“Dog and pony show” is a colloquial term that has come to mean a highly promoted, often over-staged performance, presentation, or event designed to sway or convince opinion for political, or less often, commercial ends. Typically, the term is used in a pejorative sense to connote disdain, jocular lack of appreciation, or distrust of the message being presented or the efforts undertaken to present it.[1]
source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_and_pony_show
What happens at a Wireless Presentation?
Rogers, Telus, Freedom, Bell and others all want to find new locations for their cellular phone networks.
According to CTRC / ISED , Wireless companies must notify the surrounding area several times, normally via the local newspaper.
They present at a public location such as a church or high school. Billboards are set up to answer question about where it will be built, what areas it would cover, and in some cases what other companies would be sharing the cell tower. They also show the timeline that they are following leading up to their intended installation.
ISED : 4. Land-use authority and public consultation
Contacting the land-use authority
Proponents must always contact the applicable land-use authorities to determine the local consultation requirements and to discuss local preferences regarding antenna system siting and/or design, unless their proposal falls within the exclusion criteria outlined in section 6. If the land-use authority has designated an official to deal with antenna systems, then proponents are to engage the authority through that person. If not, proponents must submit their plans directly to the council, elected local official or executive. The 120-day consultation period commences only once proponents have formally submitted, in writing, all plans required by the land-use authority, and does not include preliminary discussions with land-use authority representatives.
Proponents should note that there may be more than one land-use authority with an interest in the proposal. Where no established agreement exists between such land-use authorities, proponents must, as a minimum, contact the land-use authority(ies) and/or neighbouring land-use authorities located within a radius of three times the tower height, measured from the tower base or the outside perimeter of the supporting structure, whichever is greater. As well, in cases where proponents are aware that a potential Aboriginal or treaty right or land claim may be affected by the proposed installation, they must contact ISED in order to ensure that the requirements for consultation are met. Proponents are encouraged to refer to local community and online resources (for example, the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS)) as applicable.
Following the land-use authority process
Proponents must follow the land-use consultation process for the siting of antenna systems, established by the land-use authority, where one exists. In the event that a land-use authority’s existing process has no public consultation requirement, proponents must then fulfill the public consultation requirements contained in ISED’s default public consultation process (see section 4.2). Proponents are not required to follow this requirement if the land-use authority’s established process explicitly excludes their type of proposal from consultation or it is excluded by ISED’s criteria. In all cases, telecommunications carriers, broadcasting undertakings and third party tower owners must notify and consult with the local public when proposing a new antenna tower, either by following ISED’s default public consultation process or, where one exists, the land-use authority’s public consultation process. Where proponents believe the local consultation requirements are unreasonable, they may contact the local ISED office in writing for guidance.
What about Health Effects??
A wide range of side effects experienced by people already living and working close to cellular antennas.
Health Canada and CRTC ( Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission ) keep repeating their “Safety Code 6” (2009) from decades ago, yet the technology keeps on changing and the results from studies keep arriving. There is clearly evidence that microwave radiation is a concern, but is Health Canada working for the safety of Canadians or is it working with Industry? Dog and Pony shows hide behind Safety Code 6 which many consider to be outdated.
How can I find out if this area has Microwave Cellular Transmitters?
Anyone can access the Cell Tower Maps to see what is currently installed. Some of these website are independent other maps are provided by the cell phone companies.
What about those extra antennas from other companies?
City Halls expect to review any additional antenna projects, but in a lot of cases, residents are not aware of the additional antennas. After the initial tower sitting process, if the tower goes up, antennas can be added on or upgraded in the same location with the public knowing little, if anything at all about it in advance.
What can a Community do at a Dog and Pony Show?
1 – Let the neighbourhood near the proposed tower know about it. Not all residents see the public notice.
2 – Attend in great numbers and ask Questions.
3 – Voice your opinion. Either by email or paper forms they often have at Open Houses. You can also prepare a letter in advance.
4 – Contact your local media.
5 – Meet with your local group that is concerned about wireless.
6 – Attend City Hall meetings about this proposed cellular antenna and voice your concerns.
Videos / Audio : Cell Tower Installations
Opposing Cell Towers – Odette Wilkins: The National Call for Safe Technology – Sept 11, 2025
https://romanshapoval.substack.com/p/opposing-cell-towers
https://emrabc.ca/?s=cell+tower+debate
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