Digging Deep: Our Groundwater Safety
The NWMO says groundwater risks at the Revell Site are low, but the science isn't finished. Here is what Melgund Township needs to know about…
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Community Lens
This category features articles, reflections, and recommendations emerging from community projects in and around Melgund Township and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners.
Breathing Easy Near the Revell Site?
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says construction dust at the Revell Site poses low risk, but the specific air quality models haven't been run yet.…
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Is a DGR Just a Mine?
The NWMO plans to assess the Revell Site using methods from gold mining. We explore what this means for safety in Melgund Township and Dyment.
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Measuring Safety at the Revell Site
We’re breaking down the latest technical tables from the NWMO. What exactly are they measuring in our backyard, and where are the missing numbers that…
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Who Actually Approves the DGR?
We’re diving into the complex mix of federal, provincial, and Indigenous rules governing the proposed nuclear waste site. Who really has the final say in…
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Jobs, Wages, and The Revell Site
We dig into the economic numbers behind the proposed DGR. From shocking wage gaps in Ignace to the reality of local hiring, here is what…
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Melgund Township: More Than Scenery
How does the NWMO view Dyment and Borups Corners? We break down the latest report on our volunteer capacity and community spaces.
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Protecting Our Small-Town Way of Life
The latest DGR report discusses our 'quiet community' and rising food costs. We break down what the Revell Site project really means for the cost…
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Who Will Actually Build It?
The NWMO's latest numbers show an aging population in Ignace and data gaps for First Nations. If the local workforce is shrinking, who moves in…
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Is Our Local Health Care Ready?
The proposed DGR brings workers, but can our clinics handle the load? We review the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's assessment of health services in Northwestern…
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