South Bruce, Ontario, voted 51.2% in favor of hosting a deep geological repository for nuclear waste.

South Bruce, Ontario, held a referendum on becoming a "willing host" for a deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level nuclear waste, resulting in 51.2% in favor and 48.8% against. The Saugeen Ojibway Nation's consent is required for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to proceed. While the DGR promises economic benefits, critics express concerns about safety, including risks associated with reprocessing spent fuel and transporting nuclear materials.

November 03, 2024
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