To Darren Hird, Telus
Jim Laursen, Industry Canada


I wrote a letter dated September 30, 2010 to you explaining my 
opposition to the proposed cell tower at 4537 Rocky Pt. Road in Metchosin. 
I had four basic questions in the letter and after receiving a 
generic response form letter from Telus, nothing from Industry 
Canada or Knights of Columbus, I still don’t feel at ease with this 
conflict, nor are my concerns addressed. With all the correspondence, 
where is the Knights of Columbus? Why are they not facing their neighbours?

On my concerns about living close to towers emitting electromagnetic 
radiation I was told there are no health concerns because the government 
says so, and reference was made to a half dozen web sites. The word 
asbestos came to mind as I read this.

My second concern was the proximity to the most condensed housing 
in our community.  Issues were reiterated on how this location fits 
all the mandatory criteria, all the well knowing how openly opposed our 
community is. 

On the issue of searching for alternate sites, Telus says they are doing 
so but if one cannot be found, too bad its going there anyhow, 
but it will be the decision of Industry Canada.

Largely, my concern is the unknown. Effects of electromagnetic 
radiation remains unknown.  Is the Knights of Columbus, Telus and 
Industry Canada prepared for the possibility of future liability 
claims alleged to be resulting from radio frequency exposure? Recently 
the town of Parksville rejected a proposal to have a cell tower on top 
of their fire hall ( as Metchosin did two years ago ) The city knew 
they would be subject to these such complaints.

In ten years, when the tower is weathered with chipped paint, and 
is crammed with a dozen transmitters, and the health of local residents 
is waning, what could be done then ? This tower may effect the health of 
my 11 year old daughter, who is undergoing chemotherapy for Relapsed Acute 
Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She has already suffered more than most do in a 
lifetime. I am not willing to take this gamble.

I want a future with my family in Metchosin, let alone a friendly one.
Please find an alternate site which is a minimum of 500m away from residents. 
Surely in Metchosin this can be achieved.


Concerned,
Heather Hamilton
4590 Rocky Point Rd.
Victoria, BC V9C 4E5