Tag: DGR
LETTER: What’s to come of NWMO in South Bruce without DGR plans?
How many South Bruce residents and neighbouring communities were in a state of disbelief on Nov. 28, 2024, when they found out that NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization) announced that the Township of Ignace and Wabigon Lake Ojibway Nation would be the site for the proposed DGR (deep geological repository)? Probably everyone. With the big […]
NWMO picks Northern Ontario to store used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. South Bruce, the only other site under consideration for the underground nuclear vault, recently signaled its willingness in a narrowly won referendum. But the approval of […]
Updated: NWMO picks Northern Ontario to store used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. South Bruce, the only other site under consideration for the underground nuclear fuel vault, recently signaled its willingness in a narrowly won referendum. But the approval […]
It’s official: South Bruce is a willing DGR host
On Nov. 12, South Bruce council adopted the narrow referendum decision in favour of being host to an underground vault for used nuclear fuel, thereby unlocking a $4 million “milestone payment,” whether the facility is built there or not. Council members in a unanimous recorded vote adopted the community’s vote and directed that the Nuclear […]
It’s official: South Bruce council is a willing DGR host
South Bruce council Tuesday adopted last week’s narrow referendum decision in favour of hosting an underground vault for used nuclear fuel, thereby unlocking a $4 million “milestone payment,” whether the facility is built there or not. Council members in a unanimous recorded vote adopted the community’s vote and directed that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization […]
South Bruce voters support willing host status for DGR
(Contributed by Midwestern Newspaper Staff) Eligible voters in South Bruce voted in favour of declaring the community a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Deep Geologic Repository … Continue reading South Bruce voters support willing host status for DGR
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LETTER: ‘Good luck’ unifying community after DGR vote
Mayor Mark Goetz and his councillors must be breathing a sigh of relief, but under their breath are grinning from ear to ear. Why? The Municipality of South Bruce voted “yes” by only a 2.4 per cent margin indicating South Bruce is “willing” to carry on with the DGR (deep geological repository). The 69 per […]
Cornies: Our need for power, and the nuclear waste it leaves behind
In the end, the result of the vote in South Bruce this week was nearly an even split.
NWMO wants to talk about its other nuclear waste problem with SON
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization wants to keep talking with Saugeen Ojibway Nation about what to do with more than spent nuclear fuel within its traditional territory. South Bruce, which is within that traditional territory, voted on Monday in favour of being the host site for an underground vault to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel, […]
South Bruce DGR opposition promises to keep fighting
A group opposed to burying high-level nuclear waste in South Bruce says it will keep fighting because having just 78 more votes in favour than against the project in Monday’s referendum isn’t a “compelling” demonstration of community support. Bill Noll, the co-chair of Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste, said in an interview that that’s […]