BWXT Nuclear Peterborough, Innovation Cluster aim to spur economic development
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada ships uranium dioxide-filled pellets to its Peterborough facility where they are assembled into CANDU fuel bundles using beryllium, a lightweight metal.
Economy
Mar 26
BWXT Peterborough beryllium emissions pose no health risk: nuclear commission
In the summer of 2023, air quality samples were conducted in the schoolyard of nearby Prince of Wales Public School and at two sites adjacent to the BWXT facility.
Environment
Jan 11
Eco-friendly cleaning tips in honour of Earth Day
In honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.
The Curator
Apr 19
10 easy ways to eat healthy on a budget in 2024
Cooking nourishing meals doesn’t need to be daunting (or expensive). Here are 10 simple tips for eating healthy on a budget this year.
The Curator
Jan 14
‘I was shocked’: London, Ont. man wins $3 million on Lotto scratch ticket
Peter Baxted, of London, Ont., is $3 million richer after winning the jackpot prize for a Lotto scratch ticket, INSTANT $3,000,000 Prestige.
Canada
Mar 21, 2023
Surrey RCMP searching for male suspect in alleged sexual assault
RCMP's Special Victims investigators are asking for the public's helping following an early morning sexual assault in Surrey on July 7.
Jul 14, 2015
Lamborghini burnt to a crisp on Highway 99, causes traffic delay
It happened at approximately 4 p.m. next to the orange bridge between Squamish and Daisy Lake.
May 28, 2016
BWXT Peterborough touts ‘tremendous progress’ in medical isotope production at Darlington nuclear station
Darlington nuclear facility aims to be the first commercial operating nuclear reactor to produce medical isotopes.
Health
Sep 24, 2020
BWXT licence renewal application hearing extended to 3 days in Peterborough
The public hearing in Peterborough to review BWXT's licence renewal will now run from March 4,5 and 6 at the Holiday Inn.
Economy
Feb 12, 2020
Driver dies after head-on crash with snow plow in Halifax
The Nova Scotia Islamic Community Centre [NSICC] has confirmed with Global News that Abduldaem Al Shweetar died in the crash.
Canada
Nov 16, 2018
Model, LGBTQ advocate Tales Soares dies after collapsing on catwalk
Heloisa Cotta is denying rumours on social media that her 26-year-old son suffered health problems such as epilepsy or anorexia.
Entertainment
Apr 30, 2019
Ontario’s Darlington Nuclear announces plan to produce medical isotopes
The OPG said that returning production to Canada will result in a continuous domestic and North American supply of a "lifesaving medical tool."
Canada
Jun 20, 2018
Ontario Power Generation to buy Eagle Creek Renewable Energy for $388M
Ontario Power Generation says Eagle Creek owns 63 small hydropower facilities in the United States providing a total of 216 megawatts of capacity.
Canada
Aug 9, 2018
Provinces agree on nuclear energy plan for small reactors to reduce emissions
On Monday, the provinces' energy ministers agreed to a proposal for small modular reactors. The first 300-megawatt plant is to be built in Darlington, Ont., east of Toronto.
Canada
Mar 28, 2022
Jim Nabors dead: Gomer Pyle on ‘Andy Griffith Show’ dies at 87
Jim Nabors, best known for his TV character Gomer Pyle, died at his home on Thursday morning.
Entertainment
Nov 30, 2017
Soil resampling of properties near Peterborough BWXT facility begins July 20
The soil resampling was order as part of BWXT Nuclear's application for a 10-year licence renewal for its Peterborough and Toronto facilities.
Health
Jul 17, 2020
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission orders soil resampling near BWXT Peterborough facility
A key area of focus for the resamples will be at nearby Prince of Wales Public School, the commission said.
Health
Apr 6, 2020
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada in Peterborough lands $34M contract with Bruce Power
BWX Technologies in Peterborough has landed a five-year, $34M contract with Bruce Power.
Canada
Aug 2, 2017
3 decommissioned uranium mines near Bancroft, Ont. deemed protected, no health impacts: study
The study focused on the Dyno, Madawaska and Bicroft decommissioned uranium mine sites.
Health
Sep 29, 2020
Protesters gather as BWXT licence renewal hearing gets underway in Peterborough
BWXT is seeking to add uranium pellet processing at its Peterborough facility as part of its 10-year licence renewal application.
Environment
Mar 4, 2020
