# BC Hydro North Coast Transmission Line controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bc-hydro-north-coast-transmission-line-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-02T15:17:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

BC Hydro is facing scrutiny regarding the planned route for the 500 kV North Coast Transmission Line, a project designed to supply power to industrial developments in northwestern British Columbia.

James Cordeiro, a regional district director and Terrace councillor, has accused the utility of using a “bait and switch tactic” to obscure its true intentions from the public. The controversy involves a meeting that BC Hydro initially classified as confidential, which Cordeiro claims did not require an in-camera session. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the transparency of maps detailing the preferred route and its potential impact on local facilities, such as the Skeena Golf and Country Club.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: BC Hydro accused of deceiving public over power line route

BC Hydro is accused of using deceptive tactics to hide the planned route of a major 500 kV transmission line in northwestern British Columbia from public scrutiny.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bc-hydro-accused-of-deceiving-public-over-power-line-route

### 2026-09-03: BC Hydro warns of unsafe behavior around electrical infrastructure

BC Hydro is warning the public about dangerous activities around electrical equipment, including children playing on transformers and unauthorized signs being posted on power poles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bc-hydro-warns-of-unsafe-behavior-around-electrical-infrastructure

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Cite as: BC Hydro North Coast Transmission Line controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bc-hydro-north-coast-transmission-line-controversy