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Laurie Swami, Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) president and CEO, left, looks over a model of Canada's first deep geological repository for the nation's used nuclear fuel slated to be built Northern Ontario near the Township of Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. PHOTO: Nuclear Waste Management Organization

South Bruce bumped by Ignace to host spent nuclear fuel deep geological repository

November 28, 2024

Ignace Township and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) will host Canada’s future deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel. “This is a historic moment,” said Laurie Swami, Nuclear Waste Management (NWMO) president and CEO, in a news release. “This project will solve an environmental issue and support Canada’s climate change goals. This is what […] Read more

A fuel bundle used in Canadian nuclear reactors.

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South Bruce votes in favour of hosting a deep geological repository

By Farmtario Staff October 29, 2024

By the slimmest of margins, South Bruce voted to move forward as a host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s deep geological repository. Of the 4525 eligible voters, 69.3 per cent participated in the referendum, which saw the yes vote eke out a victory with 51.2 per cent – a difference of 78 votes. “We […] Read more

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South Bruce bumped by Ignace to host spent nuclear fuel deep geological repository

South Bruce votes in favour of hosting a deep geological repository

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