SB Nuclear Exploration Team

South Bruce Exits Site Selection Process

SOUTH BRUCE, ON –The Municipality of South Bruce has been notified that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has selected the Township of Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation to host the NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

South Bruce congratulates the NWMO for the completion of its process and the two northern communities on being the selected site.

The Municipality will receive a $4 million payment from the NWMO for its participation in the site selection process. This...

SB Council Formally Receives Referendum Results Declaring SB a Willing Host for NWMO Project

For Immediate Release
November 12, 2024

SOUTH BRUCE, ON – Council formally received the results of the South Bruce referendum, at a special meeting on November 12, 2024. Fifty-one per cent of votes were cast in favour of the Municipality of South Bruce declaring itself a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

69% of voters participated, surpassing the 50% threshold required under provincial law for a binding referendum result.

“Thanks...

Informing the Community by Addressing the 36 Guiding Principles

August 21, 2024

The community is encouraged to read the following publication, Informing the Community by Addressing the 36 Guiding Principles, which describes how each of the principles has been or will be addressed. It also includes other information related to the site selection process.

This publication will also be distributed to all ratepayers by mail in the week ahead.

Community Liaison Committee Continues Learning About Safety Processes

For Immediate Release August 9, 2024

SOUTH BRUCE, ON – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) described their roles and processes for safeguarding people and the natural environment during the lifespan for Canada’s deep geological repository (DGR), at the Community Liaison Committee meeting on August 8th.

Municipal staff also presented at the CLC meeting describing the Guiding Principles that relate to Safety and the Natural Environment, and...

CLC Learns about potential financial compensation and infrastructure upgrades for NWMO Project

For Immediate Release
July 5, 2024

SOUTH BRUCE, ON – At the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting July 4th, the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team reviewed how the Hosting Agreement with the NWMO addresses South Bruce’s Guiding Principles related to economic impacts, financial compensation and infrastructure needs.

South Bruce’s 36 Guiding Principles are based on expectations, aspirations, key concerns, and questions about the NWMO Project, expressed by community members. The Principles...