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Toronto Star
07-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power ‘action plan' unveiled
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is promoting from within for a new president and CEO. Executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August. BC Hydro board chair Glen Clark says the Crown corporation is heading into a 'massive growth phase' as the province looks to drive sustainable economic development. The utility's announcement comes the day after the Ministry of Energy unveiled its Clean Power Action Plan which includes a push for up to another 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from new renewable projects. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Mitha calls the plan 'very ambitious' and says it can only be done through partnerships with First Nations, companies and the community. She joined BC Hydro in 2004 and says plans for the future have her feeling excited about the 'big builds era.' 'And it really is such a privilege to be in a leadership role at this time,' she says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power ‘action plan' unveiled
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is promoting from within for a new president and CEO. Executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August. BC Hydro board chair Glen Clark says the Crown corporation is heading into a 'massive growth phase' as the province looks to drive sustainable economic development. The utility's announcement comes the day after the Ministry of Energy unveiled its Clean Power Action Plan which includes a push for up to another 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from new renewable projects. Mitha calls the plan 'very ambitious' and says it can only be done through partnerships with First Nations, companies and the community. She joined BC Hydro in 2004 and says plans for the future have her feeling excited about the 'big builds era.' 'And it really is such a privilege to be in a leadership role at this time,' she says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled
VANCOUVER – BC Hydro is promoting from within for a new president and CEO. Executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August. BC Hydro board chair Glen Clark says the Crown corporation is heading into a 'massive growth phase' as the province looks to drive sustainable economic development. Charlotte Mitha, seen in this handout photo, has been appointed the new president of BC Hydro and will take over the top job in August. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Hydro *MANDATORY CREDIT* The utility's announcement comes the day after the Ministry of Energy unveiled its Clean Power Action Plan which includes a push for up to another 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from new renewable projects. Mitha calls the plan 'very ambitious' and says it can only be done through partnerships with First Nations, companies and the community. She joined BC Hydro in 2004 and says plans for the future have her feeling excited about the 'big builds era.' Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up 'And it really is such a privilege to be in a leadership role at this time,' she says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025
