A candidate for City Council in Surrey says if he is elected on Saturday, he'll introduce a by-law to restrict installation of smart meters on residential properties in his city. Gary Robinson, with the Surrey Civic Coalition: "It's one more example I guess, of the Provincial Government not listening. If it takes a city standing up to them, … [Read more...]
Coalition opposing smart meters urging British Columbians to do what they can to prevent meter installation
October 3, 2011 by
The director of the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is urging people to do what they can to prevent the meters from being installed. Sharon Noble says people can call BC Hydro and ask their account be flagged to prevent the meters from being put in as well as.. "I have put a wired basket fixed to my home over the meter because the Hydro people … [Read more...]
Municipal leaders vote to halt smart meters
October 1, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver have voted narrowly in favour of moratorium on BC Hydro Smart Meters.The vote was 55 per cent in favour and 45 against.However, Energy Minister Rich Coleman has said the government will proceed with the billion-dollar program anyway, calling the meters the global … [Read more...]
