BC Hydro is sounding the alarm after a stint of vandalism to at least four BC Hydro transformers in North Vancouver caused days of power outages and concerning safety risks. At least four pad-mounted transformers have been vandalized since April in the Mt. Seymour area of the North Shore w...
BC Hydro is sounding the alarm after a stint of vandalism to at least four BC Hydro transformers in North Vancouver caused days of power outages and concerning safety risks. At least four pad-mounted transformers have been vandalized since April in the Mt. Seymour area of the North S...
The latest update from BC Hydro says the vast majority of customers still affected on Vancouver Island, along with approximately 300 residents of Penelakut Island, just east of Ladysmith, can expect to have power restored by Thursday night. READ MORE:Power restored to ‘99 per cent’ ...
The four reservoirs on the Island, located in Jordan River, Ash River, Puntledge River and Campbell River provide a third of Vancouver Island’s power supply. Jordan River is a small reservoir, explained BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson, so it’s mostly used as a standby in case of pow...
A total of 377 separate power outages are currently affecting British Columbians, according to BC Hydro’s outage map. BC Hydro said crews have been working throughout the night, and that “extensive damage and challenging conditions, including snow and ice on the roads a...
A total of 377 separate power outages are currently affecting British Columbians, according to BC Hydro’s outage map. BC Hydro said crews have been working throughout the night, and that “extensive damage and challenging conditions, including snow and ice on the roads and...
The electric utility released an update Nov. 24 anticipating power outages, as well as increased water inflow into South Coast and Vancouver Island reservoirs, as heavy rain and strong winds build up again this week. These challenging conditions come with BC Hydro still recovering from the effects...
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VANCOUVER — A new report from BC Hydro says a concerning trend is emerging as British Columbians seek relief from COVID-19 restrictions by sprucing up the yards around their homes. The Crown utility says electrical contact incidents involving weekend tree trimmers, gardeners and landscapers have ...
Insect eviction: Wasps took up residence in BC Hydro’s equipment in Surrey, North Vancouver and Chemainus, and even built a nest inside a streetlight in Windermere. Nuts about power: Fearless squirrels chewed through wires in Nanaimo and Langley causing outages for over 8,000 customers. ...