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Manitoba looks to connect remote communities to power grid
Apr 20, 2025. Matthew Frank in The Globe and Mail
Premiers Kinew, Akeeagok ink deal to build hydro transmission line from Manitoba to Nunavut
Apr 16, 2025. Steve Lambert in The Canadian Press
Manitoba 'repatriating' some hydro exports from U.S., premier says
Apr 14, 2025. CBC News
Focusing on an affordable clean energy future
Apr. 3, 2025. Laura Cameron in Winnipeg Free Press
Kinew backing away from goal of weaning Manitoba Hydro off fossil fuels by 2035
Apr 02, 2025. CBC News
An energy decision needed now
Apr. 1, 2025. Ed Lohrenz in Winnipeg Free Press
Consumer advocate promises to scrutinize proposed Manitoba Hydro rate hike
Mar 31, 2025. CBC News
Manitoba Hydro seeks nearly 11% electricity rate hike
Mar 29, 2025. Winnipeg Sun
Hydro’s paying of union leaders questioned
Mar. 27, 2025. Nicole Buffie in Brandon Sun
Unifor ratifies new contract at Manitoba Hydro
Mar 19, 2025. Ian Boyko in Unifor
U.S. companies could be barred from Manitoba energy infrastructure work, Kinew says
Mar 11, 2025. Steve Lambert for The Canadian Press, CBC News
Electricity sales powerful tool to combat U.S. tariffs: premier
Mar 6, 2025. Carol Sanders in the Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States
Mar 6, 2025. The Canadian Press in CTV News.
Selkirk CAO touts decommissioned gas plant as home for new Manitoba Hydro generating station
Feb 28, 2025. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro proposes $1.4B fuel-burning generating station to stave off winter power shortages
Feb 27, 2025. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Gambler First Nation chief accuses Manitoba Hydro board member, 3 others of defamation
Feb 04, 2025. Joanne Levasseur in CBC News
Record-breaking power demand forces Manitoba Hydro to buy extra electricity
Jan 30 2025. Judy Peters in Pembina Valley Online
Thompson warns of thin ice cause by ‘increased Hydro flows’
Jan 08, 2025. Dave Baxter in the Winnipeg Sun
A dizzying bird’s-eye view of Manitoba’s hydro-electricity dams
Nov. 22, 2024. Julia-Simone Rutgers in the Narwhal
Consumers group gives cold shoulder to proposed Manitoba Hydro rate freeze
Nov 20, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
What an effort to preserve Cree homelands in northern Manitoba means to the people behind it
Nov. 7, 2024. Julia-Simone Rutgers in the Narwhal
Devastated by Manitoba Hydro, five Cree nations are working together to conserve traditional lands
Nov. 1, 2024. Julia-Simone Rutgers in the Narwhal
Hydro-rich Canada has traditionally exported power to the United States. Recent droughts have reduced that to a trickle
October 29, 2024. Matthew McClearn in The Globe and Mail
Mixed reactions to premier’s wind power plan
Oct. 19, 2024. Connor McDowell in Brandon Sun
MMF launches Red River Métis Power Corporation with plans to build wind power capacity for Manitoba
October 18, 2024. MMF
Understanding the Lake Winnipeg lawsuit
Oct. 5, 2024. John Longhurst in Winnipeg Free Press
Low water levels Lead to $157 million loss for Manitoba Hydro in 2023-24
Oct 05 2024. Michael Blume in Portage Online
Northern First Nations sue province over waterways
Oct. 3, 2024. Erik Pindera in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Hydro blames $157M loss on drought across Lake Winnipeg basin
Oct 02, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
SCO seeking Charter Rights for Lake Winnipeg in suit against province, Manitoba Hydro
Sep 19, 2024. Cierra Bettens in APTN
Manitoba Hydro and first steps with Indigenous Peoples
Aug. 27, 2024. Editorial in Winnipeg Free Press
Pimicikamak Cree Nation asks court to cancel moose hunting licences in territory amid population 'crisis'
Aug 26, 2024. Ozten Shebahkeget in CBC News
Hydro board hopes northern meeting sparks fresh current in Indigenous relations
Aug. 21, 2024. Carol Sanders in Winnipeg Free Press
Union for Manitoba Hydro electrical workers mourns member's death, raises safety concerns
Aug 09, 2024. CBC News
Employee dies at Manitoba Hydro work site while working on power outage
Aug 08, 2024. CBC News
Norway House redeveloping former Manitoba Hydro headquarters into hub for band
Jul. 30, 2024. Malak Abas in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Hydro revives international consulting arm discontinued under previous board in 2021
Jul 29, 2024. CBC News
Flooding caused by failed muskrat management project in 1940s destroyed Manitoba First Nation's lands: lawsuit
Jul 21, 2024. Ozten Shebahkeget in CBC News
Country Foods focuses on food sovereignty in northern Manitoba
Jul 13, 2024. Jenna Dulewich in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro taps engineer who worked for private energy, forestry firms to serve as new CEO
Jul 09, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Unifor members ratify new contract with Manitoba Hydro
July 8, 2024. Ian Boyko in Unifor
Manitoba Hydro says aging infrastructure poses threat to future power supply, requires billions in fixes
Jul 04, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Carp-e diem: Sturgeon conservation project celebrates 30 years in Manitoba's north
Jun 13, 2024. Jenna Dulewich in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro meter readers, inspectors could walk off the job after union votes in favour of strike
Jun 08, 2024. Arturo Chang in CBC News
'Down about three feet': Lake Winnipeg water down significantly compared to years past
May 21, 2024. Jon Hendricks in CTV News
Manitoba PCs say past comments by new Hydro adviser show support for tax hikes
May 15, 2024. CBC News
Lake Winnipeg at lowest level for early May in 35 years, potentially slowing Hydro's revenue stream
May 10, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Canada Imports More Power Than It Exports as Drought Hits Hydropower
May 3, 2024. The Canadian Press with files from The Energy Mix.
Time to get serious about energy transition
Apr. 9, 2024. Shaun Loney in Winnipeg Free Press
The demand for power might make one of Canada’s cleanest grids dirtier
March 28, 2024. Julia-Simone Rutgers in The Narwhal
Manitoba slams door on Hydro subsidiary privatization
Mar. 13, 2024. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Sounding the Hydro alarm
Mar. 7, 2024. Edward Kennedy in Winnipeg Free Press
Hydro Power’s Conundrum: Rising Demand in a Drier Climate
Mar 4, 2024. Andrew Nikiforuk in The Tyee
A better power choice
Feb. 29, 2024. Curt Hull and Ed Lohrenz in Winnipeg Free Press
A little less political meddling part of Hydro solution
Feb. 26, 2024. Dan Lett in Winnipeg Free Press
Public ownership means government involvement, not interference
Feb. 23, 2024. Tom Brodbeck in Winnipeg Free Press
Sparks fly over Hydro CEO firing
Feb. 22, 2024. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
More red ink at Manitoba Hydro as need for new power generation looms
Feb. 22, 2024. Steve Lambert in The Canadian Press
Kinew dismisses warnings about looming capacity crunch at Manitoba Hydro
Feb 22, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro's Jenpeg station offline for 9 days and counting
Feb 21, 2024. CBC News
Manitoba Hydro parts ways with CEO Jay Grewal
Feb 13, 2024. Cole Fortner in CityNews
Manitoba Hydro punts CEO 2 weeks after criticism from NDP minister
Feb 13, 2024. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Hydro boss fired as Crown utility seeks ‘fresh perspective’
Feb 13, 2024. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Minister’s rebuke suggests leadership change in the wind at Hydro
Feb. 2, 2024. Dan Lett in Winnipeg Free Press
Is Hydro’s answer blowing in the wind?
Feb. 1, 2024. Editorial in Brandon Sun
NDP pulls plug on Hydro CEO’s vision to pursue more private power projects
Jan. 31, 2024. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Hydro may need new sources of power by 2029
Jan 30, 2024. Ian Froese in CBC News
'Historic' drought forcing hydro-rich B.C., Manitoba to import electricity
Jan 29, 2024. Amanda Stephenson in The Canadian Press
Energy scare shows cold, hard realities
Jan. 16, 2024. Editorial in Brandon Sun
The provinces need to play ball with each other on electricity
Jan 8, 2024. Kelly Cryderman in The Globe and Mail
The time has come for a serious conversation about Manitoba's electricity needs
Dec 23, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Hydro and drought – a litany of excuses
Dec. 13, 2023. Tim Sale in Winnipeg Free Press
Tataskweyak Cree Nation to get $40M water pipeline after 6 years under boil water advisory
Dec 12, 2023. Ozten Shebahkeget in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro dams caused decades of harm to Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, lawsuit alleges
Dec 06, 2023. Ozten Shebahkeget in CBC News
First Nation sues province, Manitoba Hydro over dams
Dec. 5, 2023. Kevin Rollason in Winnipeg Free Press
Hydro needs a visionary jolt
Dec. 5, 2023. Jesse Hajer in Winnipeg Free Press
Provincial government brings in new board at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro
Dec 04, 2023. The Canadian Press
NDP government replaces Manitoba Hydro board weeks after deficit disclosure
Dec 04, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
First Nation buys former Hydro HQ on Taylor Avenue
Dec. 1, 2023. Winnipeg Free Press Staff
Hydro rate freeze failure
Nov. 29, 2023. Editorial in Winnipeg Free Press
New federal water legislation aims to do better on Indigenous rights
Nov 24, 2023. Christopher Read in APTN News
Promised Manitoba Hydro rate freeze might be delayed as deficit at utility looms: minister
Nov 24, 2023. The Canadian Press in CBC News
Police probing alleged information leak by Hydro employee
Nov. 20, 2023. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta’s loss, our gain?
Nov. 14, 2023. Deveryn Ross in Winnipeg Free Press
Freeland, Kinew sidestep carbon tax questions as they share podium to announce Hydro projects
Nov 09, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Clean energy experts question Kinew government's enthusiasm for hydrogen as Manitoba energy solution
Nov 09, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Kinew makes it explicit, asks Ottawa to remove carbon tax from natural gas home heating
Nov 06, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Another drought has Manitoba Hydro firing up Brandon natural gas plant early
Nov 04, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
NDP remains committed to freezing electricity rates
Nov. 3, 2023. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
NDP government allows Manitoba Hydro to deal directly with Indigenous nations again
Oct 31, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Manitoba government says efficiency will free up hydroelectric capacity
Oct. 31, 2023. Steve Lambert in The Canadian Press
Hydrogen production could be key to province’s energy future, Kinew says
Oct. 30, 2023. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Kinew tells cabinet to try to make Manitoba Hydro 100% green by 2035, province emissions-free by 2050
Oct 28, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Winnipeg mayor's inner circle rejects call for further name change of Bishop Grandin section
Oct 17, 2023. Cameron McLean in CBC News
Hydro CEO supplements $515-K pay with $250K in cash, shares to sit on U.S. board, committees
Oct. 18, 2023. Carol Sanders in Winnipeg Free Press
Norah Wasacase speaks about indigenous tradition and history
Oct 12, 2023. Josh Bugera in SaskToday
Winnipeg doctor, outgoing Morden mayor named to Wab Kinew's transition team
Oct 06, 2023. CBC News
Manitoba government reports $270M surplus in final days of election campaign
Sep 29, 2023. Canadian Press
Confidential briefing note warns Manitoba Hydro can't service new 'energy intensive' customers
Sep 29, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
City real estate a leader in climate change resiliency: report
Sep. 7, 2023. Gabrielle Piche in Winnipeg Free Press
Rising hydro rates worry consumers
Aug. 31, 2023. Abiola Odutola in Brandon Sun
PUB approves Hydro rate increase, but smaller than requested
Aug 24, 2023. Kevin Hirschfield in Global News
Provincial government ignores electricity advice
Aug 23, 2023. Tim Sale in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Hydro’s first-ever Integrated Resource Plan predicts swift, significant increase in electrical demand
Aug 23, 2023. Corwyn Friesen in mySteinbach
NDP commits to freezing electricity rates for 1 year
Aug 22, 2023. CBC News
Tories choose politics over science, sound economic policy
Aug. 18, 2023. Dan Lett in Winnipeg Free Press
Hydro fairy tales and lullabies
Aug. 9, 2023. Dudley Thompson in Winnipeg Free Press
A path towards privatizing Hydro?
Aug. 8, 2023. Deveryn Ross in Winnipeg Free Press
‘Justice has prevailed’: Métis sign $120-M deal with Hydro
Aug. 3, 2023. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Métis, Hydro reaffirm partnership with new 50-year, $120M deal
Aug 03, 2023. Rachel Ferstl in CBC News
Manitoba's electrical demand could double in next 20 years: report
Aug. 3, 2023. Kayla Rosen in CTV News.
Manitoba Hydro expects electricity demand to double over next two decades
August 2, 2023. Matthew McClearn in The Globe and Mail.
Manitoba NDP commit to ban surge pricing on hydro rates
Jul 31, 2023. Ryan Stelter in Winnipeg Sun
Manitoba plans to use wind power to double or triple energy-generating capacity over next 2 decades
Jul 28, 2023. Bartley Kives in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro ‘not for sale’ premier says with launch of energy roadmap
July 28, 2023. Talha Hashmani in Global News.
Manitoba Hydro dealing with 'major outage' in northern areas of province
Jul 23, 2023. CBC News
Manitoba Hydro workers reach tentative agreement, halt strike action
Jul 19, 2023. CBC News
Manitoba Hydro workers issue walk out notice if no deal can be reached
Jul 17, 2023. Ryan Stelter in Winnipeg Sun
Hydro closes Keeyask generating station after huge ‘peat island’ floats into it
Jul. 5, 2023. Carol Sanders in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba Hydro workers begin job action after failed contract talks
June 30, 2023. Rachel Ferstl in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro workers threaten another strike 2 years after last labour dispute
June 28, 2023. Ian Froese in CBC News
How Manitoba Hydro pushed families from their homes
June 7, 2023. Denée Rudder in The Resolve
Hydro fined $65K after worker burned
June 2, 2023. Geena Mortfield in Brandon Sun
O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation sues Manitoba Hydro for ‘years of harm’
May 26, 2023. Leanne Sanders in APTN.
First Nation files suit against Hydro over river diversion
May 24, 2023. Erik Pindera in Winnipeg Free Press
Consumers group slams proposed Hydro rate hikes
May 15, 2023. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Consumers Coalition raising concerns over Hydro rate hikes
May 14, 2023. Glen Dawkins in Winnipeg Sun
Manitoba Hydro asking for rate increase, criticized for excessive spending
May 12, 2023. Global News
'Risk of a breakdown': Manitoba Hydro tackling the threat of zebra mussels
May 9, 2023. Charles Lefebvre in CTV News.
Expanding rural internet, cell access on hold as Xplore, Manitoba Hydro squabble over money
Apr 27, 2023. Ian Froese in CBC News.
Crown corporations and blurred accountability
Apr. 22, 2023. Paul G. Thomas in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba’s future is electric
Apr. 18, 2023. Scott Forbes in Winnipeg Free Press
Time to hold Manitoba Hydro to account
Apr. 13, 2023. Written by members and volunteers with the Hydro Accountability Board.
Why Tataskweyak Cree Nation is taking the province to court
April 11, 2023. Taylor Brock in CTV
Erosion at Norway House
Mar. 19, 2023. Jill Macyshon for CTV News
Manitoba Hydro took nearly 2 hours to stop gas leak after pipeline hit by tractor in 2021: safety board
Mar 16, 2023. Bryce Hoye in CBC
Community groups merge to better ‘hold Manitoba Hydro accountable’
Mar 03, 2023. Dave Baxter in Winnipeg Sun
Tackle ‘fossilflation’ with local clean energy
Feb. 24, 2023. Hannah Muhajarine in Winnipeg Free Press
More solar power for Winnipeg
Jan. 25, 2023. Michele Kading in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba government action supports debt reduction, enhanced affordability at Manitoba Hydro
Jan 1, 2023. Corwyn Friesen in mySteinbach
Manitoba deficit set to shrink as economy and Crown energy utility rebound
Dec 20, 2022. Steve Lambert in The Canadian Press
Ojibway chief shocked to learn her First Nation in Ontario pays U.S. price for Manitoba power
Dec 20, 2022. Logan Turner in CBC
Manitoba Hydro updates its General Rate Application with Public Utilities Board
December 17, 2022. Corwyn Friesen in mySteinbach
Fox Lake's promised land
Nov. 26, 2022. Andrew Wildes in CBC
Industrial electricity consumers slam provincial Hydro bill
Oct. 12, 2022. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba PC Hydro Bill a ‘Brazen Act of Censorship’, Critics Warn
October 12, 2022. Emily Leedham in PressProgress
Hydro, PUB bill draws public fire
Oct. 7, 2022. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
In a landscape transformed by dams, young Fox Lake Cree Nation fishers, hunters work to preserve traditions
Sep 30, 2022. Andrew Wildes in CBC
NDP blasts possible bonus for Hydro boss
Sep 16, 2022. Ian Froese in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro natural gas workers end strike after reaching tentative deal
Aug. 15, 2022. Bryce Hunt in Winnipeg Free Press
Keeyask completion fails to generate excitement
Jul. 22, 2022. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
Hydro VP earned $740K in 2021
Jul. 2, 2022. Danielle Da Silva in Winnipeg Free Press
The good, the bad, and the ugly of Keeyask
Jun. 24, 2022. Tom Brodbeck in Winnipeg Free Press
York Factory First Nation wants to update financial terms of Joint Keeyask Development Agreement between partner First Nations and Manitoba Hydro
Feb. 15, 2022. Ian Graham in Thompson Citizen.
York Factory First Nation: Media Release About the Joint Keeyask Development Agreement
Feb 11th, 2022.
An Early Warning from an Old Fish
Dec. 7, 2021. Steven Walker in Duck Tape Diaries.
'Catastrophic results': Low river and lake levels being viewed as a serious problem in Manitoba
Nov. 08, 2021. Micheal D'Alimonte in CTV News Winnipeg.
First Nations want court to order judicial review of outlet projects in Manitoba
Nov. 08, 2021. Brittany Hobson in CBC News
Manitoba Hydro workers' strike ends as labour board set to resolve contract dispute
May 18, 2021. Ian Froese in CBC News
The pitfalls of short-circuited project reviews
January 10, 2018. Policy Options - by Mark Winfield
How Manitoba’s ‘green’ power dream became a nightmare of runaway costs
Apr 14, 2016. Graham Lane and Tom Adams in Financial Post
Fighting for a fishery
Dec. 10, 2013. Steve Ducharme in Winnipeg Free Press
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