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PICKERING — Doug Ford says he is delivering on his campaign promise to keep the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station open until 2024.

In a news conference at the generating station Thursday morning, the premier-designate said the move would protect thousands of jobs.

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The power plant became a hot button issue during the election campaign that propelled the Progressive Conservatives to a majority this spring.