NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
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Members from the Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot will be conducting controlled detonations at Canadian Forces Base Borden on May 8, 2023, between the hours of approximately 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
At no time will this training pose a risk to local population or infrastructure; rigorous safety standards that govern the use of controlled detonations will be strictly observed. Approximately up to eight controlled detonations will take place throughout the day.
The Canadian Armed Forces employs a wide range of ammunition on ranges across Canada. Ammunition technicians assist in the safe and expedient disposal of any misfired, dud or obsolete ammunition in Canada or on deployed operations overseas.
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