Top 10 smart metering program myths and facts
By Gary Murphy, BC Hydro This summer, BC Hydro will begin implementation of the Smart Metering Program. This program involves replacing existing meters with a modern, fully integrated, smart metering system as part of our critical infrastructure upgrades. The Smart Metering Program will help to ensure that BC Hydro can continue...
Kimberley RCMP investigate death of woman
On Sunday the Kimberley RCMP began investigating the death of a woman near Kimberley, currently confirming her identity and whether or not the death is criminal in nature.Prior to this investigators sought the assistance of the Kimberley Search and Rescue Team that same day as a result of information regarding the possible ...
BC Hydro wants your opinion on long-term clean energy planning
Customers and stakeholders are invited to help shape B.C.'s clean energy future by sharing their ideas with BC Hydro.Twelve open houses at locations around the province start next week and continue through until mid-April, allowing the public to provide direct input on the future of electricity. The nearest meeting is in...
Team BC rocks the Canada Games
Team BC finished third at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, bringing home 28 gold, 30 silver and 30 bronze medals, in their best winter games standings ever.The next Canada Winter Games will take place in Prince George in 2015. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada Games are a key event...
Smithers RCMP Burnie Glacier SAR search and recovery
The Smithers RCMP and Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue Team completed their efforts searching for and recovering two skiers buried in an avalanche, Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Burnie Glacier area, 50 kilometres southwest of Smithers. The Bulkley Valley SAR attended the scene each day for the past three days. Due to unstable ...
BC's 10 most wanted
RCMP are alerting the public to 10 of BC’s Most Wanted suspects. The individuals are wanted for offences ranging from homicide to drug offenses and multiple frauds and police are hoping that with the help of the public they will be located and arrested soon.“We want the community to know who these people are, and to remind...
New guide benefits homebuyers and builders across BC
A new Residential Construction Performance Guide is the latest information tool to protect buyers of new homes and enhance the quality of construction in British Columbia.Developed in consultation with home warranty insurance providers for use in British Columbia, the Residential Construction Performance Guide provides advance...
Budget 2011 comes down with new spending
Finance Minister Colin Hansen delivered a status-quo budget for British Columbians on Tuesday, with a nod and an increase in spending for core health care, education and social services. Budget 2011 focused new spending on health care and social services and provides some fiscal flexibility for the priorities of the new premier...
Two governments unite to sustain Flathead
The Province has signed an agreement to sustain environmental values in the Flathead Valley, and will introduce legislation to support the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Protection, Climate Action and Energy with the State of Montana. Efforts in the United States retired existing oil and gas leases in the...
How many electric eels are needed to power an Ipod?
Can natural electricity powered by electric eels be converted into enough usable energy to power our iPods, Blackberrys or even laptops? That is the question posed by the second semi-finalist selected in the Year of Science Choose Science, Go Far, Win Big contest. The winning idea is from Jiwan Toor, a 16-year-old student at...
