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CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Power outages in the N.W.T. up by 30% this year so far, says NTPC
When unplanned power outages happen, there can be a surge in frustration. When they keep happening over and over, the toll can become more significant. Mark Henry, the president of the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, says the business community in town has felt the impact this year, from lost revenue at peak business hours, to fried equipment. "Literally, [equipment] will be burnt on the inside and doesn't work anymore," he said. He says he has seen it happen at his restaurant. "It happens regularly enough that when the power goes out, it's the first thought I have." Henry says he has heard other local residents say they feel like there has been an increase in outages. They aren't wrong. The Northern Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) has recorded a 30-per-cent increase in power outages in the territory so far this year, largely due to outages in the North and South Slave regions. There have been 91 outages this year so far. Over the last five years, the average has been 66 per year. "There definitely has been a noticeable increase this year," said Belinda Whitford, NTPC's chief operating officer. Most of the outages can be attributed to mechanical issues at the Snare Falls and Taltson hydroelectricity plants. The Snare Falls unit started to trip this winter for reasons that remained unknown until June, after an attempt for a planned outage to identify the cause in May did not pan out. NTPC has since identified the problem and ordered the necessary pieces for a repair. Whitford said they would be installed during a planned shutdown of the unit, most likely in late August or early September. The Taltson unit is currently out of operation for a planned annual shutdown. The plant was out for two years before returning to service at the end of March this year. At the time, some work tied to the plant's overhaul had not been finished. While the Taltson plant has been on shutdown, several long outages have occurred in the Hay River area. When power went out for long hours on July 30 and Aug. 1, a large amount of food purchased ahead of Kátł'odeeche First Nation's Hand Games tournament had to be thrown out. Shanon Pekok, the event's coordinator, said she estimated about $5,000 worth of food was lost, though it could have been more. There was no backup power source for the refrigerators where meat was stored. The event typically feeds about 300 participants out of the thousands of attendees every year. Pekok said they had to go and replace the spoiled food. The outage also coincided with a heat wave in the area. Pekok said outages like that, which go on for several hours, can hit hard. "It does impact the community, especially the elders," she said. "If it happens during the day, it's harder on people." Belinda Whitford of NTPC said heat waves hit the region just as it transitioned to diesel power because of the Taltson shutdown. "That exacerbated the problems," she said. "At one point we had four generation units out of service, but then the load from the community was really high, as people are trying to turn on air conditioners, turn on fans." NTPC inherited the diesel generators from Naka Power Utilities when it took over the facility earlier this year. NTPC overhauled the largest of the units there just before the Taltson shutdown. Whitford said the unit would have needed more time to get running again and get tested. A water pump failure made the unit fail, which made the outage worse for the whole community since it bore the largest load. The second largest unit also failed on July 30. As of last week, Whitford said NTPC was still working on fixing it. The Hay River area was set to be back on hydro power as its primary source of electricity when the Taltson plant was to be brought back online in mid-August. However, a corrosion issue with the surge tank identified during the shutdown has delayed Taltson's return to activity. "The length of the delay is not known at this time but NTPC acknowledges that it is possible that major remediation work on the 60-year-old surge tank will be required," the company said in a statement posted online on Friday. The statement says NTPC knew about the corrosion issues for years, but a recent inspection found "it may be worse than expected." Remedial work on the surge tank was not part of the two-year overhaul project for the plant. CBC News contacted NTPC to ask when the Taltson plant is expected to return to operation. Before the surge tank issue was made public, Whitford said that aging infrastructure has been one of NTPC's biggest challenges. She also said the costs of dealing with that "gets built into rates." The corporation has applied to the Public Utilities Board for a rate increase. The board will have final say on what the increase looks like. In the meantime, though more outages mean an increased reliance on diesel, Whitford said the cost of them wouldn't be borne by NTPC customers. "They won't see an impact on their bills as a result of these outages," she said.
Toronto Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Mark Henry reflects on WWE career, Ozzy Osbourne encounter, Owen Hart and more
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry joined No Holds Barred. Photo by @themarkhenry / Instagram WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong speak with WWE Hall of Famer and Busted Open Radio host, Mark Henry (via They discuss Mark's career after wrestling, meeting Ozzy Osbourne, how the fake retirement segment with John Cena came about, his son Jacob's path towards becoming a WWE Superstar, memories of training in 'The Dungeon' and his favourite Owen Hart story. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Sports Ontario World Wrestling Canada
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry suffers huge personal loss after the shocking demise of a close family member
(Image via WWE) In a shocking incident, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has suffered a huge personal loss after the sudden demise of his beloved mother. Mark Henry is widely regarded as one of the most formidable figures in wrestling history. The WWE Hall of Famer has always spoken openly about his deep bond with his family. However, the recent news concerning his parents has left his friends and family mourning at the sudden untimely demise. Following the sharing of this news, condolences have started pouring in from fans, friends, and his close allies. Mark Henry faces sudden personal loss after his mother's sudden demise WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has faced a sudden personal loss after his beloved mother, Barbara Jean Henry's untimely demise on July 16. Mark Henry's son, Jacob Henry, shared the sad news that his grandmother, Barbara Jean Henry, had passed away. He said he was still struggling to find the right words because she meant so much to him. Taking to his X/Twitter account, Mark Henry's son, the football player, shared that his grandmother had passed away. He considered her as driving force in his life and considered her his hero. Sharing the news, Jacob Henry wrote, 'I truly don't even have my words fully together.. She was one of the most important people in my life. You were my girl, but now it's time for you to rest and reunite with my hero..I love you so much, my sweet grandmother. . LLJP' No sooner did he post about it, friends and family members poured their heartfelt condolences and obituary to the departed soul. A user wrote, 'So sorry for the loss of your sweet grandmother.' While another user wrote, So sorry for your family's loss, Jacob.' Mark Henry relives his greatest feats of strength: WWE Retrospective Revisiting Mark Henry's personal life Mark Henry's journey with WWE started after he proved his weightlifting prowess, which earned the attention of WWE, which signed him in 1996. He was an active member of WWE, until he left AEW in 2024. Also Read : Is Seth Rollins facing betrayal from his WWE faction after dramatic fallout from injury? Regarding his personal life, Mark Henry has an older brother named Pat. He resides in Austin, Texas with his wife, Jana, their son, Jacob, and daughter, Joanna. Hnery's family also owns a two-foot-long ferret named Pipe. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Al Arabiya
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
SiriusXM Launches 24/7 Pro Wrestling Channel on July 1
Pro wrestling has gone from a once-a-week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Channel 156 has been SiriusXM Fight Nation, which has carried pro wrestling, MMA, and boxing shows. 'I couldn't be more excited,' said Dave LaGreca, the longtime host of Busted Open, which started as a one-hour weekly show in 2009. 'I really owe it to our fans. They've really been dedicated and asked for this for years. It's a dream come true to actually see it form. And now it's about to happen.' Busted Open expanded to five days a week in 2018 before going to six days one year later. It will have a live episode seven days a week from 9 a.m.–noon EDT on the new channel featuring LaGreca with wrestling stars Bully Ray, Mark Henry, and Tommy Dreamer. The show has appealed to fans of both WWE and AEW, with video clips of interviews getting plenty of engagement on social media. The channel's daily lineup will also feature programs from Sam Roberts, Peter Rosenberg, Jonathan Coachman, Natalya, and Matt Cardona. Five nights a week there will be a Busted Open After Dark program where fans can call in and react after WWE and AEW shows. 'The great thing is we're not associated with WWE or AEW, so we can give our honest opinion about both products,' said LaGreca, who signed a multi-year extension with SiriusXM. 'The fact that there is a little bit of tension between those two companies and even the fans, it makes it even better for what we're doing on air. The fact that there are more companies that are succeeding at record-breaking levels is even better for our brand and the big reason why we're going 24/7.' Pro wrestling also can claim–at least on satellite radio–for being on a level playing field with professional sports leagues and major college conferences in having a dedicated channel. 'The appetite for wrestling content continues to increase, and we're able to uniquely meet the demand of those fans by delivering a new 24/7 channel just for them,' said Jared Fox, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President for Sports Programming, Content Marketing & Partnerships, and Artist Relations. 'We have a long track record of building dedicated sports channels that fans love.' LaGreca said he is hoping to add more analysts as well as continue to seek input from fans on possible additions or lineup changes.
The Independent
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel on July 1
Pro wrestling has gone from a once a week show on SiriusXM to having its own channel. The satellite radio provider announced Thursday that Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will take over Channel 156 beginning Tuesday. Channel 156 has been SiriusXM Fight Nation, which has carried pro wrestling, MMA and boxing shows. 'I couldn't be more excited,' said Dave LaGreca, the longtime host of 'Busted Open,' which started as a one-hour weekly show in 2009. 'I really owe it to our fans. They've really been dedicated and asked for this for years. It's a dream come true to actually see it form. And now, it's about to happen.' 'Busted Open' expanded to five days a week in 2018 before going to six days one year later. It will have a live episode seven days a week from 9 a.m.-noon EDT on the new channel featuring LaGreca with wrestling stars Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer. The show has appealed to fans of both WWE and AEW with video clips of interviews getting plenty of engagement on social media. The channel's daily lineup will also feature programs from Sam Roberts, Peter Rosenberg, Jonathan Coachman, Natalya and Matt Cardona. Five nights a week there will be a 'Busted Open After Dark' program, where fans can call in and react after WWE and AEW shows. 'The great thing is we're not associated with WWE or AEW, so we can give our honest opinion about both products,' said LaGreca, who signed a multi-year extension with SiriusXM. 'The fact that there is a little bit of tension between those two companies and even the fans, it makes it even better for what we're doing on air. The fact that there are more companies that are succeeding at record-breaking levels is even better for our brand, and the big reason why we're going 24/7.' Pro wrestling also can claim — at least on satellite radio — for being on an level playing field with professional sports leagues and major college conferences in having a dedicated channel. 'The appetite for wrestling content continues to increase, and we're able to uniquely meet the demand of those fans by delivering a new 24/7 channel just for them,' said Jared Fox, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President for Sports Programming, Content Marketing & Partnerships, and Artist Relations. 'We have a long track record of building dedicated sports channels that fans love." LaGreca said he is hoping to add more analysts as well as continue to seek input from fans on possible additions or lineup changes. ___
