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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, August 16, 2013 | 8 Suspects left empty-handed continued from p.1 The women did not give either suspect any valuables and, after a short time, the men left the area empty-handed. The first suspect is described as white, 16-18-years of age, with short, curly blond hair, and being of average height and build. The second suspect is described as black, 16-18 years of age, and being of average height and build. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905825-4747 ext. 2215 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). C4ST welcomes Town's backing by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff CONCRETE · DRIVEWAYS · FRENCH CURBS · PATIOS · STEPS · WALKWAYS · GARAGE FLOORS uality At Its Best! Call Fernando EXPOSED AGGREGATE (Pebble) 905-844-5518 · 1-888-944-5518 www.concretetrimmings.com FREE ESTIMATES It may be only a symbolic gesture on the part of the Town of Oakville, but Canadians for Safe Technology (C4ST) says it could still be useful. At Monday's council meeting, Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson put forward a motion for the Town to advise the federal government it does not concur with radio communications facilities within 200 metres of sensitive land uses (e.g. residential), within 20 metres of a heritage structure, within 100 metres of Lake Ontario's shoreline or on lands identified as natural heritage or a natural area. The motion, approved unanimously, also asked Ottawa to put a moratorium on the building of cell towers in these areas until a review of Health Canada's Safety Code 6 (which establishes safety limits for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy) has been finalized. The issue was at council after local lobby group C4ST mobilized area residents against a 14.9-metre Bell Mobility cell tower proposed for Drago's Autobody site at 3135 Lakeshore Rd., and a series of commercial antenna/towers proposed by Rogers Communications for the roof of the residential community of Bronte Estates. Opponents to those towers say they fear the possible health impacts of having cell towers and the electromagnetic radiation they emit so close to area homes. At Monday's meeting, councillors stated repeatedly that when it comes to locating cell tow- ers, the Town cannot block or approve a location as that responsibility lies solely with the federal government. Even so, C4ST said it appreciates the Town's decision to make its position on the matter clear. "It's very helpful," said Frank Clegg, CEO of C4ST. "Hopefully, the Town (calling for) this moratorium will put more pressure on Health Canada to fix this process." Clegg said he worries Ottawa will not listen. Ward 4 Town and Regional Councillor Allan Elgar expressed the same fear and said if Industry Canada decides to continue approving cell towers, despite the moratorium request, there is nothing the Town can do to stop it. "I just want to make sure everyone understands we can only request. We can't require or say (Industry Canada) shall do... I'm very afraid people are going to get a false sense of hope that we actually have any control over what the federal government does related to cell towers in Canada," he said. Clegg acknowledged many Bronte residents have cell phones and want good service, but argued towers do not need to be built next to homes and schools and don't need to be as powerful as they currently are to provide that service. "We are not Canadians for No Technology. We are Canadians for Safe Technology," said Clegg. "You need to put cell towers up, but you need to put them up so they emit significantly less radiation. You don't need all this radiation to provide cell coverage. They use way more than they need." The Regional Municipality of Halton Using hoses to wash the drivewa y wastes water. Use brooms instead. Reduce Your Outdoor Water Use 15/160813