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


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


MIC visits the Shore Report podcast with the Town of Saugeen Shores
Recently the MIC had an opportunity to record an episode of Town of Saugeen Shores' Shore Report podcast series.
Sep 20, 20211 min read


3ThoughtThursday – CNA conference, Excellence in Manufacturing, why language matters
This week we have a CNA Conference update, a great chat with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, why language matters—and well...
Sep 16, 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


MIC’s Innovation Officer stepping down
Today’s announcement from Georgian College signals my transition out of the Innovation Officer position with the MIC.
Sep 2, 20214 min read


Research and implementation for local impact
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with a bright, talented, and motivated team on five research-intensive projects for MIC members.
Aug 30, 20215 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


3ThoughtThursday – Grey County and climate change, collaboration and EcDev
Today’s three thoughts begin with a call with Grey County staff, shifts to collaboration, and then lands on the importance of EcDev.
Aug 19, 20212 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
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