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Google's Nuclear Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Clean Energy

August 19, 2025

Google just made headlines with a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape America's energy landscape.

Radiation in Action: Nuclear Science Doing Good Work

August 8, 2025

Rhino Horns Turned Radioactive?
In this edition, we explore how scientists are using low-level radioactive isotopes to help protect endangered rhinos from poaching, turning nuclear science into a powerful force for conservation.

♻️ Radiation vs. Plastic Pollution?

August 1, 2025

Radiation technology is being used to fight plastic pollution, from creating biodegradable materials to upcycling plastic waste into stronger, safer products. It also highlights how Canada is contributing to this innovation through its research on sustainable packaging.

Stuart Hunt & Associates Joins BC Road Builders & Expands into Construction Materials Testing

July 9, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. is now a proud member

Why Every Industry Working with Radioactive Materials Needs a Certified Radiation Safety Officer

Certified RSOs: Key to Radiation Safety Compliance

March 14, 2025

Why Every Industry Working with Radioactive Materials Needs a Certified Radiation Safety Officer

Banner announcing that Sartell Instrumentation Ltd is now part of Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. The image features a handshake, a notice about the closure of the 225 Traders Blvd. East location, and a new service location at 5949 Ambler Drive, Missis

Here We Grow Again: Celebrating a New Chapter in Our Legacy

March 4, 2025

Sartell Instrumentation is Now Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd.

AMS 2644 Approval of the FLUXO Range for Aerospace Industry

February 15, 2024

We are very pleased to inform you of the approval of our FLUXO Penetrant Testing products according to AMS 2644 - SAE Aerospace Material Specification - Inspection Material, Penetrant.

2023 International Instrotek Distributors Meeting

September 20, 2023

We’re thrilled to be visiting InstroTek, Inc. this week for their 2023 International Distributors Meeting in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

OPG Ad Campaign Recasts Nuclear

September 18, 2023

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has launched a new public education campaign that uses the power of movies to tackle misperceptions of nuclear power.

General Fusion Announces New Fusion Demo Machine

August 11, 2023

Canadian private fusion developer General Fusion has announced plans for a new Magnetised Target Fusion (MTF) machine designed to achieve fusion conditions of over 100 million degrees Celsius by 2025, and progress toward scientific breakeven by 2026.

Hydro-Québec Mulls Gentilly 2 Recommissioning

August 11, 2023

Hydro-Québec has confirmed it is assessing the current state of the plant which closed in 2012, as it looks at options to increase its production of clean electricity.

Bruce 6 restarted following refurbishment

August 10, 2023

Unit 6 of the Bruce nuclear power plant in Ontario has resumed operation following its Major Component Replacement (MCR) project, Bruce Power announced. The Candu reactor, which was taken offline for the work in January 2020, is scheduled to resume commercial operation later this year.

Key upgrade completed at Darlington Power Plant

July 31, 2023

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has completed a major 10-year project to install three new emergency power generators (EPGs) at its Darlington nuclear power plant to support the continued operation of the plant for decades to come.

Ontario Government Announces Support For Nuclear Expansion

July 6, 2023

Exciting news this week with the announcement that Ontario is starting the process of adding a 3^rd nuclear generating station at Bruce Power near Kincardine. Stuart Hunt & Associates has been a partner with the team at Bruce for many years and is looking forward to working with them again to bring more safe, clean and affordable power to Ontario.

A Guide to Field Inspection — Preparation

June 29, 2023

With the increased costs associated with non-compliance, it is more important then ever to ensure your authorized users are prepared to face a CNSC inspector out in the field. Having a successful inspection starts with being well prepared.