Newfoundland
Muskrat Falls cost overruns obvious soon after start: audit
Cost has essentially doubled to more than $12.7 billion since it was sanctioned in 2012; first power expected later this year.
RCMP look into massive theft of iceberg water from Newfoundland warehouse
The water was worth between $9,000 and $12,000.
Husky finalizing repair plan as some oil production resumes off N.L. after spill
Production halted for more than two months in the White Rose oil field following a Nov. 16 oil spill of an estimated 250,000 litres.
I didn’t question Muskrat Falls cost estimates, former premier tells inquiry
Kathy Dunderdale asserted “risk mitigation was a theme that moved through the whole discussion of the development of Muskrat Falls.”
NL has fastest growing economy thanks to oil production: report
Significant wage increases aren’t expected until 2020 but employment numbers should increase next year.
Husky Energy apologizes for largest ever oil spill off Newfoundland coast
Happened while SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a storm.
Largest Newfoundland oil spill yet speaks to offshore risks: board
An estimated 250 cubic metres of oil leaked into the sea southeast of St. John’s from Husky Oil platform.
Players look to future after court sides with Hydro Quebec on Churchill Falls
The contract, covering 65 years, has earned more than $27.5 billion for Hydro-Quebec and about $2 billion for Newfoundland.
Supply shortages plague Canada’s new cannabis marketplace
From coast to coast, Canadians are frustrated with a lack of supply and long waits, and returning to the black market.
Husky offshore oil vessel SeaRose suspended after close call with iceberg
It can resume operations after it addresses ice management procedures and other organizational issues.
Quebec, Newfoundland strike deal to expand economy in shared areas
Opportunities to jointly develop projects in mining, training and broadband networks.
Husky Oil to proceed with Newfoundland West White Rose project
Direct benefits include more than $3 billion in royalties, equity and taxes.
NL reaches deal with pulp and paper company to secure pension
Province guaranteesCorner Brook Pulp and Paper with a bank loan, and in return takes security interest in company’s power assets.
Canada’s Supreme Court to review 1969 deal that sparked Quebec NL hydro feud
Terms of contract delivered about $27.5 billion for Hydro-Quebec versus $2 billion for Newfoundland.
Countdown is on for tow of Hebron oil platform to field off NL
To start producing later this year from a field of more than 700 million barrels.
