Hydro CEO Faces Threats Over Gas Plan | Winnipeg News

Manitoba Hydro’s CEO Allan Danroth stunned a public hearing by revealing eight credible threats against employees—five aimed at him—with reports of guns and even dogs being used against staff. The backlash stems from the controversial $3 billion plan to build three natural gas turbines in Brandon, criticized by consumer advocates and environmental groups as costly and outdated. Danroth defended the project as essential for meeting rising demand without harming emissions, arguing Manitoba’s grid is already green and affordable—but also vulnerable, having recently imported power. He dismissed renewables as insufficient for Manitoba’s harsh winters, insisting the turbines are the only practical solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f052ebe17874a705