By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com LONGLAC \u2014 Count Greenstone\u2019s mayor among those who say they\u2019re excited about slated power line upgrades. James McPherson said an announcement by the Ontario government that formally designated the long-planned Greenstone transmission line a \u201cpriority project,\u201d and tapped Hydro One to develop and build it, is \u201cabsolutely huge for all of us.\u201d He said it will especially benefit the seven First Nations that have partnered together with the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent stake in the project, as well as Greenstone itself. \u201cThe biggest thing is opportunity for more industrial expansion. And for all of us who live along that line, that when the power goes out, it may not be four or 12 hours (to get it restored),\u201d… <\/p>\n
By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com LONGLAC \u2014 Count Greenstone\u2019s mayor among those who say they\u2019re excited about slated power line upgrades. James McPherson said an announcement by the Ontario government that formally designated the long-planned Greenstone transmission line a \u201cpriority project,\u201d and tapped Hydro One to develop and build it, is \u201cabsolutely huge for all of us.\u201d He said it will especially benefit the seven First Nations that have partnered together with the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent stake in the project, as well as Greenstone itself. \u201cThe biggest thing is opportunity for more industrial expansion. And for all of us who live along that line, that when the power goes out, it may not be four or 12 hours (to get it restored),\u201d... <\/p>\n