Terry Roberts

Reporter

Terry Roberts is a reporter with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, based in St. John’s. He previously worked for the Telegram, the Compass and the Northern Pen newspapers during a career that began in 1991. He can be reached by email at Terry.Roberts@cbc.ca.

Latest from Terry Roberts

Here's how a new Churchill Falls deal might power a surge in Labrador West mining

Top officials with N.L. Hydro believe a new deal for energy sales and development on the Churchill River will power a fresh surge in mining activity in Labrador, and generate significant jobs and revenue for the province.

PCs walk before vote, but Churchill Falls MOU gets support of most MHAs following four-day debate

Four days of extraordinary debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature concluded Thursday night with most politicians voting in favour of the Churchill Falls MOU, and supporting further negotiations with Hydro-Quebec.

Liberals win support of NDP, independents by promising enhanced review of Churchill Falls MOU

In a surprise twist Thursday morning following days of debate, NDP and independent MHAs in the House of Assembly have pledged their support for the Churchill Falls MOU after the Liberals agreed to an extra layer of independent review of any new energy deals linked to the Churchill River.

Top bankers who advised N.L. Hydro give glowing review of Churchill Falls MOU

Advisers from one of the world's largest investment banks, J.P. Morgan, delivered a glowing review on Wednesday of the Churchill Falls MOU, saying it offers the necessary guardrails to ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated.

Churchill Falls MOU 'a good deal' that remedies past inequities, says energy consultant

An expert energy consultant who helped N.L. Hydro negotiate the historic Churchill Falls MOU says the tentative agreement is a "good deal" that rights the wrongs of the lopsided 1969 deal with Hydro-Quebec.

No independent oversight, no support for Churchill Falls MOU, PC leader declares

PC Leader Tony Wakeham declared Tuesday that his party will not support the Churchill Falls MOU unless it undergoes an independent review, while the Liberals have again signalled willingness to open to agreement to more scrutiny.

Waiting until 2041 to renegotiate Churchill Falls is a non-starter, says N.L. Hydro CEO

The timing is right to strike a new Churchill River energy deal with Quebec, and waiting until closer to 2041 would likely mean losing out on billions of dollars, says the CEO of N.L. Hydro.

Debate over Churchill Falls MOU begins with government on defensive

The Liberals were on the defensive Monday, during the opening day of a unique debate on the Churchill Falls tentative deal, with Premier Andrew Furey rebutting claims his government is sidestepping proper scrutiny over a historic framework agreement.

N.L. judge rules that 59 abuse victims who had their claims rejected should be compensated

Dozens of abuse victims who had their claims for compensation rejected earlier this year have won a victory in their ongoing legal battle against a Roman Catholic archdiocese in St. John's.

New $13M transmission line ready to bring more electricity, reliability to Placentia area

A new $13-million transmission line, built to withstand severe weather and deliver 80 per cent more electricity, will soon be energizing homes and businesses in the Placentia area.