All the fuel element debris waste at the UK's Bradwell nuclear power plant has now been treated to reduce the radiological risk at the site, Magnox Ltd announced yesterday. Removal of the waste is an important step towards Bradwell's planned closure, it said.

Terrestrial Energy, a vendor of Advanced Reactor power plants has commenced a feasibility study to explore siting the world’s first commercial Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR®) power plant at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).

Commission says it's satisfied plant will protect environment, safety and security.

A new poll shows 85% of residents in Bruce, Huron and Grey Counties support the Bruce Power Life Extension Program.

News Release From Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission June 15, 2017 – Ottawa The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today its decision to renew New Brunswick Power Corporation’s (NB Power) Nuclear Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS), located on the Lepreau Peninsula, NB. This decision was made following a two-part public hearing held on January 26, 2017 in Ottawa, ON and on May 9–11, 2017 in Saint John, NB. The licence will be valid from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2022. In making its decision, the Commission considered submissions from NB Power and 94 intervenors, as well as CNSC staff’s recommendations. CNSC staff will report annually on the performance of the PLNGS at a public Commission meeting where members of the public will have the opportunity to intervene. The Summary Record of Decision is available in both official languages on the CNSC website at nuclearsafety.gc.ca or by contacting the CNSC Secretariat. A detailed Record of Decision will be published on the CNSC website at a later date. Hearing transcripts can be obtained on the CNSC website or by contacting the CNSC. The hearing webcast is available on the same site for 90 days. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment; to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.   Quick Facts NB Power owns and is licensed to operate the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station NB Power also operates a nuclear waste management facility at the station The CNSC has full-time staff onsite who perform inspections to evaluate operations and to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and licence conditions Associated Links Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Contacts Aurèle GervaisMedia RelationsCanadian Nuclear Safety CommissionTel: 613-996-6860 or 1-800-668-5284 Email: cnsc.mediarelations-relationsmedias.ccsn@canada.ca Search for related information by keyword: Nuclear power plants | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Canada | New Brunswick | Science and innovation | general public | news releases

Engineering & Consulting firm, SNC Lavalin, will open an office in Port Elgin in the fall.