5 Essential Utilities & Energy Stories for Energy Executives
Keeping up with Canada's utilities and energy landscape requires real-time media monitoring. According to Press Monitor's tracking of Canadian publications, here are five must-read stories from August 27, 2026.
1. Lori Clark Reappointed as NB Power Head with Increased Remuneration
“Selon {source_name},” Lori Clark has been reappointed as the head of NB Power for two more years, with a bump in remuneration. According to an order-in-council dated June 11, Clark – the president and CEO of NB Power – has been re-appointed by the Holt cabinet for another term, which will run through to March 16, 2028. Clark’s annual remuneration will be $623,653, plus any cost-of-living increases, according to the order-in-council. In March 2023, Clark, who had been serving as acting CEO since July 2022, was first appointed as head of the province’s beleaguered utility by the Blaine Higgs Progressive Conservative cabinet for a three-year term with an annual remuneration of $485,000.
Why it matters: Leadership stability at NB Power is critical as the utility faces demand growth and investment needs.
Key detail: Clark's annual remuneration jumped to $623,653, up from $485,000 in 2023.
Source: The Tribune (New Brunswick)
Next step: Monitor how Clark's reappointment influences NB Power's strategic direction.
2. Newfoundland and Labrador's Revised Churchill Falls Deal
The Tribune (New Brunswick) reports that Newfoundland and Labrador secured a revised Churchill Falls hydroelectric deal worth C$49 billion in today’s dollars, accelerating new payments for power starting in 2027 as the existing contract expiries 2041. The province gains greater electricity control, export market advantages, and funding support from the federal government up to C$10 billion, valuing financial assistance at C$3.5 billion, including a federal-backed loan for Gull Island projects.
Why it matters: The $49 billion deal reshapes Atlantic Canada's energy exports and federal-provincial relations.
Key detail: New payments start in 2027, with federal backing up to $10 billion for Gull Island projects.
Source: The Tribune (New Brunswick)
Next step: Assess implications for Hydro-Québec and regional power markets.
3. Ontario’s Electricity Trade Reversal with the U.S.
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Why it matters: Amid tariff threats, Canada is now a net importer of U.S. electricity, weakening leverage.
Key detail: Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow had threatened to cut exports, but data shows the trade balance has flipped.
Source: Edmonton Journal
Next step: Re-evaluate energy security strategies in cross-border trade.
4. Quebec Secures Long-Term Electricity Supply via Churchill Falls
The Tribune (New Brunswick) reports that Quebec is securing a long-term source of relatively inexpensive, reliable electricity under the Churchill Falls agreement, despite alternatives like wind and solar being substantially more expensive. Hydro-Québec will remain the largest customer for the power produced by the existing and proposed developments.
Why it matters: Hydro-Québec locks in inexpensive power, outperforming wind and solar alternatives.
Key detail: The utility remains the largest customer for existing and proposed developments.
Source: The Tribune (New Brunswick)
Next step: Analyze cost advantages for Quebec's industrial consumers.
5. Bearspaw Feeder Main Replacement on Schedule
Calgary Sun reports that construction on Calgary's Bearspaw South feeder main replacement remains on track for completion by the end of the year, while city officials warn that Calgarians will face another round of Stage 4 water restrictions this fall tied to the accelerated project to replace the critical water transmission line that has burst twice in the past two years.
Why it matters: Calgary's critical water infrastructure threatens Stage 4 restrictions if delays occur.
Key detail: Construction is on track for year-end completion, but fall restrictions are expected.
Source: Calgary Sun
Next step: Prepare for water conservation measures in Calgary.
This press review is powered by media intelligence from Press Monitor. With print media monitoring across Canada, you can stay ahead of developments in utilities and energy. What story impacts your business most?
