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3 storiesnewest firstlatest September 22, 2026
Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, began a refurbishment of four reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Power Station on September 21, 2026, to help meet rising provincial electricity demand through expanded nuclear capacity.
Ontario announced on September 21 that Pickering nuclear reactors will be taken offline for a major refurbishment, a move led by Premier Doug Ford to expand capacity and support the province’s nuclear‑heavy electricity strategy.
Port Hope residents opposed a new nuclear plant proposal, citing the town’s nuclear history, while the mayor and Ontario’s energy minister supported the project as part of a secure energy future.
