Doug Ford government to refurbish Pickering nuclear plant as demand for electricity grows

The Ontario government announced Tuesday that it plans to refurbish the half-century old Pickering nuclear generating station, keeping the plant operating for at least another 30 years.

Doug Ford government to refurbish Pickering nuclear plant as demand for electricity grows
Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith speaks during a news conference at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering, Ont., on Jan. 30, 2024.

The Ontario government announced Tuesday that it plans to refurbish the half-century old Pickering nuclear generating station, keeping the plant operating for at least another 30 years.