The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice https://thenarwhal.ca/tc-energy-pumped-storage-memo/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=146735 An internal memo from Ontario’s electricity system operator outlines concerns with TC Energy’s large pumped storage proposal in Meaford, including cost overruns and an inability to meet short-term energy needs Fatima Syed Investigation Great Lakes Ontario renewable energy TC Energy Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Narwhal A forested hill — the Niagara Escarpment — rises above the shore of Georgian Bay in Meaford, Ont. It is fall, and some of the trees have changed colour.