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Oct 7, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Giving thanks, saving lives, telling our story

For many of us in the Clean Energy Frontier, this weekend will be filled with delicious food and fall colours.

Sep 30, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – National Truth and Reconciliation Day

All three thoughts today are related to Truth and Reconciliation Day. Canada, we have so much work to do.

Sep 24, 20214 min read

History in the making: inside Canada's first-ever grid-scale SMR project

A historic decision is about to be announced this fall—which everybody, not just folks from the nuclear industry—should be watching out for.

Sep 23, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Grey County Ec Dev, tri-county tech sector, building networks

We quickly realized the Grey County Ec Dev team is dynamic, passionate, and just as enthusiastic about collaboration as the NII team.

Sep 20, 20211 min read

MIC visits the Shore Report podcast with the Town of Saugeen Shores

Recently the MIC had an opportunity to record an episode of Town of Saugeen Shores' Shore Report podcast series.

Sep 16, 20213 min read

3ThoughtThursday – CNA conference, Excellence in Manufacturing, why language matters

This week we have a CNA Conference update, a great chat with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, why language matters—and well...

Sep 13, 20211 min read

Why hydrogen needs nuclear: September Nuclear Intelligence Report

This month’s Nuclear Intelligence Report studies the electricity demands of Canada’s hydrogen future and how we might meet them.

Sep 10, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Welcoming Week, Grey County on World EV Day, first responder shout out

Today’s three thoughts begin with a program to support newcomers to the Clean Energy Frontier region, moves to celebrating World EV Day with

Sep 9, 20211 min read

A summer of science: NII Explore engages students and adults alike

Hands-on fun and competition for more than 1,000 Bruce and Grey students this summer

Sep 2, 20214 min read

What we can learn from Illinois’ recent clean energy success

This week the Illinois Senate passed a sweeping clean energy bill that should help prevent two nuclear plants in the state from closing.

Sep 2, 20212 min read

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, 20214 min read

MIC’s Innovation Officer stepping down

Today’s announcement from Georgian College signals my transition out of the Innovation Officer position with the MIC.

Aug 30, 20215 min read

Research and implementation for local impact

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with a bright, talented, and motivated team on five research-intensive projects for MIC members.

Aug 26, 20213 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 19, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Grey County and climate change, collaboration and EcDev

Today’s three thoughts begin with a call with Grey County staff, shifts to collaboration, and then lands on the importance of EcDev.

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