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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

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


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


The power of fusion: an interview with General Fusion’s Jay Brister
It’s been an exciting summer for Vancouver-based General Fusion. So I recently sat down with the company's Jay Brister to learn more.
Aug 12, 20216 min read


Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens
#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.
Aug 9, 20211 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Clean energy and camping, ShopNetZero, Bruce County EVs
There is an extra appreciation for resources when we’re surrounded by nature. What an opportunity to teach our kids about clean energy.
Aug 5, 20213 min read


New research finds Canada at risk of losing jobs in clean energy transition
Despite a positive balance of job growth worldwide, research shows the ledger is negative in countries with significant fossil fuel sectors.
Jul 29, 20213 min read


NII Explore takes science on the road this summer
NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 27, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Net Zero Partnerships, telling our story, economic recovery
What a week we’ve had at NII. From reports and announcements to a new program launching, the team at the NII have been busy.
Jul 22, 20213 min read


Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII
We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Bruce Power and NII unveil vision for next 50 years of operation
The report, written in collaboration with NII, explores Bruce Power’s role as a critical enabler of net zero.
Jul 19, 20211 min read


3ThoughtThursday – learnings from the Frontier
As the Director for the Clean Energy Frontier program, I have the privilege to build off tremendous work done by my colleague Chad Richards.
Jul 15, 20213 min read


NII and Bruce Power launch Net Zero Partnerships program
The program will provide a way for the nuclear industry to collaborate with governments, farmers, environmental groups and others.
Jul 15, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – New director, EV report launch, Huron County
This week is a big week for the Clean Energy Frontier as we welcomed a brand-new director of the program to the team here at NII!
Jul 8, 20213 min read

NII welcomes new Director of the Clean Energy Frontier program
Jessica Linthorne brings strong economic development and communications experience
Jul 6, 20212 min read

Continuing the conversation on supporting Indigenous communities
Terri-Lynn Woods of OCNI shares how projects like these impact both Indigenous communities and the energy sector.
Jun 30, 20213 min read

Rural Ontario must get ready for the electric vehicle future
Bruce, Grey and Huron counties risk losing tourist business unless they expand places for Ontario’s growing number of EV drivers to plug in.
Jun 29, 20213 min read

In conversation: Huron County and the Clean Energy Frontier
“This clean energy frontier will be good for all of us in this area and in the world moving forward." --Glen McNeil, Warden of Huron County
Jun 25, 20212 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Nuclear & net zero, Indigenous youth, ultra-fast EV charging
Industry is talking about net zero, too. When it comes to net zero and the energy sector, nuclear has a critical role to play.
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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