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Registration for the Renfrew County Regional Science and Technology Fair is still open!
On April 11, students from across the region will showcase their innovative STEM projects at Algonquin College Waterfront Campus Pembroke. If you have students interested in competing, there’s still time to register — entries are being accepted until April 4.
Students can register directly through the Science Fair website, and they do not need to have participated in or won a school science fair to register for the Regional Fair.
Register here: region.youthscience.ca/renfrew-county/
📅 Making plans for April 11? Be sure to save the date and join us at the fair!
Community members, families, and supporters are encouraged to stop by from 9 am to 3 pm to explore the projects, take part in interactive science activities, and cheer on local young scientists as they share their ideas and discoveries.
Whether you’re registering a student or planning to attend, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate youth innovation and the future of science in Renfrew County.
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Grateful to the former employee, who worked at Douglas Point during the late 1960s(!), for sharing an image of these commemorative stamps from his collection. Issued in 1966, the Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station stamp honours Canada's history of nuclear innovation. We love hearing from folks who worked at our legacy reactor sites, don't hesitate to reach out! ... See MoreSee Less
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At the Canadian Nuclear Heritage Museum we have a few nuclear-themed postage stamps and covers, including the Douglas Point stamp shown here. A few years ago we tried to interest Canada Post in a 50th anniversary stamp for NPD, to no avail. However, in 2020 we created a Canada Post "vanity stamp" for the 75th anniversary of ZEEP. Contact us at [email protected] for a museum tour.
The Dounreay Fast Reactor sphere was featured on a UK stamp in 1964.
If you like this you may also like this. Not sure what year it was issued though.
Side view
All the pancakes, pet photos, payroll donations and raffle tickets paid off during this year's United Way campaign!
CNL employees teamed up with Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada (NLPC), CNL's parent company, to raise $160,000 this year! Thanks to a matching contribution from NLPC, the $80,000 donated by CNL employees was doubled in size, making this year’s annual campaign a resounding success, while delivering much-needed funds to improve the lives of those in need throughout CNL’s local communities.
Check out our announcement to learn more: www.cnl.ca/cnl-employees-and-nlpc-team-up-to-raise-160000-for-united-way/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Incredible campaign! <3
So grateful to work with this wonderful group of people who made this campaign a success! ❤️
PROUD, way to go CNL
Heads up, residents of Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke!
Registration for CNL Science Summer Camps opens from tomorrow through our community partners:
Town of Deep River, Ontario - Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. - www.deepriver.ca/departments/recreation/summer-camp-2025/
The City of Pembroke - Monday, March 23, 2026. at 9:00 a.m. - www.pembroke.ca/recreation-and-culture/activities-and-recreation-programs/science-camp/
Town of Petawawa - Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. - petawawa.ca/recreation-and-tourism/summer-camps/
Once again, we’re inviting youth ages 9–12 to spend an exciting week at Chalk River Laboratories, exploring science through a fun, interactive learning experiences.
Camps fill up quickly!
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Does this mean Petawawa residents have a lesser chance of getting spots? Thank you
Great idea CNL
It would be nice if dates were before or after Summermusic camp. I’d love to sign my kid while she still can and she’d love to go
Margaret Ellen
Linda Henderson
How much
Sucks that you don’t do Town of Renfrew
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We got a doggo!
A robot doggo. And we need your help naming it!
Meet CNL’s Education Outreach Program’s newest four‑legged teammate. This high‑tech pup had an impressive career helping keep CNL staff safe—being first in the door in confined spaces, detecting radiation, and supporting exploratory work during site decommissioning.
Now retired from field work, this special doggo has a new mission: bringing science to life. By demonstrating how coding and sensors work and showcasing real‑world applications of robotics, we are exploring big questions about engineering and the future of technology through our school program, with the help of our new friend.
Want to meet our newest science ambassador in person?
🐾 We’ll be live at the Renfrew County Regional Science and Technology Fair, taking place at Algonquin College Waterfront Campus, Pembroke on April 11, 2026!
Now for the fun part:
Drop your best, brightest (or most hilarious) name ideas for our robot dog in the comments. We just might choose your suggestion!
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Sir Isaac Pawton
How about Gamma, Neutron or Curie ☺️
Plutonium (Pluto!)
Alpha (male), TED (Techo Electronic Dog)
R.E.X robotic electronic explorer
Can I pet that dawg!
Fallout, Atom, Neuron. Or Steve
Paw-sitron
CaRoL
Iso - as in isotope Pluto - as in plutonium Neutro - as in neutron
How does he get decontaminated ( kids asked )
Volt!
Barkimedes, Schrodinger, R.A.D (radioactive dog)
Rufus (ifykyk).
Ranger or Astro.
Cujo.
How about you name him Marko !! after one of the best legends to ever walk the grounds of CNL 🤪🤘✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
ADAM " ATOM "
Geiger
Fang
Atom
Call it. Waste of taxpayers money
Bolt!
Alara
Candu II
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