News Items tag as: BC Hydro outages

Storm leaves 10,000 without power across southern Interior
November 16, 2021 - 11:37 AM

Schools have been forced to close and roughly 10,000 properties still have no power after winds gusting to 120 km/h swept through the southern Interior yesterday, Nov. 16.
B.C. Hydro reports multiple power outages in Thompson, Okanagan
October 23, 2020 - 12:41 PM

If you're watching the snow fall from the warmth of your home, you are one of the lucky ones.
Power coming back in North Okanagan, Shuswap as crews prepare for more snow
January 03, 2020 - 11:55 AM

With more snow in the forecast, BC Hydro is cautioning residents to be prepared for further outages in the North Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson and Kootenay regions.
Nearly 12,000 Thompson, North Okanagan homes still without power as BC Hydro tries to catch up
January 02, 2020 - 12:21 PM

Poor weather and treacherous road conditions have hampered BC Hydro efforts to restore power outages in the North Okanagan, Thompson and Shuswap areas over the past couple of days.
Heavy snow affecting travel, power in the South Thompson, Shuswap, North Okanagan
December 31, 2019 - 10:58 AM

Heavy snowfall in the South Thompson, Shuswap and North Okanagan is wreaking havoc on the region’s roads and power grid today.
UPDATE: Power back in Vernon and Coldstream following a day of outages
September 26, 2019 - 4:25 PM

VERNON - The power is back on for all Vernon and Coldstream homes and businesses affected by today's power cut.
UPDATE: Power restored in Westsyde after truck destroys pole
September 19, 2017 - 12:19 PM

KAMLOOPS - Over 4,000 homes were without power in Kamloops for over an hour this morning after a truck brought down a power pole, splitting it in two.
UPDATE: Power restored after bird flies into transformer in downtown Kamloops
July 13, 2017 - 10:01 PM

KAMLOOPS – Power was out for about one hour in an area of downtown Kamloops after a bird flew into a transformer on a hydro pole.
UPDATE: Power restored in Aberdeen neighbourhood
June 20, 2017 - 2:22 PM

KAMLOOPS – B.C. Hydro workers have restored power across a large area in Aberdeen.
UPDATE: Sun Peaks power outage was short-lived
March 20, 2017 - 3:52 PM

SUN PEAKS - Nearly 1,700 B.C. Hydro customers were without power in Sun Peaks this afternoon, but crews have managed to get it switched back on.
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Battle between hikers, bikers looms for West Kelowna trail
So often it’s motorists and cyclists at loggerheads. But a difficult West Kelowna connection to the Trail of the Okanagans is shaping up to be a battle between opposing views on the trail through Kalamoir Regional Park. On the one han

Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada's top spots to eat outside
Patio season will soon be in full swing starting with the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, and diners are spoiled in the Okanagan, where some of Canada’s most popular restaurants for outdoor dining can be found. OpenTable, an on

More than ton of pot found in semi-trailer in Detroit
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