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Province to Investigate New Hydroelectric Opportunities in Northern Ontario

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Janelle Bates

On January 20, the Ministry of Energy asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG), working with the Ontario Waterpower Association, to update previous evaluations of hydroelectric potential in northern Ontario and to engage Northern and Indigenous communities. The province has specifically recognized the role that new hydroelectric generation can play in addressing the growing long-term electricity needs […]

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Stories from a Descendant of the Beck Family

Posted on June 16, 2021 (September 30, 2021) by Stephanie Landers

Stories from a Descendant of the Beck Family – On June 20th, we celebrate Waterpower Day. This date and the Beck family symbolizes many things – first and foremost it was chosen because it is the birthdate of Sir Adam Beck. Sir Adam Beck was a Canadian politician and waterpower advocate who founded the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of […]

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Ontario Waterpower Could Create Up To 5,000 Jobs Annually

Posted on May 27, 2021 (January 31, 2022) by Brianne McMullen

For immediate release Power of Water Canada Wraps Up With A Focus On Investor Confidence May 27, 2021 – The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) concluded its successful 20th anniversary event – the Power of Water Canada Conference – by featuring the new results of an independent analysis of the potential socioeconomic impact over the […]

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OWA Recognizes Leadership Within the Waterpower Industry

Posted on May 27, 2021 (May 27, 2021) by Janelle Bates

On May 26th, at the 20th annual Power of Water Canada Conference, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) hosted its annual awards ceremony. This event recognizes outstanding leaders from within the waterpower industry for their significant contributions to the sector. The following were the award recipients for 2021. Innovation Award The Innovation Award recognizes those organizations […]

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Power of Water Canada Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

Posted on May 26, 2021 (June 14, 2021) by Brianne McMullen

For immediate release Minister emphasizes the importance of waterpower to Ontario’s economic recovery (May 26, 2021) The Ontario Waterpower Association’s (OWA) is celebrating the 20th annual Power of Water Canada Conference and Tradeshow, once again the premier hydroelectric sector event in Canada. The virtual conference has attracted participants from across the globe and […]

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