Pickering nuclear reactors start coming off-line for massive refurbishment

Energy minister touts $26B Pickering reactor rebuild as 'investment', as critics question value

Pickering reactors to power down for around a decade as part rebuild plans

Massive refurbishment project begins at Pickering nuclear plant

Four reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station will begin to come offline starting Monday as a massive $26.8-billion refurbishment project begins.

Ontario launches project to refurbish 4 nuclear reactors at Pickering plant

An Ontario nuclear plant is beginning a massive refurbishment project today, as Premier Doug Ford's government looks to lean heavily on nuclear energy to serve the province's growing electricity needs.

Construction begins on Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment

Construction has begun on the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment project, which looks to extend the life of Pickering, Ont.’s four CANDU reactors by up to 38 years. The work required by this project is expected to create approximately 30,500 jobs annually throughout the construction process, along with 7,500 jobs across Canada over the course of its extended lifespan. The Aecon Group and Candu Energy, and AtkinsRéalis company, ha…

Four Ontario nuclear reactors taken off-line ahead of Pickering station’s refurbishment

Work expected to take units out of service for a decade and extend the plant’s life by up to 38 years

Pickering nuclear reactors begin coming off-line for massive refurbishment

An Ontario nuclear plant is beginning a massive refurbishment project today, as Premier Doug Ford's government looks to lean heavily on nuclear energy to serve the province's growing electricity needs.