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Weaving a network of power. Workmen appear to be weaving a network of steel reinforcing rods as Ontario Hydro expands its nuclear power-generating pla(...)
Weaving a network of power. Workmen appear to be weaving a network of steel reinforcing rods as Ontario Hydro expands its nuclear power-generating pla(...)

Weaving a network of power. Workmen appear to be weaving a network of steel reinforcing rods as Ontario Hydro expands its nuclear power-generating pla(...)

Date6/30/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Weaving a network of power. Workmen appear to be weaving a network of steel reinforcing rods as Ontario Hydro expands its nuclear power-generating plant of Pickering. Hydro officials say that when it is finished - it is scheduled for completion in 1983-the $1.75 billion project will double plant's output. Work has been under way for about 18 months. The plant has four main generators; it has been plagued with minor breakdowns.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0002450F
      Deep in the heart of one four nuclear reactors at Pickering power station, technicians prepare tubes that will contain fuel rods when the plant begins producing power within tow months
      Deep in the heart of one four nuclear reactors at Pickering power station, technicians prepare tubes that will contain fuel rods when the plant begins producing power within tow months
      Dinsmore, Ted
      3/10/1971
      First cut-off of hydro power in the downtown Toronto network are today found Dawn Geary ready with an answer-two lanterns. Power cut-off from 9-10 a.m(...)
      First cut-off of hydro power in the downtown Toronto network are today found Dawn Geary ready with an answer-two lanterns. Power cut-off from 9-10 a.m(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      11/24/1948
      Touring nuclear power plant at Pickering today, Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin talks to workers after his arrival at the $746 million generating station where he was welcomed by Ontario Hydro Chairman George Gathercole
      Touring nuclear power plant at Pickering today, Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin talks to workers after his arrival at the $746 million generating station where he was welcomed by Ontario Hydro Chairman George Gathercole
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      10/25/1971
      Stainless steel drums of heavy water crowd nuclear generating plant storeroom, the vital ingredient, in making electrical power. Shortages and high pr(...)
      Stainless steel drums of heavy water crowd nuclear generating plant storeroom, the vital ingredient, in making electrical power. Shortages and high pr(...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      7/30/1971
      Weaving a cobweb dome at Ontario place, Workmen hang high in the lattice work of geodesic aluminum dome they are building to roof the theatre at Ontario Place on Toronto's waterfront
      Weaving a cobweb dome at Ontario place, Workmen hang high in the lattice work of geodesic aluminum dome they are building to roof the theatre at Ontario Place on Toronto's waterfront
      Goode, Jeff
      10/19/1970
      Nuclear power station operated by Ontario Hydro at Pickering put its first reactor unit into operation last February, and last month it was turning ou(...)
      Nuclear power station operated by Ontario Hydro at Pickering put its first reactor unit into operation last February, and last month it was turning ou(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      8/3/1971
      Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
      Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
      Dexter, Brian
      9/25/1989
      Workmen check fueling rods on reactor under construction, above
      Workmen check fueling rods on reactor under construction, above
      Bock, Tony
      10/27/1981
      Workmen check fueling rods on reactor under construction, above, in station's control room, are right, Bill Harvey, Henry Stevens and first operator Mike Stone
      Workmen check fueling rods on reactor under construction, above, in station's control room, are right, Bill Harvey, Henry Stevens and first operator Mike Stone
      Bock, Tony
      10/20/1981
      The atomic power station at Pickering will be duplicated in plans announced today by Ontario Hydro to build major new nuclear power facilities costing(...)
      The atomic power station at Pickering will be duplicated in plans announced today by Ontario Hydro to build major new nuclear power facilities costing(...)
      Lennon, Frank
      3/10/1971
      The rodmen's job is to place steel rods inside wooden frames before concrete is poured
      The rodmen's job is to place steel rods inside wooden frames before concrete is poured
      Griffin, Doug
      3/21/1972
      The steel network becomes idle
      The steel network becomes idle
      Goode, Jeff
      8/25/1966