News and Information
The news and information section includes media releases, information sheets, field work notices and project videos about Site C.
News
- Public advisory: Construction begins on new D.A. Thomas recreation site in Hudson’s Hope May 29, 2023
- Indigenous partnership leads to new conservation officer at Site C May 15, 2023
- 12 Peace Region agricultural projects approved for funding May 3, 2023
- Public advisory: Boat launch access to the Peace River May 1, 2023
- BC Hydro's GO Fund supports eight Peace Region non-profits April 12, 2023
- Site C information sessions: Reservoir filling April 11, 2023
- Notification letter: Hudson's Hope - Temporary Closure of Shoreline Protection Berm and Portage Trail January 13, 2023
- Northern Development approves $180,000 for 8 projects through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund December 15, 2022
- Public advisory: Highway 29 night time closure at Farrell Creek December 1, 2022
- Notification letter: Hudson’s Hope – Completion of the Shoreline Protection Berm and Portage Trail Reopening November 10, 2022
- Public advisory: Hunters advised to use caution in Site C project areas October 19, 2022
- Public advisory: Delivery of a large mobile crane to Hudson's Hope October 4, 2022
- Public advisory: Wood debris burning to resume on Site C project October 3, 2022
- West Moberly First Nations, B.C., BC Hydro and Canada reach settlement related to the Site C project June 27, 2022
- Public advisory: Boaters urged to use caution near Maurice Creek spawning shoal June 9, 2022
- Two agricultural associations to receive $1 million in grants through BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund June 8, 2022
- Northern Development approves more than $400,000 for 19 projects through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund April 22, 2022
- BC Hydro awards remaining contracts for Site C balance of plant work April 14, 2022
- Public advisory: Boaters urged to continue using caution on the Peace River near Site C April 8, 2022
- BC Hydro's GO Fund improves supportive housing and online access in the Peace Region April 7, 2022
- Public advisory: Highway 29 night time closure at Farrell Creek April 1, 2022
- Public advisory: Site C till conveyor operation March 18, 2022
- BC Hydro completes major milestone on Site C transmission line work March 16, 2022
- BC Hydro’s GO Fund supports food programs in the Peace Region December 21, 2021
- BC Hydro completes Site C roller-compacted concrete foundation program December 13, 2021
- Public advisory: Public comment period begins December 10 for EAC amendment to relocate boat launch December 9, 2021
- Public advisory: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure releases traffic advisory for Highway 29 December 9, 2021
- Northern Development approves more than $500,000 for 19 projects through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund December 2, 2021
- Public advisory: Helicopters transporting timber near Hudson’s Hope November 19, 2021
- Public advisory: Wood debris burning to resume on Site C project October 29, 2021
- BC Hydro’s GO Fund assists Peace Region non-profits October 19, 2021
- BC Hydro awards Site C balance of plant electrical contract October 13, 2021
- BC Hydro enhances employee and public safety by requiring proof of vaccination October 7, 2021
- Public advisory: Hunters advised to use caution in Site C project areas September 16, 2021
- Public advisory: Hunters advised to use caution in Site C project areas September 16, 2021
- Site C Rustic Recreation Site Fund welcomes applications starting Sept. 1, 2021 August 20, 2021
- Northern Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Site C August 18, 2021
- BC Hydro awards Site C balance of plant mechanical contract July 29, 2021
- Public advisory: Delays on Highway 29 due to helicopter work July 9, 2021
- BC Hydro’s GO Fund assists non-profits in the Peace Region July 7, 2021
- Public advisory: Halfway River section reopens; boaters urged to exercise caution May 6, 2021
- COVID-19 outbreak declared at Site C April 29, 2021
- Public advisory: Public comment period begins April 29 for EAC amendment to haul material April 22, 2021
- BC Hydro helps Hudson’s Hope Public Library provide community programs and services April 9, 2021
- Public advisory: Boaters urged to exercise caution on the Peace River near Site C construction area April 1, 2021
- Public advisory: Wood debris removal and burning in Site C areas February 19, 2021
- Public advisory: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure releases traffic advisory for Highway 29 January 26, 2021
- Public advisory: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure releases traffic advisory for Highway 29 January 8, 2021
- BC Hydro assists Northern Sun Helpers Society in providing meals to vulnerable residents in Fort St. John December 17, 2020
- BC Hydro notified of four positive COVID-19 cases November 20, 2020
- Huge eagle nests relocated near Site C project November 4, 2020
- Public advisory: Wood debris burning to resume at Site C October 20, 2020
- BC Hydro notified of three positive COVID-19 cases October 20, 2020
- BC Hydro confirms positive COVID-19 case at Site C October 15, 2020
- Public advisory: Construction begins on 2.6 km of shoreline protection in Hudson's Hope October 14, 2020
- BC Hydro confirms positive COVID-19 case at Site C October 13, 2020
- Peace River diverted around Site C dam site October 3, 2020
- Public advisory: Hunters advised to use caution in Site C project areas September 23, 2020
- Public Advisory: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure releases traffic advisory for Highway 29 – Dry Creek September 23, 2020
- BC Hydro helps Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club provide winter sport activities September 21, 2020
- BC Hydro confirms positive COVID-19 case for Site C employee September 16, 2020
- Public advisory: Delays on Highway 29 due to helicopter work August 14, 2020
- Prophet River First Nation, BC Hydro and Province reach agreements, settle litigation August 5, 2020
- Public advisory: Halfway River closure August 5, 2020
- Public advisory: Boaters advised to use caution on Peace River August 1, 2020
- Statement from BC Hydro on Site C annual and quarterly report filing with the BC Utilities Commission July 31, 2020
- BC Hydro confirms positive COVID-19 case at Site C July 17, 2020
- Public advisory: Boaters advised to use caution on Peace River July 3, 2020
- Public advisory: Debris boom installed across the Peace River June 26, 2020
- Public advisory: Overnight penstock deliveries resume along Old Fort Rd. June 24, 2020
- More Peace Region community programs receive BC Hydro GO Fund grants June 24, 2020
- Public advisory: Hauling from Portage Mountain Quarry through Hudson's Hope June 12, 2020
- Public advisory: Peace River closure begins June 15 June 9, 2020
- Public advisory: Site C work occurring in Hudson’s Hope May 26, 2020
- BC Hydro completes Peace River diversion tunnels May 25, 2020
- Public advisory: Boaters advised to use caution when passing through Site C dam site May 15, 2020
- BC Hydro to gradually resume more construction work at Site C May 14, 2020
- Public advisory: Bird deterrents installed at construction areas near Lynx Creek April 17, 2020
- BC Hydro statement on Fort St. John state of local emergency March 24, 2020
- BC Hydro scaling down construction activities on Site C; critical work to continue March 18, 2020
- BC Hydro and Northern Lights College launch pre-heavy equipment operator program March 5, 2020
- Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 Cache Creek East embankment March 3, 2020
- Public Advisory: Gravel hauling on Highway 29 near Lynx Creek February 13, 2020
- Public advisory: Wood debris burning resumes January 28, 2020
- Public advisory: Lynx Creek closures due to Highway 29 construction for Site C project January 24, 2020
- Public advisory: Trucks to begin hauling materials from West Pine Quarry for Site C project January 20, 2020
- Public advisory: Wood debris removal and burning in Site C areas January 10, 2020
- BC Hydro completes Peace River diversion tunnel excavations January 6, 2020
- Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River January 3, 2020
- Peace Region non-profits benefit from BC Hydro’s GO Fund December 19, 2019
- First grants totalling more than $200,000 awarded to Peace Region agricultural projects; 2020 application intake now open December 2, 2019
- Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 at Lynx Creek November 29, 2019
- Fifty new affordable housing units open in Fort St. John November 15, 2019
- Public advisory: Do not hunt or discharge firearms in Site C project areas November 4, 2019
- BC Hydro completes concrete placement milestone ahead of schedule November 1, 2019
- Highway 29 Halfway River Bridge contract awarded October 28, 2019
- Public advisory: Wood debris removal and burning in Site C area October 9, 2019
- BC Hydro helps the Tansi Friendship Centre Society provide school meals and supplies October 2, 2019
- Public advisory: Geotechnical investigations begin in Hudson’s Hope September 19, 2019
- Public advisory: Construction begins on Highway 29 realignment east of Cache Creek September 17, 2019
- Revised public advisory: Chain-up area on Old Fort Road September 3, 2019
- Public advisory: Construction begins on temporary bridge to island in Peace River August 29, 2019
- Public advisory: Old Fort Road chain-up area to be constructed August 20, 2019
- Peace Region non-profits benefit from BC Hydro GO Fund June 27, 2019
- BC Hydro achieves major milestone with river diversion tunnel breakthrough June 24, 2019
- Public advisory: Regular overnight traffic delays expected on Old Fort Road May 21, 2019
- Public Advisory: Conveyor belt corridor May 20, 2019
- BC Hydro’s quarterly grants benefit Peace Region non-profits March 28, 2019
- Public advisory: Nighttime hauling begins March 8, 2019
- Public advisory: Use caution along Highway 29 at Halfway River and Cache Creek January 11, 2019
- Public advisory: Burning planned this winter in Site C project areas January 10, 2019
- BC Hydro announces shortlist for Site C balance of plant contract December 20, 2018
- Public advisory: use caution along Old Hope Road December 4, 2018
- Supreme Court of British Columbia dismisses injunction application on Site C October 24, 2018
- Public advisory: use caution along Highway 29 in active work areas October 4, 2018
- Public advisory: use caution along the Site C project transmission line corridor October 4, 2018
- Public advisory: burning planned this fall in Site C project areas September 7, 2018
- BC Hydro names agricultural compensation fund administrator September 5, 2018
- BC Hydro selects new alignment for Highway 29 redesign September 4, 2018
- Navigation changes coming to Peace River at Site C August 16, 2018
- Peace Region non-profits benefit from BC Hydro’s GO Fund July 31, 2018
- B.C.-based company awarded contract to build Site C transmission line June 20, 2018
- BC Hydro awards Site C hydromechanical equipment contract May 31, 2018
- Fifty new affordable housing units coming to Fort St. John April 30, 2018
- BC Hydro submits Site C annual progress report to BCUC March 29, 2018
- BC Hydro donates $48,000 to support Peace Region non-profits March 21, 2018
- BC Hydro awards three Site C project contracts March 16, 2018
- Public advisory: burning in Site C project areas planned this spring February 26, 2018
- BC Hydro seeks board members for $20 million fund in support of Peace Region agriculture February 23, 2018
- Public advisory: Please use caution along the Site C project transmission line corridor January 3, 2018
- BC Hydro moves to next phase for awarding the Site C generating station and spillways civil works contract December 21, 2017
- BC Hydro issues Request for Proposals for construction of the Site C project transmission lines September 15, 2017
- Gastrointestinal virus at Site C dam site July 28, 2017
- Update: Majority of wood debris cleared from main stem of Peace River at the Site C dam site, continued caution is advised June 20, 2017
- Public advisory: Boaters advised to use caution when passing through Site C dam site June 2, 2017
- Public advisory: Wood debris under temporary Peace River Construction Bridge May 25, 2017
- Turbines and generators contractor starts work on Site C April 3, 2017
- Site C Update #4: Tension crack on north bank of Site C dam March 31, 2017
- BC Hydro and Halfway River First Nation reach agreements on Site C March 27, 2017
- BC Hydro reaches agreements with Doig River First Nation March 24, 2017
- Site C reaches employment milestone surpassing 2,000 workers March 20, 2017
- Site C Update #3: Tension crack on north bank of Site C dam site March 17, 2017
- Site C Update #2: Tension crack on north bank of Site C dam site March 10, 2017
- BC Hydro responds to report on Wood Buffalo National Park March 10, 2017
- Site C Update #1: Tension crack on north bank of the dam site March 3, 2017
- BC Hydro planning for long-term with clean electricity from Site C February 28, 2017
- BC Hydro provides a Site C information bulletin February 24, 2017
- BC Hydro announces shortlist for Site C hydro-mechanical equipment contract February 8, 2017
- BC Hydro releases Site C mitigation plans for agriculture and outdoor recreation February 3, 2017
- BC Hydro donates $45,000 to support non-profits in Peace Region January 31, 2017
- Gastrointestinal virus infections at Site C worker camp January 14, 2017
- BC Hydro and Hudson's Hope reach agreement January 12, 2017
- Site C construction progressing on schedule and on budget December 21, 2016
- BC Hydro responds to public opinion poll by Insights West November 16, 2016
- BC Hydro responds to Amnesty International report on Site C and resource development in northeast B.C. November 3, 2016
- Letter: BC Hydro corrects record on 70-year economic life for Site C November 2, 2016
- BC Hydro’s Site C worker accommodation lodge is now complete October 19, 2016
- BC Hydro issues RFQ for hydro-mechanical equipment October 18, 2016
- Independent review of Site C by Ernst & Young / BTY finds appropriate processes in place to meet project milestones and financial targets October 11, 2016
- Letter: Site C will produce fewer GHGs than alternatives including wind and solar October 10, 2016
- BC Hydro announces shortlist for generating station and spillways civil works September 26, 2016
- BC Hydro establishes $800,000 fund to support non-profits in Peace Region September 13, 2016
- BC Hydro releases framework for the Agricultural Mitigation and Compensation Plan August 12, 2016
- BC Hydro responds to Amnesty International Report August 10, 2016
- Site C construction reaches one year August 3, 2016
- BC Hydro and Dene Tha’ First Nation come to agreement on Site C July 20, 2016
- 1,200 rooms now open at Site C worker lodge July 18, 2016
- Site C reaches employment milestone surpassing 1,000 B.C. workers July 6, 2016
- BC Hydro and McLeod Lake Indian Band reach agreements on Site C July 5, 2016
- Site C project on schedule and on budget July 4, 2016
- Support for Site C remains broad June 8, 2016
- Energy minister tours Site C construction site for start of main civil works June 1, 2016
- BC Hydro responds to Royal Society of Canada statement May 25, 2016
- Project health clinic open at Site C dam site May 25, 2016
- BC Hydro and School District 60 partnering to create new childcare spaces May 17, 2016
- BC Hydro issues RFQ for generating station and spillways civil works May 5, 2016
- BC Hydro and Fort St. John sign Community Agreement for Site C April 22, 2016
- BC Hydro awards contract for Site C turbines and generators April 6, 2016
- Site C job statistics show hundreds of jobs created for B.C. workers March 31, 2016
- Site C project's Peace River construction bridge completed on time and on budget March 30, 2016
- 5,000 people attend Site C job fairs March 14, 2016
- BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald: response to Dr. David Suzuki March 10, 2016
- Supreme Court of British Columbia Action No. S-160488 Order Made After Injunction Application March 1, 2016
- BC Hydro provides $50,000 for transitional housing in Fort St. John February 15, 2016
- BC Hydro and Fort St. John reach agreement-in-principle on Community Measures Agreement February 4, 2016
- Site C job fairs and business networking sessions coming to northern communities February 3, 2016
- Site C business-to-business networking sessions and job fairs coming to northern communities January 7, 2016
- BC Hydro awards contract for Site C main civil works to Peace River Hydro Partners December 21, 2015
- Site C main civil works contract to create thousands of construction jobs, business opportunities for B.C. November 25, 2015
- Agricultural stakeholder consultation November 23, 2015
- BC Hydro donates $200,000 to The Salvation Army in Fort St. John November 23, 2015
- Site C construction reaches 100-day mark November 3, 2015
- Enhancing transportation infrastructure November 2, 2015
- BC Hydro awards Site C worker accommodation contract to ATCO Two Rivers Lodging Group October 7, 2015
- Job fairs and business-to-business networking sessions to be held in the Peace Region September 25, 2015
- Protecting Bald Eagle nests August 12, 2015
- BC Hydro awards Site C contract for north bank site preparation activities July 29, 2015
- Construction notification letter July 22, 2015
- Job fairs postponed to September 2015 July 21, 2015
- BC Hydro and Saulteau First Nations reach agreement on Site C July 13, 2015
- New poll finds growing support for Site C July 7, 2015
- Public invited to learn about Site C construction June 8, 2015
- BC Hydro and Building Trades advance labour stability for Site C May 27, 2015
- BC Hydro awards contract for south bank clearing work for Site C May 11, 2015
- BC Hydro selects preferred proponent for Site C worker accommodation contract April 30, 2015
- Site C to provide more than 100 years of affordable, reliable, clean power December 16, 2014
- Why BC Hydro is proposing Site C October 9, 2014
- Public opinion poll finds support for building Site C July 15, 2014
- BC Hydro CEO Charles Reid: Site C Project in the public interest May 20, 2014
- BC Hydro sends letter to agencies on Site C Joint Review Panel report May 9, 2014
- Joint Review Panel report confirms Site C is cost-effective May 8, 2014
- Request for qualifications issued for Site C main civil works April 4, 2014
- Site C Project update - March 2014 March 4, 2014
- Procurement update: BC Hydro issues RFQ for worker accommodation March 3, 2014
- Joint Review Panel hearings: BC Hydro's closing remarks February 3, 2014
- BC Hydro and District of Taylor reach Community Agreement on Site C January 22, 2014
- Public hearing sessions start for Site C Clean Energy Project December 9, 2013
- Joint Review Panel hearings opening remarks: Site C executive vice president Susan Yurkovich December 9, 2013
- BC Hydro and District of Chetwynd reach Community Agreement on Site C December 6, 2013
- Business update conference call November 18, 2013
- Public hearings announced for Site C November 7, 2013
- Poll finds public support for Site C October 16, 2013
- $184K to support career and skills training in northeast October 2, 2013
- Joint Review Panel stage begins for Site C August 1, 2013
- Site C Regional Legacy Benefits Agreement signed June 12, 2013
- BC Hydro files Site C Environmental Impact Statement January 28, 2013
- BC Hydro investing $100,000 to support Aboriginal trades training November 29, 2012
- BC Hydro investing $1-Million to support trades training in northern B.C. September 19, 2012
- BC Hydro welcomes Joint Review Panel process September 29, 2011
- Site C Project moving to Environmental Assessment Process May 17, 2011
- Province announces Site C Clean Energy Project April 18, 2010
- BC Hydro seeking input into Site C consultation process December 3, 2007