South Bruce Narrowly Approves Nuclear Waste Site in Referendum

Overview

• 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.