Nuclear Reactor

• Indigenous group in N.B. signs deal with companies behind proposed nuclear reactor

  While a handful of small modular reactors are in development in several countries, they are not a widely used source of power generation anywhere in the world.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023
  
• Group forms to build small modular nuclear reactor in Ontario

  Under the agreement, OPG will be the license holder and have overall responsibility for the project.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• Former nuclear reactor space in Saskatoon gets the all-clear

  SLOWPOKE-2 nuclear research reactor was used for doing neutron activation analysis to determine elemental concentrations for various industries.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Nuclear radiological response exercise scheduled at McMaster University

  The university says the simulation is designed to test its nuclear reactor and the emergency response of health physics staff to an incident.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2021
• Four provinces to sign memorandum of understanding to explore small nuclear reactors

  All four provinces oppose the federally mandated carbon tax.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2021
• See McMaster University’s nuclear reactor through a virtual reality app

  A downloadable app is offering a unique tour of McMaster's nuclear facilities.

  Tech

  Feb 20, 2020
• Public hearing on BWXT NEC licensing renewal application rescheduled for Peterborough

  The application would give BWXT the flexibility for uranium pelleting production at its Peterborough facility.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2019
• U.S.-based nuclear power company commits $5M to operations and research in N.B.

  The company wants to build small, 100-megawatt reactors that it describes as inherently safe.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2018
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• German city hands out iodine pills to prevent cancer in preparation for a nuclear disaster

  Officials in Aachen are getting ready to hand out potassium iodine pills in case of an accident at a nuclear power plant that sits across the border.

  Science

  Sep 1, 2017
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• Former N.B. premier says government should ‘assess’ possibility of 2nd nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau

  Former New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord says the time is right for a second nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau to be considered.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2017