Tag: Jervis Inlet

Planned power outages scheduled for Powell River region in May, June

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
The outages are scheduled for Sunday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

UPDATE: B.C. Hydro to remove Agamemnon Channel transmission line

Energy & Utilities Sage Daniels -
BC Hydro said it will remove a transmission line crossing Agamemnon Channel near Earls Cove starting April 20.

UPDATE: Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel power line replacement project

Construction Sage Daniels -
B.C. Hydro is upgrading a transmission system that serves approximately 10,000 customers in Powell River and surrounding communities.

BC Hydro completes marine power line removal at Jervis Inlet

Energy & Utilities Sage Daniels -
BC Hydro has announced the removal of a dry-dock sized powerline crossing which was once ranked among the longest of its kind in the world.

BC Hydro begins work in Jervis Inlet

Transit Wylie Henderson -
Marine traffic will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, with an alternate route around Nelson Island remaining open.

cfpw Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
- Advertisement -