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UPDATE: Delta Mayor calls for review into Fortis gas leak

FortisBC issues apology after mayor pens scathing letter to energy company.

Jan 17, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >

B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

The funding intends to support new resource-sector jobs

Jan 17, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

Mayor of Delta, B.C., condemns lack of notification from FortisBC on odorous gas leak

DELTA, B.C. — The mayor of Delta, B.C., is calling the lack of communication from FortisBC "an egregious oversight" after the utility didn't notify the public for more than four hours after a leak at a renewable gas plant.

Jan 17, 2024 8:33 AM Read more >

BC Hydro to spend $36 billion on infrastructure over next 10 years, Eby says

New construction on those hydro projects is expected to spark a labour-force growth spurt that will result in between 10,500 and 12,500 jobs annually.

Jan 17, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Turtle found frozen in Okanagan Lake ice

Wildlife specialist confirms local turtles traditionally hibernate during the winter months by burying themselves into the mud to avoid sub-freezing temperatures.

Jan 17, 2024 4:16 AM Read more >

Kelowna woman describes moment an owl dive-bombed her dog

Sarah Michaud says she was walking her German shepherd at Kelowna's newest waterfront park Monday evening when she was dive-bombed by an owl.

Jan 17, 2024 4:08 AM Read more >

Toxin linked to tire wear found in water samples from Colquitz tributary

Known as 6PPD-Quinone or 6PPD-Q, the substance was detected in water samples taken by volunteers in Gabo Creek, a salmon-bearing tributary of the Colquitz River

Jan 17, 2024 4:05 AM Read more >

Eby announces $36B plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a push to expand the province's electricity system that could see billions in extra spending on infrastructure projects. Eby made the announcement at the B.C.

Jan 16, 2024 9:05 PM Read more >

Eby says planned Prince George, B.C., hydrogen project will cut emissions, boost jobs

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A planned clean energy hydrogen project in Prince George, B.C., will reduce carbon emissions at a local pulp mill and create jobs, Premier David Eby said Tuesday.

Jan 16, 2024 5:22 PM Read more >

Clean energy hydrogen project announced in Prince George

Chilliwack-based Teralta Energy Solutions teaming up with Chemtrade, Canfor and Fortis BC on project to cut CO2 emissions and reduce pulp industry dependency on fossil fuel

Jan 16, 2024 5:08 PM Read more >