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.
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![Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith speaks during a news conference at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering, Ont., on Jan. 30, 2024. Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith speaks during a news conference at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Pickering, Ont., on Jan. 30, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7099114.1706634329!/cumulusImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/pickering-nuclear-plant-refurbishment-newser.jpg)
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.