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Waterkeeper's submission to participate in Darlington's relicensing process
On September 28, 2015, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper submitted a request to intervene during the Day 2 Relicensing Hearing for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (DNGS). Tristan quickly summarizes Waterkeeper's five major concerns with the nuclear operation as well as our recommendations. Also, flip through the entire submission to see DNGS's stats and all of our findings.
Can you name 5 groups of people who kept you safe this summer?
As we say goodbye to summer, we started thinking about all the people who came together in the last year to make your summer swimmable. From testing the waters to creating educational programs, it takes a large and diverse community to help protect your lake. Here's a list of five groups of people who had a big impact on your summer on the water. Can you guess who they are?
How to participate in the Darlington Nuclear Plant Refurbishment hearing
If you have something to share with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee (CNSC) about the relicensing of the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant, you have one week left. Requests to participate and related comments are due September 28th, 2015. Read on to find out how.
Evidence and Experts: The need to reassess Darlington’s nuclear operation
Waterkeeper is currently preparing a submission to intervene in the Darlington nuclear refurbishment hearing in November 2015. Because there are many facets to the case, Mark defines and explains the significance behind experts to illustrate why this case continues to be so challenging.
Public interest groups disappointed by Court ruling on Darlington nuclear project
Last week, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled to reject the need to publicly assess OPG's Darlington new nuclear project. While Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Northwatch, CELA and Greenpeace are disappointed with this decision, the next move to appeal to the Supreme Court is currently in consideration.
This free Drink Guide app lists all Canadian drinking water alerts
Looking for a current list of drinking water advisories in Canada? Want to know if there are any advisories for tap water in your home town? The free Drink Guide (app) and Water Today (website) have the latest updates.
Sampling Toronto's waste ridden waters: The Keating Channel
This summer, Waterkeeper collected water samples with award-winning documentary duo, the Water Brothers. With the water coming from one of Toronto's most contaminated areas, the results were shocking – even to us.
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