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Recent media releases

Below is an archived list of past news releases, info bulletins and operational updates issued to media. Jun 2, 2026Fly away home: BC Hydro steps in during osprey nesting season to protect birdsMay 29, 2026Most power line injuries in B.C. involve non electrical workers, say BC Hydro and WorkSafeBCMay 29, 2026Helping large customers lower costs, energy use with Power Smart 2.0May 28, 2026BC Hydro opens Power Smart 2.0 proposals for smarter EV charging expansionMay 25, 2026BC Hydro launches Mount Pleasant Substation upgrade to support Vancouver’s growing electricity needsMay 22, 2026Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating StationMay 19, 2026New plan to help people save money, reduce energy useMay 15, 2026Four legs, high-tech: How BC Hydro is using robotics to improve safetyMay 15, 2026Galloping Goose Trail detours and summer marine work on Gorge WaterwayMay 14, 2026BC Hydro and District of Hudson’s Hope celebrate new D.A. Thomas Recreation AreaMay 13, 2026Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energyMay 7, 2026Energy-efficient blooms: Pitt Meadows greenhouse meets Mother’s Day peak demand with sustainable flowersMay 5, 2026Unseasonable heat pushes electricity demand to early-May highMay 4, 2026BC Hydro expands Mount Lehman Substation to support growth in the Fraser ValleyApr 30, 2026BC Hydro removes Agamemnon Channel power line crossing in major coastal upgrade milestoneApr 29, 2026Summer parking reservations return to Buntzen LakeApr 24, 2026When El Niño returns, wildfire risk can rise: BC Hydro calls for preparationApr 22, 2026Playtime, tea parties and a dangerous trend around electrical infrastructureApr 10, 2026Lights on, TV playing: How BC pet owners may be quietly increasing their energy use when no one’s homeApr 9, 2026Iconic dome goes green: Science World unveils B.C.’s first vertical solar array as part of major energy efficiency overhaul