September 2025 - A conversation with Laurentis Energy Partners. When most people think of nuclear, they think of the Point Lepreau Generating Station on the Bay of Fundy. But nuclear in this province goes far beyond generating electricity; advancing new reactor designs, creating opportunities for local workers, and unlocking the potential to produce isotopes
When people in Atlantic Canada hear about offshore oil production, they might think of rigs far out at sea or news stories about increasing government revenues. What’s less understood is how offshore oil is actually developed, what happens to it once it comes ashore, and the role it could play in shaping the region’s
Discover events, books, and practical steps employers can take to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day and embed reconciliation year-round Overview Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is a necessary step in acknowledging the injustices faced by Indigenous communities in Canada. Both observances take place on September
New Brunswick’s electricity system is about to see its biggest upgrades in several years. This summer, NB Power announced two major initiatives - a new 500-megawatt generating station in Westmorland County and more than $300 million in improvements to the utility’s transmission system. The new generating station will provide needed flexible and
Understanding the energy used in Atlantic Canada is an important step towards understanding energy affordability, reliability, and its emissions. Many people, media, and even governments sometimes use “energy” and “electricity” interchangeably as if it's the same thing. It’s not. There are many different types of energy we use each day. In fact, most energy
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small modular reactor, it marked a major step forward for a project that could help shape New Brunswick’s clean energy future.
University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory (ANRL). This state-of-the-art facility opened with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Research New Brunswick and represents
What is Bill C-5? Bill C-5 is a federal law that came into effect on June 26, 2025, after receiving Royal Assent. It was supported by both the Liberal and Conservative parties. The bill includes two key components: The Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act; The Building Canada Act - the part
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful close after three days of impactful discussions, keynote addresses, and networking among leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector. Held