Hydro CEO Faces Threats Over Gas Plan | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba Hydro’s CEO Allan Danroth stunned a public hearing by revealing eight credible threats against employees—five aimed at him—with reports of guns and even dogs being used against staff. The backlash stems from the controversial $3 billion plan to build three natural gas turbines in Brandon, criticized by consumer advocates and environmental groups as costly and outdated. Danroth defended the project as essential for meeting rising demand without harming emissions, arguing Manitoba’s grid is already green and affordable—but also vulnerable, having recently imported power. He dismissed…