I wanted to say thanks to you good folks for bringing us balanced and truthful information on many environmental issues that affect our lives. The information you released about the privatization of BC rivers, via the Campbell government’s BC Energy Plan, has been disturbing, interesting and vital for those of us concerned about our public water and our beautiful rivers. [“BC’s Water Sold to the Highest Bidder” by Randy Christensen, March 2011].
I live in Port Coquitlam where after this long weekend [Victoria Day weekend], our Mayor and council will decide to put a Rogers cell tower in one of our parks near an elementary school. Despite serious opposition – 500 petition signatures, a rally at city hall and numerous letters sent and meetings held to express concerns – the city has decided to ignore its citizens and bend to the pressure of the almighty multinational corporation.
I would welcome more information from your publication with regard to the concerns and risks surrounding the rapid expansion of so much wireless technology such as Wifi, smart meters and cell towers. Most of these lack proper long-term testing and regulation, and there is virtually no effective policy and public consultation process.
I am sad for the precedent this sets for our parks, distressed for the residents and the schools that are close to these radiating towers, and I am very worried about our democracy under a Conservative majority. I thank you too for your election edition with honest information and attempts to sway! Too bad so many voters have their heads in the sand. We have so much to lose and lose it we will.
Please keep up the important work you do and stand up for those important things that make us Canadian. We appreciate what you do.
– Laura Dupont, Port Coquitlam, BC
