Television coverage of Duke Point Power decision

BCTV
17-Jun-2005 17:08 BC HYDRO has decided to abandon its plans for a
gas-fired generator plant south of Nanaimo. The project was scheduled
for construction at Duke Point to improve the power supply for the
Vancouver Island, but opponents believed the plant would have been
unnecessary and hazardous to the environment.(681K)
21-Jun-2005 05:34 PREMIER CAMPBELL is rejecting calls for a public
inquiry into BC Hydro's decision to scrap the Duke Point power plant
near Nanaimo. Meanwhile, MLA Leonard Krog says BC Hydro needs to look
into other renewable power sources. Krog comments. (1617K)
SHAW - VOICE OF BC
22-Jun-2005 20:31 POWER GENERATION - The demise of the Duke Point power
project has put the spotlight on BC Hydro and the use of alternative
sources of energy. Carole James, who is critical of the management at
the Crown corporation for not looking into alternatives to the gas-fired
power plant, says wind power is an option that should be explored.
Furthermore, the NDP leader is encouraging the provincial government to
remind BC Hydro that part of its mandate is to look at alternative
sources of energy. Includes a recorded comment by Jock Finlayson.(3229K)