South Bruce Narrowly Approves Nuclear Waste Site in Referendum

The Ontario municipality voted 51% in favor of hosting a deep geological repository for Canada's nuclear waste.

South Bruce's referendum saw a 69% voter turnout, with a narrow 78-vote margin deciding the outcome.
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization plans to store millions of used nuclear fuel bundles underground at the chosen site.
The $26-billion project has been narrowed down to South Bruce and Ignace, with both municipalities agreeing to host.
Approval is still needed from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation for the respective sites.
South Bruce stands to receive $418 million over nearly 150 years if the site is selected.