A Canadian chain reaction: celebrating World Nuclear Energy Day
We’re exploring what Canada is doing to support the global nuclear sector—with a hope this will be a helpful snapshot for fellow advocates.
NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.
- Nov 22
- 2 min
The MIC at work: creating meaningful relationships with our Indigenous neighbours
This fall, the Municipal Innovation Council hosted three Cultural Awareness and First Nations history sessions for municipal staff.
- Nov 15
- 4 min
COP27: what it means for nuclear
We dive into three notable reasons why the conversations taking place at COP27 matter to the nuclear sector.
- Nov 8
- 3 min
COP27: what you need to know
Despite accounting for just under 4% of GHG emissions, climate change will disproportionately affect the African continent.
- Nov 2
- 2 min
Municipal Innovation Council sees successful first year of Smart Beach project
Now that sensor buoys are out of the lake, data collected during a successful first summer of the project gets to work.
- Oct 13
- 1 min
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.
- Sep 26
- 1 min
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 22
- 4 min
The world’s first (but hopefully not last) nuclear influencer
Her TikTok videos and digital content are clearly aimed for an audience that most nuclear spokespeople are currently not communicating to.
- Sep 14
- 2 min
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 6
- 2 min
Rural Ontario set to touch the future with SWERVE event this weekend
This weekend, the first-ever SWERVE festival opens its doors, giving visitors a hands-on feel for how we will live and work in the future.
- Aug 29
- 1 min
Esports tournaments coming to SWERVE event—with great prizes!
On September 10th, come to SWERVE at the Southampton Coliseum for your chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 headset and other great prizes!
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Bruce County Public Library bringing hands-on fun to SWERVE event
Librarians and staff throughout the county are packing up unique experiences and bringing them to the NII ExploreZone at SWERVE.
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Plug’n Drive introduces the EV experience at SWERVE event this September
Plug’n Drive has made it possible to test drive the future through electric vehicle test drives at NII's SWERVE event this September.
- Aug 19
- 2 min
Georgian College inspires with virtual reality experiences at SWERVE event
Visitors will experience a variety of immersive virtual reality technologies that Georgian is currently using as part of their stude
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Bruce County Museum to showcase new exhibit at SWERVE event this September
At SWERVE, the Museum will be giving guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their new “Made in Bruce” exhibit coming next year.
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Meet the Smart Beach survey team!
The Smart Beach survey duo are hitting the beach to survey local residents and visitors as part of this pilot project.
- Jul 26
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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.