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

Successful skilled trades Energy Co-op pilot concludes, with plans to expand
Program has resulted in new learning, job offers and future skilled trade co-op positions
Jun 17, 20242 min read

Goderich District Collegiate Institute victorious at second-annual NII Explore science Olympics
The second-annual Science Olympics brought together 12 teams of exceptional high school students from across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.
May 21, 20242 min read


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

Budget by the numbers: Canada's 2024 federal budget
While NII headquarters may be a seven-hour drive from Parliament Hill, we still wanted to add our initial take on Budget 2024.
Apr 17, 20243 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, 20242 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

Nuclear Wrapped: top 5 developments for nuclear in 2023
2023 was a big year for nuclear in Ontario, across Canada, and around the world! We’ve compiled a list of highlights that topped our list.
Dec 18, 20233 min read

COP 28: what happened and what we are watching now
Going into COP28, we were looking for nuclear to play a prominent role—and we certainly were not disappointed.
Dec 13, 20233 min read

COP 28: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about COP28 and a little bit about the topics that we’ll be following over the next two weeks.
Nov 30, 20235 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


Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition launches in the Clean Energy Frontier
Today, the official launch event of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) took place at BWXT in Owen Sound.
Oct 16, 20231 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
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