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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 14d

This project is more than infrastructure. It’s about long-term economic growth, community resilience, and a shared commitment to responsible nuclear waste management.

Proud to be part of an organization helping shape this future.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 14d

Momentum is building in NW Ontario!

As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers.

#nukesky 🔌💡

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Why this northwestern Ontario town wants to build hundreds of homes | CBC News

The Township of Ignace is gearing up to host the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, township spokesperson Jake Pastore said.

www.cbc.ca

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 19d

#NukeSky 🔌💡

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 19d

The CEO of Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization met with business leaders in Thunder Bay, ON to talk about opportunities across the region as Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel moves forward. 📽️ Watch:

www.tbnewswatch.com/tbt-news-sto...

VIDEO: Head of NWMO addressed local leaders

www.tbnewswatch.com

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Jun 10

Nuclear Waste Management Organization is seeking input on a proposed siting approach for Canada’s 2nd deep geological repository. It will contain intermediate- & non-fuel high-level radioactive waste & maybe used fuel from new nuclear projects.
#NukeSky 🔌💡

www.renewcanada.net/nwmo-begins-...

NWMO begins preliminary siting work for second deep geological repository – ReNew Canada

www.renewcanada.net

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 28

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️
#BetterTogether

www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo announce groundbreaking partnership to save nine Canadian species

www.nwmo.ca

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 26

#NukeSky 🔌💡

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 26

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & Ignace are on the world stage.

DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.”

He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 22

Great shout out from @iaeaorg.bsky.social about how Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization worked with communities to identify a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Worth a read! 👇
#NukeSky 🔌💡

www.iaea.org/bulletin/wor...

Working Together to Find a Home for Spent Fuel | IAEA

www.iaea.org

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 16

With a site chosen for a repository, Canada’s plan for used #nuclear fuel is driving business opportunities. The latest? The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is looking for a firm to design a Centre of Expertise in Northwest Ontario. #Momentum

#NukeSky 🔌💡

www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/n...

NWMO looking for Centre of Expertise designer

The 100,000-square-foot Centre of Expertise will be a prominent landmark in Ignace.

www.nwonewswatch.com

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 14

"It's the next step in the process to permanently isolate and contain Canada's used nuclear fuel, and we've teamed up with five great companies to help us make it a reality." ~NWMO spokesperson Craig MacBride

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#NukeSky 💡💡

Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste storage site moves forward as 5 vendors chosen | CBC News

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has chosen five vendors to design and plan Canada’s first deep geological repository — a multibillion-dollar project in northwestern Ontario that aims ...

www.cbc.ca

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · May 12

The momentum continues on Canada's planned deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!

After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics.

#NukeSky 🔌💡

nwmo.co/4j0d6sD

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization chooses vendors to design and plan Canada’s deep geological repository

nwmo.co

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Apr 23

Good explainer from @wired.com on long-term plans globally to store used nuclear fuel in deep geological repositories.👇

Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects.

#NukeSky 🔌💡

WIRED @wired.com · Apr 23

In March, Finland successfully completed the first test of its encapsulation plant, which, if finished, will become the world’s first permanent underground storage facility for radioactive waste. www.wired.com/story/finlan...

Finland Could Be the First Country in the World to Bury Nuclear Waste Permanently

In March, Finland successfully completed the first test of its encapsulation plant, which, if finished, will become the world’s first permanent underground storage facility for radioactive waste.

www.wired.com

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Apr 22

Calling all job hunters! Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization has fantastic roles available! Join an incredible team working on a fascinating project!

Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚

#Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡

careers.nwmo.ca/vacancies.ht...

Current Vacancies | NWMO

Career opportunities at the NWMO are posted as they become available.

careers.nwmo.ca

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Mar 1

Fabulous visit in Ignace, Ontario this week - my first since the community was chosen as a host for 🇨🇦’s deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. What a privilege to spend quality time in this gorgeous part of our country.

#NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Feb 22

✅ Voted!

#onpoli #OntarioElection

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Jan 16

Oh, the UK programme has been making excellent progress too! I work with the Canadian program and we've had some wonderful information exchanges to share learning and knowledge between us 😀

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Jan 16

Nuclear waste repositories are having a moment! 🙌
✔️Finland's trial run underway as they prep for operations.
✔️Sweden's now under construction
✔️France applied for a construction licence
✔️Switzerland picked a site & started the regulatory process
✔️Canada selected a site & preparing for reg process

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Jan 16

#NukeSky 🔌💡

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Jan 16

Sweden has started construction on its deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!⚛️🙌

Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created.

world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...

Sweden breaks ground for used fuel repository

Ground work has begun for the construction of a final repository for used nuclear fuel in Forsmark, in Östhammar municipality, radioactive waste management company Svensk Kärnbräns...

world-nuclear-news.org

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Generation Atomic @generationatomic.bsky.social · Jan 6

Nuclear waste travels in durable casks that are built to handle just about anything. These things get put through wild tests - they can take a direct hit from a speeding train and survive being dropped onto spikes from 30 feet up all without breaking.

#MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Dec 17

Radioactive materials are transported safely all the time in countries around the world with no harm to workers, public or the environment. The safety record is extraordinary -- the reason you never hear about it is because nothing ever happens. www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-hap...

Safe transportation is key to Canada’s solution for nuclear waste | Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Caitlin Burley, Director, Strategic Programs and Transportation, NWMO Each year, about one million radioactive shipments are transported safely in Canada. The safe tra...

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Dec 17

#NukeSky 🔌💡

Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Dec 17

“We continue to be both amazed and overwhelmed with the positive interest....this is truly the beginning of the future for our community.” ~Kim Baigrie, Mayor of Ignace, a host community for Canada's future deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. 👇
www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/d...

Documentary crew from Japan visits Ignace

A Japanese documentary series is examining how Ignace came to be selected to host a nuclear waste repository project.

www.nwonewswatch.com

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · Dec 12

Oops - almost forgot: #NukeSky 🔌💡

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