Continued from 5 RF levels do take a toll on health, say residents 7 · Thursday, May 17, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com FIREWORKS CANADA GOVERNMENT LICENSED TECHNICIANS ON STAFF cellphone by the head for a prolonged period of time and said RF levels from an active cellphone are as high as those found in homes across the street from a cell tower. "If you have one of these towers 15-20 metres from your home, you might as well strap a cellphone to the side of your head all day long," said Aidan Tracy, Oakville resident. "Our own Industry Canada and Health Canada last night suggested that is probably not a good idea." Health Canada Director-General Beth Pieterson stated at the Monday meeting the RF energy from a cell tower is not localized to one part of the body the way it is with a cellphone, but is absorbed in very low levels all over the body where it causes no harm. Some of the resident concerns about the amount of RF energy coming from a cell tower came from a statement by Holt that Industry Canada does not monitor cell towers for Safety Code 6 violations after they are approved unless they believe there may be an issue. Concerns expressed by residents focused around the development of cancers due to RF exposure, but also other health impacts. Council heard from Veronica Ciandre who said she and her daughter began to experience a number of health issues shortly after 10 cell antennas were installed just above her top floor apartment in Toronto. "Before three years ago, I was healthy. I slept like a baby and I didn't wake up with numb hands and feet, my body feeling prickly all night long, tingling and vibrating almost all day," said Ciandre. "I didn't spend night after night in a hyperactive state of anxiety feeling like electricity was running through me. I lived in a home I loved. It was my sanctuary. I did not have Tinnitus, a hissing or buzzing or a high pitch sound in my ear. I did not ever get tension headaches or feel like there was an invisible band around my head creating pressure. I did not feel bouts of nausea." Others called for more public consultation, regarding the placement of cell towers, particularly for those under 15 metres in height. Burton said when it comes to cell towers less than 15 metres in height, Industry Canada is not required to conduct any consultation. F F O 25% . Y L N O D A S I H T H T I W THURSDAY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & MONDAY OPEN 9:00am-9:00pm Monday7:00pm ED T A R E P O & NED W O N A I D A S N A I CAN C I N H C E DT E S N E C I L T N GOVERNME E C N E I R E P X 20 YEARS E ES G A K C A P D E PH CHOREOGRA ION T C E L E S E G HU YS A L P S I D S K WOR E R I F M O T S CU Ask about our specials for apartments, townhomes and show organizers. or visit www.fireworkscanada.net SHOP ON LINE 1252 SPEERS RD, UNIT # 11. OAKVILLE Located in the same units as Dietrichs Oakville Barbecues. We offer after/hours services for those putting together street and block parties. 905-465-9997