McGuinty Government Takes Steps to Ensure Value for Ratepayers Ontario is launching a comprehensive review of the province’s electricity sector and will explore options to improve efficiencies, including local distribution company (LDC) consolidation. The 2012 Budget stated that the [Read more]
The NWMO announces date for suspension of expressions of interest from communities wishing to engage in the site selection process for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Repository and Centre of Expertise Moving Forward Together: Canada’s Plan for the Long-Term Management of Used Nuclear Fuel In May [Read more]
Canada’s plan for the long-term management of the country’s used nuclear fuel requires that used fuel be safely and securely contained and isolated in a deep geological repository in a suitable rock formation. The NWMO is committed to implement Canada’s plan in a manner that protects human [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – A team from White River consisting of Councillor Kevin Morgan and his wife, Economic Development Board member Jeanne Morgan , township Clerk Marilyn Parent-Lethbridge, and Tom & Shirley Bagdon also members of the Economic Development Board have travelled to Southern Ontario [Read more]
“Ask the NWMO” is a question-and-answer feature that will be appearing regularly on OntarioNewsNorth.com providing an opportunity for you to pose questions directly to NWMO staff about Canada’s plan for managing used nuclear fuel over the long term. Communities like Wawa, Schreiber, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports Sustainable Energy Training for Students Ontario’s sustainable energy technology programs are helping build a skilled workforce to meet the demand for clean energy jobs and strengthen the province’s position as a clean energy leader in North America. Today, [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Planning for the 2012 Green Tradeshow in Terrace Bay has officially begun and this year’s show is looking like it could be the best yet! While the 2012 Green Tradeshow is being setup with its regular tradeshow format, we’re thrilled to announce a big addition… [Read more]
Courtesy Northwatch Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Reviews Cameco’s Application for Ten Year License PORT HOPE, ON – Cameco Corporation is asking the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to double the license period and allow a one-third increase in production at its uranium [Read more]
By: Stephen Koch, Executive Director, NAIMA Canada Does Canada need more energy supply or more insulation? Clearly, this is a gross simplification but it is estimated that almost a third of Canada’s current energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings and homes. This number [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – St. Edward School students from Grade 4, 5 and 6 had a unique opportunity to see energy creation in action and learn about a project that has had kept their community in the media for several years. The Greenwich Wind Farm and Ontario Power Generation Station became the [Read more]
NIPIGON ADDED TO NUCLEAR INDUSTRY’S “STUDY” LIST Northwatch to host Nuclear Waste Workshop in Nipigon November 23, 7 to 9 pm NORTH BAY, ON – Several communities in northern Ontario are allowing themselves to be studied as the possible location for an underground repository for all of [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – At its November 8 meeting, Nipigon’s Town Council passed a resolution expressing interest in continuing to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management plan for nuclear waste disposal. Nipigon’s expression of interest will provide residents with information [Read more]
McGuinty Government Partners With Digital Media Company Ontario is helping ViXS Systems Inc. – a GTA-based semiconductor solutions provider – develop new technology, while creating 107 new, highly-skilled jobs and protecting 54 existing positions. These new jobs will build upon the [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay and Spadoni Motors Ltd. partnered for a fun, informative night for visitors to learn about getting the most out of their vehicles. The night included introductions to the friendly staff at Spadoni Motors and tips on how to improve fuel efficiency and basic vehicle [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay has several more environmentally friendly programs scheduled for the next few months. Green Education Coordinator Allison Dennis has been working on a variety of projects involving green activities, which will be rolling out shortly. SCHEDULED [Read more]
