Category: Chalk River

New updated content: 2026-09-30 14:42:32 It has been reported that spent fuel and high-level nuclear waste from the decommissioning of the Chantilly nuclear reactor the site of the proposed NSDF is now being transported to Chalk River for temporary storage, increasing the risk and elevating our concern for nuclear contamination of the Ottawa River. See story here.

New updated content: 2026-06-10 15:18:29 Recent reports indicate that radioactive waste, including high level waste like spent fuel, is being transported and stored at Chalk River, an activity above and beyond the scope of the Near Surface Disposal Facility, which has already been the focus of much controversy. It was agreed that the lack of public awareness and concern among Ottawa residents over this issue is worrisome and problematic. Action:

New updated content: 2025-05-28 10:30:56 J.P reported on two court victories regarding the planned Near Surface Disposal Facility for nuclear waste at Chalk River. In the first case, the court ruled in favour of a judicial review of the ECCC decision to issue a species at risk permit for the giant radioactive waste dump (NSDF). This is a very important win, as it shines a spotlight on the site chosen

New updated content: 2018-02-26 18:01:20 We signed on, with eight other local organizations, to a letter to MP Greg Fergus providing additional information on the nuclear waste being stored at Chalk River and proposing a meeting to fully brief him on the dangers of the current decommissioning plan. New updated content: 2018-04-23 11:06:41 Chalk River update, April 23 event We signed on to a  letter to the International Atomic Energy Association