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MP calls on Bell to reposition `powerful' towers Oakville MP Terence Young is calling on Bell Canada to take down and reposition cellular antennae many residents consider to be too close to homes, schools, daycare centres and health-care facilities in Oakville. In a news release issued Wednesday, Young alluded to several recent incidents where the introduction of cell antennas has raised concern among the community. This included the addition of commercial cell antennas to a cell tower located near a fire station at the corner of Rebecca Street and Bronte Road and the addition of cell antennas to a home being used as a Bell Canada office on Balsam Drive. "Bell Canada has placed powerful broadcast antennae within 11 metres of a child's bedroom and over the heads of our firefighters and refuses to relocate them," said Young. "This is completely unacceptable." In the news release, Young noted that the World Health Organization has classified electromagnetic radiation (EMR) as `possibly carcinogenic' and said that there is increasing evidence EMR affects the health of some people who are hypersensitive to it. Health Canada, he said, also warns parents to reduce their children's exposure to cellular phones with hands free devices, shorter telephone calls and text messaging. "This is not about cellular towers to provide cellular telephone service in Oakville," said Young. "We already have good telephone coverage. It's about placing 15 · Friday, June 15, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "This is not about cellular towers to provide cellular telephone service in Oakville." Oakville MP Terence Young ers, dreadful PR." Halton Region's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Bob Nosal, has said there is no convincing evidence weak radio frequency signals from cell towers cause adverse health effects. Nosal has also acknowledged the agreement between Health Canada, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer that additional research is warranted. hundreds of antennae across Oakville so people can watch hockey games on hand held devices in every corner of every home." Young said these towers should be placed in industrial areas away from homes, schools, daycare centres and health care facilities. "No one is suggesting Bell Canada is on the wrong side of the law," said Young. "There is an absence of law on these matters. They are on the wrong side of our community and their own customSince 1952 Carpet Cleaning Specialists On The Spot! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WALL TO WALL FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY AREA RUGS PERSIAN & ORIENTAL Truck Mount In-Plant Service Water Damage Restoration See the transformation of what we can do in relation to others! VOTED BEST CARPET & RUG CLEANERS 11 YEARS IN A ROW! Drop-off Discount! 25% FREE 250 mL SPOTTING BOTTLE www.onthespotcleaning.ca Bronte 905-825-4256 1446 WALLACE RD. OAKVILLE, ON QEW Speers Wallace