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3ThoughtThursday – Giving thanks, saving lives, telling our story
For many of us in the Clean Energy Frontier, this weekend will be filled with delicious food and fall colours.
Oct 7, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – National Truth and Reconciliation Day
All three thoughts today are related to Truth and Reconciliation Day. Canada, we have so much work to do.
Sep 30, 20212 min read


History in the making: inside Canada's first-ever grid-scale SMR project
A historic decision is about to be announced this fall—which everybody, not just folks from the nuclear industry—should be watching out for.
Sep 24, 20214 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Grey County Ec Dev, tri-county tech sector, building networks
We quickly realized the Grey County Ec Dev team is dynamic, passionate, and just as enthusiastic about collaboration as the NII team.
Sep 23, 20213 min read


Why hydrogen needs nuclear: September Nuclear Intelligence Report
This month’s Nuclear Intelligence Report studies the electricity demands of Canada’s hydrogen future and how we might meet them.
Sep 13, 20211 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Welcoming Week, Grey County on World EV Day, first responder shout out
Today’s three thoughts begin with a program to support newcomers to the Clean Energy Frontier region, moves to celebrating World EV Day with
Sep 10, 20212 min read


A summer of science: NII Explore engages students and adults alike
Hands-on fun and competition for more than 1,000 Bruce and Grey students this summer
Sep 9, 20211 min read


What we can learn from Illinois’ recent clean energy success
This week the Illinois Senate passed a sweeping clean energy bill that should help prevent two nuclear plants in the state from closing.
Sep 2, 20214 min read


3ThoughtThursday – The process of innovation, Steering Committee, CNA
With great anticipation for back-to-school routine, I bring to you another edition of #3ThoughtThursday.
Sep 2, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Private sector and EVs, CNA conference and NII Explore heads to Hanover
1) The Plugging In report continues to have traction. As my pun filled colleague Chad would say, the study continues to drive a lot of...
Aug 26, 20213 min read


Silenced at COP26—here's what nuclear can do next
Perhaps it’s too late to change the decision that was made at COP26. But it’s just one conference, and there will be others.
Aug 19, 20214 min read


3ThoughtThursday – save our planet, Huron County Council, summer science
I ignored that feeling for a while, and then I knew I had to process what I had just read about the IPCC report.
Aug 12, 20212 min read


The power of fusion: an interview with General Fusion’s Jay Brister
It’s been an exciting summer for Vancouver-based General Fusion. So I recently sat down with the company's Jay Brister to learn more.
Aug 12, 20216 min read


Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens
#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.
Aug 9, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Clean energy and camping, ShopNetZero, Bruce County EVs
There is an extra appreciation for resources when we’re surrounded by nature. What an opportunity to teach our kids about clean energy.
Aug 5, 20213 min read


New research finds Canada at risk of losing jobs in clean energy transition
Despite a positive balance of job growth worldwide, research shows the ledger is negative in countries with significant fossil fuel sectors.
Jul 29, 20213 min read


NII Explore takes science on the road this summer
NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 27, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Net Zero Partnerships, telling our story, economic recovery
What a week we’ve had at NII. From reports and announcements to a new program launching, the team at the NII have been busy.
Jul 22, 20213 min read


Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII
We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Bruce Power and NII unveil vision for next 50 years of operation
The report, written in collaboration with NII, explores Bruce Power’s role as a critical enabler of net zero.
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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