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June 10th, 2011

Get instant, up-to-date information for over 800 beaches in Canada and the US with new Swim Guide app. First-of-its-kind app uses 70 government sources to help users source the closest beaches and cleanest waters – and how to get thereTORONTO, ON (June 10, 2011) – For millions of summer beach seekers, finding and enjoying that perfect stretch of sand and water has just... (more)

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Waterkeeper submits final comments to the Joint Review Panel regarding the Darlington New Nuclear hearing

May 17th, 2011

On May 17th, 2011, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper made our final submission to Joint Review Panel for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant hearing regarding the Environmental Assessment and Licence to Prepare a Site (CEAA Registry # 07-05-29525).Overview Lake Ontario Waterkeeper stands by the expert evidence and analysis that we have provided through this process to date,... (more)

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Waterkeeper Objects to Melancthon Mega Quarry

April 19th, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has filed a formal objection to the application by 3191574 Nova Scotia Company (aka The Highland Companies) for a Class A licence to remove more than 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or quarry in Melancthon Township. Our objection reads as follows:BY MAILCraig Laing, Aggregate Inspector Ministry of Natural Resources, Regional... (more)

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Darlington New Nuclear Hearing: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Presentation

April 11th, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper from Money Cannot Be Eaten on Vimeo.More information: Overview Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Presentation (video) FAQ Timeline Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Submissions Expert Reports Hearing Transcripts (more)

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Waterkeeper requests temporary adjournment of Darlington new nuclear hearing

March 21st, 2011

On March 21, 2011, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper opened the Darlington New Nuclear Plant hearing with a request to temporarily adjourn the three-week environmental assessment and licencing hearing. We submitted a long list of important information currently missing from Ontario Power Generation's proposal, including its choice of reactor technology and cooling water technology. We... (more)

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New nuclear plant hearing scheduled to start Monday

March 14th, 2011

The first new nuclear power plant to be built in Canada in decades is slated for review beginning next Monday.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, other NGOs, members of the nuclear industry, and government departments have been preparing for the hearing for years. Waterkeeper's research focuses on cooling water systems and impacts on fish habitat: the kinds of impacts a nuclear... (more)

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Darlington New Build: Expert Reports

March 11th, 2011

Wilf Ruland, Hydrogeologist Reviewed potential for surface and groundwater pollution; waste management; erosion and dust control plans; and the potential for subsidence or induced seismicity. Key Findings: The EIS is built around a major, unsupported assumption that missing impact management plans will be 100% effective. Impacts of adjacent St. Marys quarry are not... (more)

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Darlington New Build: Submissions

March 11th, 2011

September 23rd, 2011: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Greenpeace Canada, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Northwatch, and Ecojustice have asked a federal court to stop government agencies from approving construction of new nuclear reactors at Darlington until an environmental assessment is fully completed and shows the project won’t negatively impact the environment or human... (more)

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Waterkeeper’s initial response to Cameco Vision 2010 draft EIS

March 3rd, 2011

Cameco Corporation has released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for its proposed "Vision 2010" project. The project would see the demolition and new construction of buildings on the site, and the removal of contaminated soil and material.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has received funding from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to participate in the... (more)

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New Nuclear at Darlington: Timeline

February 22nd, 2011

Timeline:September 23, 2011: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Greenpeace, the Canadian Environmental Law Association, and Northwatch filed a Notice of Application with the Federal Court of Canada today. The groups are seeking judicial review related to the release of the Joint Review Panel's environmental assessment report.You can read more about this application for judicial... (more)

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