Junction Triangle

I had always been aware of this plant but I wanted to make a note that in some research I have been doing on another topic I was reading the July 1984 Issue of Toronto Life and in a story about the JT they talk about residents becoming more aware of the industry in the area due to air conditions and spills starting in the mid 1970's and people become aware of the fuel processing plant. So at that time probably until 1990-91 when the area started to turn over it was on peoples minds and people were aware. It always amazes me how quickly though the history or details of an area fade.

One of the people involved in running last Saturday's meeting was an anarchist named Ashleigh Ingle. She was working very closely with Jonah Schein, and had some conversation with Andrew Cash in the middle of the panel. This all makes sense when we study Schein's history- he's played dirty tricks with the anarchist Ontation Coalition Against Poverty.

It's hard to be certain- but it looks like some dirty tricks may be being played here...

http://www.genuinewitty.com/2012/12/12/ge-hitachi-andrew-cash-jonah-sche...

If the plant were not at Lansdowne and Dupont, what are the chances that a processing facility of this type would even think about applying to be situated in the downtown core of the city?

That's right: zip. It is just too stupid an idea, regardless of whether or not you support nuclear power.

The only real question is whether the citizens can overcome their Canadian inertia to say: relocate!

That's the heart of my argument. Here is some background: The safety claims of the plant mirror those of the nuclear industry. There is nothing to worry about IF we believe their risk analysis and IF they are able to follow their safety protocols and IF those safety protocols are adequate. Personally, I think it should be OBVIOUS that SHIT HAPPENS and that people make mistakes. Therefore, fail safe systems and safety considerations have to include the possibility that accidents WILL happen. It IS as simple as wondering what happens if a truck carrying uranium capsizes or burns, which is ENTIRELY feasible. Moreover, dust does escape the plant during its normal operationand it is admitted that it does. Then, you have to decide whether or not you accept that the risk associated with this dust is as low as the industry states and if that risk is acceptable. These are not decisions that should be made FOR us but BY us. Yeah, I live pretty close by. Plus, the processing creates waste. Is this waste safe? IF you believe the company, it is. Are they credible, or is there a conflict of interest? All of this says to me nuclear at all stages is too risky. Move the plant. And, while we are at it, put a moratorium on nuclear power and institute a phase out, like those uneducated countries such as GERMANY are doing (uneducated, technologically illiterate backwards European democracy--why don't they listen obediently to their technocrats and industrialists like we Canadians do?)

Davenport Councillors Ana Bailao and Cesar Palacio have filed a Motion at City Council to establish a five year plan to phase out the production of uranium pellets at the GE-Hitachi Lansdowne plant. You can find the Motion and other details here http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-52324.pdf

"The background music playing before the meeting started was from Occupy the musical- this was the first hint that this meeting was not about the locals. When Ruiter announced that the meeting was Livestreamed by Occupy Toronto there was a collective sigh from the local residents- this was when they began to understand who was behind the meeting"

Greg Renouf's blog post on the November 15th meeting: http://www.genuinewitty.com/2012/11/16/ge-hitachi-the-night-the-anarchis...

Large crowd calls for closure of uranium plant

I only made the first meeting, but it sounds like they were both packed. I can post some notes later. My take is that a full public review of the plant safety is important and I am inclined to avoid other conclusions before more factual information is available. I recognised many faces, and talked to a few others.

Wow..the concerns over this are based on some rather adept fear-mongering! UO2 has been used for years in ceramics and glass production, is currently in use in solar cell production and in creating radiation resistant concrete. Its use in nuclear fuel is limited as it can create non uniform heat patterns in the cells and rods but it is still used anyway. If you are concerned about the health effects of uranium dioxide, don't eat it! The dust can adhere to the lungs and cause long term health effects but no more so than asbestos (still in many buildings in Ontario).There is more harmful radiation in your local hospital...

Hi there,.
My boyfriend and I recently signed a lease for a 2 bdrm townhouse on Foundry (Brownstones On The Park) and are set to move Dec 1st. I saw the Star and NOW article on this Uranium Processing Plant and am now getting a bit worried. On top of everything, I am just over 3 months pregnant with our first child. I'm trying to make sense of this whole thing, but the sheer amount of conflicting information on whether or not this area is safe is quite overwhelming. Curious if the people who currently live in the neighbourhood could weigh in? We are still pretty positive we will proceed with our move, but obviously I am worried about the health of myself, my boyfriend and our unborn child. We plan on attending the meeting on Thursday, but I was wondering what the neighbourhood take on the whole thing is?
Thanks,

The meeting is scheduled for next Thursday November 15th at 7:00 pm at the Davenport Perth Neighborhood Centre 1900 Davenport Rd. at the corner of Symington and Davenport.