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


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 23, 20213 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 20, 20211 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 10, 20212 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.
Sep 2, 20214 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 30, 20215 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 6, 20217 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


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

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

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

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 17, 20214 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.
Jun 3, 20212 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 31, 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 19, 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 6, 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.
May 5, 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 29, 20213 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...
Apr 7, 20212 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...
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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