Northwestern Ontario communities

Ontario Power Generation’s Northwestern Operations include one operating biomass and 11 hydroelectric stations. Together they provide about 900 megawatts (MW) of power, which accounts for 86% of the electricity used in the Northwest.

These stations, their employees and local host communities play an important role in generating clean, reliable power for Ontario.

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

Upcoming events

Apr

Northwestern Operations Telephone Town Hall

Thursday, April 22

6:30 p.m.

Phone, online (virtual)

Community news

The Waba Dam Renewal Project involved raising and reinforcing the crest of the 1,219-metre-long earth dam that supports OPG's Arnprior Generating Station.

Online newsletter

PowerNews Spring 2021

Through the ongoing pandemic, OPG's dedicated workers forged ahead on several key projects while continuing to provide essential power.

OPG's Adam Melick, an Assistant Environmental Advisor, surveys the wetland area of the Bruce nuclear site.

Biodiversity

OPG’s Bruce County facility certified Gold by Wildlife Habitat Council

OPG’s Western Waste Management Facility is the latest OPG property to be awarded Gold Certification by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

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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 of our many community partnerships in Northwestern Ontario, which include the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Atikokan High School Voyageur Robotics Team, the City of Thunder Bay Events Program, the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's Annual Children's Water Festival, and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's Indigenous Youth Summer Reading Camp Program operated by Frontier College.