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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 53 MIN

BC Hydro announces $1B Power Smart program, FIFA World Cup games to cost average $82M per game, says PBO

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In this episode, host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar break down two major headlines shaping the conversation in BC and beyond. They discuss BC Hydro’s new $1 billion Power Smart program and what it could mean for energy savings, alongside the PBO’s estimate that FIFA World Cup games will cost an average of $82 million per game. A timely episode on public spending, energy policy, and major event costs.

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