Okanagan First Nation Bans Fortis from installing Smart meters OLIVER/CKNW (AM980) Laura Baziuk 6/13/2013 Another group in B.C. has come out fiercely opposed to smart meters. The Osoyoos Indian Band says its council has voted to ban Fortis BC from installing the electricity meters at its 700 homes and businesses. The chief, Clarence Louie, […]
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CBC News Posted: May 25, 2013 3:21 PM ET Last Updated: May 25, 2013 3:45 PM ET Read comments Smart meters use electromagnetic frequencies to transmit consumption data to power companies, and some people believe they’re a source of health problems. (Toby Talbot/AP file photo) A relatively new type of air pollution called electrosmog may […]
Dr Liz Evans spoke of health effects, saying there are hundreds of studies showing “evidence of harm could be acute”, including possible “chronic effects from long term exposure such as cancer, infertility, dementia, genetic damage, immune system dysfunction and damage to foetuses”. sources : http://stopsmartmeters.org.uk/british-families-at-risk-from-smart-meters-ssm-uk-tells-mps/ http://takebackyourpower.net/british-mps-told-of-smart-meter-risks-uk-rollout-delayed-by-year/
TORONTO, May 9, 2013 /CNW/ Frank Clegg, one of the biggest names in Canadian technology, announced today that he stands behind parents who object to wireless internet in schools. “There are already children who can’t go to school because of headaches, nausea and heart problems from the wireless systems,” said Clegg who ran Microsoft Canada […]
CBC | Posted: 04/29/2013 6:01 pm EDT | Updated: 04/29/2013 8:47 pm EDT http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/29/bc-hydro-smart-meters-lawsuit_n_3180981.html?utm_hp_ref=canada-british-columbia Opponents of smart meters are preparing a class action lawsuit against BC Hydro, alleging installation of the high-tech devices has led to thousands of health, safety and privacy concerns over the last two years. Earlier this year, BC Hydro said it would not […]
by Francois Lemieux – The West Island Chronicle – April 09, 2013: http://www.westislandchronicle.com/News/Local/2013-04-09/article-3216498/HydroQuebec-smart-meters-spark-fears-in-West-Island/1 Hydro-Quebec’s plan to install 3.8 million new smart-meters is being challenged by various organizations, municipalities and residents across the province. West Islanders started receiving letters announcing the change in March. Photo archives. Citizens all over the West Island are mobilizing against the new […]
By Kelly Hayes Global News They say the problems began after a group of smart meters were installed by BC Hydro in front of their home last year — coincidentally around the same time Jerry had his first stroke. It’s not the first time people have raised concerns about the health effects of smart meters. But an […]
VICTORIA – The Chief of Police says text or talk while driving and lose your phone. At least that’s what he’s hoping for. The BC Association of Chiefs of Police will ask the province to allow them to seize cell phones from repeat offenders. Chief Jamie Graham says the message is not getting across and […]
By Greg Nesteroff – Nelson Star Published: February 28, 2013 1:00 PM Updated: February 28, 2013 7:24 PM A Telus representative has pledged to hold a public meeting on a controversial cell phone tower proposed for private land in the Slocan Valley. Doug Anastos, real estate and government affairs manager for the telecommunications company, appeared […]
