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British Columbia’s Site C Hydro Dam Proposal
Site C is a proposal for a massive hydro-electric dam on the Peace River in north-eastern British Columbia. The site is downstream from the existing W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams.
The
project is expected to cost almost $6.6 / $7.9 / $8.8 /$10.7
billion and is touted to generate 10,000 jobs while it floods 55 square
kilometres of river valley. Site C represents an eight per cent increase
to BC Hydro's energy supply and is expected to generate 1,100 MWs or enough
electricity to power about 450,000 homes per year. (article)
Opposition
Opponents state that there would be severe impact on the First Nations and Métis families and communities who live in and depend on the area. A joint federal-provincial environmental assessment concluded that the dam would “severely undermine” the cultural practices of First Nations and Métis peoples, would make fishing unsafe for at least a generation, and would submerge burial grounds and other crucial cultural sites. Article by Amnesty International: Site C Dam – Human Rights at Risk
Site C would flood a vast swath of prime farmland (AO News – Farmland Development).
Site C would cause the loss of irreplaceable wildlife corridors and habitat (article).
Flooded vegetation would produce methylmercury, poisoning fish on which northerners depend (article).
Flooded vegetation would release methane gas, a major source of global warming (article).
Approval Process:
- Roughly 45 applications
- Consultation with Treaty 8 First Nations
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Source: Amnesty International
News – BC’s Site C (reverse chronological order)
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Date |
Source |
Title |
Comment |
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2020-01-16 |
The Narwhal.ca |
‘A colossal waste’: BC Hydro report hints at cost overruns at Site C dam |
Sarah Cox |
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2019-03-21 |
TheNarwhal.ca |
Fracking-induced earthquakes prompt call for buffer zones around Site C dam |
Ben Parfitt
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2019-01-09 |
TheNarwhal.ca |
United Nations instructs Canada to suspend Site C dam construction over Indigenous rights violations |
Sarah Cox |
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2018-06-25 |
Alaska Highway News |
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2018-01-22 |
The Tyee |
Andrew Nikiforuk |
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2017-10-24 |
Times Colonist |
Wendy Holm |
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2017-10-06 |
Times Colonist |
Arthur Hadland |
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2017-10-03 |
Times Colonist |
James D. Anderson |
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2017-09-30 |
Times Colonist |
Vicky Husband |
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2017-08-28 |
Globe and Mail |
United Nations panel calls for halt of Site C dam project in B.C. |
Mike Hager |
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2017-08-02 |
Globe and Mail |
B.C. NDP asks independent panel to decide fate of Site C dam project |
Mike Hager |
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2017-06-06 |
TheTyee.ca |
Andrew Nikiforuk |
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2017-02-16 |
Youtube / Ion Delsol |
Dr. Harry Swain |
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2017-01-03 |
DesmogCanada |
Inspectors find BC Hydro Violating Rules During Site C Construction |
Carol Linnitt |
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2016-11-02 |
DesmogCanada / Facebook |
Emma Gilchrist |
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2016-10-18 |
DesmogCanada |
Exclusive New Photos: The B.C. Government’s Frantic Push to Get Site C Dam Past ‘Point of No Return’ |
Emma Gilchrist |
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2016-07-27 |
Comment |
Trudeau gov’t issue permits allowing construction |
(article) |
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2016-06-15 |
DesmogCanada |
BC Hydro Tells Farmers Fighting Site C Dam to Vacate Property By Christmas |
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2016-05-24 |
DesmogCanada |
BC Hydro Suing Opponents of Site C Dam in SLAPP-style Suit, Legal Experts Say |
Sarah Cox |
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2016-03-04 |
Globe and Mail |
Site C not the best choice for B.C.’s energy needs, report author says |
Justine Hunter |
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2016-02-29 |
Castanet.net |
The Canadian Press |
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2016-02-18 |
Globe and Mail |
Crown land quietly offered to First Nations in return for Site C dam site |
Mark Hume |
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2016-01-19 |
Amnesty International |
Petition – Amnesty International sends email urging supporters to call on Prime Minister Trudeau to stop Site C and protect relations with indigenous people |
“Amnesty International is working hard to ensure Canada knows the world is watching, and is pressing federal, provincial and territorial governments to live up to international human rights standards.” |
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2016-01-07 |
DesmogCanada |
Impact of Site C Dam on B.C. Farmland Far More Dire Than Reported, Local Farmers Show |
Sarah Cox |
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2015/16 Winter |
Comment |
Forest clearing started.
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2015-12-18 |
DesmogCanada |
In Photos: The Destruction of the Peace River Valley for the Site C Dam |
Garth Lenz |
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2015-08-11 |
CommonsenseCanadian.ca |
BC Hydro rushes to cut down eagles’ nests for Site C Dam, First Nations seek injunction |
Damien Gillis |
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2015 Summer |
Comment |
“Already, a bridge spans the Peace River, a massive temporary work camp has been erected, 1.5-million cubic metres of dirt have been moved and excavation has begun in the river.” (source)
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2015-07-29 |
CBC News BC |
Farmland under pressure with development of Site C, LNG: former Agricultural Land Commission chair |
- Richard Bullock |
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2015-07-22 |
CBC News BC |
Site C job fairs postponed after man shot outside Dawson Creek meeting |
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2015-07-21 |
CBC News BC |
B.C. Hydro Site C protest in Vancouver cancelled due to concerns about violence |
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2015-07-19 |
CBC News BC |
Activist group Anonymous vows to avenge Dawson Creek shooting |
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2015-07-17 |
CBC News BC |
Dawson Creek police shoot man who refused to throw away weapon, witness claims |
Tamara Baluja |
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2015-07-07 |
CBC News BC |
Site C construction project for $9-billion dam approved by B.C. government |
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2015-07-07 |
Globe and Mail |
B.C. government approves construction projects for 9-billion Site C hydro dam |
The Canadian Press |
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2015-04-21 |
CBC News BC |
Geordon Omand |
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2015-04-20 |
CBC News BC |
Site C dam: landowners challenge government in B.C. Supreme Court |
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2015-04-10 |
Richmond Review (BC) |
Steve Mullins - proposed massive hydro dam in Peace River region of BC |
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2015-03-03 |
CBC News BC |
Site C dam unions won't be blocked by BC Hydro, says Christy Clark |
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2014-12-22 |
CBC News BC |
Could B.C.'s Site C dam's 'clean' power actually fuel dirty energy? |
Calyn Shaw |
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2014-12-16 |
CBC News BC |
Mike Clarke |
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2014-12-16 |
CBC News BC |
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More Information:
BC Hydro - www.sitecproject.com
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Disclaimer: This information has been compiled through private amateur research for the purpose of allowing the reader to make an informed and educated decision. However, while the information is believed to be reliable, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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