Preparations for bad wildfire season underway, even in Greater Victoria
But Vancouver Island can still avoid a bad season with ample spring rainfall
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But Vancouver Island can still avoid a bad season with ample spring rainfall
"We know that between now and the end of the decade, towards 2030, we're going to need about 15 per cent more clean electricity than we have," said Energy Minister Josie Osborne.
BC Hydro is preparing for a “historic drought” in the coming months as some of its largest reservoirs remain below normal levels.
Two dams that account for more than 45 per cent of B.C.'s generating capacity are forecast to have below average overall water supply.
Two dams that account for more than 45 per cent of B.C.'s generating capacity are forecast to have below average overall water supply.