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CTV News
03-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
If Newfoundland hydrogen companies pivot, government says it will collect royalties
A car is shown driving by a valley of power lines near Come By Chance, N.L., on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says it will soon be looking for companies to provide renewable energy to the province's power grid. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie ST. JOHN'S — Despite a lagging market for green hydrogen, the Newfoundland and Labrador government says it still plans to collect royalties from the province's nascent renewable energy industry. Steve Crocker, minister of industry, energy and technology, says his department is keeping a close eye on developments in the industry and will come up with an appropriate royalty regime if any of the proposed wind-powered hydrogen operations pivot to focus exclusively on wind energy. He also said the province's Crown power utility would weigh in if any of the companies are pitching to supply the province's power grid. 'This is a resource that, at the end of day, belongs to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador,' Crocker said. 'No different than we did for wind to hydrogen, we would certainly do for any other wind-type proposal.' Newfoundland and Labrador has a 'fiscal framework' in place to collect royalties and benefits from proposed projects on Crown land that would use electricity generated by wind power to produce hydrogen. The benefits include fees for Crown lands, a $4,000-per-megawatt wind-electricity tax and water royalties that would kick in once the projects have recovered their costs. The framework is specific to projects using wind power to produce hydrogen. Six companies have reserved Crown land to develop green hydrogen projects in the province, but not all of them are up to date in paying fees they owe the government, The Canadian Press reported in June. Last month, executives from some of those companies told an energy conference in St. John's, N.L., that they were eyeing wind-energy projects as the market for green hydrogen lags. The companies hope to use wind to generate electricity to produce hydrogen products, and then sell them to buyers in Europe. It's been tough to secure binding agreements with buyers that would make their projects viable, the executives said. In the meantime, several said they were eager for an expected call for renewable energy from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Jill Pitcher, a spokesperson for the utility, said N.L. Hydro expects to release an expression of interest for renewable energy 'within the next couple weeks.' 'Discussions on royalties or benefits would take place during the (expression of interest) process,' Pitcher said in an email. Crocker said his department has not received any 'formal correspondence' from green hydrogen companies saying they intended to deviate from their wind-to-hydrogen plans. Any changes would have to be approved by the provincial government, he added. The province is holding nearly 4,000 square kilometres of Crown land in reserve for the six companies proposing wind-to-hydrogen developments on the island of Newfoundland. So far, one project — World Energy GH2's $16-billion project in western Newfoundland — has cleared the province's environmental assessment process. Three others are in the midst of it. Crocker said he is optimistic that the wind-to-hydrogen sector will take off. 'There's still a lot of work to do, but we still see serious interest,' he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025. By Sarah Smellie
CBC
29-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Emergency crews continue to fight forest fire east of Churchill Falls
Emergency crews are continuing to fight the forest fire in Churchill Falls this morning. In an update made at 11:25 p.m. N.L. Hydro said response teams worked on the fire as long as daylight would allow. They say the fire continues to move east from the town, and that teams will mobilize again in the morning. There was a brief power outage in Churchill Falls yesterday evening. N.L. hydro says this was to switch the town's power distribution to another feeder after a pole line was damaged and taken out of service. They say the power lines into Labrador City and Wabush remain in service and will continue to monitor the situation closely. N.L. Hydro says it will provide an update later this morning.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador
The town of Churchill Falls, N.L. is seen from the air on Nov. 20, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kevin Bissett CHURCHILL FALLS — A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush. The utility says the power has been restored Wednesday night, adding that electricity generation at the plant hasn't been affected. The provincial government says the wildfire is about one kilometre away from Churchill Falls and is moving east, away from the town. NL Hydro said crews will mobilize again in the morning as the fire continues to move away. It also warned about a brief outage in the Town of Churchill Falls this evening. Two water bombers have been deployed to help battle the fire. Officials say the Trans-Labrador Highway is closed between Churchill Falls and Goose Bay, nearly 300 kilometres to the east. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan to realign global trade after a federal court on Wednesday blocked both the sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs and the fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico. The U.S. Court of International Trade decision said Trump does not have the authority to wield tariffs on nearly every country through the use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act of 1977. Trump hit Canada with economywide duties in March after he declared an emergency at the northern border related to the flow of fentanyl. He partially paused levies a few days later for imports that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says 17,000 people have been evacuated from several communities and First Nations as he placed his entire province under a state of emergency late Wednesday over crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north. Evacuation orders include all 5,000 residents of the city of Flin Flon, 630 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, who were told just hours earlier to head south with their essentials. Kinew said when cottage owners and other nearby residents are added in, that number rises to 6,000. The premier spoke Wednesday to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has agreed to send in the military to deploy evacuation flights to Winnipeg as soon as possible. In northern Saskatchewan, three First Nations also declared a joint state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires. Here's what else we're watching... Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush. The utility says the power has been restored Wednesday night, adding that electricity generation at the plant hasn't been affected. The provincial government says the wildfire is about one kilometre away from Churchill Falls and is moving east, away from the town. NL Hydro said crews will mobilize again in the morning as the fire continues to move away. Two water bombers have been deployed to help battle the fire. Canada Post puts forward `final offers' to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024 Canada Post said it notched nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year as the beleaguered institution laid out its "final offers" to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed on Wednesday. The Crown corporation has now posted seven consecutive annual losses, amounting to $3.8 billion before tax since 2018, it said. Included in its latest proposal are an end to compulsory overtime, signing bonuses of $1,000 for urban employees and $500 for rural and suburban ones, and cost-of-living payments that are triggered at a lower inflation threshold. A month-long strike last fall stemming from the same contract negotiations cost the organization $208 million, said the annual report released late Wednesday. Ontario to more easily take over school boards Ontario is set to give the minister of education power to more easily put school boards under supervision and require more boards to put police officers in schools. The Canadian Press has learned that Education Minister Paul Calandra will introduce broad legislation today, following weeks of warnings to boards that he would implement tougher oversight. Calandra announced in April that the province had taken control of one school board by appointing a supervisor due to financial "mismanagement" and was launching financial investigations of three others, describing his actions as putting all boards "on notice." The legislation is set to expand the reasons for initiating an investigation or putting a board under supervision beyond just financial ones, to include matters of public interest. Hockey players' sex assault trial continues after court hears police interviews The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue today after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the encounter with the complainant. Det. Steve Newton's interviews with Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube were played in court Wednesday, a day after court viewed his interview with Michael McLeod. The retired detective who led the initial investigation into the allegations also testified Wednesday that he had formed a general assessment of the case before speaking to any of the players and told some of their lawyers he did not believe he had grounds to lay charges. McLeod, Formenton, Dube, Carter Hart and Callan Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, and McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025. The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan to realign global trade after a federal court on Wednesday blocked both the sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs and the fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico. The U.S. Court of International Trade decision said Trump does not have the authority to wield tariffs on nearly every country through the use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act of 1977. Trump hit Canada with economywide duties in March after he declared an emergency at the northern border related to the flow of fentanyl. He partially paused levies a few days later for imports that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says 17,000 people have been evacuated from several communities and First Nations as he placed his entire province under a state of emergency late Wednesday over crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north. Evacuation orders include all 5,000 residents of the city of Flin Flon, 630 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, who were told just hours earlier to head south with their essentials. Kinew said when cottage owners and other nearby residents are added in, that number rises to 6,000. The premier spoke Wednesday to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has agreed to send in the military to deploy evacuation flights to Winnipeg as soon as possible. In northern Saskatchewan, three First Nations also declared a joint state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires. Here's what else we're watching… Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush. The utility says the power has been restored Wednesday night, adding that electricity generation at the plant hasn't been affected. The provincial government says the wildfire is about one kilometre away from Churchill Falls and is moving east, away from the town. NL Hydro said crews will mobilize again in the morning as the fire continues to move away. Two water bombers have been deployed to help battle the fire. Canada Post puts forward `final offers' to union, posts $1.3B loss for 2024 Canada Post said it notched nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year as the beleaguered institution laid out its 'final offers' to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed on Wednesday. The Crown corporation has now posted seven consecutive annual losses, amounting to $3.8 billion before tax since 2018, it said. Included in its latest proposal are an end to compulsory overtime, signing bonuses of $1,000 for urban employees and $500 for rural and suburban ones, and cost-of-living payments that are triggered at a lower inflation threshold. A month-long strike last fall stemming from the same contract negotiations cost the organization $208 million, said the annual report released late Wednesday. Ontario to more easily take over school boards Ontario is set to give the minister of education power to more easily put school boards under supervision and require more boards to put police officers in schools. The Canadian Press has learned that Education Minister Paul Calandra will introduce broad legislation today, following weeks of warnings to boards that he would implement tougher oversight. Calandra announced in April that the province had taken control of one school board by appointing a supervisor due to financial 'mismanagement' and was launching financial investigations of three others, describing his actions as putting all boards 'on notice.' The legislation is set to expand the reasons for initiating an investigation or putting a board under supervision beyond just financial ones, to include matters of public interest. Hockey players' sex assault trial continues after court hears police interviews The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue today after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the encounter with the complainant. Det. Steve Newton's interviews with Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube were played in court Wednesday, a day after court viewed his interview with Michael McLeod. The retired detective who led the initial investigation into the allegations also testified Wednesday that he had formed a general assessment of the case before speaking to any of the players and told some of their lawyers he did not believe he had grounds to lay charges. McLeod, Formenton, Dube, Carter Hart and Callan Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, and McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
