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


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 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 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 6, 20217 min read
Empowered youth in Arran-Elderslie are making positive, lasting change
Municipalities have a unique opportunity to develop an innovative format for youth engagement that is meaningful to young people.


Aug 5, 20213 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.


Jul 15, 20213 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 8, 20213 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!

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 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 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 19, 20213 min read
Spring brings renewal and growth for the MIC
Having worked in post-secondary education for nearly two decades, I became accustomed to making May 1st the new year.


May 6, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Local government support, EV future study, support for local groups
It’s been a big week for the Clean Energy Frontier! It’s the beginning of May and we MAY have shared some exciting news yesterday.


May 5, 20213 min read
Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties join together to support a clean energy future
Creating a clean energy future and achieving net-zero carbon emissions will require hard work, innovation, and collective action.


Apr 29, 20213 min read
Innovation and invention: there’s a difference, and it matters
I am often connecting and collaborating with people working in innovation spaces across public, non-profit, and private sectors. Each...


Apr 7, 20212 min read
Applied research with local impact
Students from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning have worked closely with the Town of Saugeen Shores and the Municipal...


Mar 11, 20213 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Laveer joins the Frontier, equality matters, and Ontario Farmer talks nuclear
Last week, we celebrated Huron County Council’s support for the Clean Energy Frontier. I was very excited to see how engaged and...
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