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Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.
Dec 12, 20242 min read
County councils explore local climate insights from the Climate Project
The Climate Project introduces a dynamic resource for county councils to help decision-makers tackle the region's unique climate challenges.
Aug 16, 20241 min read
Municipal Innovation Council signs on as NII’s newest Friend
NII welcomes the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) as its newest Friend of NII, agreeing to work together to drive projects and programs.
Mar 11, 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
Jan 25, 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?
Oct 15, 20231 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.
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Clean Energy Frontier program wins Award of Excellence from Economic Developers Council of Ontario
The Clean Energy Frontier program has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario Award of Excellence for “Rural Planning and Strategy".
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Annual Clean Energy Frontier Summit focuses on sustainable growth in the region
The Summit provided an opportunity for members of the Bruce, Grey, Huron and local Indigenous communities to collaborate and reflect.
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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.
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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.
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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.
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Economic impact data proves significant opportunities in the Clean Energy Frontier region
The Clean Energy Frontier Program at NII, in partnership with Bruce Power and Bruce County, is unrolling the findings of an economic study.
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Climate change innovation with new Bruce County flood mapping project
The Bruce County Topographical Mapping project is a collaborative project that capitalizes on advances in technology
Dec 2, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Economic impact of nuclear from the Clean Energy Summit
Our Clean Energy Innovation and Recovery Summit was a success. It was a collaborative effort and shows the power of working together.
Nov 25, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Clean Energy Summit, STEM gifts, recognizing local
The Clean Energy Frontier Program and the NII team are busy finalizing details for the Clean Energy Innovation and Recovery Summit. It’s...
Nov 18, 20214 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Green trees, net-zero water, Brockton economic development
This time of year has me wondering about the environmental impact of a particular holiday tradition, so I’ve gathered a few things for us...
Nov 4, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Ontario Pumped Storage, new children's book, snow safety
I shared how our commitment to clean energy and ability to support and leverage the clean energy sector in the Bruce, Grey and Huron region.
Oct 28, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – clean water, economic development forum, sharing insights
The Clean Energy Frontier program did some discovery work this week: at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, through the Saugeen Shores 3rd Ann
Oct 25, 20212 min read
Safer beaches save lives: innovation at work in Bruce County
The Smart Beach Project includes remote sensing, machine learning and IoT—and is on track to launch as a pilot in 2022.
Oct 21, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Bruce County ec dev, Clean Tech Export Week, empathy in leadership
We have seen some beautiful days in the past couple of weeks and before we know it the snow will be flying in Bruce County.
Oct 14, 20212 min read
NII’s Jessica Linthorne named to list of Ontario's top 10 economic development professionals
Jessica Linthorne, Director of the Clean Energy Frontier, has been recognized by EDCO for overall excellence and achievements in her field.
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