The Liberal government is defending its record on electricity production even though BC Hydro is paying a premium for independent power while spilling water from public dams. NDP energy critic John Horgan says Hydro is missing a chance to generate excess power for sale because it's committed to buying from independent power producers at a rate four … [Read more...]
Fireworks spark in legislature over Boss Power court settlement
April 25, 2012 by
Did the B.C. government blow $ 22 million to settle an embarassing court case? That's what the NDP was asking in question period Tueday. A deal on the courthouse steps saw the government pay Boss Power $ 30 million after it banned uranium mining, but a newly released court document puts the value of the claim at only $ 8 million. … [Read more...]
B.C. windstorm knocks out power, several ferry sailings cancelled
March 12, 2012 by
VANCOVUER, B.C. - A windstorm lashing B.C.'s south coast has knocked out power to at least 44,000 people and forced the cancellation of several B.C. Ferry sailings. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the region, with winds on Vancouver Island and the Metro Vancouver regions expected to reach up to 100 kilometres an hour in some … [Read more...]
03/04/2012 – Power of Movement
March 4, 2012 by
Join thousands of Canadians in a celebration of movement with Canada's largest yoga challenge. All funds raised from the event will support the life-changing research of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Yoga teachers from Canada's leading yoga studios will teach classes designed to build a healthy balance of strength and flexibility. Power of … [Read more...]
Power outage hits thousands in Richmond
January 18, 2012 by
A massive power outage has hit several parts of Richmond. As of 5:30 p.m., about 25,000 BC Hydro customers are without electricity because of a problem at a Hydro substation. Another 14,000 are in the dark for other problems currently being investigated. Hydro estimates the lights will be back on around 7:30 p.m. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Power outages in Vancouver’s False Creek area
December 12, 2011 by
Nearly a thousand people in Vancouver are in the dark this hour, because a bird flew into power lines. According to B.C. Hydro, most of the affected customers are in the area between just west of the Cambie Bridge and Quebec Street, and about 5th Avenue all the way to False Creek. Hydro estimates power will be back on shortly. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Mayor mulls shutting off power to Occupy
November 13, 2011 by
Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson says there's a chance power could be cut off to Occupy Vancouver if the demonstrators do not fully comply with fire by-laws. "I anticipate that power will be shut off if particularly there isn't compliance with the fire by-law and the land-use bylaw and I know city staff are actually working on that this weekend … [Read more...]
PlugBug adds an iPad / iPod / iPhone USB charging port to your MacBook power adapter
November 2, 2011 by
Twelve South, the same South Carolina-based outfit that's been keeping the Bass(Jump) coming, has just outed the best MacBook power adapter accessory... ever. Almost. The PlugBug is an iPad / iPhone / iPod / USB-based-whatever charger that snaps right on top of your existing MacBook or MacBook Pro AC adapter, allowing you to charge your Mac laptop … [Read more...]
Police seek more power to search for booze
October 6, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police have asked the British Columbia government for new laws that would allow officers to search passengers boarding public transit for liquor, which the force says would help avoid a repeat of the Stanley Cup riot.The idea was immediately condemned by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, but the force said Thursday that … [Read more...]
Seven thousand without power after windstorm
September 25, 2011 by
From Surrey to Chilliwack, thousands of BC Hydro customers have been without power through Sunday. Greg Alexis of BC Hydro says about seven thousand people are without power in the area from Surrey to Abbotsford and Mission. About three thousand more in south Surrey had service restored around 2 PM Sunday after being without it for much of … [Read more...]
