Another great article, this one on uranium. I was shocked and appalled that there was a moratorium on uranium mining in Nova Scotia. Like you say, it provides 3000 jobs in Saskatchewan. Canada is the biggest supplier of uranium in the world NOW.
I worked in one of those mines in Saskatchewan as a contractor. This particular one, despite its very Canadian presence was owned by the government of France: they took all the “yellow-cake” produced at the mine which was later refined in Ontario, then shipped to France for its nuclear program. You could have mentioned that France is reputed to have the cleanest air in Europe because of nuclear power.
Bruce Energy of Ontario wanted to put a nuclear plant up in Peace River, Alberta but the new Premier at the time, Alisson Redford said there would be no nuclear power in her province…so after spending millions in pre-development, Bruce pulled out. What a stupid move by that stupid Premier.
Regarding safety, I had to go through 8 hours of safety training before I could step into the plant. I had to wear a dosimeter which was checked daily and I was given specific instructions on what I could do and where I could go. We had to change coveralls and absolutely take a shower after every shift. Safety up the whazzoo.
With the Labrador power that is on the way and the proximity of Bay of Fundy (tide) for developement,Nova Scotia is ideally situated to prosper if these assets are promoted as being enviornmentally friendly as industries become more and more sensative to that aspect when deciding where to locate and create employment.
Another great article, this one on uranium. I was shocked and appalled that there was a moratorium on uranium mining in Nova Scotia. Like you say, it provides 3000 jobs in Saskatchewan. Canada is the biggest supplier of uranium in the world NOW.
I worked in one of those mines in Saskatchewan as a contractor. This particular one, despite its very Canadian presence was owned by the government of France: they took all the “yellow-cake” produced at the mine which was later refined in Ontario, then shipped to France for its nuclear program. You could have mentioned that France is reputed to have the cleanest air in Europe because of nuclear power.
Bruce Energy of Ontario wanted to put a nuclear plant up in Peace River, Alberta but the new Premier at the time, Alisson Redford said there would be no nuclear power in her province…so after spending millions in pre-development, Bruce pulled out. What a stupid move by that stupid Premier.
Regarding safety, I had to go through 8 hours of safety training before I could step into the plant. I had to wear a dosimeter which was checked daily and I was given specific instructions on what I could do and where I could go. We had to change coveralls and absolutely take a shower after every shift. Safety up the whazzoo.
Bob F | January 18, 2015 |
With the Labrador power that is on the way and the proximity of Bay of Fundy (tide) for developement,Nova Scotia is ideally situated to prosper if these assets are promoted as being enviornmentally friendly as industries become more and more sensative to that aspect when deciding where to locate and create employment.
bob mackenzie | January 16, 2015 |
By extrapolating your demographic stats from S Korea HRM would have 450 councillors..
How is that for frightening stats?
Have a nice weekend
Bill F | January 16, 2015 |