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Increasing demand for power in Ontario, could mean increased benefit for Peterborough’s economy. That’s according to a local nuclear technology company BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada, which claims the need for industry workers in the electric city is growing. Robert Lothian has that story.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Schools warn parents of vaccine distribution misinformation being spread; independent soil sampling reveal levels of beryllium and uranium around Peterborough’s BWXT Nuclear facility do not exceed safety and health guidelines; a philanthropist commits 5 million dollars to cardiac care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Caley Bedore with the 5...

After two years of contentious debate, BWXT has been approved to produce nuclear pellets in Peterborough. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision Monday, disappointing a concerned group of citizens. Jessica Nyznik reports.

The first General Committee meeting of 2020 had some hot topic discussions. Including BWXT’s application to move it’s uranium pelleting operation to Peterborough. Tricia Mason has the story…

Peterborough Public Health medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says a lot of misinformation is being spread about the BWXT’s plans for Monaghan Road. The company is proposing to add uranium pelleting production as part of its licensing renewal. CLARIFICATION Feb. 18, 2020 We want to clarify a story we brought you January 31...

After three days in Peterborough, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission wrapped up its hearing regarding BWXT’s licence renewal.

BWXT officials announced the results Tuesday of beryllium levels in soil found near the plant on Monaghan Road. The report shows there’s no threat to environmental or human health. But a local group, advocating against BWXT productions, is skeptical of the findings. Jessica Nyznik reports.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Schools warn parents of vaccine distribution misinformation being spread; independent soil sampling reveal levels of beryllium and uranium around Peterborough’s BWXT Nuclear facility do not exceed safety and health guidelines; a philanthropist commits 5 million dollars to cardiac care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Caley Bedore with the 5...

The licence renewal hearing for BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada got underway in Peterborough on Wednesday. The company seeks a 10-year renewal but also wants permission to add uranium pelleting production if it deems it necessary. Currently the company only produces pellets at its Toronto facility. However, many oppose that request. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s...

Twenty-two delegates spoke to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Thursday during the second day of the BWXT hearing in Peterborough.

NEWS UPDATE with Katrina Squazzin The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given approval for BWXT’s Peterborough facility to begin producing fuel pellets; break ins are on the rise in Peterborough; the new variant of the coronavirus has not been detected in Canada; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued 4:20 pm.

BWXT to give a virtual update on the results of Beryllium testing in soil close to the Peterborough facility. Meanwhile, what seems to be the largest vaccine study in Canada’s history wants YOU to take part. Here’s Noor Ibrahim with your CHEX news update.

NEWS UPDATE: Thousands in Ontario being tested daily for COVID-19; more Peterborough-area manufacturers developing critical PPE; BWXT soil tests re-ordered. Issued 10:35am

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission begins soil resampling at locations adjacent to BWXT, Peterborough Police to release more details on a suspected cocaine and gun seizure from Friday, and hospital health professionals to stage rally at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Here’s Noor Ibrahim with your CHEX news update.

A collaboration between Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) subsidiary Canadian Nuclear Partners (CNP) and a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) will make Darlington Nuclear the first large scale commercial nuclear power station worldwide to produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). This will help ensure the world’s long term supply of this critical medical isotope, which is used in...

City council members considering sending letter to nuclear regulator over Medical Officer of Health’s plans for monitoring former GE Nuclear site

An activist group in Peterborough is lobbying against BWXT’s application to produce uranium pellets out of the former General Electric building. Citizens Against Radioactive Neighbourhoods (CARN) says the air and water emissions coming from the BWXT plant pose a significant health risk, especially to Prince of Wales Public School across the street. But BWXT says...

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Employee at Fairhaven tests positive for COVID-19; study concludes that Beryllium used at BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada in Peterborough has not impacted area soil; critically injured woman found at Selwyn Township home; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued: 4:15 pm.

Some big news for Peterborough BWXT Technologies. The local manufacturer of fuel bundles for Canada nuclear reactors has received a big contract for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington nuclear power plant. Tricia Mason has the details.

Montreal’s Black Workshop Theatre´s artistic director Quincy Armorer and singer and rapper Jonathan Emile talk about the BWT Poetry Jam and give us a sample.