Environment North
P.O. Box 10307 P7B 6T8 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Visit Kakabeka Farmers' Market on August 15 and stop by Dodie LeGassick's display of info about potential nuclear waste disposal north of Thunder Bay. Market is open Saturdays, 9:30-12:30, Kakabeka Legion parking lot, 4556 Hwy. 11/17.

Interesting and worrisome - "In August 2019, 61 per cent of Canadians said the environment should be prioritized over economic growth and jobs. This year, only 49 per cent of Canadians agreed with the statement." https://www.ctvnews.ca//is-this-our-best-chance-to-go-gree

This week, several public-interest groups are calling for a suspension of federal decision-making on radioactive-waste disposal until Canada has stronger policies in place. They say the federal nuclear regulator is poised to rubber-stamp documents that will entrench weak rules for future management of nuclear waste. https://nationalpost.com//more-public-input-needed-on-nucl

Environment North was among the signatories to a letter to Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan, describing Canada's current nuclear waste policy as deficient, and asserting that it must be improved in consultation with the public and Indigenous peoples. https://www.tbnewswatch.com//groups-ask-ottawa-to-press-pa

View Dr. Gordon Edwards' 32-minute video, "How I Became a Nuclear Skeptic," where he speaks about the rise and fall of nuclear energy, the need to end uranium mining, and the dawn of the age of eternal nuclear waste. Dr. Edwards is the President of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEIUMq0ByO0#t=136

Make sure to visit Environment North's Dodie LeGassick at the "Say No to Nuclear Waste in Northwestern Ontario" display at the Thunder Bay Country Market (upper level) TOMORROW, Feb 26. Learn more about recent developments and find out how you can help spread awareness. #tbaymarket

For anyone who missed Part 2 of APTN Investigates' report, "Nuclear Courtship," you can view the segment at this link. More background is given, and Environment North's Dodie LeGassick is interviewed about the issue of transportation of nuclear waste. https://aptnnews.ca//opportunity-for-youth-or-sacrifice-z/

APTN Investigates will air its two-part investigation into potential disposal of nuclear waste in NW Ontario, Friday, Feb. 7 and 14, at 6:30pm. Environment North's Graham Saunders and Dodie LeGassick are interviewed in the second segment, and provide valuable information. Be sure to tune in!

Make sure to tune in! Environment North's Dodie LeGassick will be interviewed about potential nuclear waste disposal near Ignace by Scot Kyle (Wiley Coyote) on CILU's Paradigm Shift - Friday, February 14 at 2pm - note date change! http://www.environmentnorth.ca//tune-into-cilu-for-an-upda

Make sure to visit Environment North board member Dodie LeGassick at the "Say No to Nuclear Waste in Northwestern Ontario" display at Thunder Bay Country Market on Feb. 5 and 26. Learn more about recent developments. #tbaymarket http://www.environmentnorth.ca//say-no-to-nuclear-waste-di

Mark your calendars for Feb. 7 and Feb. 14! APTN Investigates has produced a 2-part program entitled "Nuclear Courtship" on potential disposal of high-level nuclear waste, and indigenous concerns surrounding this. In the second segment which airs Feb. 14, Environment North Board members Graham Saunders and Dodie LeGassick are interviewed about Environment North's concerns re: the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s plans for a deep geological repository for ALL of Canada’...s high level waste in Northwestern Ontario. The segments air in Thunder Bay on Friday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 14 at 6:30pm (show re-runs at 11:30pm). Check your local listings. http://www.environmentnorth.ca//aptn-investigates-2-part-s

At their October 15, 2019 Council Meeting, the Council of the local Township of Gillies passed the following resolution. It is our hope that other local councils will follow their example. RESOLUTION 2019/336 WHEREAS the roads infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario is already under strain from heavy truck and vehicle traffic;... AND WHEREAS communities in Northern Ontario do not benefit from the use of Nuclear Power; AND WHEREAS communities that use Nuclear Power should be responsible for storing Nuclear Waste; AND WHEREAS there is a potential safety risk when transporting nuclear waste through highly populated areas; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Gillies urges the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to find storage solutions for nuclear waste at the originating nuclear reactors sites rather than transporting the waste across the province and/or country. Minutes available at this link: https://img1.wsimg.com//0/downloads/October%20Minutes.pdf

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*New dates! Please visit the display on Dec. 14. We may also be there on Dec.21.* Visit Environment North's display, "Say No to Nuclear Waste in Northwestern On...tario" at the CLE Heritage Building. Learn more about possible disposal of high-level radioactive waste near Ignace. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 21, 8am to 1pm - same hours as the Thunder Bay Country Market next door. See more

Ignace is the only remaining northern Ontario community under consideration for hosting Canada's proposed underground nuclear waste storage facility. Manitouwadge and Hornepayne are no longer in the running.

If you didn't make it to the presentation, "Nuclear Waste in Northwestern Ontario: Why We Should Be Concerned" last Saturday, we invite you to view the online version on our website here: http://www.environmentnorth.ca//nuclear-waste-northwestern

A very informative talk. Dodie has done her homework.

Mark your calendars for next Saturday, Oct. 19, to attend this important presentation. Sites near Ignace, Hornepayne and Manitouwadge are currently being considered for disposal of all of Canada's high-level nuclear waste. Dodie LeGassick of Environment North gives her presentation, "Nuclear Waste in Northwestern Ontario - Why We Should Be Concerned," to inform the public and invite discussion. Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 am @ the Mary J.L. Black Library. https://www.facebook.com/events/418820182157655/

Join us for Environment North's AGM on Thursday, May 16th at the Faculty Lounge (Lakehead University). Dianne Saxe will be our guest speaker. AGM starts at 6 pm, Dr. Saxe's talk will begin at 6:45. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for Environment North members (new and renewing!)

Over two days of events, Elders, Indigenous leadership, youth, as well as environmental and Indigenous activists gathered to discuss how we can protect Mother Earth and its inhabitants in a way that respects Indigenous rights and responsibilities, and honours the interconnection of all life. Guest speakers included Grassy Narrows community elder and distinguished activist, Judy Da Silva, federal MP Romeo Saganash, Thunder Bay - Atikokan MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, and many others. https://youtu.be/siCJrc1KnYk?t=900 https://www.youtube.com/watch