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The southern half of Durham Region covers the Lake Ontario shoreline from Pickering in the west to Clarington in the east. The population of the entire region is just under 600,000 people. The land is a mix of urban, suburban, and industrial development. There are a number of very large industrial and energy facilities in Durham, including Darlington nuclear power plant, General Motors Oshawa, and Pickering Nuclear power plant.

Environmental groups to announce legal proceedings to stop new nuclear project in Ontario

September 28th, 2011

Press conference at Sheraton Centre Hotel on September 29, 2011September 29, 2011 (TORONTO) - Environmental groups trying to protect the environment and human health will make a major announcement about legal proceedings to stop the construction of new nuclear reactors by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at Darlington. If successful, the groups will stop the federal... (more)

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Parties keep quiet on Ontario’s nuclear future – thestar.com

September 20th, 2011

Ontario is on the verge of a multi-billion-dollar leap into a renewed nuclear future.But despite the industry’s history of huge cost over-runs, and the shadow of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the issue has sparked almost no debate in the current election campaign.While noisy demonstrations and debates occur regularly about wind power, nuclear has slid beneath the... (more)

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An unlikely getaway destination: Oshawa, Ontario

September 16th, 2011

This story is the second in a series about swimming in Lake Ontario. We hope you enjoyed this year’s swimming season!Oshawa isn't typically associated as a place where you can go to "get away from it all." This summer, I took some time to visit Oshawa and to discover what people do for fun by the water. When you think of Oshawa, images of industry often float into... (more)

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Darlington nuclear panel conclusions a stab in the dark

September 13th, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE67 unaddressed issues threaten people, the environment, and Ontario’s economyTORONTO (September 13, 2011) – Greenpeace and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper have asked federal environment minister Peter Kent to reconvene the panel responsible for reviewing Ontario Power Generation's proposal to build new reactors at the Darlington nuclear site. The panel... (more)

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OPG cleared for up to four new reactors

September 8th, 2011

Darlington’s new nuclear project recently received the all clear for up to four new reactors to be added to the current site, pending approval from the feds.The joint review panel for the nuclear power plant project, which had been tasked with investigating any adverse environmental effects caused by the project, announced that it has submitted its report to the federal... (more)

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Three Durham beaches you must see before summer ends

September 1st, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDurham, Ontario (September 1, 2011) - There’s one week of summer left, which means you have one last chance to create the warm summertime memories that will carry you through the chilly fall and winter months.The best place to spend the final days of summer is by the water. From pioneer settlements to secret agent camps, there’s something on... (more)

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Canada’s top four beaches

August 30th, 2011

Swim Guide highlights Canada’s top beaches just in time for the long weekend!There’s one week of summer left, which means you have one last chance to create the warm summertime memories that will carry you through the chilly fall and winter months.Swim Guide has Canada’s top beaches just in time for you to hit the sand one last time this summer.Here’s... (more)

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Darlington new nuclear plans need more work, concludes government panel: 67 recommendations released today

August 25th, 2011

Ontario (August 25, 2011) - A new nuclear power plant can be built in Ontario only if Ontario Power Generation and other government bodies can first satisfy sixty-seven scientific and planning recommendations. This is the conclusion of an official report released today by a government-appointed panel.Ontario Power Generation (OPG) asked the Canadian government for... (more)

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Darlington new nuclear power plant panel releases recommendations

August 25th, 2011

Today, the Joint Review Panel released its report on OPG’s application to build and operate a new nuclear power plant at Darlington. The 143 page report includes 67 specific planning and scientific recommendations for OPG and other government agencies.Read the full document here.The 67 recommendations contained in the panel’s report range from conducting more... (more)

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Waterkeeper submits comments on Darlington nuclear station refurbishment

August 23rd, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has submitted our official comments regarding the Darlington refurbishment project.Ontario Power Generation [OPG] is seeking approval to refurbish the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant in Clarington, Ontario. Built in the 1980’s, OPG hopes to extend the plant’s life to 2055. OPG notified the CNSC of its intention to refurbish Darlington in April... (more)

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