Sep 142011
 
2011-09-14  University Council approves nuclear innovation centre, On Campus News

John A. Mc Donald Nuclear anything is humanity’s extinction tool. October 28 at 12:05pm ·  Sandra Finley I attended the meeting described in the article below  – – there was no “protracted debate”.  Is it advisable that the CCNI report directly to the Board of Governors, bypassing normal reporting lines? WHY is it set up […]

Sep 022011
 

(Note:  since the writing of this article,  citizens in 3 different communities in Northern Saskatchewan mobilized and stopped 3 separate attempts to locate High Level Radioactive Waste Repository in Saskatchewan.)   MOVING SASKATCHEWAN FORWARD . . . TO A TOXIC ECONOMY By Jim Harding Published in R-Town News  September 2, 2011 The Wall government is […]

Aug 312011
 
2011-08-31 Elected U of S senators take on Board chair (U of S)

http://www.thesheaf.com/news/2011/08/31/elected-u-of-s-senators-take-on-board-chair/ by Daryl Hofmann on August 31, 2011 in News Nancy Hopkins speaks at the Board of Governors meeting at the University of Saskatchewan on Friday, March 4, 2011. A small group of University of Saskatchewan senators are troubled by the growing influence of corporations on campus and want the chair of the Board of […]

Aug 262011
 

Following the provincial funding announcement in March, the real work of establishing a centre for nuclear innovation at the U of S is underway, beginning with the recent appointment of an interim director. John Root’s first task was to shape the centre’s mandate in consultation with university and government stakeholders. He is now consulting with […]

Aug 252011
 

(Govt of Saskatchewan in collaboration with Govt of Canada) The August 2011 news report below from the Minister Responsible spells out:  “funding . . .  that will facilitate and support research collaborations in . . .  small reactor design.”   Connect the dots: Earlier we circulated information about “Small” nuclear reactors  – –  Hyperion in […]

Aug 202011
 

“ . .  Japan was slow to develop alternative forms of energy, like solar or wind power, which account for just 1 percent of its electricity supply.”  Why didn’t Japan develop alternative forms of energy (the need was obvious)?    “ . . .   cumbersome regulations and government foot-dragging were holding the (alternative)industry back.   “The cost […]

Aug 172011
 

Background is at:  2011-08-16    Revolution Canadian style?  U of S Senators challenge conflicts-of-interest at the University while The Walkers challenge the Government’s corporate interests. – – – – – – – – – – Mary Jean writes: USSWORD (University of Saskatchewan Senators WOrking to Revive Democracy) sent out a media advisory earlier this week […]

Aug 162011
 

Recalling that the citizens of Saskatchewan gave a resounding “No” to the nuclear industry through public consultations in 2009, and Fukishima is providing all the “research” necessary, if there was ever any doubt about the nuclear industry: CONTENTS 1.  DELIVER A DOUBLE WHAMMY  (7000 Generations Walk PLUS an email to the University). 2.   PRESS RELEASE:  […]

Aug 052011
 

I can hardly keep my butt on my chair long enough to write.  This is so exciting!  People from northern Saskatchewan have done an incredible job of organizing an 800 km, 22-day walk to the Saskatchewan legislature.  What a blast it has become!  I read Jim Harding’s article about the 7000 Generation Walk (Aug 4th […]

Jun 282011
 

The CNSC does not, but they are SUPPOSED TO regulate the nuclear industry.  That is their one and only job.  Get a load of this:  the CNSC asked permission to act as an advocate for the nuclear industry, to defend and promote Bruce Power’s plan in federal court.   Brazen.   CNSC = Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Feb. 4 – the CNSC […]