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Power to the people, or to the power companies?

ANALYSIS: Changes to ensure more transparency over power prices are long overdue, as another crisis looms.

WATCH: NBR Senior journalist Karyn Scherer speaks with Simon Shepherd.

Karyn Scherer Mon, 24 Mar 2025

Mornings, Shoeshine has noticed, have been getting a little chilly lately. Daylight saving time ends on April 6, but the golden weather is lingering. What does this portend for winter? So far, there are worrying signs we could be headed for another power crisis.

With lake levels lower than normal,

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Karyn Scherer Mon, 24 Mar 2025
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