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Story Index: 1945 - 1962
Power to The People: The BC Power Commission
After the Second World War, one of the biggest obstacles to growth in British Columbia was power-or the lack of it. Outside Victoria and Vancouver, countless communities were scattered ... [more...] BC Electric's Bridge River Era
In many ways the Second World War was a catalyst in BC-particularly its urban areas- bringing a wide range of industrial activity and almost full employment. After the First World War a ... [more...] Back From The War
Phil Horton was a young boy during the Second World War, only 10 when the hostilities ended. He remembers taking the tram from Burnaby to visit his mother, Phyllis Horton, while she was ... [more...]Young Turks And Wily Veterans
The early Power Commission years were characterized by a dynamic mix of youthful enthusiasm and "school-of-life" savvy among its employees. The employees included kids fresh out of high ... [more...]
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