BWXT Peterborough
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BWXT Nuclear Peterborough, Innovation Cluster aim to spur economic developmentBWXT 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.EconomyMar 26
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BWXT Peterborough beryllium emissions pose no health risk: nuclear commissionIn 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.EnvironmentJan 11
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Areas near BWXT Peterborough remain ‘protected’: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission studyThe results of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Program showed levels of uranium and beryllium in samples were "below available guidelines."EnvironmentApr 5, 2022
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Uranium, beryllium soil samples near BWXT Peterborough show ‘no risk’: independent studySoil samples were collected from parks and schools around the city, along with samples in the village of Omemee.EnvironmentNov 23, 2021
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BWXT Peterborough lands $50M contract for Darlington nuclear station refurbishment projectA team of more than 250 employees will design and supply complex parts and assemblies to refurbish all eight fuelling machine heads at the Darlington plant.EconomyNov 4, 2021
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BWXT Peterborough touts ‘tremendous progress’ in medical isotope production at Darlington nuclear stationDarlington nuclear facility aims to be the first commercial operating nuclear reactor to produce medical isotopes.HealthSep 24, 2020
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Soil samples for beryllium near BWXT Peterborough show no impact on environment: studySoil samples were taken at eight sites in Peterborough, including at Prince of Wales Elementary School.EnvironmentSep 15, 2020
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Soil resampling of properties near Peterborough BWXT facility begins July 20The soil resampling was order as part of BWXT Nuclear's application for a 10-year licence renewal for its Peterborough and Toronto facilities.HealthJul 17, 2020
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission orders soil resampling near BWXT Peterborough facilityA key area of focus for the resamples will be at nearby Prince of Wales Public School, the commission said.HealthApr 6, 2020
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Protesters gather as BWXT licence renewal hearing gets underway in PeterboroughBWXT is seeking to add uranium pellet processing at its Peterborough facility as part of its 10-year licence renewal application.EnvironmentMar 4, 2020
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