Site C

Should children not yet born help pay for the $4 billion spent on a hydro-electric dam that was never built? If the answer is no, should current BC Hydro ratepayers cover the sunk costs of a cancelled Site C dam project through a 10% rate hike, or sh

The Site C workforce totalled 2,375 in September, according to BC Hydro’s latest employment statistics. The large majority of workers, 81 per cent, continued to be B.C.

Site C opponents say a new photograph of the contentious dam site is evidence of continued geotechnical problems and cracks causing headaches for builders of the $9-billion project, but BC Hydro says their concerns are simply remnants of routine exca

Damn that dam, or press ahead. Same viewpoints as before the latest report release.

NDP to make decision before end of the year

This week, the B.C. Utility Commission will be releasing its report on Site C. They essentially have three options - keep going, suspend the construction, or cancel the project.

The largest union representing workers building the Site C dam launched a new campaign Monday to highlight stories from those taking part in its construction. The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) launched peopleofsitec.

An $8.8-billion decision certainly generates much speculation among the public, but new Energy and Mines Minister Michelle Mungall is steering clear as her government readies to send the Site C dam for an economic review.

The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a pair of appeals by Treaty 8 First Nations to delay the Site C dam.

Almost a year ago to the day that the contract was awarded, the company tasked with building and installing the turbines and generators for the Site C dam has begun its work, it was announced Monday.