Published in: The Toronto Star (Jul 15, 2009)

By: Cherise Burda

The Ontario Power Authority admits that nuclear has exceeded the threshold where it is no longer a cost-effective energy option. To build a sustainable energy economy and guarantee the phase-out of coal in 2014, we need cost-effective and flexible energy options that can be deployed quickly, not new nuclear plants that take at least a decade to build. Replacing the aging Pickering B nuclear station with green energy is the best opportunity to open up much needed grid space, and it would provide the Green Energy Act with the time, space and investment focus it needs to produce results.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear

Published in: The Lethbridge Herald (Jun 29, 2009)

By: Tim Weis

A full and informed public debate about Alberta's electricity future is long overdue. Given the rapid and sustained global investment in renewable energy, this debate is only half-complete if renewable energy is not fully considered.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published in: The Toronto Star (Feb 24, 2009)

By: Cherise Burda

Ontario’s Green Energy Act could unlock the province’s green energy potential and establish a path for developing a system that is more decentralized, efficient, cleaner and smarter; but this requires a concrete plan with aggressive targets and the right incentives, and the political will to break with old patterns.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published in: Beacon Star (Mar 21, 2008)

By: Cherise Burda

Last week we learned that Ontario set up a Climate Change Secretariat to coordinate and implement Ontario's climate plan. The secretariat is a good move, but it needs to have the authority to ensure all ministries are accountable and the muscle to wrestle with Ontario's strongest lobbies.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Smart Growth

Published in: The Toronto Star (Sep 21, 2007), The Hamilton Spectator (Oct 9, 2007)

By: Cherise Burda

Our dirty coal-fired power plants were back in the news with electoral candidates arguing the ifs and whens of their necessary shut down. Shutting down coal plants seems like a no-brainer, but heels keep dragging.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published in: The Hamilton Spectator (May 17, 2007)

By: Mark S. Winfield

The $100 million made off with by unscrupulous Ontario lottery retailers pales in comparison to the jackpot hit by Bruce Power when it signed a deal to rebuild nuclear reactors at the Bruce Nuclear Station.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear

Published in: The Toronto Star (Mar 12, 2007)

By: Pembina Institute et al.

Manitoba, Quebec sand B.C. have at least stepped up to the plate with plans. Where is Ontario?

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity

Published in: The Toronto Star (Jan 25, 2007), Windsor Star (Jan 31, 2007)

By: Mark S. Winfield

Minister Gary Lunn has become an increasingly vocal promoter of nuclear power, most recently in a speech to the Economic Club in Toronto last month.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear

Published in: Edmonton Journal (Jan 24, 2007), Calgary Herald (Jan 30, 2007)

By: Mark S. Winfield

Minister Gary Lunn has become an increasingly vocal promoter of the idea of using nuclear power as an alternative energy source to natural gas for developing Alberta's oil sands.

Topic Area: Ontario Nuclear

Published: Jul 14, 2004

By: Mark S. Winfield

Ontario faces a looming energy crunch. Pembina's solution is to reject more nuclear plants and consider conservation and alternative energy instead.

Mark Winfield explains on CBC radio's Commentary.

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear