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Computer generated image of Revelstoke Community Housing Society Oscar Lands proposed modular build, a three-story building with rows of windows

Revelstoke Community Housing Society aims to repurpose modular builds for BC Hydro housing needs

‘This is a huge opportunity to build out affordable housing in the community,’ RCHS general manager says.

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A side view of the Revelstoke dam, showing the infrastructure.
BC Hydro power outages leave Revelstoke customers fighting against heat

Power outages Sunday and Monday left residents with spoiled groceries, overheated houses and one cooling centre shuttered.

A side view of the Revelstoke dam, showing the infrastructure.
Revelstoke Dam unit six project seeking reassessment

An expired environmental assessment certificate and juggling of provincial plans is hindering the energy upgrade.

A side view of the Revelstoke dam, showing the infrastructure.
Despite river fluctuations, additional warning system for Revelstoke Dam not needed, BC Hydro explains

Revelstoke Dam is part of the Columbia river’s sudden fluctuation, but BC Hydro says an alert when levels change isn’t needed.

Brief: BC Hydro advises of low reservoir levels this year

BC Hydro says Arrow Lakes Reservoir water levels are lower than normal for this time of year due to persistent dry conditions across the Columbia Basin.

Revelstoke Dam Unit 6 ‘postponed indefinitely’

BC Hydro project with estimated $45 million in local spending was in planning and consultation for several years

Report studies long-term Illecillewaet River flooding potential in Revelstoke

A study commissioned by the City of Revelstoke shows that the dikes along the Illecillewaet River will withstand 200-year flooding events and the effects of climate change, but the Box Canyon log jam poses some threats.

WorkSafeBC issues $678,000 fine to BC Hydro for incident leading to injury north of Revelstoke

BC Hydro & Power Authority receives a hefty fine from WorkSafeBC for a health and safety violation

Brief: Two BC Hydro employees test positive for COVID-19

Both cases occurred at Mica; one in October and one in November.

Brief: BC Hydro begins work on slope stabilization project near Revelstoke Dam

Single lane traffic, periodic delays on Highway 23 North expected during construction