Participatory Thematic Workshop #2: registration now open

Onimiki Renewable Energy’s information and consultation process continues with the second Participatory Thematic workshop on “Flows, uses and environmental assessments of the Kipawa River sector”. When: Monday June 9, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Le Centre, Salon Desjardins 20 Humphrey Street, Témiscaming * Online participation possible The workshop’s topic was established per the … Read more

Onimiki Renewable Energy takes part in the Vision Energy Tour

The Vision énergie tour organized by the Quebec government was in Abitibi-Témiscamingue on May 12. The tour stops in the regions of Quebec to consult people and organizations as part of the process of developing the Integrated Energy Resources Management Plan (Plan de gestion intégré des ressources énergétiques) in parallel with the process of adopting … Read more

A look back at the information and consultation meetings held in April 2025

The Onimiki Renewable Energy team would like to thank everyone who took part in the English-language information and consultation meeting on April 22 and the Participatory Thematic Workshop on April 23. Input from the public and organizations is essential to develop the project and write the impact study, currently scheduled for submission in late 2025 … Read more

Highlights of information and consultation meetings held March 17-20, 2025

Onimiki Renewable Energy held a series of information and consultation meetings from March 17 to 20, 2025. Minutes were produced by Transfert Environnement et Société. In keeping with our commitment, we are publishing them on our website. They can also be consulted in our documentation center. These meetings enabled us to provide an update on … Read more

VIDEO: partners explain their commitment to the Onimiki project

The partners of Onimiki Renewable Energy L.P. held a press conference on March 18, 2025 to explain their commitment to the Onimiki project. Chief Lance Haymond of Kebaowek First Nation, Chief Lisa Robinson of Wolf Lake First Nation, Claire Bolduc, prefect of the MRC de Témiscamingue, Chief Gilbert Dominique of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, and … Read more

Participatory Thematic Workshop #1: Registration Now Open

Onimiki Renewable Energy’s information and consultation process is entering a new phase with the holding of participatory thematic workshops. The public and organizations are invited to take part in the first workshop on the Onimiki Project’s study areas and environmental inventories. When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Le Centre, Salon … Read more

Meetings to inform and exchange with the community

The Onimiki Renewable Energy team would like to thank everyone who took part in the information and consultation meetings held from March 17 to 20., 2025. Meetings open to all were held in Témiscaming and Lorrainville. Meetings were also held for members of the Wolf Lake First Nation and Kebaowek First Nation communities. Finally, a … Read more

Onimiki Renewable Energy partners are firmly committed to the successful completion of the Onimiki Project

Caption: From left, David McLaren, President of Onimiki Renewable Energy, Claire Bolduc, Prefect of the MRC de Témiscamingue, Chief Lisa Robinson of Wolf Lake First Nation and Chief Lance Haymond of Kebaowek First Nation. Chieg Gilbert Dominique of Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation was present virtually.  (Photo: Onimiki Renewable Energy) KEBAOWEK, MARCH 18, 2025 – The Onimiki … Read more

Media: economic reconciliation in action

The concept of economic reconciliation with First Nations is often evoked. But what does this mean in concrete terms? It means that First Nations must be consulted from the earliest stages of a project’s development. It means that no project can see the light of day without the active participation of First Nations. In his … Read more

Onimiki Renewable Energy announces next steps in its information and consultation process

KEBAOWEK, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 – Onimiki Renewable Energy L.P. announces the next steps in its information and consultation process. A series of public meetings will be held from March 17 to 20, 2025. A public meeting in English, open to all, is scheduled for April 22nd, 2025. Meetings will be webcasted to reach the broadest … Read more

Onimiki project update in the media

Onimiki Renewable Energy recently provided update on the development of its project. We announced a new route for the headrace tunnel at Onimiki North, the reuse of the former Kipawa generating station for Onimiki South, and set the table for the next stages of the information and consultation process. Our president David McLaren gave interviews … Read more

Onimiki project: a solution to help Hydro-Québec with the winter peak

Quebec is currently experiencing a severe cold snap, which is putting Hydro-Québec’s distribution network to the test. During these critical periods, energy demand peaks. Onimiki Renewable Energy believes its project could help Hydro-Québec meet demand. Hydro-Québec expects a peak of 42,000 megawatts to be reached this Wednesday, January 22. This is close to the all-time … Read more