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Jun 30, 20213 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 29, 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 25, 20212 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 24, 20213 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 21, 20211 min read

Exploring SMR readiness in Africa: June Nuclear Intelligence Report

We look at the state of nuclear readiness in Africa as well as an Indigenous partnership for SMR investment in Saskatchewan

Jun 17, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – G7 talks climate, Texas grid, Bruce Power and sustainability

It was a big week for clean energy and climate change on the global stage with G7 leaders meeting in the UK this week.

Jun 17, 20214 min read

Summer blog series celebrates municipal innovators

Highlighting municipal innovators who are improving processes and/or services that have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Jun 10, 20213 min read

Canada’s first-ever feasibility study on the case for nuclear hydrogen production now underway

The study will be the first of its kind in Canada to evaluate the technical viability and business case for nuclear hydrogen production.

Jun 10, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Global CO2 levels, local hydrogen production, Huron Chamber

This week though, we got a sobering reminder of just how much work we need to do and how that work needs to start now.

Jun 3, 20214 min read

Teaching teachers—and their students—the joys of coding

Later this month will mark a year since the Ontario government announced sweeping changes to the province's math curriculum.

Jun 3, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Warden Hicks on net zero, Clean Air Day, local carbon offsets

From a conversation about clean energy to Clean Air Day to a great story about a local family offsetting their carbon footprint.

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Mayor Luke Charbonneau appointed to NII Board of Directors

This week, NII welcomed Luke Charbonneau, Mayor of the Town of Saugeen Shores and Bruce County Councillor to its Board of Directors.

May 31, 20213 min read

In conversation: Grey County and the Clean Energy Frontier

“Climate change doesn’t have these nice boundaries. It affects all of us.” That’s what Selwyn Hicks, Warden of Grey County, had to say...

May 28, 20211 min read

We went (virtually) to Mars!

Let's take a look back at the NII Explore Mission to Mars Spring Break Competition!

May 27, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Ford’s EV investment, net zero + transportation and commercial fleets

"This is our biggest opportunity for growth and value creation since Henry Ford started to scale the Model T..."

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