HEAT WARNING! (From the Bard)

HEAT WARNING!
(Alert issued by Environment Canada for Humber Valley,
July 17, 2018)
The sun now shines in Newfoundland,
Two-months of summer is at hand
Where many move at winter times
To warm their bones in hotter climes –
As Humber Valley holds hot air
An alert is issued to take care.
It happens every summer –
‘Some muggy!’ and ‘some hot!’
In late July and August,
Nerves with thunder shot.

 And most embrace the heated blast.
What has changed from summers past?
You’d think they’d issue words of praise 
To thank the
Gods that temp. has raised.
Heat warning! – stay cool, drink lots of water, 
People
and pets out from your auto – 
Take breaks when working in outdoors – 
Environment Canada issues rules
The media blares potential harm
And causes public much alarm:
“The end is nigh” – the weather dire:
Too dry, too wet, too cold, too warm.
Frightening folks, that if perspire
From outdoor work, they might expire.
The warnings only serve to chill
Common sense that’s scarce to fill.
Their time could well be better spent
To issue warnings and alerts:
‘Hot Air’ on Confederation Hill
That raises cost-of-living bills.
John Tuach
Pynn’s Brook
July 18, 2018

REMEMBERING BILL MARSHALL

Bill left public life shortly after the signing of the Atlantic Accord and became a member of the Court of Appeal until his retirement in 2003. During his time on the court he was involved in a number of successful appeals which overturned wrongful convictions, for which he was recognized by Innocence Canada. Bill had a special place in his heart for the underdog.

Churchill Falls Explainer (Coles Notes version)

If CFLCo is required to maximize its profit, then CFLCo should sell its electricity to the highest bidder(s) on the most advantageous terms available.

END OF THE UPPER CHURCHILL POWER CONTRACT: IMPROVING OUR BARGAINING POWER

This is the most important set of negotiations we have engaged in since the Atlantic Accord and Hibernia. Despite being a small jurisdiction we proved to be smart and nimble enough to negotiate good deals on both. They have stood the test of time and have resulted in billions of dollars in royalties and created an industry which represents over a quarter of our economy. Will we prove to be smart and nimble enough to do the same with the Upper Churchill?

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