Nuclear Energy

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Cameco Fuel Manufacturing in Port Hope, Ont. granted 20-year licence renewal

  The renewed licence is valid from March 1, 2023 until Feb. 28, 2043, at which time Cameco can request to renew the licence for another period.

  Economy

  Jan 18, 2023
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• 74% of Saskatchewan residents comfortable with nuclear reactor: poll

  The survey, released by Angus Reid, shows 74 per cent of respondents said they are comfortable with having a nuclear power plant in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023