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Peter Akman - CTV News - 05/07/2015 Burying nuclear waste near Lake Huron safest option, panel concludes
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/burying-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron-safest-option-panel-concludes-1.2362660

Adam Brewster, Ross Jones - ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit News - 03/13/2015 Company pushes plan to bury nuclear waste near Lake Huron
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/company-pushes-plan-to-bury-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron

Scott Miller - CTV London News - 10/25/2013 U.S. senators call on John Kerry to get involved in nuclear waste debate
http://london.ctvnews.ca/u-s-senators-call-on-john-kerry-to-get-involved-in-nuclear-waste-debate-1.1513964#ixzz2in3hPcnl

Scott Miller - CTV London News - 09/23/2013 OPP visits to nuclear activists questioned
http://london.ctvnews.ca/opp-visits-to-nuclear-activists-questioned-1.1467485

Scott Miller - CTV London News - 09/3/2013 Growing questions about OPG plan for nuclear waste
http://london.ctvnews.ca/growing-questions-about-opg-plan-for-nuclear-waste-1.1438929

NEWSPAPERS / ON-LINE INTERNET

Ottawa to hold public review of new material on proposed nuclear waste dump
The Voice November 19, 2016 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/news/ottawa-to-hold-public-review-of-new-material-on-proposed/article_e169240e-10e3-53e3-851b-81c841b07dd1.html

Concerned Citizen Calls OPG Nuclear Waste Studies A Sham
Blackburn News July 27, 2016 by Janice Mackay
http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2016/07/27/concerned-citizen-calls-opg-nuclear-waste-studies-sham/

Plan to store nuclear waste near Great Lakes proves radioactive
Washington Post May 16, 2016 by Steve Friess
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/plan-to-store-nuclear-waste-near-great-lakes-proves-radioactive/2016/05/16/b6c25a9c-0651-11e6-bdcb-0133da18418d_story.html

OPG complies with request for further study on nuke dump
The Voice April 17, 2016 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/news/opg-complies-with-request-for-further-study-on-nuke-dump/article_1ba5a00a-65b0-50c1-a7bf-e6034da1edb9.html#.VxVxhkHQcrA.twitter

Dingell asks Trudeau to stop nuclear waste site
Detroit Free Press March 11, 2016 by Todd Spangler
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/03/11/dingell-asks-trudeau-stop-nuclear-waste-site/81657904/

Kincardine nuclear waste site's paused timeline not enough for opponents
Toronto Star February 21, 2016 by Jennifer Wells
http://www.thestar.com/business/2016/02/21/kincardine-nuclear-waste-sites-paused-timeline-not-enough-for-opponents.html

Feds should scrap nuclear waste bunker proposal, critics say
Toronto Star February 19, 2016 by Colin Perkel, Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/02/19/feds-should-scrap-nuclear-waste-bunker-proposal-critics-say.html

Environment minister delays decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste burial site
Globe & Mail February 18, 2016 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/environment-minister-delays-decision-on-opgs-nuclear-waste-burial-site/article28805558/

Feds throw up new roadblocks to nukes dump
London Free Press January 27, 2016 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2016/02/18/the-new-liberal-government-in-an-unexpected-twist-is-asking-ontarios-power-producer-for-more-information-about-its-controversial-project-planned-in-southwestern-ontario

Pressure mounts on federal Liberals to reject nuclear waste plan
London Free Press February 18, 2016 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2016/01/25/pressure-mounts-on-federal-liberals-to-reject-nuclear-waste-plan?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_twitter&utm_campaign=Pressure+mounts+to+reject+nuclear+waste+plan+|+The+London+Free+Press#.Vqd5APSNfJ4.twitter

6,000 - page megapetition dumps on nuke vault plan
London Free Press January 21, 2016 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2016/01/20/6000-page-megapetition-dumps-on-nuke-vault-plan

Despite election, no change yet to Canadian nuclear waste site plans
C&G Newspapers Metro Detroit November 16, 2015 by Kevin Bunch
http://www.candgnews.com/news/despite-election-no-change-yet-canadian-nuclear-waste-site-plans-88020

Trudeau urged to reject Lake Huron nuclear waste site
Detroit Free PressNovember 5, 2015 by Todd Spangler
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/11/05/trudeau-urged-reject-lake-huron-nuclear-waste-site/75231344/

Mich. lawmakers want Canada nuke waste facility blocked
The Detroit News November 5, 2015 by Melissa Nann Burke
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/05/michigan-lawmakers-canada-nuclear-waste-facility-block/75248820/

Decision on Lake Huron nuclear waste facility delayed until after election
Globe & Mail Sunday, June 7, 2015 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/decision-on-lake-huron-nuclear-waste-facility-delayed-until-after-election/article24838999//

Last chance to comment on Huron nuclear waste facility
Detroit Free PressJune 6, 2015 by Keith Matheny
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/06/06/underground-nuclear-radioactive-waste-kincardine-canada-lake-huron/28571295/

Congressional members push Michigan agenda
The Detroit News Wednesday, May 27, 2015 by Melissa Nann Burke and Chad Livengood
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2015/05/27/michigan-agenda/28012227/

Kincardine Nuclear Waste Disposal Site Get Panel Green Light
Manitouline Expositor Wednesday, May 20, 2015 by Michael Erskine
http://www.manitoulin.ca/2015/05/20/kincardine-nuclear-waste-disposal-site-gets-panel-green-light/

Controversial Ontario nuclear waste plan approved
WBFO 88.7 NPR News Monday, May 18, 2015 by Dan Karpenchuk
http://news.wbfo.org/post/controversial-ontario-nuclear-waste-plan-approved

Canadian nuclear waste site is one step closer to reality
C&G Newspapers Friday, May 15, 2015 by Kevin Bunch
http://www.candgnews.com/news/canadian-nuclear-waste-site-one-step-closer-reality-83547

Why NOT in our backyard?
London Free Press Friday, May 15, 2015 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2015/05/15/why-not-in-our-backyard

Panel: Nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron is 'preferred option'
The Voice Thursday, May 14, 2015 by Jim Bloch
http://voicenews.com/articles/2015/05/14/news/doc554ccc8f663d3789369817.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Great Lake mayors pan deep-burial nuclear waste option
London Free Press Thursday, May 14, 2015 by Jane Sims
http://www.lfpress.com/2015/05/14/great-lake-mayors-pan-deep-burial-nuke-waste-option

OPG DGR recommended, not supported by SON
Kincardine News Thursday, May 14, 2015 by Rob Gowan
http://eedition.kincardinenews.com/doc/kincardinenews/kincardine_news-0514/2015051201/4.html#0

Politics part of DGR decision for Minister
The Ingersoll Times Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Editorial
http://eedition.ingersolltimes.com/doc/Ingersoll-Times/ingersoll_times-0513/2015051301/4.html#4

Concern in U.S. over DGR
Owen Sound Sun Times Tuesday, May 12, 2015 by Rob Gowan
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2015/05/12/concern-in-us-over-dgr

Nuclear waste repository a dangerous experiment
The Times Herald Monday May 11, 2015 Opinion
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/opinion/editorials/2015/05/09/nuclear-waste-repository-dangerous-experiment/27057191/

Panel: Nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron is 'preferred option'
The Voice Monday May 11, 2015 by Jim Bloch
http://voicenews.com/articles/2015/05/11/news/doc554ccc8f663d3789369817.txt

Bruce Supports DGR Plan
Bayshore Broadcasting Sunday, May 10, 2015 by John Divinski
http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=74860

Tom Mitchell: OPG values water
Toronto Sun Friday, May 8, 2015 Opinion by Tom Mitchell
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/05/08/tom-mitchell-opg-values-water

More communities expected to join fight to stop nuclear waste repository near Kincardine
Sarnia Observer Thursday, May 7, 2015
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/05/07/more-communities-expected-to-join-fight-to-stop-nuclear-waste-repository-near-kincardine

Kincardine nuclear waste site gets federal seal of approval
Toronto Star Thursday, May 7, 2015 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/05/06/federal-panel-gives-seal-of-approval-to-kincardine-nuclear-waste-site.html

SON opposes DGR recommendation
Owen Sound Sun Times Thursday, May 7, 2015 by Rob Gowan
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2015/05/07/son-opposes-dgr-recommendation

Underground Nuclear Waste Storage Site In Bruce Closer To Reality
Blackburn NewsThursday, May 7, 2015 by Jordan McKinnon
http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2015/05/07/underground-nuclear-waste-storage-site-in-bruce-closer-to-reality/

Plans for lakeside nuke dump advance despite opposition
Times Herald Thursday, May 7, 2015 by Beth LeBlanc
http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2015/05/06/report-oks-lakeside-nuclear-waste-facility/70912392/

Lake Huron nuclear waste burial report expected this week
Canadian Press Sunday, May 3, 2015 by Colin Perkel
http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/news/story/1.3059419

Should we dump nuclear waste near the Great Lakes?
Cottage Life May 2015 by Naomi Buck
http://cottagelife.com/100863/environment/water-shorelines/should-we-dump-nuclear-waste-near-the-great-lakes

Is a Kincardine deep geological repository the solution for nuclear waste?
Toronto Star Sunday, May 3, 2015 by Jennifer Wells
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2015/05/03/is-a-kincardine-deep-geological-repository-the-solution-for-nuclear-waste.html?referrer=

WIPP investigator can't rule out more leaks
The New Mexican April 24, 2015 by Patrick Malone
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/wipp-investigator-can-t-rule-out-more-leaks/article_b6f187a1-07d9-5dcc-9771-13e47a92ae99.html#.VUeSb-9DpSY.twitter

Reject burying nuke waste in Great Lakes basin: Thorold politicians
Niagara This Week April 23, 2015 by Paul Forsyth
http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/5573029-reject-burying-nuke-waste-in-great-lakes-basin-thorold-politicians/

Stabenow, Peters Oppose Canadian Plan To Bury Nuclear Waste Near Lake Huron
CBS Detroit April 14, 2015
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/04/14/stabenow-peters-oppose-canadian-plan-to-bury-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron/#.VTLlepYo1ms.twitter

Kildee: Congress should oppose Canada's nuclear waste plan
Grand Haven Tribune April 11, 2015 AP Wire
http://www.grandhaventribune.com/article/1696841

Kildee wants to stop Canadian nuke waste site
Detroit Free PressApril 10, 2015 by Todd Spangler
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/04/10/nuclear-waste-site/25547601/

Erie County Legislature unanimously opposes dumping nukes near Great Lakes
The Buffalo News March 13, 2015
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/erie-county/erie-county-legislature-unanimously-opposes-dumping-nukes-near-great-lakes-20150313

Deep Burial, High Stakes
London Free Press March 9, 2015 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2015/03/09/deep-burial-high-stakes

Opposition to Lake Huron nuclear waste dump continues to grow
The Voice February 20, 2015 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2015/02/20/news/doc54e6321e2e218830268160.txt

Decision expected this year on deep geological repository
Sarnia Observer February 8, 2015 by Paul Morden
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/02/08/decision-expected-this-year-on-deep-geological-repository

Comment period ends for Lake Huron nuclear waste plan
Detroit Free Press Friday, November 21, 2014 by Beth LeBlanc
http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2014/11/21/comment-period-lake-huron-nuke/19367673/

Simpson: A highly 'questionable' nuclear waste site
The London Free Press Friday, October 31,2014 Opinion by Erika Simpson
http://www.lfpress.com/2014/10/31/simpson-a-highly-questionable-nuclear-waste-site

76 Michigan communities oppose nuclear waste site near Lake Huron
ABC 10 News Wednesday, October 22, 2014
http://abc10up.com/76-michigan-communities-oppose-nuclear-waste-site-near-lake-huron/#.VEk8ZrYKakc.twitter

Municipality of Kincardine will draft 2015 budget without annual OPG DGR funds
Kincardine News Wednesday, October 22, 2014 By Lisa Umholtz
http://www.lucknowsentinel.com/2014/10/22/municipality-of-kincardine-will-draft-2015-budget-without-annual-opg-dgr-funds

76 Michigan communities oppose nuclear waste site near Lake Huron
ABC 10 News Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Courtesy: State Senator Phil Pavlov and State Senator Mike Green's Office
http://abc10up.com/76-michigan-communities-oppose-nuclear-waste-site-near-lake-huron/

Chicago Hosts U.S.-Canada Energy Summit; Cook County Board Opposes Canadian Nuclear Dump
Progress Illinois Friday, October 17th, 2014 by Ellyn Fortino
http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2014/10/16/chicago-hosts-us-canada-energy-summit-cook-county-board-opposes-canadian-nu

Missed milestone may mean OPG payments to Bruce County municipalities are suspended for 2015
Shoreline Beacon Thursday, October 16, 2014 By Frances Learment
http://www.shorelinebeacon.com/2014/10/16/missed-milestone-may-mean-opg-payments-to-bruce-county-municipalities-are-suspended-for-2015

Final words on Kincardine nuclear waste site
Toronto Star Monday, October 13, 2014 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/10/13/final_words_on_kincardine_nuclear_waste_site.html

Town hall meeting on proposed Canadian nuclear waste facility held in downtown Bay City
The Bay City Times Monday, October 06, 2014 by Sam Easter
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/10/state_sen_phil_pavlov_hosts_to.html

Town hall meeting held Monday regarding proposed nuclear waste dump
ABC 12.com Monday, October 06, 2014 by Caresse Jackman
http://www.abc12.com/story/26717672/town-hall-meeting-held-monday-regarding-proposed-nuclear-waste-dump

Burlington council opposes nuclear waste storage facility in Great Lakes Basin
Burlington Post Monday, October 06, 2014 By Tina Depko-Denver
http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4899415-burlington-council-opposes-nuclear-waste-storage-facility-in-great-lakes-basin/

Joint Review Panel wraps up its hearings on Canadian nuclear dump
The Voice Thursday, October 02, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/10/02/news/doc542d9dcf07c79209210245.txt

Cost of reviving WIPP after leak could top $500 million
Sante Fe The New Mexican Tuesday, September 30, 2014 By Patrick Malone
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/cost-of-wipp-leak-million/article_1402a1fd-9e58-52c6-97df-0241375e839d.html

Nuclear weapons expansion pushed in Congress despite accidents at lab
theguardian.com Monday 29 September 2014 by Caty Enders in New York
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/29/congress-nuclear-weapons-new-mexico-radioactivity

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Takes Stand against Nuclear Waste & Contamination of Great Lakes
Native News Online Thursday, September 25, 2014
http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe-takes-stand-nuclear-waste-contamination-great-lakes/

Not in my lake: Nuke waste meeting draws crowd
Huron Daily Tribune Wednesday, September 24, 2014 by Chris Aldridge
http://www.michigansthumb.com/news/local/article_08b74eb4-43e1-11e4-95fc-bff18755e587.html

Saugeen Ojibway Nations voice OPG DGR concerns in second last day of Joint Review Panel
Kincardine News Tuesday, September 23, 2014 By Troy Patterson
http://www.kincardinenews.com/2014/09/23/saugeen-ojibway-nation-voices-opg-dgr-concerns-in-second-last-day-of-joint-review-panel

OPG DGR Joint Review Panel to review testimony, issue recommendation
Kincardine News Tuesday, September 23, 2014 By Troy Patterson
http://www.kincardinenews.com/2014/09/23/opg-dgr-joint-review-panel-to-review-testimony-issue-recommendation

City asks Ottawa to find alternative to DGR plan
Owen Sound Sun Times Tuesday, September 23, 2014 by Dennis Langlois
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2014/09/23/city-asks-ottawa-to-find-alternative-to-dgr-plan

Senate, House both oppose proposed Canadian nuclear waste facility on Great Lakes
The News Herald Tuesday, September 23, 2014 by Dave Herndon
http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2014/09/23/news/doc5421c333a648c047361605.txt

U.S. administration asked to oppose DGR
Owen Sound Sun Times Monday, September 22, 2014
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2014/09/22/us-administration-asked-to-oppose-dgr

U.S. senator urges Obama to oppose Ontario nuclear waste plan
Globe & Mail Sunday, September 21, 2014
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-senator-urges-obama-to-oppose-ontario-nuclear-waste-plan/article20713727/#dashboard/follows/

U.S. senator urges Obama to oppose Ontario nuclear waste plan
Associated Press Sunday, September 21, 2014 by John Flesher
http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/u-s-senator-urges-obama-to-oppose-ontario-nuclear-waste-plan-1.2017219

Sens. Levin and Stabenow co-sponsor resolution opposing nuclear waste repository
ABC 10 News Thursday, September 18, 2014 Courtesy: Senator Carl Levin’s Office
http://abc10up.com/sens-levin-and-stabenow-co-sponsor-resolution-opposing-nuclear-waste-repository/

Concern over another WIPP drum
Albuquerque Journal Thursday, September 18, 2014 By Mark Oswald / Journal Staff Writer
http://www.abqjournal.com/464099/news/concern-over-another-wipp-drum.html

Pavlov addresses Canadian panel on nuclear waste dump
The Voice Thursday, September 18, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/09/18/news/doc541b2b3da000e526967918.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Opposition group says proposed DGR 'defies common sense'
Shoreline Beacon Tuesday, September 16, 2014 by Christine Bennett
http://www.shorelinebeacon.com/2014/09/16/opposition-group-says-proposed-dgr-defies-common-sense

Activist: Canadian nuclear establishment has history of not consulting with public
The Voice Wednesday, August 20, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/08/20/news/doc53ed2d0433be1871560586.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Canada denies Pavlov chance to tell his side
The Times Herald Tuesday, August 13, 2014 by Beth LeBlanc
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20140812/NEWS01/308120007/Canada-denies-Pavlov-chance-tell-his-side

Complaint upheld over 'secret' mayors' meetings on nuclear-waste storage
Winnipeg Free Press Wednesday, August 7, 2014 by Colin Perkel
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/complaint-upheld-over-secret-mayors-meetings-on-nuclear-waste-storage-270337101.html

Lake Huron nuclear dump scheme in trouble: Walkom
Toronto Star Wednesday, August 6, 2014 by Thomas Walkom
http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2014/08/06/lake_huron_nuclear_dump_scheme_in_trouble_walkom.html

OPG confident, critics concerned over proposed dump site's safety
Toronto Star Monday, August 4, 2014 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/08/04/opg_confident_critics_concerned_over_proposed_dump_sites_safety.html

Lake Huron Is No Place for a Nuclear Waste Dump
Huffington Post Canada Wednesday, July 16, 2014 by Dr. David Suzuki
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/david-suzuki/lake-huron-nuclear-waste-_b_5589570.html

Nuclear waste plan unsafe, panel hears
Globe & Mail Monday, July 14, 2014 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nuclear-waste-plan-unsafe-panel-hears/article19608286/#dashboard/follows/

Great Lakes Communities Struggle Against Proposed Nuclear Waste Facility
Mintpress News Thursday, June 26, 2014 by Katie Rucke
http://www.mintpressnews.com/great-lakes-communities-struggle-against-proposed-nuclear-waste-facility/193028/

Michigan Senate unanimously passes legislation opposing Canadian nuclear waste dump
The Voice Saturday, June 14, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/06/13/news/doc539b16df20107562245555.txt?viewmode=fullstory

NDP Great Lakes critic moves to suspend OPG DGR approval
Kincardine News Wednesday, May 28, 2014 by Steven Goetz
http://www.wiartonecho.com/2014/05/28/ndp-great-lakes-critic-moves-to-suspend-opg-dgr-approval

Windsor West MP says no to nuclear waste near Lake Huron
Associated Press Wednesday, May 27, 2014 by John Flesher
http://windsor.ctvnews.ca/windsor-west-mp-says-no-to-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron-1.1840585

Masse calls for action on underground nuclear waste site near Great Lakes
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 27, 2014 by Dave Battagello
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/05/27/masse-calls-for-action-in-ottawa-on-nuclear-waste-site-next-to-great-lakes/

Nuclear concerns spurs motion from NDP MP Brian Masse
Canadian Press Wednesday, May 27, 2014 by J.P. Moczulski
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/nuclear-concerns-spurs-motion-from-ndp-mp-brian-masse-1.2655760

Lawmakers say no to nuclear waste
Huron County View Thursday, May 22, 2014 by Margaret Whitmer
http://huroncountyview.mihomepaper.com/news/2014-05-22/Community/Lawmakers_say_no_to_nuclear_waste.html

Michigan lawmakers step up fight against nuke dump
Washington Times Monday, May 19, 2014 Associated Press by John Flesher
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/19/michigan-lawmakers-step-up-fight-against-nuke-dump/

Nuclear waste site should be moved away from Great Lakes
Oakland Press Thursday, May 1, 2014 by Robert S. Ball
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/opinion/20140501/nuclear-waste-site-should-be-moved-away-from-great-lakes

What's wrong with proposed nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron?
The Voice Friday, April 25, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/04/25/news/doc535a957499e5c305183268.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Planned Nuclear Waste Facility Raises Fears for Great Lakes
The Detroit News Sunday, April 13, 2014 by Keith Matheny
http://www.freep.com/article/20140413/NEWS06/304130074/Planned-nuclear-waste-facility-raises-fears-Great-Lakes/

Ontario Power Generation ordered to resubmit DGR safety case after former OPG scientist discovered the radioactivity of materials was grossly underestimated
Kincardine News Thursday, March 27, 2014 by Steven Goetz
http://www.lucknowsentinel.com/2014/03/27/ontario-power-generation-ordered-to-resubmit-dgr-safety-case-after-former-opg-scientist-discovered-the-radioactivity-of-materials-was-grossly-underestimated

Nuclear waste panel wants more answers
Toronto Star Friday, March 25, 2014 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/03/25/nuclear_waste_panel_wants_more_answers.html

DGR figures wrong says former OPG scientist, while New Mexico radiation leak raises new questions
Kincardine News Friday, March 14, 2014 by Steven Goetz
http://www.wiartonecho.com/2014/03/14/new-mexico-radiation-leak-and-letter-from-former-employee-fuel-debate-over-ontario-power-generations-plan-to-bury-nuclear-waste-underneath-bruce-site

Port opposes nuclear waste repository
The Welland Tribune Wednesday, March 12, 2014 by Maryanne Firth
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2014/03/12/port-opposes-nuclear-waste-repository

U.S. radiation leak raises Ontario questions
Toronto Star Friday, March 7, 2014 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/03/07/us_radiation_leak_raises_ontario_questions.html

Bruce waste site radiation understated, says former OPG scientist
Toronto Star Saturday, March 1, 2014 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/02/28/bruce_waste_site_radiation_understated_says_former_opg_scientist.html

Opponents: Nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron amounts to ‘deep trouble’
The Voice Friday, February 28, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/02/28/news/doc5310d88e8bb09825513398.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Thirteen Workers Exposed to Radiation at New Mexico Plant
Wall Street Journal February 27, 2014 by Ana Campoy
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303801304579409503957776302

MILAN: Council approves resolution opposing nuclear waste site in Canada
The Milan News - Leader Saturday, February 22, 2014 by Lori Maranville
http://www.heritage.com/articles/2014/02/22/milan_news_leader/news/doc5307dfc459b9e608010800.txt

Activists object to exclusion of public from nuclear talk
The Voice Friday, February 21, 2014 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/02/21/news/doc530783cb50542593871590.txt?viewmode=fullstory

The Canadian plan would store nuclear waste items under the Great Lakes Only low and intermediate radioactive waste would be included
WKSU Tuesday, February 4, 2014 by Tim Rudell
http://www.wksu.org/news/story/38168

DGR panel wants more questions answered
Kincardine News Thursday, November 14, 2013 by Steven Goetz
http://t.co/0oUk5u5BIn

Stabenow, Levin call on Kerry to help with nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron
The Voice Friday, November 1, 2013 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2013/11/01/news/doc5273dc123f017412501595.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Congressman Dan Kildee concerned over Canadian nuclear waste site planned near the Great Lakes
Mlive.com Thursday, October 31, 2013 by Sarah Schuch
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2013/10/congressman_dan_kildee_concern.html

Burning truck hauling nuclear load flies under radar
Toronto Star Thursday, October 31, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/10/31/burning_truck_hauling_nuclear_load_flies_under_radar.html

OPG pressed non-profits to back Bruce County nuclear-waste plan
Globe & Mail Thursday, October 31, 2013 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/opg-pressed-non-profits-to-back-bruce-county-nuclear-waste-plan/article15175346/

4 Mich. Congress members question Canada nuke plan
Wall Street Journal Associated Press: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP8007e650ac7c487d8974d99022c57ace.html#articleTabs%3Darticle

SON delivers closing remarks in DGR hearings
Shoreline Beacon Wednesday, October 30, 2013 by Sarah Sloan
http://www.shorelinebeacon.com/2013/10/30/son-delivers-closing-remarks-in-dgr-hearings?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_&utm_campaign=DGR+hearings+come+to+a+close+|+Shoreline+Beacon#.UnFyOjcYO4E.facebook /

Nuclear agency aims to ease safety fears over waste site near Lake Huron
Globe & Mail Tuesday, October 29, 2013 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nuclear-agency-aims-to-ease-safety-fears-over-waste-site-near-lake-huron/article15126894/#dashboard/follows/

Chiarelli dumps on coal, ducks on nuclear
Toronto Star Wednesday, October 23, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/economy/2013/10/23/chiarelli_dumps_on_coal_ducks_on_nuclear.html

U.S. Sens Carl Levin, Debbie Stabenow call for intervention with proposed Canadian nuclear waste site
Mlive.com Tuesday, October 22, 2013 By Fritz Klug
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/us_sens_carl_levin_debbie_stab_1.html

Senators want Canada to move dump site away from Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, D.C. Associated Press Tuesday, October 22, 2013 By Nicole Walton
http://wnmufm.org/post/senators-want-canada-move-dump-site-away-great-lakes/

Senators unhappy about Canada's nuclear waste plan
The Wire: Associated Press Monday, October 21, 2013
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/senators-unhappy-about-canadas-nuclear-waste-plan/078d93b4ac784acd9ca46e2ab41120e8/

Michigan senators seek Kerry's intervention in Canadian nuclear waste storage site
The Detroit News Monday, October 21, 2013 by Jim Lynch
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131021/POLITICS03/310210084/1361/Michigan-senators-seek-Kerry-s-intervention-in-Canadian-nuclear-waste-storage-site/

How do you safely store 40 years of radioactive waste?
Toronto Star Tuesday, October 15, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/economy/2013/10/15/how_do_you_safely_store_40_years_of_radioactive_waste.html/

Canada nuclear waste plan stirs controversy
Al Jazeera Sunday, October 13, 2013 by Daniel Lak
http://www.aljazeera.com/video/africa/2013/10/canada-nuclear-waste-plan-sparks-controversy-2013101355931142425.html/

Science, hubris and Ontario's planned Lake Huron nuclear waste dump: Walkom
Toronto Star Friday, October 11, 2013 by Thomas Walkom National Affairs
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/10/11/science_hubris_and_ontarios_planned_lake_huron_nuclear_waste_dump_walkom.html/

Expert pans OPG's environmental impact statement
Owen Sound Sun Times Friday, October 4, 2013 by Steven Goetz
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2013/10/03/expert-pans-opgs-environmental-impact-statement/#dashboard/follows/

Poisoning the Well
The Ontarion Thursday, October 3, 2013 by Alicja Grzadkowska
http://www.theontarion.com/2013/10/poisoning-the-well/#dashboard/follows/

London Council Voices Opposition to DGR Proposal
Blackburn NewsWednesday, October 2, 2013 by Avery Moore
http://blackburnnews.com/london/2013/10/02/london-council-voices-opposition-to-dgr-proposal/#dashboard/follows/

US Council opposes proposed nuclear dumping site by Canadian power company
Times-Herald Sunday Times Monday, September 30, 2013 by By GABRIEL GOODWIN
http://downriversundaytimes.com/2013/09/30/council-opposes-proposed-nuclear-dumping-site-by-canadian-power-company/

US Politicians at DGR Hearing
Bayshore Broadcasting Monday, September 30, 2013 by John Divinski
http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=60533/

Opposition Mounting Against Proposed Nuclear Dump
Blackburn NewsSunday, September 29, 2013 by Josh Boyce
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2013/09/29/opposition-mounting-against-proposed-nuclear-dump/#dashboard/follows/

OPP visits deeply disturbing
Toronto Star Monday, September 28, 2013 Readers Letters
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editors/2013/09/28/opp_visits_deeply_disturbing.html /

Deep Geological Repository opponents getting leg up at hearings, Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley says
Sarnia Observer Friday, September 27, 2013 by Melanie Anderson
http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/09/27/deep-geological-repository-opponents-getting-leg-up-at-hearings-sarnia-mayor-mike-bradley-says

First Nations must speak for themselves, nuclear hearing told
Toronto Star Wednesday, September 25, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/09/25/first_nations_must_speak_for_themselves_nuclear_hearing_told.html/

OPP should stay out of homes of nuclear waste opponents: Editorial
Toronto Star Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Editorial
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2013/09/24/opp_should_stay_out_of_homes_of_nuclear_waste_opponents_editorial.html#/

Planned nuclear waste dump hits shaky ground
Guelph Mercury Monday, September 23, 2013 by Thomas Walkom
http://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion-story/4116331-planned-nuclear-waste-dump-hits-shaky-ground/ #dashboard/follows/

Impartiality of Nuclear Waste Panel Under Scrutiny
Globe & Mail Monday, September 23, 2013 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/impartiality-of-nuclear-waste-panel-under-scrutiny/article14459903/#dashboard/follows/

Mixed Support for DGR
Bayshore Broadcasting Monday, September 23, 2013 by John Divinski
http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=60344/

Nuclear waste: Hearings raising lots of new questions
Toronto Star Friday, September 20, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/09/20/nuclear_waste_hearings_raising_lots_of_new_questions.html/

Planned Ontario nuclear waste dump hits heavy weather
Toronto Star Thursday, September 19, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/09/19/planned_ontario_nuclear_waste_dump_hits_heavy_weather_walkom.html/

Securing approval for nuclear waste site won't be 'quick or easy process': First Nations
Toronto Star Friday, September 16, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/economy/2013/09/16/securing_approval_for_nuclear_waste_site_wont_be_quick_or_easy_process_first_nations.html/

Kincardine nuclear waste site debate heats up
Toronto Star Friday, September 13, 2013 by John Spears
http://www.thestar.com/business/economy/2013/09/13/kincardine_nuclear_waste_site_debate_heats_up.html/

How Ontario plans to deal with tonnes of nuclear waste: Bury the problem
Globe and Mail Friday, September 13, 2013 by Shawn McCarthy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontarios-nuclear-waste-solution-bury-the-problem/article14300723/?page=all#full_story/

Capacity crowd attends Save the Great Lakes from Nuclear Waste town hall meeting
Daily Tribune Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by Gina Joseph
http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20130820/NEWS03/130829992/capacity-crowd-attends-save-the-great-lakes-from-nuclear-waste-town-hall-meeting#full_story/

DGR opposition group have voices heard outside of country
Shoreline Beacon Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by Sarah Sloan
http://www.shorelinebeacon.com/2013/08/20/dgr-opposition-group-have-voices-heard-outside-of-country?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_facebook&utm_campaign=Anti-DGR+group+advocates+in+the+US+|+Shoreline+Beacon#.UhOaBmOmIwg.facebook/

Underground nuclear waste dump proposed near Lake Huron draws fire at WSU meeting
Detroit Free Press Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by Eric D. Lawrence
http://www.freep.com/article/20130819/NEWS06/308190132/nuclear-facility-plan-draws-protests/

Opposition mounts to nuclear waste storage near Lake Huron
Metro News Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by Luke Simcoe
http://metronews.ca/news/windsor/770335/opposition-mounts-to-nuclear-waste-storage-near-lake-huron/

Questions, concern surround plan to store nuclear waste near Lake Huron
The Detroit News Sunday, August 18, 2013 by Jim Lynch
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130818/METRO08/308180008

Bradley says site selection is flawed
Sarnia Observer Monday, July 22, 2013 by Cathy Dobson
http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/07/22/bradley-says-site-selection-is-flawed

Macomb County commissioners oppose Ontario nuclear waste site on Lake Huron
The Voice Friday, July 5, 2013 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2013/07/05/news/doc51d6dd01b9254565426493.txt

Michigan Senate questions nuclear waste dump on Lake Huron
The Voice Friday, May 31, 2013 by Jim Bloch
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2013/05/31/news/doc51a8d20d1b1fa873807003.txt

Bruce County group opposes burying nuclear waste near Lake Huron
The Record Wednesday, January 16, 2013 by Frances Barrick
http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/870018--bruce-county-group-opposes-burying-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron

Opponents to lakeside dump buy billboard space
The London Free Press Wednesday, January 9, 2013 by Debora Van Brenk
http://www.lfpress.com/2013/01/09/opponents-to-lakeside-dump-buy-billboard-space

Let U.S. comment on Canada's nuclear waste plans, says Sarnia mayor
Published on Thursday November 15, 2012, Toronto Star - John Spears, Business Reporter
http://www.thestar.com/printarticle/1288077

Flood of concern over nuclear dump
Sarnia Observer Wednesday, November 14, 2012 by Paul Morden
http://www.theobserver.ca/2012/11/14/flood-of-concern-over-nuclear-dump

U.S. residents protest Bruce nuclear waste proposal
Published on Tuesday June 26, 2012, Toronto Star - John Spears, Business Reporter
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1217530--u-s-residents-protest-bruce-nuclear-waste-proposal

Nuclear waste needs stability for centuries
Owen Sound Sun Times: McNichol, Phil - Saturday, October 13, 2007
http://energyquest4nanticoke.ca/needs.htm

Nuclear fuel storage: is that what we want to be known for?
Owen Sound Sun Times - Phil McNichol August 4, 2007
http://energyquest4nanticoke.ca/storage.htm

OPG under fire for plan to bury nuclear waste near Lake Huron
The Ottawa Citizen - April Lindgren October 24, 2006
http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=f9ff8432-c3e9-41e2-877a-a9fc43a13aac&p=1

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Blackburn News| Sep 23, 2014 - Opposition To OPG's Nuclear Repository Grows
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2014/09/23/opposition-to-opgs-nuclear-repository-grows/

CHRY Radio 105.5| Sep 23, 2014 - Beverly Fernandez on the risks of a Nuclear Dump in Kincardine Ontario
http://chrynews.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/beverly-fernandez-on-the-risks-of-a-nuclear-dump-in-kincardine-ontario/?preview=true&preview_id=3143&preview_nonce=63fdcad79e&post_format=standard

WDET 101.9 FM- 05/20/2014 The Fight Against Nuclear Waste Near Lake Huron with guest Senator Phil Pavlov
http://wdet.org/shows/craig-fahle-show/episode/nuclear-waste-lake-huron-ontario/

Michigan Radio 91.7 FM| May 14, 2014 - Scientist sheds new light on proposed nuclear waste site on Lake Huron with guest Dr. Frank Greening
http://michiganradio.org/post/scientist-sheds-new-light-proposed-nuclear-waste-site-lake-huron

WKAR 90.5- 04/15/2014 Current State with Mark Bayshore with guest James Clift, Policy Director Michigan Environmental Council
http://soundcloud.com/great-lakes-echo/disclosure-stirs-lake-huron-nuclear-waste-worries

AM980 London - 11/13/2013 The Pulse with Devon Peacock with guest Beverly Fernandez

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CBC Windsor Morning | Oct 18, 2013 - Great Lakes Series - Nuclear Waste - guest Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley
http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Windsor/Audio/ID/2412878343/

CKNX AM920: 09/23/2013 The TalkShow with Bryan Allen - guest Beverly Fernandez
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Blackburn News - 05/31/2013 Mayors Urge Repository Rejection - Mayor Mike Bradley
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2013/05/31/mayors-urge-repository-rejection/#more-70786

CKNX AM920: 01/18/2013 The TalkShow with Bryan Allen - guest Beverly Fernandez
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CIUT 89.5 FM: 01/04/2013 The Green Majority with guest Beverly Fernandez
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CJBK 1290 London - 9/24/2012 The Biggs Show with guest Beverly Fernandez
http://www.cjbk.com/Shows/TheBiggsShow.aspx

Michigan Radio 104.1 FM West Michigan - Rebecca Williams interview
http://michiganradio.org/post/plan-store-lower-level-nuclear-waste-near-lake-huron?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=&utm_campaign=/