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BC Hydro is experimenting with their new WiMAX wireless Smart Meter program on the Gulf Islands. We oppose the blanketing of our communities with an enormous hazardous wireless grid. We insist on our right to an open public consultation and choice in what is implemented in our homes and communities.
Get Involved
If we want to stop BC Hydro from blanketing our island communities with an enormous wireless grid, we are going to have to roll up our sleeves, write a few letters, attend some meetings and make a bit of noise. Remember that BC Hydro execs can’t read our minds and because there have been no [...]
Resources
There are a number of good sources for information on the subject of electromagnetic radiation and concerns regarding wireless Smart Meters. We have compiled a list of websites, books and videos, but if we have missed anything, please drop us a line and we will update our list.
Who We Are
Gulf Islanders For Safe Technology is comprised of concerned island residents who have formed an ad hoc group to demand the right to have input on BC Hydro’s proposed WiMAX Smart Meter grid that will eventually blanket much of our communities with electromagnetic radiation. The Gulf Islands is one of the many communities recently selected as a test area for BC Hydro’s WiMAX Smart Meter grid yet island citizens were not notified and/or afforded the opportunity to give input or consent on BC Hydro’s experiment. Read More
Latest News
Surrounded by smart meters
Article by Gillian Sanders for the Ottawa Citizen regarding the health effects of wireless smart meters. Read More
Smart meter controversy amps up
Article from The Province newspaper, by Michael Smyth on April 1, 2012, regarding the increase in complaints about higher electricity bills after smart meters are installed. Read More
BC Hydro pulls smart meters for testing
Article from The Globe and Mail by writer Shannon Moneo, published on March 26th, 2012 regarding customer complaints about smart meters and increased electrciity bills. Read More
