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AECL and CNL to Provide Community Update on Future of the Chalk River Laboratories

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Jan. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a live public address next week to provide the community with an update on their progress to build a bright and successful future for the Chalk River Laboratories. The webinar will be accessible through CNL’s website and streamed on CNL’s social media platforms, and will discuss topics that include the revitalization of the Chalk River campus, as well as new and exciting projects underway in clean energy, public health and environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • At CNL, we have been working hard to position the Chalk River Laboratories for the future, ensuring that we maintain and expand our leadership position in key areas of research, while exploring new commercial opportunities, commented Joe McBrearty, CNLs President and CEO.
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world leader in nuclear science and technology offering unique capabilities and solutions across a wide range of industries.
  • With ongoing investments in new facilities and a focused mandate, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is well positioned for the future.
  • Working with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, AECL enables nuclear science and technology and manages the Government of Canadas radioactive waste responsibilities.

NAYGN’s Chalk River Chapter Wins First North America Innovation for Nuclear Contest

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that a team from the Chalk River chapter of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) was selected as the winner of the first North America Innovation for Nuclear (I4N) contest. The winning submission, ‘Small Modular Reactors and Proof of Work Digital Asset Mining in Bitcoin,’ now qualifies the team for the International I4N finale at the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) 2022 conference in Sochi, Russia in May 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Local chapter of North American Young Generation in Nuclear wins international competition designed to encourage sustainable, nuclear solutions
    CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that a team from the Chalk River chapter of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) was selected as the winner of the first North America Innovation for Nuclear (I4N) contest.
  • The award adds to what has been a very successful year for NAYGNs Chalk River chapter.
  • The chapter was recently recognized for these efforts by being selected as Best Chapter in Public Information in North America.
  • The NAYGN Chalk River Chapter Winning Team:
    Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world leader in nuclear science and technology, offering unique capabilities and solutions across a wide range of industries.

Patricia Stirbys Joins CNL as New Director of Indigenous Relations

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that Patricia Stirbys has joined the organization as its new Director of Indigenous Relations.

Key Points: 
  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that Patricia Stirbys has joined the organization as its new Director of Indigenous Relations.
  • In particular, CNL recognizes that Indigenous knowledge can complement and improve the operations and activities carried out at its sites, and is actively seeking early and ongoing engagement opportunities to enhance Indigenous involvement and participation.
  • Among her responsibilities as Director of Indigenous Relations, Patricia will help CNL to improve its Indigenous engagement practices to better align with the needs and interests of local Indigenous Peoples, and to build capacity through long-term relationship agreements.
  • I am very excited to be joining the CNL team, and I hope that my knowledge and experience can help build and strengthen understanding and partnerships between CNL and Indigenous nations, commented Patricia.

Project Agreement Signed for Construction of Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that an integrated project delivery (IPD) agreement is now in place for the design and construction of the Chalk River Laboratories’ new laboratory research complex, the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre (ANMRC). With construction scheduled to begin in next year, the ANMRC will be one of the largest nuclear research facilities ever constructed in Canada, and will serve as the backbone of CNL’s research and development infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Integrated project delivery team now in place for new laboratory research complex;
    CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that an integrated project delivery (IPD) agreement is now in place for the design and construction of the Chalk River Laboratories new laboratory research complex, the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre (ANMRC).
  • With construction scheduled to begin in next year, the ANMRC will be one of the largest nuclear research facilities ever constructed in Canada, and will serve as the backbone of CNLs research and development infrastructure.
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world leader in nuclear science and technology offering unique capabilities and solutions across a wide range of industries.
  • For more information on the complete range of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories services, please visit www.cnl.ca or contact [email protected] .

CNL Launches Program to Accelerate the Development of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals in Canada

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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The new program is designed to accelerate the development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals in Canada through collaborative research projects related to health sciences, radiobiology and medical isotope development, by providing access to the world-class laboratories and research capabilities at the Chalk River Laboratories campus.

Key Points: 
  • The new program is designed to accelerate the development of targeted radiopharmaceuticals in Canada through collaborative research projects related to health sciences, radiobiology and medical isotope development, by providing access to the world-class laboratories and research capabilities at the Chalk River Laboratories campus.
  • Launched in 2019, the CNRI program was originally established by CNL to advance the deployment of small modular reactor (SMRs) and advanced reactor designs.
  • For the programs first intake, research proposals must align with topics that include targeted delivery systems, toxicology and pre-clinical evaluation.
  • CNL will complete a final evaluation of the proposed project plans before making the final selection and approval of successful applicants.

CNL Completes Safe Long-Term Storage of Waste at Port Granby Site

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).

Key Points: 
  • The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).
  • In pursuit of that goal, CNL is applying proven engineering containment methods that have been used internationally to tackle challenging environmental issues like the cleanup in Port Granby.
  • The capping and closure of the engineered storage mound is a major milestone for the Port Granby community and the PHAI.
  • In November 2020, CNL completed the excavation and safe transfer of historic waste from the former site on the shore of Lake Ontario.

CNSC Hearing Dates Scheduled for CNL’s Proposed NSDF Project

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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During Part 1 of the public hearing, which is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2022, the CNSC Commission will hear submissions from both CNL and CNSC staff on the licencing application and environmental assessment.

Key Points: 
  • During Part 1 of the public hearing, which is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2022, the CNSC Commission will hear submissions from both CNL and CNSC staff on the licencing application and environmental assessment.
  • During Part 2 of the hearing, scheduled to begin on May 31, 2022, Indigenous communities and members of the public will have an opportunity to present their comments to the CNSC commissioners.
  • The proposed NSDF project has been under rigid review by the CNSC and is subject to federal assessment, which has been underway since 2017, under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
  • If CNLs application is approved by the CNSC, construction on the facility is planned to begin in the fall of 2022.

CNL President & CEO Talks Clean Energy at Canada UK Energy & Climate Summit

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Joe McBrearty, discussed the benefits of next-generation nuclear, fusion and hydrogen technologies today during a panel on ‘New Nuclear Innovation’ at the 2021 Canada UK Energy & Climate Summit in London, UK. Organized by the Energy Roundtable, the half day summit took place during the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies in Canada and the UK.

Key Points: 
  • Organized by the Energy Roundtable, the half day summit took place during the lead-up to COP26 in Glasgow, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies in Canada and the UK.
  • Both Canada and the UK are moving in this direction, and these event gives me hope that our nations can rise to meet this challenge.
  • For more information on CNL, including its work in clean energy, please visit www.cnl.ca .
  • For more information on the complete range of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories services, please visit www.cnl.ca or contact [email protected] .

ITM and CNL Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Pursue Global Development and Production of Rare Medical Radioisotope, Actinium-225

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Under the terms of the agreement, the organizations will collaborate on the development, manufacturing, and distribution pathways for the medical radioisotope.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the agreement, the organizations will collaborate on the development, manufacturing, and distribution pathways for the medical radioisotope.
  • ITM is a world leader in the development, production and global supply of radiotherapeutics and diagnostics, and maintains an evolving precision oncology pipeline.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, CNL will be responsible for the research and development as well as the production of Actinium-225.
  • CNL and ITM aim to leverage their capabilities towards establishing a continuous commercial supply of GMP-grade Actinium-225 for the global market.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power to Cooperate on Spent Fuel Research

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), operator of 24 nuclear power plants in South Korea, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on research related to spent nuclear fuel. Under terms of the agreement, the organizations will engage in knowledge-sharing and other joint activities to advance storage, transportation and disposal practices for spent CANDU® nuclear fuel, and to explore opportunities to collaborate on nuclear decommissioning and waste management initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • CNL poised to study worlds oldest dry-stored spent CANDU reactor fuel; results to inform long-term storage, transport and disposal of KHNP fuel
    CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Oct. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), operator of 24 nuclear power plants in South Korea, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on research related to spent nuclear fuel.
  • CNL and KHNP will leverage this research to ensure safe and informed decision-making on future fuel storage, transportation and disposal activities.
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has decades of experience and expertise in dry and wet storage of spent nuclear fuel.
  • Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is a world leader in nuclear science and technology offering unique capabilities and solutions across a wide range of industries.