How many customers will be affected by the Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe outages?

BC Hydro has scheduled work that will affect 132 customers across Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10–11. Expect rolling windows rather than a full-day shutdown for all customers at once. Check local utility notices the day before for specific streets and time blocks, and plan operations around those windows.

What should small retailers do to protect sales during the outage?

Set up offline card acceptance if possible, keep a cash float, and preprint price lists. Pull forward high-margin sales, charge devices, and move perishables to generator-backed units if needed. Communicate hours and pickup options early. After restoration, restart equipment in stages and log any inventory losses for insurance.

Will there be outages in other parts of British Columbia?

Yes, similar qathet region outages are planned as part of scheduled maintenance, as reported by [PR Peak](https://www.prpeak.com/local-news/bc-hydro-plans-power-outages-for-qathet-region-11956271). This points to a broader maintenance cadence across the province. Check your local utility alerts and sign up for notifications to get precise timings and affected streets.

Where can I read more details about the Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe work?

Local reporting from Energeticcity outlines the March 10–11 plan affecting more than 130 customers in the two communities. Review the article here: [Energeticcity](https://energeticcity.ca/2026/03/06/more-than-130-to-be-affected-by-dawson-creek-pouce-coupe-power-outages/). For last-minute changes, confirm directly with BC Hydro’s outage map or customer alerts on the day before.

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March 08: BC Hydro Outages Loom for Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe Mar 10-11

ByDanny Kontos March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

A BC Hydro outage is scheduled for March 10–11 in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe, affecting 132 customers. The work follows March 6–9 shutdowns near Fort St. John and similar plans in the qathet region. For local businesses, this means short-term disruption risk and a need to plan around downtime. We outline what is changing, why it matters, and how operators can protect revenue and inventory while the utility advances grid maintenance and long-term reliability goals in British Columbia.