Crews have restored power to 130,000 as of 6:30 a.m.
Zoom is the number one downloaded app this year, as more people connect digitally
Crown utility says its data show there has been a 117 per cent increase in storms over the past several years
More than $2,400 stolen from business and two individuals who fell victim to scam
An increase should be expected, but Brian Chwiendacz experienced a 200-plus per cent hike
More than 14,000 BC Hydro customers affected by recent power outage
The plan for BC Hydro is to start converting lights in November
Many people are also cooking and baking more than before the pandemic
B.C. could see a decrease in electricity use double that of the 2008 recession by April 2021
Utility company creates bill assistance program, crisis fund
Co-operation crucial to stem dropping Nechako Reservoir level
Transformer blows along Chapel Street, crews are on scene
Hydro electric watersheds are at a third of their normal levels
BC Hydro study finds a third of British Columbians may be putting themselves at risk
Flood control deal expires in 2024, value of electricity falling
U.S. wants to pay less for flood control, B.C. wants agriculture recognized
Internal review looks for cost cutting, new revenue sources
