By Allison Jones

The Canadian Press

Posted September 21, 2026 8:04 am

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

Four reactors at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station are starting to come off-line so they can be refurbished at an estimated cost of $26.8 billion, with the actual refurbishment work set to start in January.

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