Ontario Power Generation
January
Darlington Nuclear Unit 4 off line for planned maintenance outage. Pickering Nuclear Unit 8 off line for maintenance outage.
2009 Press Releases
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December
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December 24, 2009 - Update #6
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station water release update - testing shows normal levels of tritium.
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December 22, 2009
Don't take a holiday from water safety - ice near OPG dams is unsafe all winter.
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December 4, 2009
Pickering Unit 4 off line for maintenance outage.
November
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November 20, 2009
OPG reports 2009 third quarter financial results.
October
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October 28, 2009
Hunters face trespass charges for entering OPG property.
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October 26, 2009
Pickering Unit 8 off line for maintenance outage.
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October 13, 2009
Get a tree for a toonie on October 17 and help the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
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October 8, 2009
Don't take a holiday from water safety this weekend.
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October 6, 2009
Pickering Unit 6 out of service for planned maintenance.
September
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September 30, 2009
OPG submits documents for the federal approvals process in support of new nuclear at the Darlington site.
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September 29, 2009
Get to know Ontario's greatest nature treasure, take a free guided hike: Bruce Trail Day - Sunday, October 4, 2009.
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September 29, 2009
Explore Toronto's urban wilderness, spot a hawk, build a bird box at the Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
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September 28, 2009
OPG completes the final Integrated Safety Review report for the Pickering B station.
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September 22, 2009
Water levels on South River near Powassan lowered to make scheduled repairs to the Bingham Chute Dam.
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September 15, 2009
Pickering Nuclear Unit 4 closed for maintenance.
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September 14, 2009
Over 2,000 attend Seymour Centennial.
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September 14, 2009
Ontario Nature and OPG to host conservation fair at Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve in Newmarket.
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September 10, 2009
OPG's Seymour facility celebrates 100 years.
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September 8, 2009
Celebrate the butterflies as they prepare to head south.
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September 3, 2009
The OPP and OPG remind people to use care near lakes and rivers, and especially near hydro facilities, this Labour Day weekend.
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September 3, 2009
Pickering Unit 6 Shut Down for Maintenance.
August
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August 31, 2009
Unit 4 and Unit 8 at Pickering Nuclear shut down.
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August 24, 2009
Darlington Nuclear Unit 2 shut down for maintenance.
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August 14, 2009
OPG reports 2009 second quarter financial results.
July
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July 31, 2009
Water safety shouldn't take a holiday this weekend: Recent rainfall has increased water flows on many Ontario river systems.
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July 14, 2009
Unit 3 at Darlington Nuclear shut down for maintenance.
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July 8, 2009
The improved eel ladder at the Saunders Generating Station in Cornwall will contribute to the restoration of the endangered American Eel in the upper St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.
June
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June 12, 2009
New Obermeyer Weir near Cobalt, Ontario officially in service.
May
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May 29, 2009
OPG breaks ground on St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre.
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May 26, 2009
Red Rock First Nation and OPG are pleased to announce the signing of a final settlement agreement.
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May 22, 2009
OPG is partnering with Ontario Nature to celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity (May 22, 2009) with a full weekend of events.
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May 22, 2009
OPG reports 2009 first quarter financial results.
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May 20, 2009
The Moose Cree First Nation ratifies agreement with OPG that resolves past impacts on the Moose Cree First Nation and establishes the foundation for a positive relationship between the Moose Cree First Nation and OPG.
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May 20, 2009
OPG launches an Environmental Assessment on a proposed 100 megawatt hydroelectric development on the Little Jackfish River north of Lake Nipigon.
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May 15, 2009
Unofficial start of summer means added focus on water safety.
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May 13, 2009
OPG completes the project financing for the Upper Mattagami and Montreal River projects.
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May 1, 2009
Transcripts from the press conference announcing the retirement of Jim Hankinson, OPG President & CEO, effective July 1. Remarks from Jake Epp, OPG Chairman of the Board and the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
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May 1, 2009
Tom Mitchell Appointed OPG President and CEO.
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May 1, 2009
Higher Water Expected Below New Post Dam.
April
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April 24, 2009
Warmer weekend weather in the north means faster, higher water. OPP and OPG advise caution on northern rivers and lakes.
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April 17, 2009
All four units at the Darlington Nuclear station east of Toronto will be taken out of service this week to allow for scheduled testing and inspections of the vacuum building as required by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
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April 14, 2009
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure opens Lac Seul Generating Station.
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April 14, 2009
OPG's Ottawa/St. Lawrence Plant Group advises users of the St. Lawrence River, including recreational boaters and anglers, that the gates of the Iroquois Dam were raised to their normal operating positions Saturday, April 11, 2009.
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April 6-9, 2009
"Stay clear! Stay safe!" this Easter: Warmer weather means faster and higher water.
February
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February 20, 2009
Lac Seul Generating Station Declared In Service.
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February 13, 2009
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2008 Financial Results.
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February 10, 2009
"Stay clear! Stay safe!" As warm weather melts snow.
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February 10, 2009
Atikokan Generating Station back in service after December accident.
January
- January 26, 2009
OPG Pleased With CNSC Decision On Pickering B Refurbishment EA
- January 23, 2009
Caution urged as water levels near Ear Falls fluctuate.
- January 20, 2009
OPG Calls for Interest in Supplying Biomass Fuel for Coal-fired Power Stations: Company exploring fuel availability and cost as part of test program
- January 6, 2009
Pickering Unit Four Out of Service For Planned Maintenance
2008 Press Releases ---
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December
- December 19, 2008
OPG and Lac Seul First Nation Form Historic Energy Partnership
- December 1, 2008
No injuries reported at Atikokan Generating Station
November
- November 21, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
October
- October 9, 2008
Darlington Unit 4 Off Line for Maintenance Outage
- October 2, 2008
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Finalizes Settlement Agreement with Ontario Power Generation
September
- September 18, 2008
OPG and GM Canada Work Together to Promote Electric Cars
- September 8, 2008
Pickering Unit 4 Off Line for Maintenance Outage
August
- August 22, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
- August 14, 2008
OPG's Long-Term Corporate Credit Rating Increased to "A-"
July
- July 31, 2008
As August Long Weekend Approaches "Stay Clear! Stay Safe!"
- July 23, 2008
Darlington Nuclear Unit 4 Out of Service
- July 22, 2008
Darlington Hosts World Nuclear University Tour
- July 16, 2008
Pickering Unit 8 Taken Off Line for Maintenance Outage
June
- June 25, 2008
Pickering Nuclear Receives Five-Year Licence Renewal
- June 19, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 6 Enters Maintenance Outage
- June 16, 2008
Darlington Nuclear Announcement Is Major Milestone
- June 10, 2008
Kaministiquia River System Flood Advisory
- June 02, 2008
OPG Kicks Off Phase 2 Biomass Testing at Nanticoke Generating Station
May
- May 26, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Off for Maintenance Outage
- May 23, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Reports First Quarter Financial Results
- May 20, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Opens Community Kiosk in Bowmanville Mall
- May 12, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 8 Outage
- May 9, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Outage Extended
- May 6, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 on Outage
April
- April 29, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 2 on Outage
- April 07, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Off Line
March
- March 28, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 1 Enters Outage
- March 14, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Submits Update to its Rate Application for Regulated Assets
February
- February 29, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2007 Financial Results
- February 28, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Enters Planned Outage
- February 27, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Nuclear Station Receives Five Year Licence
- February 18, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 8 Enters Planned Outage
January
- January 18, 2008
Ontario Power Generation Continues Federal Approval Process on Potential Pickering B Refurbishment
- January 10, 2008
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 6 Enters Brief Outage
2007 Press Releases ---
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December
- December 17, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Applies to Nuclear Regulator for License Renewals
- December 04, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Nuclear Station First Canadian Plant to Receive Prestigious Performance Award
November
- November 16, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results
- November 14, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 4 Enters Brief Outage
- November 2, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Opens Darlington Waste Management Facility
- November 2, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Begins Pre-Submission Consultations on Its Rate Application for Regulated Assets
October
- October 18, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Unit 1 Enters Into Planned Outage
- October 9, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 4 Enters Brief Outage
September
- September 24, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Enters Brief Planned Outage
- September 21, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 2 Enters Planned Outage
August
- August 28, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Exposure to ABCP
- August 17, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
- August 16, 2007
Media Advisory: Ontario Power Generation Releases 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results
- August 15, 2007
Brief Maintenance Outage for Unit 8 at Pickering Nuclear
- August 9, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Station Deals With Algae
July
- July 19, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Outage
- July 11, 2007
Shipment of Tritiated Heavy Water Results in Thorough Response
- July 06, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Extends Pickering Units 1 and 4 Outage
June
- June 27, 2007
Update: Lakeview Generating Station Demolition Of Powerhouse
- June 26, 2007
Lakeview Generating Station Demolition Of Powerhouse
- June 25, 2007
Further Postponement Of Lakeview Generating Station Demolition
- June 24, 2007
Postponement Of Lakeview Generating Station Demolition
- June 5, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Units 1 and 4 Shut Down
- June 4, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Shut Down
May
- May 23, 2007
Consistent Performance Earns 10-Year License for OPG Facility
- May 18, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Reports First Quarter Financial Results
- May 11, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 3 Shut Down
April
- April 18, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Continues Federal Approval Process for New Nuclear at Darlington
- April 16, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 4 Shut Down
- April 3, 2007
Ontario Power Generation receives the scope of Environmental Assessment Needed for Pickering B Refurbishment
- April 2, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Shut Down
March
- March 23, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Responding to Oil Release From Abitibi Canyon Generating Station
- March 15, 2007
OPG Backgrounder: Emissions in Perspective
- March 14, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Shut Down
- March 12, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Shut Down
- March 09, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 4 Shut Down
February
- February 16, 2007
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2006 Financial Results
January
- January 29, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Enters Maintenance Outage
- January 8, 2007
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 8 Enters Maintenance Outage
2006 Press Releases ---
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December
- December 20, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 6 Enters Maintenance Outage
- December 20, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 1 Enters Maintenance Outage
- December 11, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Supports Clarington Public Library
- December 4, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Enters Maintenance Outage
November
- November 28, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Opens Energy-Efficient Security Buildings
- November 17, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results
- November 16, 2006
Ontario Power Generation and Lac Seul First Nation Sign Settlement Agreement
October
- October 30, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Enters Maintenance Outage
- October 25, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 1 Shut Down
- October 19, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Selected as One of the Greater Toronto Areas Best Employers
- October 16, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Enters Maintenance Outage
- October 3, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 4 Enters Maintenance Outage
September
- September 22, 2006
OPG Begins Federal Approvals Process for Potential New Nuclear Units
- September 18, 2006
Portlands Energy Centre Signs Accelerated Clean Energy Supply Contract
- September 11, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 4 Off-line for Short Maintenance Outage
- September 5, 2006
Big Becky Begins Boring Under Niagara
August
- August 31, 2006
Ontario Power Generation and Long Lake First Nation Sign Final Agreement
- August 29, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Enters Maintenance Outage
- August 17, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results
- August 8, 2006
Ontario Power Generation is Digging for Electricity
- August 3, 2006
Ontario Power Generation to launch a Federal Environmental Assesment on Refurbishment of Pickering B Nuclear Generating Stations
July
- July 24, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Enters Short Maintenance Outage
- July 11, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Proceeds to Next Phase of Lower Mattagami Project
- July 4, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Enters Short Maintenance Outage
June
- June 28, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Initiates Process for Refurbishment Study of Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station: Possible EA for Continued Operation Examined
- June 27, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 3 Enters Short Term Maintenance Outage
- June 19, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Off-Line For Short Maintenance Operation
- June 7, 2006
Media Advisory - Lakeview Generating Station Demolition of Stacks
May
- May 30, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Short-Term Credit Rating Upgraded By Standard and Poor's
- May 26, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Off-line for Maintenance After 128 Days of Operation
- May 11, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2006 First Quarter Financial Results
- May 9, 2006
Ontario Power Generation and Taykwa Tagamou Nation Sign Abitibi River Memorandum of Understanding
April
- April 24, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 7 Off-line for Short Maintenance Period After 463 Days of Operation
- April 10, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 2 Disconnnects from the Grid for Four Hours to Allow Maintenance to its Turbine Generator
March
- March 24, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 3 Enters Maintenance Outage After 492 Days of Operation
- March 22, 2006
Ontario Power Generation and Mattagami First Nation Sign Mattagami Lake Dam Memorandum of Understanding
February
- February 27, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering B Unit 8 Planned Outage
- February 15, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Letter to the Editor of the Globe and Mail
- February 10, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2005 Financial Results
- February 9, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY - Ontario Power Generation Releases 2005 Financial Results
January
- January 23, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 4 Safely Shut Down for Inspection and Possible Repairs
- January 20, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Station Takes Unit 4 Off-line for Maintenance
- January 16, 2006
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Station Takes Two Units Off-line for Maintenance
2005 Press Releases ---
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December
- December 15, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering B Unit 5 Begins Maintenance Outage
November
- November 30, 2005
Darlington Nuclear Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
- November 22, 2005
Ontario Power Generations's Pickering A Unit 4 Taken Off-line for Maintenance
- November 18, 2005
Ontario Power Generation has funds set aside for decommissioning and nuclear waste fuel management
- November 11, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Reports 2005 Third Quarter Financial Results
- November 4, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Unit 1 Returns to Commercial Service
- November 1, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering B Unit 5 Begins Maintenance Outage
October
- October 28, 2005
OPG Awards Contracts to Develop Site Characterization Plan for DGR and Establishes A Geoscience Review Group
- October 14, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 1 Enters Final Phase Of Commissioning - Commercial Service Expected Later This Fall
- October 12, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Station Unit Taken Off Line For Maintenance
- October 6, 2005
Ontario Power Generation invests $10 million in education to help meet the growing need for energy specialists
September
- September 30, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 4 Begins Maintenance Outage
- September 29, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Station Deals with Algae and Silt
- September 27, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Refurbished Pickering A Unit 1 Sends First Electricity into the Ontario Grid
- September 14, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Begins Niagara Tunnel Project
August
- August 31, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering B Unit 6 Begins Maintenance Outage
- August 19, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Station Deals with Algae
- August 18, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Awards Contract for Niagara Tunnel Project
- August 12, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Reports Second Quarter Results
- August 12, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Not Proceeding with the Refurbishment of Pickering A Units 2 and 3
July
- July 29, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Unit 1 Ready For Start Up
- July 19, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Unit 4 Maintenance Outage Completed
- July 14, 2005
Strong Performance from Ontario Power Generation's Stations Helping Ontario Meet High Electricity Demands
- July 07, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering B Unit 5 Maintenance Outage Completed
- July 06, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Obtains Court Order In Hydro One Labour Dispute
June
- June 29, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering A Station Receives Five-year Licence
- June 28, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Seeks Damages in a Lawsuit Launched Against Society of Energy Professionals
- June 28, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Obtains Injunction in Hydro One Labour Dispute
- June 27, 2005
Ontario Power Generation continues to seek injunction in Hydro One Labour Dispute
- June 27, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Continues to Safely Operate Its Plants As Hydro One Labour Dispute Targets Lambton and Lennox generating stations
- June 24, 2005
Six of Eight Units Offline at Nanticoke Generating Station
- June 24, 2005
Two Additional Units Taken Offline at Nanticoke Generating Stations
- June 24, 2005
Picketing by the Society of Energy Professionals Against Hydro One Forces Ontario Power Generation to Reduce Output At its Nanticoke Generating Station
- June 15, 2005
Ontario Power Generation To Manage Off-Coal Decision
- June 1, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Wins Prestigious Safety Award
May
- May 30, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit Two's Maintenance Outage Completed
- May 13, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Reports First Quarter Results
- May 5, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Adds New Clean Hydroelectric Generating Capacity for Ontario
- May 2, 2005
Hankinson Appointed President and CEO at Ontario Power Generation
April
- April 16, 2005
Darlington Unit 4 Taken Off-Line for Maintenance
- April 15, 2005
Pickering B Unit 8 On Short Shut Down For Maintenance
- April 4, 2005
Pickering A Unit 4 Shut Down to Allow Feeder Tube Inspections
March
- March 29, 2005
Ontario Power Generation Releases 2004 Financial Results
- March 21, 2005
The Power of Partnership -- Building a Healthy Community Ontario Power Generation and MDS Nordion contribute $350,000 to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
- March 18, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Darlington Unit 2 Enters Maintenance Outage
February
- February 18, 2005
Ontario Power Generation, the Niagara Parks Commission and FortisOntario sign Niagara Exchange Agreements
- February 10, 2005
Ontario Power Generation's Pickering Unit 5 Enters Maintenance Outage
- February 2, 2005
Ontario Power Generation to Proceed with Ear Falls Generating Station Expansion
January
- No releases
