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Federal Support Crucial for Bay du Nord, says Minister
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (145+ words) Energy and Mines Minister Lloyd Parrott (VOCM News) Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott says he cannot overstate how important it is for the local oil and gas industry to have a government in Ottawa that supports what it does. Parrott says…...
Crosbie Calls Churchill Falls Deal ‘Potentially Disastrous Path’ for Province
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (133+ words) A former PC Party leader warns that Newfoundland and Labrador is giving up its “crown jewel” by signing a new deal on the Upper Churchill. Lawyer Ches Crosbie believes Premier Tony Wakeham has “chosen a potentially disastrous path” for the…...
McGill Professor calls Eastern Canada ‘Renewable Energy Powerhouse in the Making’
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) An engineering professor at McGill University says he sees eastern Canada as a “renewable energy powerhouse in the making.” The details of the new Churchill Falls deal are still being unpacked as the province moves toward definitive agreements with Quebec…...
Bell Service Outage Leaves Some in Southern Labrador Unable to Call 911
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (90+ words) A service outage affecting southern Labrador means that some Bell customers in the region are unable to call 911 in the event of an emergency. Service was disrupted when a truck damaged a fibre line in the region. Bell says it…...
Premier Commits to Supporting Communities Impacted by Expanded Hydro Development in Labrador
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (164+ words) Premier Tony Wakeham says addressing the concerns raised by the mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are among the goals of a strategic plan government is developing in anticipation of expanded hydro development in Labrador. Government has struck a team, lead…...
Former PUB Chair Says New Churchill Falls Deal Does Not Provide Additional Capacity to Sell Power to U.S.
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (284+ words) The province is promoting Newfoundland and Labrador’s ability – for the first time – to sell power directly to U.S. markets, but the former chair of the Public Utilities Board and a member of the 2041 group, David Vardy, says it’s not…...
Details Still Being Finalized for Churchill Falls Debate in House of Assembly
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (125+ words) The details on next month’s debate in the House of Assembly are being worked on, but Premier Tony Wakeham says he’s hoping to line up a series of experts for a “full and wholesome debate” on a deal reached between…...
Electricity Bill Rebate to Kick in Once Churchill Falls Agreement is Finalized, says Premier
1+ week, 2+ day ago (192+ words) Premier Tony Wakeham with Quebec Premier Christine Frechette looking on (VOCM News) The premier says a 15 per cent rebate on the electricity bills of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will come into effect once the hydro agreement between this province and Quebec…...
Opposition Reacts to Details of New Churchill Falls Deal
1+ week, 3+ day ago (357+ words) Liberal Leader John Hogan (L) and NDP Leader Jim Dinn (R) (VOCM News) The opposition parties were briefed on the details of the deal reached on Churchill Falls and the Liberals say most concerning to them is the loss of an escalator…...
Churchill Falls Deal Could Have Bigger Impact Than Oil Industry says Financial Advisor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (253+ words) VOCM A local financial advisor says the impact of the new Churchill Falls agreement could be larger than what the province has seen so far from the oil industry. Larry Short of Short Financial, a branch of iA Private Wealth,…...