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Nuclear Innovation Institute Secures First International Partner
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) and the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Nuclear Research Centre (ANRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the first international partner for the Ontario-based centre of excellence. This MOU will be the foundation to expand discussions to ink international work in the area of operations, inspections and other nuclear innovations. The signing, which occurred Tuesday evening in Kincardine at a dinner of community lead
May 8, 20193 min read


Bruce County Receives $285,000 Grant And Unveils New Talent Development Officer
The County of Bruce has received a $285,000 grant from the Government of Ontario, to help advance establishing a Trades and Skilled Workforce Secretariat and Energy Business Incubator, as part of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII). Bruce County’s successful application to the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program signals a strong interest from the Ontario Government to support advancements that focus on a collaborative approach to increase the supply of skil
Apr 3, 20193 min read


Nuclear Innovation Institute Hosts Regional Skilled Trades Advancement Forum
WALKERTON, ON – The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) hosted a Regional Skilled Trades Advancement Forum today in Walkerton to gather input and insight on the opportunities to work collectively as a region to expand and increase the supply of skilled trades to meet future demand. The Forum brought together a broad spectrum of over 90 participants, including officials from local, regional and provincial governments, representatives from trade unions and labour organizations
Mar 29, 20193 min read


Training A New Generation – Skilled Trades Secretariat To Ramp Up In 2019
A Skilled Trades Secretariat is being established as part of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), and will begin working from the NII’s temporary headquarters in downtown Port Elgin in January. “At Bruce Power, we have been actively working with our industry, union and college partners to increase the supply of high-demand trades that will be required in order to deliver our Life-Extension Program on time and on budget,” said Cathy Sprague, Bruce Power’s Executive Vice P
Dec 5, 20183 min read


Ontario’s Nuclear Innovation Institute Creates Local Education Development Fund
Bruce Power and the County of Bruce announced today the Ontario’s Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Local Education Development Fund, which will provide financial and in-kind resources to enhance educational opportunities for local students. Bruce Power will provide $100,000 in 2019 to enhance local education, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as wells as environmental and Indigenous cultural awareness. Through fundraising and strategic par
Nov 16, 20182 min read


Bruce Power And Rolls-Royce Expand Digital Partnership
In a move that supports Bruce Power’s vision of providing reliable electricity to Ontario until 2064, Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding to be Bruce Power’s digital partner. This new agreement expands the two companies’ current T-104 program, which has exceeded its value delivery targets since starting in 2017. Rolls-Royce and Bruce Power will now collaborate more deeply to blend their skills and use leading industrial technologies to improve the reliabili
Jul 10, 20184 min read


Bruce Power, County Of Bruce Announce Ontario’s Nuclear Innovation Institute
Bruce Power and the County of Bruce have partnered to establish the Ontario Nuclear Innovation Institute as an international centre of...
May 16, 20184 min read
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