3 h. ago Alberta looks to develop nuclear power, will hold public consultations this fall

'We want to talk to Albertans, because it's new for us,' Premier Danielle Smith said, adding that small modular reactors probably make the most sense at remote oilsands sites

Society

12 h. ago Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix. There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations — but the province is currently reliant on natural gas for electricity. […]

Society

65 h. ago Alberta and Carney: conflict and collision — Can Alberta survive Carney’s net

It should be evident to Albertans that the province is on a collision course with the federal Liberal government, driven by a fundamental disagreement: will Alberta and Western Canada be allowed to fully develop its hydrocarbon endowment, or will that economic value be lost in pursuit of the climate policy known as “net zero”? This […]

Events

4 d. ago Digi Power X Announces Proposed Shares for Debt Settlement with NANO Nuclear Energy

This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated May 30, 2025 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MIAMI, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digi Power […]

Economics

7 d. ago 'Absolute mess': Public put on hold as city council wades through marathon zoning session

"It's hard not to see the political motivations at play."

Other

1 week ago Centrica in Advanced Talks for 15% of Sizewell C Nuclear Project

Centrica Plc is in advanced discussions to acquire a 15% stake in the UK’s Sizewell C nuclear power project, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Science

1 week ago Palantir Embraces Nuclear Power With $100 Million Startup Deal

The US will need more nuclear power as it enters into greater competition with China, said Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies Inc.

Economics

1 week ago What's next as Alberta moves to crack down on explicit books in school libraries?

Alberta is forging ahead with its plans to implement and develop province-wide standards across all school boards for selecting and managing graphic and sexually explicit materials in school libraries. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said in an interview with Postmedia that a ministerial order is expected to come mid-July at the latest. He said while the […]

Society

1 week ago Canadians support preventing Iran from becoming nuclear power, poll finds

Support was highest among older age groups

Science

1 week ago Defence Construction Canada to host 2025 Annual Public Meeting

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On July 24, 2025, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) will hold its 2025 Annual Public Meeting. The meeting will give stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the Corporation’s performance and achievements. Moreen Miller, Chair of the DCC Board of Directors, Derrick Cheung, President and CEO, and Marie-Josée […]

Events

2 w. ago New York governor seeks to build the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s governor on Monday proposed the construction of the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades. Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the state’s power authority to develop an advanced, “zero-emission” facility in upstate New York that she hopes will help create a clean, reliable and affordable electric grid for the […]

Politics

3 w. ago World Bank Lifts Ban on Nuclear Power, Considers Upstream Gas

The World Bank’s board lifted its ban on supporting nuclear power, and is discussing whether to fund natural exploration and production, as it seeks ways to bolster access to electricity to realize its core development goals.

Science

3 w. ago European Power Surges on Fresh Fears of French Reactor Corrosion

Power prices across Europe jumped as nuclear giant Electricite de France SA reported signs of “stress corrosion” at a reactor, renewing fears that generation may be curtailed once again.

Economics

3 w. ago UK announces $19 billion investment in first major nuclear plant since the 1990s

LONDON (AP) — Britain will invest 14.2 billion pounds ($19 billion) to build a new nuclear station that will reduce the U.K.’s reliance on volatile international fossil fuel markets, the government said Tuesday. Officials said the investment will go into building the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, on England’s eastern coast, saying […]

Politics

4 w. ago Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant. Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centers at […]

Economics