Central Ontario Communities

A number of Ontario Power Generation’s Central Ontario facilities have been part of their local communities for more than 100 years – like the Sills Generating Station, which started production in 1900. These stations, their employees and host communities play an important role in helping generate clean, reliable power for Ontario.

See how we are a part of communities across Central Ontario and learn about our many local programs, initiatives and events.

Community news

The 60-square-kilometre Minesing Wetlands has been called “the Everglades of the north."

Biodiversity

Protecting the Minesing Wetlands, the Everglades of the north

Just 12 kilometres west of Barrie, sits one of the largest and least disturbed wetland areas remaining in southern Ontario.

Our stories

OPG’s John Wesley Beaver awards recognize two future Indigenous leaders

Two promising Indigenous students were all smiles as they received OPG’s John Wesley Beaver Memorial Awards in early August.

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Dusk over a picturesque lake reflecting a blue overcast sky.

At OPG, we have a purpose that goes beyond generating clean, reliable, low-cost power – we’re helping generate a stronger, cleaner, more prosperous Ontario.

Generating power with purpose

Our role in Ontario isn’t just measured by kilowatts (although we’re really good at producing them); it’s measured by our relationships, the impact we make and the future we leave to the next generation. That’s why we strive to be good corporate citizens who care about the environmental, economic and social wellbeing of all Ontario.

Generating community spirit

OPG’s Corporate Citizenship Program focuses on these areas:

Environment
Education, and
Community (health and safety, arts and culture, youth amateur sport, humanitarian and local causes), including support of Indigenous initiatives.

We are proud to support our many community partners and events in Central Ontario like the Gravenhurst Winter Carnival, the Campbellford Incredible Edibles Festival, and the Peterborough Children’s Water Festival.

Environmental initiatives

Protecting biodiversity and habitats in Central Ontario.

Protecting the Minesing Wetlands, the Everglades of the north

Just 12 kilometres west of Barrie, sits one of the largest and least disturbed wetland areas remaining in southern Ontario.

OPG joins EV100 group, pledges commitment to electric vehicle fleet

OPG recently became the first Canadian member to join EV100, a campaign publicly committing to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles to red...