Nuclear Energy

• Sask. and Indigenous partnerships paving the way for green energy

  As the province works to put its best foot forward, some First Nations across the province are also getting a leg up on green energy solutions.

  Canada

  Oct 10
  
• Nuclear reactor at Hamilton’s McMaster University relicensed for 20 more years

  The renewed operating licence, granted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, means the facility will continue research in health and clean energy.

  Education

  Jun 25
  
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• Cameco buys US$2.2B share in Westinghouse Electric Company

  Cameco, has successfully acquired a 49 per cent share in Westinghouse Electric Company for US$2.2 billion, strengthening its position in the nuclear fuel cycle.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2023
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• Small modular reactors in Saskatchewan met with questions, concerns

  While SMRs present a clean future, some worry the timeline for development and research could be too long, among other concerns.

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2023
• Quebec government open to studying whether to reopen nuclear reactor

  Quebec Energy Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon says he agrees with Hydro-Quebec's decision to study a possible reopening of the province's only nuclear power plant.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
• Quebec power utility studying possible reopening of nuclear reactor

  Hydro-Québec says that as demand for electricity rises in the province, it is looking into restarting the Gentilly-2 reactor which was decommissioned over a decade ago.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, July 31

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, July 31.

  Jul 31, 2023
• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Cameco, Bruce Power extend nuclear fuel supply deal through to 2040

  At Cameco's facility in Port Hope, Ont., officials announced the extension of a deal first reached in 2017 for Cameco to supply Bruce Power's uranium and other nuclear needs. 

  Economy

  Apr 4, 2023
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• Cameco multi-billion-dollar deal announced after Q4 results show loss

  President and CEO Tim Gitzel said the exact number for the uranium contract was confidential, but emphasized that this was a multi-billion-dollar contract.

  Economy

  Feb 9, 2023