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


Jul 26, 20222 min read
Researchers shed light on health of Southampton's Fairy Lake
Researchers from University of Waterloo presented their preliminary analysis from a multi-year study on Southampton’s beloved Fairy Lake.


Jul 25, 20222 min read
First-ever “SWERVE” event to immerse people of all ages in the technologies changing our world
Experience these new technologies and more at SWERVE, a free public festival running from September 9 to 11 at the Southampton Coliseum.

Jul 6, 20222 min read
Authorized Inspection Services Inc. expands into Bruce County
Bruce Power and NII’s Clean Energy Frontier program welcome Authorized Inspection Services Inc. (AIS) to the region.


Jul 5, 20222 min read
Science hits the road again this summer with NII Explore
NII Explore’s Science in the Summer is back for its second summer of fun, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.

Jun 24, 20222 min read
New Green Ribbon Panel report outlines recommendations to tackle climate change and grow the economy
The report provides practical and achievable recommendations to guide the province’s path to achieving net zero.

Jun 20, 20222 min read
NII Explore coding delivered to more than 2,000 local students this year
As the school year winds to a close, NII Explore has completed its final week of coding education for more than 2,000 elementary students.


Jun 7, 20221 min read
Georgian signs on as Nuclear Innovation Institute’s newest Friend
Friends of NII are not-for-profit and public sector organizations that share NII’s mission to embrace new thinking in the energy industry.


Apr 22, 20223 min read
Choosing hope: local teens negotiate for the future of our planet
On Earth Day 2022 we reflect on the first-of-its-kind March Break World Climate Simulation for students in Bruce County, hosted at NII.

Apr 11, 20222 min read
Budget by the numbers: Canada's 2022 federal budget
Bringing you NII's annual “Budget by the numbers”—a quick overview of how often the government is talking about key budget topics.


Mar 21, 20223 min read
A springtime reflection on Fairy Lake
As springtime arrives at Fairy Lake, we’re thinking back to warmer weather—to an Environment@NII ecological restoration project.

Mar 11, 20222 min read
Economic impact data proves significant opportunities in the Clean Energy Frontier region
The Clean Energy Frontier Program at NII, in partnership with Bruce Power and Bruce County, is unrolling the findings of an economic study.


Mar 9, 20222 min read
NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library host virtual Science at Home this March Break
NII and Bruce County Public Library are pleased to host exciting Science at Home livestreams each day of March Break.

Mar 7, 20221 min read
NII's Plugging In report wins Economic Developers Association of Canada Award
NII is pleased to announce that its Plugging In report has been awarded a prestigious Marketing Canada Award from EDAC.


Feb 24, 20222 min read
NII Explore’s March Break World Climate Simulation open for registration
The NII Explore program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to host the World Climate Simulation, sponsored by Bruce Power.

Feb 11, 20222 min read
Statistics Canada reports 6.5% population increase in Clean Energy Frontier
Since the last census in 2016, the tri-county region expanded by 6.5%, a population growth rate 12% faster than Ontario’s 25% than Canada's.


Feb 2, 20224 min read
The power of storage—rural reflections on NII’s Store of Value report
We know that net zero needs nuclear, and (spoiler alert) Ontario’s grid needs energy storage and nuclear to reach net zero.

Jan 26, 20224 min read
Energy storage powered by Ontario's nuclear assets: a made-in-Ontario pathway to net zero
New report explores how large-scale energy storage in combination with clean electricity from Bruce Power presents a $4-billion opportunity


Jan 17, 20222 min read
Bruce Power and NII launch Centre for New Nuclear & Net Zero Partnerships
Centre to demonstrate critical role of nuclear in net-zero future, deepen connections with other sectors

Jan 6, 20221 min read
Science at Home with NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library
Join us for two free LIVE online events: Science at Home with NII Explore, hosted by Bruce County Public Library! Phillip Craig, Director...


Dec 20, 20212 min read
Climate change innovation with new Bruce County flood mapping project
The Bruce County Topographical Mapping project is a collaborative project that capitalizes on advances in technology
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