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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 14, 2017 | 22 Open your senses to what others have experienced. Plugging in to health and energy continued from p.21 The company is also now supplying the nuclear industry across Canada, with some of its customers including Atomic Energy Canada, New Brunswick Power and General Electric. "This is particularly remarkable, because 11 years ago, we weren't even a manufacturer. So, we've come a long way," said Hughes. "These are not simple components to make, that's for sure. Our quality assurance manager has said on more than one occasion, `If Laker gets the order, it's difficult.'" Hughes attributed the company's success to his staff, calling them "unsung heroes," whose hard work means that for thousands of Ontarians, the lights will come on when they flick a switch. The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which Laker is helping to refurbish, meets about 20 per cent of Ontario's electricity needs. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) says the $12.8 billion Darlington Refurbishment project will provide consumers with 30 more years of safe, reliable power at stable, predictable prices. Hughes also thanked the Ontario Liberal government under Premier Kathleen Wynne for keeping nuclear energy at the forefront of its long-term energy policy. Ontario Minister of Labour and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn noted he is proud of Ontario's nuclear industry, as well as his government's commitment to helping that industry. "I want to talk about the nuclear industry in terms of what you have done for the health of our people and what you have done to green the economy in the province of Ontario; the way you have allowed us to clean up our province's electricity grid by providing 90 per cent emissions-free electricity," said Flynn. "The closing of the coal-fired electricity plants remains, to this day, the single largest climate change initiative that has been undertaken by any jurisdiction in all of North America. Just that one action had the equivalent impact of removing seven million cars from roads in the province." Flynn argued the focus on nuclear power has also had economic benefits for the province, with the nuclear sector supporting 70,000 direct and indirect jobs in Ontario. He ended his presentation by recognizing Laker with a certificate for being such an important contributor to Oakville's economy and quality of life. OPG's deputy project director of the Darlington Refurbishment, Perrick Le Dreff, presented Hughes with a plaque for Laker's work. "You truly are part of something very special, very important and you are helping to shape Canada's energy future," said Dreff. "With suppliers like Laker Energy and our many private partners delivering on their commitments, I am pleased to report the project is on schedule and on budget." Plum'S food ShoP iS now oPen! We serve fresh breakfast & lunches daily Take-out only until 2:00, Monday - Friday We offer full service corporate catering Celebrating 13 years 447 Speers Rd, unit 9 · 905-844-7110 www.plumcatering.ca Sign up Online ACTIVITIES & EVENTS · BEAUTY AND WELLNESS · FAMILY · RESTAURANTS GROCERY · HOME AND AUTO · SHOPPING · SPORTS AND FITNESS · TRAVEL Visit WagJag.com WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Start saving at WagJag.com Open House A Taste of Chartwell SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1-4 PM CHARTWELL OAKVILLE 180 Oak Park Boulevard Oakville · 289-644-2960 CHARTWELL WATERFORD Presentation Centre: 2983 Westoak Trails Boulevard Oakville · 289-644-2951 CHARTWELL.COM