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Mud Lake households can get up to $270K in relocation funds to avoid future floods

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is relaxing itsrelocation assistance requirementsfor residents of Mud Lakewho want to move over fears of future flooding.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Muskrat Falls rate-mitigation deal to likely miss Sept. 30 deadline, says N.L. government

A deal to stave off power bill surges in Newfoundland may take longer than first announced, the province confirmed Monday.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

'Big reset' called for debt-ridden N.L. with release of ground-shaking economic report

Moya Greene,chair of the premier's economic recovery team, delivered a no-holds-barred report Thursday that lays out a five- to six-year plan to reimagine Newfoundland and Labrador proposing everything from tax increases and deep spending cuts to a streamlining of the public service to privatization.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Muskrat Falls could play a role in keeping N.L.'s offshore competitive in era of sustainability

In an era where environmental considerations are becoming as important as costs, the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil industry could get a boost from zero-emitting electricity from Labrador.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

1 person in hospital as N.L. reports 2 new cases of COVID-19

Newfoundland and Labrador has two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including one connected to Nalcor's Soldiers Pond worksite.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Muskrat Falls powerhouse leaks oil, Nalcor says spill is contained

Nalcor says an oil spill at the Muskrat Falls project has been stopped from spreading further down river.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Plunge in oil price, demand pushes Nalcor to $137M loss after 2nd quarter

Despite a $37 million second-quarter profit, Nalcor is still trying to recover from a $171-million loss in the first quarter.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

N.L.'s projected deficit soars to $2.1B, as finance minister delivers grim update

The COVID-19 pandemic and problems plaguing the offshore oil sector have combined to create considerable financial challenges for the province, Tom Osborne outlined Friday.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

They're named and blamed in the Muskrat Falls inquiry report. What happened to them?

Many of the key people blamed in the final report from the Musrkat Falls inquiry continue to work for Nalcor or in government.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Liberal candidate calls for resignation of Nalcor chair for endorsing his opponent

Tory Leader Ches Crosbieis raising concerns over a tweet published by Nalcor chair Brendan Paddicksupporting Liberal leadership candidate Andrew Furey.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Need for replacement parts will stall Muskrat Falls turbine commissioning

The company installing the turbines at Muskrat Falls has encountered a mechanical problem that will delay first power by "day and weeks, not months," according to a Nalcor official.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Don't hold your breath for a Muskrat Falls bailout, analyst says

Memorial University professor Tom Baird says it's unlikely Ottawa will hand over any substantial money to pay for the contentious hydro project.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

With no help from Ottawa, N.L. faces significant power rate increases, PUB report says

Public Utilities Board reviewed options to reduce the impact ofMuskrat Fallscosts on electricity rates up to the year 2030.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Rate mitigation talks ongoing over weekend: Ball

Premier Dwight Ball told reporters on Friday conversations between both governments are continuing aftera week of "considerable advancement."
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

NunatuKavut Community Council launches 2 new programs for medical travel and home repairs

The NunatuKavut Community Council has launched two new pilot programs, one to help with travel costs for people needing medical attentionand another that provides funding for home repair in its communities.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Employee fatigue, software bugs responsible for new Muskrat delays, says Marshall

Nalcor Energy has announced more delays for the Muskrat Falls project, with first power expected in February, at about the same time as interim computer software will be delivered for the Labrador-Island Link.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

'My family is ashamed of me': Men apologize for racist remarks aboard Labrador flight

The two men at the centre of a storm of controversy related to their actions aboard a plane in Labrador earlier this week are offering apologies.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador
Humour

Forget about the 'deep state'; N.L.'s problem is something else: the shallow state

'Shallow state' believes that beneath the veneer and pretence of governance in Newfoundland and Labrador no one is controlling anything, writes Edward Riche.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Man arrested for mischief after entering Muskrat Falls site without permission

An investigation is underway after a 29-year-old man entered with Muskrat Falls site without permission on Nov. 21.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador
Point of View

Here's why Ottawa has a moral obligation to save N.L. from the fiscal cliff

A miracle is not going to arrive to pay for the ruinous debt of Muskrat Falls, writes Bob Hallett. Instead, he writes, we should talk about an impossible choice and why Canada can avoid it and right a historical wrong.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Holyrood's uncertain fate is impacting Nalcor's cost-reduction strategy

Nalcor is hoping to slash dozens of full-time equivalent positions, but that strategy may be derailed if the planned closure of the Holyrood thermal generating station is delayed.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

How a leaner, regulated Nalcor could save millions and better protect consumers

An independent review of the Newfoundland and Labrador's energy corporation is recommending greater oversight and deep cuts at the top.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Staring down Muskrat's 'extraordinary' pressure on N.L. electricity rates

Efforts to keep electricity rates affordable in the Muskrat Falls era have entered the public spotlight, with hearings beginning Thursday in St. John's.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Consumer advocate offers tips to avoid a future megaproject burden for taxpayers

After nearly a year of public inquiry testimony, Dennis Browne has recommendations for the Muskrat Falls public inquiry commissioner, Judge Richard Leblanc.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

Dwight Ball says he's not ready to don Muskrat jersey, as inquiry reaches milestone

The Muskrat Falls inquiry reached a significant milestone with the conclusion of Phase II on Friday, with Premier Dwight Ball providing a frosty overview of the troubled project.
Canada Nfld. & Labrador

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