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Though the project near Happy Valley–Goose Bay was first approved by the Newfoundland government in 2012, the stakes have risen in the last few days. That's because a key permit for the project came into effect on October 1, allowing the company behind it, Nalcor, to flood a giant swath of land. The initial flooding will cover 25 percent of that land, with the rest to follow in 2017.Bad reception on — Justin Brake (@JustinBrakeNL)October 3, 2016
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Follow Hilary Beaumont on Twitter.Elders, River protectors arrive at North Spur, look down at river below the — Justin Brake (@JustinBrakeNL)October 3, 2016