Borehole drilling complete in potential DGR sitings
Canada moves closer to selecting site for infrastructure project to safely store Canada’s used nuclear fuel for millennia.
After more than 10 years studying the...
Building DGR Consensus in South Bruce means constructive dialogue says reader
To the Editor:
I had a recent discussion with a neighbour who is an active opponent of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in South...
The NWMO completes successful engineering demonstration, marking major safety and technical achievement
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has successfully completed a full-scale demonstration of the engineered barriers that will safely contain and isolate Canada’s used...
NWMO congratulates Switzerland’s Nagra on DGR site selection
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) congratulates our Swiss counterpart for selecting a site for its country’s deep geological repository. The National Cooperative for...
Netherlands is an example in nuclear waste storage says reader
Dear Editor,
Here, in South Bruce, as we consider the possibility of hosting Canada's Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel, it's interesting to...
Community growth with and without NWMO project presented to the public
The Community Liaison Committee welcomed a presentation on Thursday (May 5th) evening with key information setting the stage for the dozens of community studies...
The least risky solution is simple physics says reader
To the Editor:
I fully support Tony Zettel's recent letter on the DGR.
Bruce county is already the home for most of the radioactive material in...
Borehole tours in South Bruce a source of inspiration
To the Editor:
Recently, the NWMO partnered with the Municipality of South Bruce to host a group of young adults interested in Canada’s plan for...
NWMO releases Triennial Report 2017 to 2019 – Moving towards partnership
The NWMO is committed to transparency, and our annual implementation plans are one way we demonstrate that commitment. These plans are living documents. They...
Site selection process for deep geological repository continues
Deep geological repositories (DGRs) have been determined as the safest method today to safely and securely manage used nuclear fuel.
This approach is the culmination...
Medical and Scientific experts to speak to ‘Willing to Listen’ on health impacts of...
'Willing to Listen' is hosting a discussion with two renowned physicians about the health impacts of nuclear power and nuclear waste on Saturday, September...
Council under zero obligation to hold DGR referendum says reader
Dear Editor,
There are some in our community of South Bruce who are loudly demanding a referendum on the DGR siting process. They are hoping,...
Make DGR decision with a clear head, not unfounded fears says reader
Dear Editor,
It's natural for humans to be afraid, and to focus on, and even obsess about things we're afraid of. For example, many people...
NWMO Director issues statement in light of referendum call
I write this statement in light of the call for a referendum by Protect Our Waterways in South Bruce.
We at the NWMO want to...
