Interveners crowd Canadian Nuclear Labs licence hearings

PEMBROKE — The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission heard 28 more presenters Wednesday as it evaluates a 10-year licence extension for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, operators of the large nuclear facility at Chalk River.
Speakers in favour of the renewal spoke of the economic benefits of CNL operations, its safety record and its importance to the area and to Canada as a world leader in research and development.
Those with concerns spoke out against the length of the licence term, an unprece