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


Green Ribbon Panel unveils new policy recommendations for green economic growth on World Asthma Day
The new report provides an update on 2022 recommendations from the economic and environmental leaders who serve on the Green Ribbon Panel.
May 7, 20243 min read


Bringing university education to Bruce County: local project managers complete successful NII pilot
The first Advanced Project Management pilot hosted by NII and taught by York University’s Schulich ExecEd—right here in Saugeen Shores.
Apr 30, 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
Apr 15, 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 20, 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
Mar 11, 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.
Feb 26, 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 25, 20243 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
Jan 11, 20241 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.
Nov 22, 20232 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
Oct 12, 20233 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.
Jun 27, 20231 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 29, 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.
May 15, 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.
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Clean Energy Frontier program wins Award of Excellence from Economic Developers Council of Ontario
The Clean Energy Frontier program has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario Award of Excellence for “Rural Planning and Strategy".
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Annual Clean Energy Frontier Summit focuses on sustainable growth in the region
The Summit provided an opportunity for members of the Bruce, Grey, Huron and local Indigenous communities to collaborate and reflect.
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Be a medical isotopes superhero with NII at Hockey Day in Canada
Hands-on learning exhibit coming to this year’s event in Owen Sound What does jumping into a ball pit have to do with the fight against cancer? This Saturday, visitors to the Hockey Day in Canada event in Owen Sound will find out. All ages are invited to suit up and dive into the Nuclear Innovation Institute’s (NII) ball pit to explore the lifesaving medical isotopes created by companies in this area. Sponsored by Bruce Power at this event, the hands-on learning exhibit conta
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Clean Energy Frontier program wins two awards from Economic Developers Association of Canada
The Clean Energy Frontier program, a public/private partnership between Bruce County and Bruce Power, won in two categories.
Oct 13, 20222 min read


An afternoon at Fairy Lake: public invited to local research project info session
The public is invited to attend “An Afternoon at Fairy Lake” where they will hear from researchers, can ask questions and learn more.
Sep 26, 20221 min read


First-ever SWERVE technology festival sees thousands of visitors touch the future
There was something for each of the 3,500+ visitors to NII's first-ever SWERVE technology festival this past weekend.
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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