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British MPs told of ‘smart’ meter risks; UK rollout delayed by over a year

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/

Former Microsoft Canada President agrees school Wifi is a Potential Health Hazard

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 […]

BC Hydro Smart Meters Provoke Class Action Lawsuit

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 […]

Hydro-Quebec smart meters spark fears in West Island

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 […]

Health concerns about school wi-fi to be aired at B.C. teachers meeting

March 7, 2013. 11:35 am • Section: B.C. Education Report The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) is headed for what will likely be a hot debate about health worries regarding wi-fi in schools. The Nicola Valley Teachers’ Union has submitted a resolution to the BCTF annual general meeting in mid-March, calling for wired connections rather than […]

Victoria’s top cop supports cell phone seizures

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 […]

Smart Meter Petition to be presented in BC Legislature March 13

http://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/uploads/scribd/CST_MARCH2013.pdf SMART METER PETITION TO BE PRESENTED IN LEGISLATURE March 13, 2013 HIGH PRIORITY – Please get this message out on Facebook, Twitter, and to your personal contacts The CST Petition will be presented AGAIN in the Victoria Legislature on March 13, 2013, thanks to support of John Horgan, NDP Energy Critic. This petition highlights the thousands of […]

BC Hydro reverses policy on Smart Meters

Utility provider says they will now work with resistant customers By Andrew Mitchell In an abrupt about face, BC Hydro reversed its plans to make smart meters mandatory across the province, saying instead that they would work with customers to convince them that the systems are safe and beneficial for homeowners. The decision to adopt Smart […]

A bad case of smart meter regret

by  Jennifer Lang – Cloverdale Reporter posted Feb 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM Cloverdale’s Vern Keller had his doubts when BC Hydro contractors installed the new smart meter in his home 10 months ago, but he didn’t raise a ruckus. He didn’t put up a sign or build a cage around his old meter, like some smart meter resisters. […]

Mandatory smart meters? Not anymore

by Ian Bailey – The Globe and Mail Vancouver – January 30, 2013: www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/mandatory-smart-meters-not-anymore/article8029942/   B.C. Hydro says it won’t install smart meters if households don’t want them, even after the B.C. Liberal government insisted for years that the program was mandatory. In a statement Wednesday, B.C. Hydro’s smart-meter spokesman, Greg Alexis, said the utility […]

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