric dam.

Regional district seeks increase to annual Site C payment in line with dam’s production capacity

The PRRD is seeking a change to the $2.4 million annual payment from BC Hydro for the Site C dam due to increased generating estimations.

Regional district seeks legal advice into Site C camp dismantling

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking legal advice over its options for the dismantling of BC Hydro's Site C worker's camp in Fort St. John.

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