BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada

• 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
  
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• Areas near BWXT Peterborough remain ‘protected’: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission study

  The results of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Program showed levels of uranium and beryllium in samples were "below available guidelines."

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2022
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• Soil samples for beryllium near BWXT Peterborough show no impact on environment: study

  Soil samples were taken at eight sites in Peterborough, including at Prince of Wales Elementary School.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2020
• 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
• 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