[In addition to, or instead of, watching the video referenced below, you can read  a newspaper story on the victim’s statements at http://tinyurl.com/k9qkmcb .]

In March, 2013 the Canadian Auto Workers Union began operating a single wind turbine on its property at Port Elgin in the town of Saugeen Shores, ignoring the concerns of families living in homes nearby.

The CAW  wind turbine is much smaller than those installed elsewhere in Ontario (capacity of 500 KW vs 2 MW), but is not subject to a minimum setback distance due to its being operated at a noise level slightly below the threshhold specified by the GEA.  As a result, more than 100 homes are situated inside the normal 550 m minimum setback distance.

Five families living between 350 m and 2 km of the turbine made deputations to Saugeen Shores Council on August 26, 2013.  Their reports of medical symptoms and loss of enjoyment were so credible and compelling that Council voted to request that the CAW shut down the turbine.

Following is a video of the…