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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · 18 Medical studies being done abroad Continued from page 1 times more intense than what is permitted to cause harm. "The vast majority of scientific research to date does not support a link between radiofrequency energy exposures and human cancers," said Pieterson. "Health Canada is in agreement with both the World Health Organization (WHO) and IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) that additional research examining long-term heavy cell phone use is warranted." Ward 2 Town Councillor Pam Damoff argued scientific knowledge changes over time. When questioned by Damoff about cell tower exposure studies, Health Canada officials said none had been conducted in Canada, however, they were aware of studies being carried out in other countries. These studies, they said, have yielded no evidence to suggest that cell towers cause health problems. Those that did show a link were dismissed for poor quality and not taking other possible cancer sources into account. RIZIERO VERTOLLI / oakville beaver Residents protest Cell tower installation continues to be a hot button issue in Oakville with numerousresidentsengaged in a protest of the cell tower at Bronte Road and Rebecca Street, Tuesday. Despite being told the police were being called, several women continued to hold their ground, obstructing construction crews as they attempted to complete work the protesters said was associated with the activation of additional antennas on the tower. "This has been a very peaceful protest," said Wendy Cockburn from behind an orange construction site fence where she was corralled with several other protesters. "We were hoping it wouldn't come to this in the first place, but obviously we are willing to go that extra mile. All we are asking for is just a bit more time to see how all the meetings taking place at the Town would play out and if any decisions were made that could possibly change what is happening here." Residents protesting the tower are concerned about the possible health impacts of having a commercial cell tower so close to homes and schools. The tower had previously only been used by the emergency services. tion workers from doing line work to the site. Here, Sharon Cheyne speaks with Halton police officers at the site. PROTESTING: Protesters trying to stop cell construc- HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! OPEN YOUR HOME & HEARTS TO A STUDENT FROM SPAIN THIS SUMMER Red Leaf Student Program needs families in Oakville to host a Student from Spain in July and August. Students attend classes and activities Monday to Friday. Remuneration of $70000/4 weeks paid to host families. For more information call Veronica at 905-637-0879