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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-12-28, Page 3Wednesday, December 28, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 3 Bruce Power signs $40 million agreement with ATS Automation Bruce Power has signed a multi-year master tooling agreement with ATS Auto- mation Tooling Systems Inc. for the supply of automated tooling systems and related services for Bruce Power's Life -Extension Program. This program will ensure Bruce Power nuclear contin- ues to provide low-cost elec- tricity for families and busi- ness for years to come. Bruce Power supplies 30 per cent of Ontario's energy at 30 per cent less than the average residen- tial price. The agreement will bring major long-term economic benefits to the province as Bruce Power advances its multi-year investment pro- gram. This is a long-term agreement with initial orders valued at approximately $40 million, and the potential for future orders related to the Bruce Power Life -Extension Program. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Bruce Power through a multi-year enterprise sup- ply agreement that is central to Bruce Power's Life -Exten- sion Program," said Anthony Caputo, CEO, ATS Automa- tion. "We are committed to the on-time, on -budget suc- cess of this very important nuclear refurbishment program." Under this agreement, ATS will apply its innovative manufacturing methodolo- gies and knowledge of the nuclear industry to assist Bruce Power in meeting its goals. ATS's relationship with Bruce Power has included co -development of the Bruce Reactor Inspec- tion and Maintenance Sys- tem (BRIMS) system. The agreement names ATS as a supplier for strate- gic tooling services includ- ing key reactor tooling sys- tems for the removal of fuel channels for Bruce Power's long-term investment pro- gram. The program includes the life extension of six units announced last December. Since the amended Bruce Power Refurbishment Implemen- tation Agreement took effect Jan. 1, 2016, enabling operation through 2064, it remains on time and on budget. "This provides us with a strong and innovative indus- try partner for a program that will continue to create jobs and enhance Ontario's energy infrastructure," said Mike Rencheck, Bruce Pow- er's President and CEO. "While we are planning for the long term, collaboration with strong and diverse part- ners today will help us deliver our program. We believe this agreement will be the foundation for a long- standing arrangement with ATS as we work to success- fully invest in our units, and continue to provide Ontario families and businesses low- cost power." Hon. Kathryn McGarry, Ontario's Minister of Natu- ral Resources and Forestry and the MPP for Cam- bridge, said low-cost, clean, reliable nuclear power is a key component of the province's electricity system and will help Ontario meet its climate change targets while keep- ing the air clean. "As Bruce Power extends the lives of its nuclear reac- tors, the long-term partner- ship with ATS, a global leader in automation head- quartered in Ontario, will leverage innovative technol- ogies and experience to improve safety and effi- ciency in our nuclear power operations," said Minister McGarry. "This partnership will help to drive our econ- omy forward and is focused on collaboration to sustain Bruce as one of the lowest cost electricity providers in Ontario." Ian Howcroft, Vice Presi- dent of the Ontario Division of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, said the life extension of the Bruce units will ensure a steady supply of low-cost electricity, allow- ing Ontario manufacturers to remain competitive and strong. "Bruce Power and the low- cost, stable electricity it pro- vides Ontario is part of the solution over both the short and long term," Howcroft said. "One of the biggest issues we hear about is the need for low-cost electricity and that's what Bruce Power delivers:' Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, praised the announcement and welcomed the benefits the nuclear industry brings to Cambridge. "This agreement is ter- rific news for Cambridge as Bruce Power extends its nuclear reactor life," said May. "ATS is an important part of our local commu- nity, and their success makes us all stronger. This partnership is in keeping with the great work that ATS has always done, and I look forward to their long- term collaboration with Bruce." Lucknow firefighters come to rescue of man At approximately 9 p. m. on Dec. 19, 2016 the Luc - know Fire Department were paged to St. Helen's Line in West Wawanosh Township to a man who had no vital signs of life. Upon arrival, firefighters found a man lying on the road who had no pulse or heartbeat. They began C.P.R. and defibrilation procedures and by the time an ambulance arrived had the patient breathing on his own. The patient was trans- ferred to Wingham Hospital and at last word was in sta- ble condition. Hats off to firefighters Clint Hamilton, David Conley, Steve Bushell, Jeff Cranston and Dan Sloetjes. As a result of your actions someone will have a Christmas! Grey Bruce Health Unit asks public to `Rethink Your Drinking' this holiday season As we get into the holiday season, the Grey Bruce Health Unit hopes the public will 'Rethink Your Drinking: Almost 25% of Grey Bruce residents age 12 and over are heavy drinkers, defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion, once a month or more. Rethink Your Drink- ing encourages moderation or low-risk drinking to reduce the risks associated with alcohol. "Drinking too much, too often is a concern," said Jason Weppler, Health Pro- moter with the Grey Bruce Health Unit. "People often don't know the conse- quences of over -drinking, both short and long-term." During a night of celebra- tion, it's easy to lose track of how many drinks you've had. Continuous drinking can increase short and long- term risks. The most common short- term risk of heavy drinking is a 'hangover' - headache, fatigue and nausea. However, more serious risks include: • Alcohol poisoning • Vio- lence and injuries (car crashes, falls, fights) • Risky sexual behaviour • Poor or regrettable decisions • Prob- lems with finances, work or school There are many long-term health effects of heavy drinking, including liver cirrhosis, heart prob- lems and cancer. Canada's Low -Risk Alco- hol Drinking Guide- lines help adults who choose to drink to make informed choices about their alcohol consumption. The Guidelinesrecommend: • Women consume no more than 10 drinks a week and no more than two drinks a day most days; and • Men consume no more than 15 drinks a week and no more than three drinks a day most days. For special occasions, the Guidelines recommend no more than three drinks at any one time to help limit harm from alcohol consumption. "These guidelines are lim- its, not goals - less is always more;" said Weppler. 'And it doesn't work to save all of your drinks for the week- end." There is no such thing as 'risk-free' drinking, but the Guidelines can lower your risk. The Health Unit's Rethink Your Drinking campaign is designed to promote the Canadian Low -Risk Alcohol Drinking Guide- lines and help change the way we think about and use alcohol. For more information, visit www.rethinkyourdrink- ing.ca. Shared photo Anthony Caputo, front left, CEO, ATS Automation, and Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power president and CEO, recently signed a $40 million agreement that will see ATS Automation continue as a supplier of strategic tooling during Bruce Power's Life -Extension Program. Looking on is (back left) Bryan May - MP for Cambridge, Ian Howcroft - Vice President of the Ontario Division of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, and Kathryn McGarry - Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and the MPP for Cambridge. 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