A new BC Hydro report finds British Columbians’ knack for hosting guests on Christmas Day contributes to a 15% increase in the electricity used in…
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BC Hydro supports McGinty Lake Education Program
This fall, about 100 Kimberley elementary students visited McGinty Lake in Meadowbrook to take part in the McGinty Lake Education Program, a partnership between the…
BC Hydro forecasting normal reservoir operations
Despite reduced reservoir inflows in spring and early summer 2019, BC Hydro is forecasting normal operating conditions at most of its reservoirs across the fall…
Most not ready for storm-related power outages: BC Hydro
A new BC Hydro report released this morning finds despite experiencing the most damaging winter storm in BC Hydro’s history last year, many British Columbians…
BC Hydro presents EV charging station etiquette
BC Hydro reports almost a quarter of electric vehicle (EV) drivers surveyed have argued with a fellow EV driver at a public charging station, and…
A more sophisticated electrical grid is needed
Letter to the Editor In order to help adapt to developing Kootenay climate changes, we need a more sophisticated electrical grid that allows autonomous residential/commercial…
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno This past week, October 7 through October 13, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 50 calls for service. The following are some…
Rebates announced for EV charging stations
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Sept. 26 announced the provincial government will be offering more than $4 million in new CleanBC rebates,…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred at the Sept. 6 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Award…
BC Hydro applies for lower rates
British Columbians could pay less for electricity next spring if the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) approves BC Hydro’s request for a decrease in rates. “For…