Nuclear

• NB Power will be mandated to buy power from SMRs, even if not the lowest-cost option

  The utility is required to purchase power at the lowest cost, but a new bill would force NB Power to buy at least some power from SMRs.

  Environment

  Nov 1
  
• NB Power turning to Ontario Power Generation to improve performance at nuclear power plant

  NB Power is replacing its chief nuclear officer and bringing in three employees from Ontario Power Generation in a bid to improve performance at the ailing plant.

  Politics

  Sep 22
  
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• Iran nuclear and missile sanctions by Britain, France and Germany to remain

  Under the 2015 accord, Tehran agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for nuclear power in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.

  World

  Sep 14
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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
• NB Power explores partnership with Ontario Power Generation on Point Lepreau

  Premier Blaine Higgs said there are ongoing talks between the utilities that range from advice on maintenance to OPG taking over operations at Point Lepreau.

  Politics

  Mar 29
• Ontario explores possibility of new, large scale nuclear plants

  Ontario is exploring the possibility of building new, large-scale nuclear plants in order to meet increasing demand for electricity and phase out natural gas generation.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Group forms to build small modular nuclear reactor in Ontario

  Under the agreement, OPG will be the license holder and have overall responsibility for the project.

  Canada

  Jan 27
• Greening Ontario’s electricity grid would cost $400 billion: report

  The road to decarbonization, the IESO said, begins with a moratorium on natural gas generation starting in 2027 as long as the province has 'sufficient, non-emitting supply.'

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2022
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• Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia under nuclear protection, Moscow says

  Russia said on Tuesday that four Ukrainian regions whose annexation it proclaimed last month are under the protection of its nuclear arsenal.

  World

  Oct 18, 2022
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• Saskatchewan SMR concept met with varying opinions from researchers, community

  The provincial government has announced their plans to bring a small modular reactor (SMR) to Saskatchewan and has named Estevan as a potential location.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022