Video and Image Gallery

Learn more by watching informational videos and exploring our image gallery. In the Municipality of South Bruce, we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to educate themselves about the safe long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel, and all aspects surrounding the possible siting of this Project in our community.

What is radiation?

This video was shared by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission during their presentation to the CLC on April 1st, 2021. The video features CNSC experts explaining the basics of radiation in simple terms - what it is, the different types, radioisotopes, and radioactive decay.

Protecting our water source

The NWMO held a public information session on November 12, 2020. You can watch the presentation and find out how the Project aims to ensure that our water source is protected.

What is used nuclear fuel?

This is the first in our series of Lunchtime Learning videos. Take a short moment each Wednesday to learn about an aspect of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Project. Watch, share, and check back next week for another educational clip!

Canada's plan for used nuclear fuel

Welcome back to this week’s Lunchtime Learning video; a quick snapshot of an aspect of the Project. Over lunch today, check out this overview of Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel – in under 5 minutes! Watch, share, and check back next week for another educational clip.

How much used nuclear fuel is there?

This week’s Lunchtime Learning video looks again in more detail at used fuel. How much used nuclear fuel is there? Over a quick minute on your lunch, you can learn the answer to this question! Additional questions? Email contactus@nwmo.ca
Watch, share, and check back here next week for another educational clip!

How is used nuclear fuel stored today in Canada?

Continue learning more about used nuclear fuel with this week’s Lunchtime Learning clip. This short, animated video explains how used nuclear fuel is stored right now in Canada. Stay tuned next week to find out information about what the plan is. Watch, share and stay connected! 

What is Canada's plan for used nuclear fuel?

Although many in our community have become familiar with Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel, this Lunchtime Learning clip gives a short summary in under a minute. Take a break today to check it out. Watch share, and stay connected to keep learning with us. See a more detailed video (5 minutes) above.

What is the multiple-barrier system?

Do you know what a multi-barrier system is? Learn the basics about the 5 natural and engineered barriers in a Deep Geological Repository in just a few minutes with today’s Lunchtime Learning clip.

How a multi-barrier system works to contain used nuclear fuel

Now that we’ve shared information about what the multi-barrier system is, this week’s #LunchtimeLearning video explains how it works to contain nuclear fuel. Watch this recently released clip and share with others that want to keep learning about the Project.

What is the multiple-barrier system (South Bruce Webinar)

In case you missed it last Fall, this Lunchtime Learning video is a recording of a half-hour webinar. Watch for a thorough overview of the Multiple Barrier System with Drs. Peter Keech & Sarah Hirschorn from the NWMO. While longer than our normal Lunchtime Learning videos, this webinar is full of useful information. Sit back, learn, and don’t forget to share!

What are other countries doing with their used fuel?

Now that you’ve learned more about the Canadian plan for used nuclear fuel – watch what is happening internationally with this Lunchtime Learning clip! Learn more about the global best practices for used nuclear fuel in just under a minute.

Transporting Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel

This Lunchtime Learning video answers some commonly asked questions that the NWMO has received on transporting used nuclear fuel, including from their recent engagement on the draft Transportation Planning Framework.

How the CNSC Regulates

How exactly does the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulate Canada’s nuclear sector? Watch this short video to see the whole picture.

Image galleries

View images from past Project events, community engagement activities, meeting presentations, and more.