Langley Times Published: July 27, 2011 2:00 PM Updated: July 27, 2011 2:54 PM The modernization of BC Hydro’s metering system is intended to be safer, more reliable and cost effective than the current system, and reduce electricity theft. But Hydro’s smart meter technology may also be hazardous to health, polluting homes and the outdoors with […]
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Magda Havas speaks with CBC Radio about Smart Meters in North America. July 26 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/ontheisland/2011/07/26/smart-meter-safety-concerns-jack-laytons-departure-and-protecting-avatar-grove/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/07/27/bc-hydro-smart-meter.html
Comments JULY 18, 2011 Dear Editor: Why is the BC Government requiring all homes to be in conflict with section 5.57 of the Works Safe BC regulations? At the end of May, the World Health Organization/International Association For Research on Cancer (IARC) declared emf, including low levels such as cell phones, as a Group […]
By Sarah Simpson, Citizen July 15, 2011 The CVRD board has requested BC Hydro officials explain to them the ins and outs of smart meters before agreeing to have them installed in the region. “We’ve had a couple of delegations at the electoral area service committee level and some emails about smart meters and we […]
Radio : EMRHA & BC Hydro
Jul 12
July 7 – Sharon Noble on CKNW 980 AM
July 8 – Fiona Taylor of BC Hydro, CKNW 980 AM
July 11 – Sharon Noble and Una St.Clair on CFAX 1070 AM
July 12 – Fiona Taylor of BC Hydro, CFAX 1070 AM
Speakers : Chris Anderson from Gulf Islanders for Safe Technology, Walt Mc Ginnis from emrabc, Una St. Clair from Citizens for Safe Technology, Tatha from Victoria BC. Then a march through Ganges, Salt Spring Island BC
ROBERT MATAS VANCOUVER— From Thursday’s Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Jul. 06, 2011 7:01PM EDT Last updated Wednesday, Jul. 06, 2011 7:03PM EDT BC Hydro is modifying its smart-meter program in response to concerns about exposure to electromagnetic radiation, although Hydro still insists the devices pose no danger to health. “We clearly don’t believe there is a health […]
IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 04, 2011) “Privacy, Security and Health” Objections to BC Hydro’s “Smartmetering and Infrastructure” Program Prompts Action by Islands Trust Council The Gulf Islands Trust Council – representing all Island residents – has unanimously endorsed the call from constituents for BC Hydro to delay forcing wireless smart meters on the public and to […]
JULY 4, 2011 Dear Editor: Gary Murphy, chief project officer BC Hydro Smart Metering Initiative, claims “there are tremendous amounts of misinformation that are causing unnecessary fear and anxiety.” He might be correct, there is an easy way to disprove the misinformation. Make both the end point meters and the Central Relay Meters available to […]
by Dennis Stranack www.okadvertiser.com Enderby council got an earful about B.C. Hydro smart meters at the last regular meeting from local resident Barb Makota who believes the technology represents a public health hazard. She told council theh World Health Organizaton (WHO) has deemedthe meters a carcinogen. “That means they can produce cancer. That means that […]
