Manitoba's clean hydro power and abundant block heater outlets are often promoted as ideal for new enviro-friendly electric vehicles, but some on the vanguard of that automotive revolution say the province's plugs are not nearly enough.

Ontario electricty rates are going up starting today. A typical household using 800 kilowatt hours a month will see the electricity line on its hydro bill increase by nearly $6.

Nalcor Energy and Emera Inc. say they need more time to finalize a deal to develop the $6.2-billion Muskrat Falls hydro project.