A number of individuals faced civil and criminal charges for allegedly breaching a court-ordered injunction. Continue reading →

The Liberals in Newfoundland and Labrador have been struggling to deal with a stalled economy, a massive debt and a leader who hasn’t really clicked with the electorate Continue reading →

The forensic audit into Muskrat Falls’ construction was presented to the inquiry into cost overruns Monday by accounting firm Grant Thornton. Continue reading →

Premier Wade MacLauchlan says the premiers’ discussions will focus on four areas of interest including: energy, regulatory alignment, internal trade and health care. Continue reading →

The first phase of the hearing is set to wind down this week with former premier Kathy Dunderdale expected to take the stand. Continue reading →

Inquiry staff have reviewed documents up until November 2010, a month before former N.L. premier Danny Williams retired from politics, and they have not yet found evidence of detailed internal government scrutiny. Continue reading →

Williams maintained “good intentions and good faith” were behind the planning of the hydroelectric dam that has doubled its estimated cost, leaving the province’s ratepayers worried the endeavour might be paid out of their pockets. Continue reading →

Williams championed the project – which has been plagued by cost overruns and construction delays – as a form of energy independence from Quebec. Continue reading →

An audit found Newfoundland’s Nalcor Energy may have overstated the potential value of its Muskrat Falls hydro megaproject and prematurely dismissed alternative electricity options for the province. Continue reading →

Carl McLean, speaking on behalf of the Nunatsiavut government, opened the day’s proceedings with an oral history of the Labrador Inuit’s use of the river and continued reliance on the waterway for food, travel and lodging. Continue reading →