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Official Darlington New Nuclear Build Written Submission
February 22nd, 2011 
   
Read our full submission in PDF format here.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper makes this submission to share our vision of a swimmable, drinkable, fishable lake with the Joint Review Panel. We offer our knowledge and expertise to help ensure that this Panel’s decision reflects and contributes to a healthy, celebrated, and shared Lake Ontario.The proposed Darlington New Nuclear... (more)
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Nelson Aggregates Hearing – January 31, 2011
February 10th, 2011 
   
January 31, 20114:15 pmReturning from their deliberations, the Chair explains that the hearing will proceed with the traditional mode for this hearing. Nelson must call its case, and any witnesses called in reply must be limited to replying (i.e. they cannot raise new issues).To clarify, Mr. Northey stood to note that, if we were in court, reply would be restricted... (more)
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Waterkeeper files opposition to new CRTC rule about false and misleading news reports
February 7th, 2011 
   
To read LOW's formal submission, click here.LOW has extensive experience in administrative law, with special emphasis on issues related to public consultation and transparent decision-making. As a not-for-profit organization, we also have experience working with media (providing interviews and background information) and creating news (weekly radio program 2007-2010 and... (more)
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Waterkeeper supports CELA request for review of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights
February 1st, 2011 
   
I am writing to endorse the recent application for review filed by Theresa A. McClenaghan and Richard D. Lindgren of the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA).LOW is a grassroots environmental organization that uses research, education, and legal tools to protect and restore the public’s right to swim, drink, and fish in Lake Ontario. Founded in 2001, LOW is a... (more)
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Time to pull plug on nuclear? – thestar.com
January 31st, 2011 
   
Re: Don’t abandon Canada’s stake, Editorial Jan. 25; and Used nuclear company is no bargain, Opinion Jan. 25 Your editorial considers it desirable for the residents of Ontario to continue to financially prop up AECL and the CANDU reactor, asserting that throwing good money after bad is necessary to “keep the industrial heartland humming.” Humbug, not humming, is more... (more)
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Nelson Aggregates Hearing – January 19, 2011
January 31st, 2011 
   
3:00 pmThe Board has stopped the hearing for today, as planned, at 3:00. Mr. Donnelly indicates that PERL does not need to examine this witness. Conservation Halton indicates that they have approximately 30 minutes of questioning. The Chair reminds counsel strongly that their time estimates were inaccurate, such that the proceedings are behind by at least an hour, and that... (more)
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Nuclear power is not “emissions-free”: Correction request
January 17th, 2011 
   
To the Toronto Star:I am writing to correct a false statement contained in the article "Nuclear's future: Fission or fizzle?" by Wayne Lilley, published January 16, 2011.Mr. Lilley states that nuclear power is "the best emissions-free source of electricity." This statement is false.Nuclear power plants are not "emissions-free". In 2010, Advertising Standards Canada... (more)
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Waterkeeper objects to Ontario’s Energy Plan
January 7th, 2011 
   
Click here to read Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's official submission.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has submitted comments on the Draft Supply Mix Directive issued by the Ontario Ministry of Energy. The Directive instructs the Ontario Power Authority to plan for Ontario's power system for the next twenty years. Waterkeeper objects to the proposed Supply Mix Directive on the grounds... (more)
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Waterkeeper writes to correct misleading and untrue claim published in Northumberland News letter
November 22nd, 2010 
   
Bill Tuer’s letter (Nov 22) contains a claim that requires immediate correction. Mr. Tuer mistakenly stated that Lake Ontario Waterkeeper used federal government funds to finance Dr. Helen Caldicott's presentation about nuclear issues and Port Hope. That is false. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper did not contribute any money to the Caldicott event.Waterkeeper did receive funding... (more)
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Live-blogging the Bruce Power steam generator hearing, CNSC
September 29th, 2010 
   
Mark notes that we've learned something here today: Thank goodness these steam generators don't fit in containers, or we wouldn't have even had a hearing! We've heard repeatedly that these wouldn't trigger a licence or a hearing at all if they weren't too big for the normal shipping containers. All that means is that there is inadequate oversight and regulation of these kinds... (more)
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