National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC) ammunition technician course will be conducting controlled detonations west of Barrie at CFB Borden from Monday, Oct. 18 until Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021.
Military officials say at no time will this training pose a risk to the local population or infrastructure.
"Rigorous safety standards that govern the use of controlled detonations are in place and will be strictly observed," the Canadian Armed Forces said in a public service announcement. "Up to 20 controlled detonations will take place daily, excluding weekends, between the hours of approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m."
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," says the release.
