Bruce Power released its 2017 Annual Report this week, celebrating a record year of generation and contributing to Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan by providing low-cost, clean and reliable nuclear energy to families and businesses.    

April 17, 2018 - Paris, France - Global Affairs Canada Canada has been a world leader in nuclear energy for over 60 years. The nuclear industry of Canada is a vital source of innovation, job creation and low-carbon energy. The next generation in nuclear technology will help Canadian organizations contribute to building cleaner and safer products that will support the country’s energy needs in a low-carbon economy.

April 18 2018, Pickering, Ontario. – The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is proud to announce that it has received a $494,872 grant over one year from the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development’s (MAESD) “Skills Catalyst Fund” to undertake a talent development program that will promote education and training in skilled trades to underrepresented groups including youth, women, and indigenous peoples. The OCNI-led project will provide career opportunities for under-represented groups while enhancing the pipeline of skilled trades people required to refurbish and replace major components at 10 nuclear generating units at the Darlington and Bruce sites.

April 17, 2018 Pickering, Ontario. The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) was pleased to lead a strong delegation of Canadian nuclear suppliers to the Nuclear Industry Conference in Beijing which is a bi-annual International exhibition of world nuclear suppliers.  The 30-person delegation had meetings with the country’s leading nuclear organizations and key industry stakeholders in Beijing during the week of March 26 – 30th.

It is with deep regret OCNI announces the sudden passing of Martyn Wash on Sunday, April 15th of a heart attack.

Students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties can now apply for post-secondary scholarships as part of Bruce Power’s annual scholarship program. Bruce Power will award $500 to 100 successful applicants who are pursuing post-secondary education or a trade, for a total of $50,000 in scholarships. All applicants for the eighth annual scholarship program must read the eligibility requirements and then complete the online form at www.brucepower.com/community/scholarships. Applications are due by May 9 and the scholarships will be presented to the recipients at a breakfast event at the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre on May 25. “Education is the foundation for success, and we want to play a small role in encouraging local youth to pursue higher learning,” said James Scongack, vice president, corporate affairs and environment. “Whether or not these students work for Bruce Power in the future or explore careers in other fields, we wish them nothing but success.” Bruce Power will also award thousands in elementary and secondary school awards across Bruce, Grey and Huron for Grade 8 and 12 graduates later this year.