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This winter got off to a cold start in B.C. and our meteorologists are forecasting the next couple of months will continue to bring below-average temperatures. Just like last year, we’re offering a winter payment plan program to help make it easier to manage your electricity bills: http://ow.ly/yRm530ij7k7

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Nearly 40 years ago, crews were busy making repairs after eight transmission towers near Mica Dam were destroyed in a snow slide. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

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Do you have a household plan for earthquakes? Learn what to do after you drop, cover & hold on.

Do you have a family and household earthquake plan than includes a well-stocked emergency kit and a plan if you’re separated?
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Increase your energy conservation with a home energy monitor and track your electricity use in real-time: http://ow.ly/dawY30i93vq

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Shopping for lighting can be confusing. Learn how to read an LED lightbulb package: http://ow.ly/ia3o30i7NkR

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Two men work on the transformers in the switchyard next to G.M. Shrum Generating Station back in the 1960s. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday

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Winter fun can turn dangerous if you're not prepared. Here are 10 essentials to bring on your next adventure.

Jan 9, 2018 Winter fun can turn dangerous if you're not prepared Show caption Snowmobiles can quickly get you deep into the back country. Have a plan and pack plenty of supplies. Show caption A snowshoe to a frozen snowfall can make for a wonderful winter day. But when you're heading out on your own...
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Start your career with us. Apply to be an apprentice winder and play a key role in ensuring critical electric machinery is maintained: http://ow.ly/MaVe30i6jmv

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You could save hundreds of dollars with our 21 no-cost tips: http://ow.ly/dGOj30i4cSN

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Spread the word about this scam. We will never send money, ask for bank details via text or email or ask for payments via Bitcoin: ow.ly/i99r30fmAeO

Jan 24, 2018 Text message phishing & 'Bitcoin' scams target customers One scam claims a refund is coming; the other asks for payment via Bitcoin This story is an update of earlier information about text and phone scams Scammers continue to find new ways to try to trick customers into sending along p...
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Thinking about a career as an electrician at BC Hydro? Take a look at this dynamic job: https://app.bchydro.com/…/…/apprenticeships/electrician.html

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On January 20, 1972 this 500,000 volt transmission line was knocked out of service during the worst icing conditions in decades.

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Do you have a family & household plan for earthquakes? Know exactly what to do after you drop, cover and hold on.

Do you have a family and household earthquake plan than includes a well-stocked emergency kit and a plan if you’re separated?
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Moving at the end of the month? Use MyHydro to move your electricity service: http://ow.ly/ADsp30hXkvH

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Do you know what to do if your car hits a power pole? http://ow.ly/5tDj30hWhBm

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Strong winds have caused outages overnight and this morning in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Sunshine Coast. Crews will be working to get power back as quickly as possible; stay tuned to our mobile site at bchydro.com/outages for updates. If you see a fallen power line, stay back the length of a bus and dial 911.

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