Manitoba's Gas Plant Under Fire | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba Hydro’s CEO claims his team faced violent threats tied to opposition over a $3B gas plant near Brandon, yet interveners exposed flawed cost projections that weakened Hydro’s case — even after revisions. Despite this, the province pushes forward, fueled by political backing from Premier Wab Kinew, while ignoring cheaper, cleaner alternatives like wind and storage that could actually serve Manitoba better — especially as it lags far behind regions like North Dakota in renewable adoption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…