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NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.

Apr 15, 20242 min read
NII Explore welcomes Executive Director Tracy Murray
NII Explore is pleased to welcome Tracy Murray in the role of Executive Director for this charitable organization

Mar 20, 20242 min read
Nuclear Innovation Institute welcomes Jessica Linthorne as Interim CEO
The Nuclear Innovation Institute is pleased to announce that Jessica Linthorne has been appointed Interim CEO.

Mar 11, 20242 min read
Clean Energy Frontier honours local economic developer with Memorial Award for Excellence
The Clean Energy Frontier program has established the Paulette Peirol Memorial Award for Excellence in Economic Development

Feb 26, 20242 min read
First-ever NII Explore Energy Sector Co-op launches at UBC Local 2222
The inaugural class of 26 students will get a chance to experience the breadth of jobs in the energy industry.

Jan 25, 20242 min read
Annual Clean Energy Frontier Summit focuses on opportunities and challenges ahead for Bruce, Grey and Huron region
How do people living in a region that’s driving the clean energy transition manage the challenges that come with it?


Jan 11, 20241 min read
ATS Industrial Automation joins as a Supporter of NII
Today ATS Industrial Automation announced its membership in NII's ‘Supporters’ category to help advance education and innovation initiatives

Dec 18, 20233 min read
Nuclear Wrapped: top 5 developments for nuclear in 2023
2023 was a big year for nuclear in Ontario, across Canada, and around the world! We’ve compiled a list of highlights that topped our list.

Dec 13, 20233 min read
COP 28: what happened and what we are watching now
Going into COP28, we were looking for nuclear to play a prominent role—and we certainly were not disappointed.

Nov 30, 20235 min read
COP 28: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about COP28 and a little bit about the topics that we’ll be following over the next two weeks.


Nov 22, 20232 min read
NII Explore introduces coding lesson plans to support parents and teachers
NII Explore is proud to announce that parents and teachers can access all of its coding lesson plans for grade two to eight students.


Oct 15, 20231 min read
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launches in the Clean Energy Frontier
Today, the official launch event of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) took place at BWXT in Owen Sound.

Oct 12, 20233 min read
Future of green steel means 430% increase in clean electricity demand
New report outlines the relationship between nuclear energy and steel in an age of electrification

Jun 27, 20231 min read
NII Explore gears up for another summer of hands-on science
The NII Explore Science in the Summer team is hitting the road—visiting locations around Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

May 29, 20232 min read
Saugeen District Senior School victorious at first-ever NII Explore Science Olympics
The NII Explore Science Olympics championship belt is heading to SDSS after a team of students conquered a range of challenges last Friday.

May 15, 20232 min read
Sargent & Lundy joins NII to support its innovation and education mission
Sargent & Lundy has become the first company to join the Nuclear Innovation Institute in its newly created “Supporters” category.

Apr 19, 20232 min read
NII to create modern training and research hub in Kincardine
The investment reflects NII’s commitment to provide existing and future workers—in nuclear and other industries.

Mar 29, 20232 min read
Budget by the numbers: Canada's 2023 federal budget
Budget 2023 may have mentioned nuclear about the same number of times as in 2022 but this year was different.

Mar 8, 20233 min read
From Bruce County to space: satellite measuring space radiation launches next week
Two Bruce County scientists are part of the NEUDOSE satellite project, helping address the knowledge gap in space radiation.

Feb 27, 20234 min read
Why made-in-Canada nuclear helps me sleep at night
Nuclear power in Canada makes me hopeful we can fight the effects of climate change, building a safer future for our families.

Feb 27, 20233 min read
Breathe a bit easier: nuclear power’s clean credentials
For too long, we haven’t given nuclear power’s clean credentials the recognition they deserve: keeping our air clean and our land usable.
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