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Nuclear ambassadors and leaders from First Nations communities pose for a group photo at the Canadian Nuclear Association's annual conference earlier this year.
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Nuclear ambassadors helping to build Indigenous relationships

Indigenous Chiefs got a warm reception earlier this year at the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference thanks to ambassadors from the nuclear industr...
An aerial view of the Sir Adam Beck I and II hydroelectric generating stations.
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OPG’s Niagara hydro operations set to undergo extensive multi-year refurbishment

OPG is partnering with General Electric Vernova to execute an extensive refurbishment of its hydroelectric stations in Niagara Falls.
OPG is celebrating 10 years since it closed its entire coal-generating fleet.
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OPG marks 10 years since the closure of its last coal-fired station

Ten years ago, OPG played a pivotal role in completing one of the world’s single-largest actions to combat climate change to date.
OPG is working to fill a worldwide supply shortage of the major medical isotope Carbon-14, in partnership with CCNuclear and RC-14.
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OPG enters partnership to supply important medical isotope faced with global shortage

OPG is launching a pilot project to supply Carbon-14 from its nuclear reactors, an important isotope in drug development.
One of the more popular attractions this year was the Earth Rangers’ Bring Back the Wild live animal ambassador show.
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Families enjoy March Break Fun at OPG’s Saunders Visitor Centre

From nature walks to science experiments to close encounters of the winged kind, OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre featured a March Break week...
Avneet Nijjar is a Senior Specialist in Project Planning and Control for Nuclear Projects at OPG.
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OPG’s Avneet Nijjar leading within Nuclear Projects by applying outside-the-box thinking

After experiencing OPG’s nuclear Minor Modifications team as a young intern, Avneet Nijjar knew she would be back.
A student tries on diving gear at the Trades Promoting Trades event at OPG's Lennox GS.
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Students get a hands-on taste of the trades at OPG’s Lennox Generating Station

From powerhouse to schoolhouse, OPG’s Lennox Generating Station (GS) recently transformed into a trades showcase for more than 350 students.
An aerial view of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station from Lake Ontario.
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OPG celebrates green light for Pickering Refurbishment. Here’s what’s next

In January, OPG marked a historic day as the Province provided the green light to proceed planning for Pickering Nuclear's refurbishment.
Each spring, rivers across Ontario experience higher flows from melting winter snow and increased rainfall – a phenomenon known as freshet.
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OPG’s hydro operations preparing for whatever spring has in store

Freshet may be weeks away, but OPG’s hydroelectric operations and employees are already preparing for the annual deluge of water.
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