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Construction begins on major B.C. transmission line aimed at powering…

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1 hour ago · 1:57 readSeptember 3, 2026

Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivers speech at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by JMC.

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Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivers speech at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivers speech at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh PRINCE GEORGE - Construction is underway on a major electricity transmission project in British Columbia's north, a project the federal and provincial governments say will contribute nearly $10 billion a year to B.C.’s economy.

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Reported context includes the following: Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivers speech at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, delivers speech at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh PRINCE GEORGE - Construction is underway on a major electricity transmission project in British Columbia's north, a project the federal and provincial governments say will contribute nearly $10 billion a year to B.C.’s economy.

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