Tag: electricity

BC Hydro to build province’s first utility-scale battery storage facility near Duncan

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
The project is expected to be in service by 2030 as part of BC Hydro’s Powering Growth plan to expand the province’s electricity system.

B.C. and Yukon sign deal to explore energy grid connection

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia and Yukon have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin feasibility studies on connecting their electrical grids.

B.C. breaks electricity demand record amid extremely low temperatures, BC Hydro

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Records were shattered for electricity demand in the province on Monday, according to B.C. Hydro

P.S.T. Tax Cuts: A Huge Benefit to Crofton Mill

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Earlier this week, the provincial government announced significant tax cuts to non-residential electricity costs for B.C. businesses. This will mean...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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