Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro officials are warning that rotating power outages are possible because there may not be enough electricity to meet demand. “There is a risk of a power emergency this weekend,” said Hydro's vice-president of engineering and Newfoundland and Labrador system operator Rob Collett. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIf there are outages, power will be shut down in one neighbourhood or community at a time, but advance notice isn’t possible, said Byron Chubbs, vice-president of engineering and energy supply with Newfoundland Power. It's unknown right now if the power grid will actually reach an emergency, but officials are focusing their attention on Saturday evening. Byron Chubbs, vice-president of engineering and energy supply with Newfoundland Power, says rotating power outages could last 60 minutes or less.

Source: CBC News January 24, 2026 15:42 UTC