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Ontario forges ahead with $26.8B nuclear refurbishment in Pickering
The $26.8 billion project will create over 30,000 jobs and extend Pickering reactors' service by 40 years, boosting capacity to power 2.2 million homes.
- Ontario is moving forward with a $26.8 billion refurbishment of four reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, expected to create around 30,500 jobs.
- The project will extend the life of the facility for nearly four more decades and increase its capacity to power up to 2.2 million homes after completion.
- While the project needs approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, work is planned to begin on Pickering's units five to eight in early 2027.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution80% Left
Bias Distribution
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L 80%
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