An unprecedented drop in power demand due to COVID-19 is forcing BC Hydro to take action to avoid potential flooding risks and impacts on the…
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B.C. deferring stumpage for three months
The B.C. government today announced it is deferring one of the fees it charges to help people, communities and forest companies navigate through the COVID-19…
BC Hydro warns of increase in scams
BC Hydro is warning customers after it has seen a 350% increase in reported scams in the month of April compared to March. Since announcing…
Small businesses can apply for bill relief from BC Hydro
Average daily electricity load from some commercial sectors down nearly 30% BC Hydro has received over 3,000 applications from its small business customers for its…
BC Hydro’s COVID-19 relief fund open for applications
BC Hydro today announced it is accepting applications from residential customers for its COVID-19 Relief Fund; small business customers can start applying next week. The…
Province offering relief on power bills during COVID-19
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are helping people, small businesses and industries most impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We are…
BC Hydro will help customers affected by COVID-19
BC Hydro March 13 introduced a COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program to help customers experiencing financial hardship during the coronavirus outbreak. “We recognize the financial impact COVID-19…
Where’s commitment to free, prior and informed consent?
Letter to the Editor As a former electoral area Director, with a jurisdiction that extended over nearly 5,800 sq. km, I have enormous empathy for…
Never too old to be green
Cranbrook Community Theatre’s (CCT) Board of Directors made boosting the green footprint of the Studio/Stage Door a priority in 2019. Together with financial assistance from…
MVA causes power outage
UPDATE: As of 11:55 p.m. BC Hydro reports about 995 customers are now without power following a vehicle crash Jan. 9 at the intersection of…