The Town of Saugeen Shores dedicated a street to a former Bruce Power President and CEO and local philanthropist this week.
A road in Port Elgin's Summerside subdivision will now be known as "Hawthorne Street," in honour of Duncan Hawthorne.
According to a release from the Town, the dedication recognizes his "many contributions in shaping the development of the region and Saugeen Shores."
"Under the leadership of Duncan Hawthorne, Bruce Power began its journey to becoming the world-leading nuclear facility we know today, all while profoundly supporting the growth and development of our region," said Mayor Charbonneau. "Saugeen Shores is proud to name one of the municipality’s streets in honour of this man who has given, and continues to give, so much to our community."
Hawthorne and his wife Lesley remain consistent supporters of health care in the region.
They made a personal donation of $20,000 in 2022 for the CT Scanner at Saugeen Memorial Hospital. Just this week, they gave $1 million to the Kincardine Hospital.
As president of Bruce Power from 2001 to 2016, he reached an agreement with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to advance a long-term investment program for Bruce Power, seeing to the start of the refurbishment of its nuclear fleet and securing the site’s operation until 2064.