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5 months ago

UPDATE: N.L. Hydro expresses optimism as generation improves at Bay D’Espoir, power warning continues

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro reported progress overnight in removing ice from its Bay D’Espoir hydro plant, allowing the utility to restart several units. Vice-President of Engineering Rob Collett expressed optimism during a briefing with media on Sunday. Rotating blackouts have not been required so far, but officials caution the province is not out of the […]

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5 months ago

Officials warn of possible rotating outages on the island due to high demand, frazil ice

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power are advising residents to be prepared for rotating blackouts if necessary. That’s after Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro issued a statement Friday night advising island customers that a Power Warning would be in effect beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Officials said at a news conference Saturday […]

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5 months ago

Dominion to close supermarket at former Memorial Stadium site in May

The Dominion supermarket at the former Memorial Stadium site in St. John’s is expected to close in May. A source with the City of St. John’s says the city has no ownership of the site anymore, but they understand Loblaws will be closing the store by May. They say there is no firm indication of […]

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5 months ago

Canadian Taxpayers Federation questions provincial skyrocketing paving costs

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Wakeham government to explain why the cost of paving projects in Newfoundland and Labrador nearly doubled over the past six years. “Taxpayers are entitled to know why something as basic as paving a road is becoming so much more expensive,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director. “Whether […]

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