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Trustees oppose cell tower close to elementary school

Brian Wilford / The Star January 29, 2015 12:00 AM The District 69 school board is opposing the construction of a cell tower because it’s too close to Oceanside Elementary. The 17.5-metre (57.5-foot) Telus monopole would be at the back of the French Creek Landing retail complex, across the Island Highway from the school. Last […]

British Columbians Are Not Being Protected Against Non-Thermal Radiation!

January 28, 2015 Dear Dr. Kendall, British Columbians Are Not Being Protected Against Non-Thermal Radiation The Biggest Single Threat To Human Health – Ever! As British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer your mandate is to protect the health and well-being of all British Columbians, yet in the more than 15 years you’ve held that office, you […]

BC’s Itron smart meters put lives and homes at risk — who is looking out for us?

January 28, 2015 • For Immediate Release Smart meters have design flaws that have caused fires across North America, including in British Columbia. In Saskatchewan, Oregon, Florida, and now Ontario, measures are being taken to protect residents. Meanwhile in BC, Energy Minister Bill Bennett and BC Hydro refuse to acknowledge this fire hazard exists, allowing […]

First two cell towers rejected under new Langley Township policy

Langley Township believed to be first community in Metro Vancouver to order referenda on cell towers. DAN FERGUSON  Jan. 13, 2015 1:00 p.m. The first test of a new Langley Township cell tower policy that requires a poll of people near a proposed project did not go well for the phone companies, with the rejection of […]

Thousands of smart meters in Ontario to be removed over safety worries

Some 5,500 of Ontario’s 4.8 million smart meters are being removed and replaced because of a risk they could heat up, cause an electrical short and possibly spark a fire. SASKPOWER In Saskatchewan last summer, SaskPower removed a model of Sensus Corp. smart meter from homes and businesses after eight unexplained minor fires. By: Robert Benzie Queen’s […]

BILL C-648

An Act Respecting the Prevention of Potential Health Risks From Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation On Monday January 19th 2015 Oakville Member of Parliament Terence Young announced multi-party support for his Private member’s Bill requiring manufacturers of wireless devices to place health warnings labels on their packaging. Terence Young is known for championing a new Law enacted […]

Chilliwack Smart Meter Fire

Moody Meter Fire Blaze apparently caused by smart meter explosion Friday, January 16, 2015 Staff/Voice photos Chilliwack fire crews were at the scene of a blaze on Moody Ave. apparently caused when a smart meter exploded. uestions have risen over the safety of smart meters after reports that one exploded and caused a fire around […]

First two cell towers rejected under new Langley Township policy

 by  Dan Ferguson – Langley Times posted Jan 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM The first test of a new Langley Township cell tower policy that requires a poll of people near a proposed project did not go well for the phone companies, with the rejection of the first two towers presented under the new rules. Telus wanted to fill in […]

First two cell towers rejected under new Langley Township policy

  by  Dan Ferguson – Langley Times posted Jan 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM The first test of a new Langley Township cell tower policy that requires a poll of people near a proposed project did not go well for the phone companies, with the rejection of the first two towers presented under the new rules. Telus wanted to fill […]

WiFi, meters force longtime residents to move

Faye Carmody / The Star  January 8, 2015 12:00 AM Qualicum Beach – The mayor and his councillors should feel extremely proud of themselves. They sold out by allowing OptikTV into Qualicum Beach, they allowed Shaw to monopolize all of the beautiful streets and beaches with Shaw Open, they allowed Smart Meters into the town, […]

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