Health advocates and industry clash over health effects from wireless technology Could cell phone towers like this one in Merritt’s downtown core pose a significant health risk to humans? Some experts say yes. MAY 3, 2010 JOHN O’CONNOR – NEWS EDITOR Concerns over the possible health effects from everyday wireless devices have prompted the federal […]
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 By BRYN WEESE, PARLIAMENTARY BUREAU OTTAWA — A battle is brewing on Parliament Hill over whether mobile phones, wi-fi networks and cell towers emit too many harmful microwaves. Industry officials say they don’t and argue the scientific community is behind them, but a fledging Montreal-based group, Save our Children from Microwaves, […]
BY MEAGAN FITZPATRICK, CANWEST NEWS SERVICE Vancouver Sun APRIL 27, 2010 A committee of MPs heard conflicting evidence on the safety of cellphones and other wireless technology Tuesday as well as opposing views on whether Canada’s safety standards are strong enough. Photograph by: Archive, Calgary Herald OTTAWA — A committee of MPs heard conflicting evidence […]
March 2010 – EM Radiation Health Alliance (of BC Canada). www.emrabc.ca In the past Health Canada has told us many things were safe that turned out to be very harmful. Remember thalidomide and deformed babies; asbestos and lung cancer; doctors once said tobacco was safe. In the 1980’s Health Canada claimed the blood supply was […]
E.M. Radiation Health Alliance MEDIA RELEASE (550 words) Media Liaison: Chris Anderson 250-537-5102 [email protected] or alternate liaison: Art Joyce 250-358-2666 [email protected] February 3, 2010: For general distribution The newly formed citizens’ group E.M. Radiation Health Alliance congratulates the B.C. government for its new law providing traffic fines for those using hand-held cell phones or texting […]
Cell Phone Technology:Public Health Facts & Concerns • Don’t Health Canada safety regulations protect me? NO. Health Canada also told us thalidomide, asbestos and the blood supply were safe. Doctors once said tobacco was safe. Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 regulates exposure in the 3 Khz to 300 Ghz range. “Canada’s guidelines are based on […]
Teresa Wright Published on March 16, 2009 Angry residents, politicians reorganize to fight cellphone tower decision Local residents and politicians upset by a recent Industry Canada ruling allowing Rogers to build a cell tower close to their homes are organizing once again to oppose the tower’s construction. A group of residents who successfully lobbied Charlottetown city […]
The Hugs tag features an RFID sensor that alerts hospital authorities if the wearer approaches an exit. The Stanley Works announced July 18 it has completed the purchase of Ottawa-based Xmark Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VeriChip Corp. for $48 million in cash. July 29, 2008 By Jennifer Brown The deal consists of a […]
Two senior government officials involved in determining safety standards for cellphone use sit on the health committee of a powerful group that lobbies the federal government on behalf of the telecommunications industry. 2/8/08 Two senior government officials involved in determining safety standards for cellphone use sit on the health committee of a powerful group that […]
9 teachers and 2 students that have been diagnosed with cancer while working or attending Riverside.. The most recent death due to cancer was last week; one of the teachers there developed brain cancer. She appeared to be fine in November (2007), but now the school and the teachers family is mourning the loss.. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=ed62352a-0bf0-4e78-8ec4-85946a1e603c http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=0be41dba-71fa-4263-9d43-258972dc7ffb link […]
