Manitoba-U.S. hydro project step closer with NEB approval
The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved the 213-kilometre international power line, extending from Winnipeg to the U.S. border. Continue reading
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Manitoba hires former B.C. premier to probe Hydro project costs
The Manitoba government has hired former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell to review two major hydro projects that have added billions of dollars to the provincial debt. Continue reading
Manitoba Hydro’s debt at more than $19 billion, expected to rise to $25 billion in five years
Manitoba Hydro made $34 million less in net income last year and expects its debt to rise to $25 billion in the next five years, according to the utility’s annual report. Continue reading
Hearings into controversial Manitoba Hydro project begin Monday
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Hearings begin Monday on the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, the proposed final leg of the Bipole III project expected to cost $453 million. Continue reading
Manitoba landowners group wants to halt controversial Hydro project
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
The line in question is the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, the final leg of the controversial and very expensive Bipole III project. Continue reading
5 Winnipeg stories you must read this week: Sept. 23
From the escalating costs of a major Manitoba Hydro project, to accessing a medication that can reverse the effects of an opiod overdose, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Winnipeg this week: Continue reading
‘It’s all hands on deck’: Pallister asks Manitobans to help fix economy
Premier Brian Pallister is asking the public to help fix Manitoba’s economy. Continue reading
Manitoba Hydro has ‘no choice’ but to move forward with BiPole III
A review of the route chosen for the controversial multi-billion dollar Bipole III project has concluded Hydro has no choice but to proceed. Continue reading
Manitoba Hydro asking for rate hike now, and years to come
Manitoba Hydro would like to increase rates 3.95 per cent across the board immediately to bring in an additional $57 million dollars. Continue reading