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Shuniah Council Rejects Gas Plant, Urges Renewable Focus

11/27/2025

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On November 26, 2025, the Shuniah Council rejected a proposed 100-MW gas-fired peaker plant, signaling a climate victory in Northwestern Ontario.
Local groups urge Thunder Bay to follow suit in its December 2 vote.
Advocates say gas generation would raise bills and pollution, while wind and solar remain available.
Ontario approved a $26.8 billion Pickering Nuclear Station refurbishment, a move critics say will raise costs and emissions and sideline renewables.

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On November 26, 2025, the Shuniah Council rejected a proposed 100-MW gas-fired peaker plant, signaling a climate victory in Northwestern Ontario.
Local groups urge Thunder Bay to follow suit in its December 2 vote.
Advocates say gas generation would raise bills and pollution, while wind and solar remain available.
Ontario approved a $26.8 billion Pickering Nuclear Station refurbishment, a move critics say will raise costs and emissions and sideline renewables.