Electricity
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‘Warzone’: Storm rips through Winnipeg leaves thousands without powerMany Winnipeggers are recovering after a violent storm struck through the city leaving thousands of people with no electricity on Sunday evening.WeatherSep 8
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New research says Canada needs to do more to address growing electricity demandA new report says Canada needs to do more to increase electricity production as population and industrial demand is expected to increase.CanadaMar 19
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Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs lowUnder the terms of the voluntary pledge, companies intend to build or buy new sources of power generation for their data centers and cover the expense of infrastructure upgrades.TechMar 4
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Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plantsThe Nova Scotia government says the province’s energy system operator has been granted partial approval to build two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County.EnvironmentFeb 19
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Scorching summer has Ontario electricity usage hit highs not seen since 2013The scorching summer of 2025 has led to levels of electricity usage not seen in more than a decade in Ontario, the company managing the province's power grid says.CanadaSep 1, 2025
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Alberta utilities minister says Montana electricity generators not treated unfairlyNathan Neudorf says interconnectivity with Alberta's neighbouring provinces and Montana is key to having a reliable grid.PoliticsApr 2, 2025
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Trump tariff threat adds urgency for B.C. electricity, minister saysBritish Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the looming threat of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence.EconomyJan 23, 2025
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Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls dealQuebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey will sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.CanadaDec 11, 2024
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New wind projects to generate as much power as Site C dam, B.C. saysB.C. unveiled nine new private wind power projects with major First Nations equity on Monday it says will produce as much electricity as the Site C dam by 2031.EconomyDec 9, 2024
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Site C dam begins generating power after years of construction and controversyBC Hydro said Monday that the first of six generating units at the hydroelectric dam on the Peace River in northeastern B.C. has been activated.CanadaOct 28, 2024
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