March 15 2011 – BC Hydro held Open Houses in various cities for anyone who wanted to talk about the Smart Meter Program for British Columbia. Dr. John Blatherwick, former Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is speaking as the consultant on health concerns with Smart Meters at BC Hydro. Fiona Taylor and Cindy Verschoor with BC Hydro, also talked with concerned citizens. Further consultation with the public will continue in the next few months. Questions about alternative connections other then Wireless Networks was the main concern, which BC Hydro stated they would look into further. Parts of Ontario and Eastern Usa are currently using telephone lines for those who have health issues that prevent the use of Wi-Fi networks. If you are interested in this option send your concerns to BC Hydro or speak with them at future Open Houses around the province. www.StopSmartMetersBC.ca http www.EMRABC.CA http stopsmartmeters.org http weepinitiative.org http





