Thinking about your future? Curious about a career in nuclear? Join us for OPG’s first-ever @WattNextOPG Nuclear Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at @durhamcollege and @ontariotech_u's Oshawa Campus. Need a reason to attend? Here are four! 1️⃣ Explore careers in skilled trades, engineering, operations, and more. 2️⃣ Experience interactive exhibits that bring nuclear careers to life. 3️⃣ Connect with industry professionals and get answers to your questions. 4️⃣ Discover education and training pathways that can help launch your career, including opportunities at @ontariotech_u and @durhamcollege. Ontario’s energy future needs bright, curious, and diverse talent. Come discover how you can be part of it. Open to the public and anyone interested in exploring a career in nuclear. Parking is limited - register in advance or take transit. Learn more at opg.com/careerexpo.

“Ontario — and Canada — must seek alternative energy sources to heat our homes, power our trains, and drive our industries. Without doubt, electricity is one of those alternatives, especially here in Ontario." ​ Hugh L. Macaulay served as Chairman of Ontario Hydro, OPG’s predecessor, from 1979 to 1983. He led one of Canada’s largest public electric utilities during a period of major system planning and expansion, including the start of construction on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Catch up on all things OPG with The Grid, our e-newsletter. ​ In this issue, learn about how we’re preparing to execute Ontario’s next major nuclear refurbishment at Pickering Nuclear, watch a momentous lift for Canada’s first Small Modular Reactor, and dive into compelling stories, captivating photos, and more. ​ Explore the stories shaping what’s next. Explore The Grid and subscribe for future issues: bit.ly/487ekiy

We’re recognizing Nuclear Science Week, a chance to celebrate the scientists, engineers, educators, and skilled professionals around the world who continue to advance nuclear technology. From clean, reliable electricity to life-saving medicines to game-changing innovations, nuclear science plays a vital role in our everyday lives and will continue to be a key pillar of our future. OPG salutes the people behind the power, here in Ontario and around the world. Thanks for your continued dedication, passion, and commitment to driving nuclear forward. Interested in a career in nuclear? Explore opportunities at OPG's WattNext Nuclear Career Expo on Oct. 27. Learn more at opg.com/careerexpo.

The @WattNextOPG Nuclear Career Expo is powered by partners helping to shape tomorrow’s energy workforce. Thank you to @ontariotech_u, @durhamcollege, @atkinsrealis, EPSCA, @AeconGroupInc, and @skillsontario for supporting an engaging, hands-on experience for students, families, career explorers, and job seekers. Join us on Thurs Oct 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening of exploration, career conversations, and opportunities to see yourself in energy. Learn more at opg.com/careerexpo.

Mornings at OPG's generating sites can bring some amazing views. This photo, taken at Matabitchuan Generating Station in northeastern Ontario, captures a gorgeous fall sunrise. The hydroelectric station on the Matabitchuan River is currently undergoing a redevelopment, which is expected to be completed in 2028. The project will improve the efficiency of the station’s units, increase generating capacity by approximately 4 MW, and help secure more clean, renewable power for the province. Learn more about the project at opg.com/matabitchuan.

As Pickering Nuclear prepares for its refurbishment, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the station’s remarkable legacy. For decades, the station's people have powered Ontario, helped achieve major milestones, all while producing countless megawatts of reliable, clean electricity. From the original “A” side, home to Units 1–4, to the newer “B” side, which houses Units 5–8 and is scheduled to begin refurbishment next year, pending regulatory approval, Pickering has been a powerhouse in every sense of the word. Take a quick look back at the decades of memories, achievements, and people that helped make Pickering one of the world’s best-performing nuclear stations and learn more: bit.ly/4yjtmwj

What is a small modular reactor (SMR)? And what makes them different from a traditional nuclear station?​ Find out in our “How it Works” series, where we explain how SMRs generate clean, reliable electricity like any other traditional reactor – but from a smaller, more compact footprint.​ At Darlington Nuclear, OPG is now building the G7’s first grid-scale SMR, the first of four planned 300 MW units at the site. ​ Big power from a compact design. That’s the power of SMRs.

It's one unit done and onto the next at OPG's R.H. Saunders Generating Station. This summer, the team at Ontario's second-largest hydroelectric station completed the refurbishment of Saunders' G12 unit, part of a multi-year renewal project that will see all 16 units at the station refurbished. With G12 returning to service, work is now underway to refurbish the next unit, G4. Once completed, this major program will secure up to 160 gigawatt-hours of additional clean electricity. Learn more: bit.ly/4j9jO3h

Make water safety part of your Thanksgiving tradition this long weekend. Wear a life jacket and keep your distance from hydroelectric dams and stations. Even calm-looking water can change quickly and without warning, so don’t take the risk. Give these areas plenty of space and stay out of posted danger zones. Water safety is a tradition everyone can get behind. Stay clear, stay safe, and have a happy Thanksgiving! #StayClearStaySafe

From handling fish and bats to cheering on Team Canada and getting up close with pollinators, it was another memorable summer at OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. Between May and August, more than 6,600 visitors from across Canada and around the world explored the centre to learn about OPG’s R.H. Saunders Generating Station and the essential role hydro plays in powering everyday life. With support from valued partners, the visitor centre hosted 12 engaging summer events ranging from hands-on pollinator workshops to lively soccer watch parties. Thank you to everyone who visited. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

We’re planning today for Ontario’s energy future. As electricity demand continues to grow, OPG is advancing plans for new nuclear generation, beginning with our Wesleyville site in Port Hope. The site has the potential to provide up to 10,000 MW of clean, reliable electricity to help meet the needs of tomorrow. New nuclear generation at Wesleyville, alongside opportunities at OPG’s other strategic sites, could help strengthen Ontario’s economy, enhance energy security, and deliver the dependable power communities and businesses will need for generations to come.

In Bracebridge, OPG's Hanna Chute Generating Station (GS) is celebrating a century of clean electricity generation. Since entering service in 1926, the one-unit, 1 MW run-of-river station has transformed the natural flow of the Muskoka River into reliable, renewable power for Ontario. Built on a narrow rock gorge known as Hanna Chute, the station was among the province's early remotely operated hydroelectric facilities and played an important role in expanding hydro generation along the South Muskoka River. A century later, Hanna Chute GS continues to produce clean energy thanks to careful maintenance, modernization, and the enduring strength of its original design - a reminder of the lasting value of renewable energy infrastructure.

Curious about a career in nuclear energy? Join OPG for our first, and FREE, @WattNextOPG Nuclear Career Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at @ontariotech_u and @durhamcollege's Oshawa Campus from 4pm - 8pm. Come out and explore the people, skills, technologies, and opportunities helping power Ontario’s clean energy future. Whether you’re a young person exploring what’s next, seeking a career change, or simply curious about Ontario’s energy future, come discover where nuclear can take you. Learn more: opg.com/careerexpo.

Powering progress, together. OPG's tradeswomen recently gathered for the annual She Powers ON conference, which saw more than 100 women and allies come together. It was a time of connection, learning, and encouragement for OPG's women in the skilled trades, who continue to inspire others while playing a key role in powering Ontario.

Ever wonder what happens during a hydroelectric refurbishment? Go behind the scenes and find out in the latest entry in OPG's "How it Works" series. In this new video, we visit the Sir Adam Beck I station in Niagara Falls, where the G4 unit is currently being renewed. This important work will increase the unit's energy output and ensure it's ready to keep operating reliably for decades to come.

Today, we safely took Pickering Nuclear’s Unit 6 offline, the last of four units to be powered down, marking the close of a chapter that began in 1971 and the start of an exciting future. For 55 years, Pickering Nuclear has played a central role in Ontario’s growth and prosperity. The station and its workers have tirelessly, reliably, and safely powered homes, businesses, and industries across the province. Now, as OPG prepares to refurbish the station’s Units 5 to 8, pending regulatory approvals, Pickering is poised to help power life in Ontario for decades to come. Today, we reflect on the station’s proud legacy and thank the thousands of dedicated, skilled employees who have helped make this facility one of the best-performing nuclear stations in the world. And we look forward to the beginning of a new era.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, as well as survivors, their families, and communities. ​ OPG is committed to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples today and every day. Through our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are taking steps to empower communities, increase Indigenous representation across the company, and educate our employees to meaningfully advance Reconciliation.​ As part of the day, OPG employees had a chance to hear from author and spiritual mentor, Asha Frost, who drew on her experiences to share insights on the impacts of trauma, healing, reflection, and hope. #NDTR

No energy source produces more power per square kilometre than nuclear. A 10,000 MW nuclear station that is capable of powering the equivalent of 10 million homes would require only about five square kilometers of land. That's a remarkably small footprint for that scale of clean, reliable electricity. That's why OPG is investing in nuclear's future, building the G7's first SMR and exploring new nuclear generation to meet Ontario's growing energy needs.

In this Supplier Spotlight, we feature ATS Industrial Automation, a Cambridge-based partner supporting OPG's Pickering Refurbishment project.​ The company is currently developing several innovative tools that will help us execute Ontario's next major nuclear refurbishment. These include a state-of-the-art retube tooling platform that will be used to remove and replace reactor components. ATS is also developing several specialized tools to support the removal, inspection, and re-installation of fuel channels at Pickering Nuclear. ​ As a proud supporter of the Cambridge area, ATS employs many students from local colleges and universities. Recently, the company expanded with a new facility, adding 125,000 square feet to better support the Pickering Refurbishment.