An Ontario court has dismissed a set of appeals from four families that sought to have provincial legislation related to the approvals of large-scale wind farms declared unconstitutional.

In a decision released on Monday, a panel of three Divisional Court judges ruled against the claims of the families who were concerned about the potential health effects of living as close as 500 metres to the turbines.

The families had argued that provincial legislation makes it impossible to scuttle a project on the basis of potential health impacts.

The case was considered the first constitutional challenge to the Green Energy Act to reach the appellate court level.

At issue was the proposed $850-million K2 Wind project, which would see 140 turbines put up near Goderich, Ont., the 92-turbine Armow wind farm near Kincardine, Ont., as well as the smaller 15-turbine St. Columban project near Seaforth, Ont. Continue reading Ontario families lose court bid to stop wind turbines →

Until Dec. 22, they lived less than a mile from one of the turbines, within a mile of five more. Each of the 16 turbines are taller than 500 feet and within two miles of their home.

Help has come from many of the family’s supporters — from people in Sheffield to the Danby-based Vermonters for a Clean Environment.

VCE executive director Annette Smith dipped into inheritance funds her parents left her to purchase the used trailer for the couple, saying she feared for the Therriens’ lives while trying to survive another winter on the mountain.

Ultimately, with VCE’s help, the Therriens’ former home will be turned into a motel of sorts. Guests will be educated on the effects of living near an industrial wind project site, said Smith.

“We are going to set it up as the First Wind Motel, that is our plan, and people can come up and experience it firsthand,” said Luann. A minimum stay of several nights will be required so the experience is meaningful, said Smith, adding that the same idea is being discussed near a wind project in another state.

Smith said, “Someone will be staying at the house in Sheffield after the Therrien family leaves.”

‘This family was out of time’: Sheffield family resettled with help   http://www.vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20141228/NEW…;

Citizens’ Task Force on Wind Power – Maine

The NRWC project : Wellandport

 The photo below will be of interest to residents of West Lincoln, Wainfleet and Haldimand that will be living near the 115Kv transmission line that NRWC proposes to install along our rural county road allowances.

Continue reading Stray Voltage from Turbine Transmission Line light up Fluorescent Light Bulb. →

Our deepest sympathies to Bill and his family for this tragic loss of a wonderful caring lady.

Obituary for Carol Barker

Barker, Carol Ann

Passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 with her loving husband and friends by her side. Carol who was in her 70th year had just recently adopted Gunther into our family of horses, dogs, cats and pet duck. Beautiful Carol was known by everyone to have an open heart for any animal in need of help: cats in the culvert, dogs in rescue programs, and even a duck that just dropped into the farm. Carol was an avid horse lover. As a wedding present she bought her husband, Bill Morris, a horse. That led to thirty-seven years of horse shows across Canada and the US. Carol rode and placed at the Paint Horse Congress in Wichita on HF Skips Supreme. Carol, raised: an APHA World Champion, Dontyoujustloveme; an APHA Reserve World Champion My Oh My and her favourite CC (Don’t Skip Charlene). Carol always tried to help other people. There are quite number of young people who benefited from Carol providing them with a good horse to learn on (7L’s Shanandoah, HF Skips Sly Fox, Andy Rap, and Skips Jube). Continue reading Our deepest sympathies. →

For Immediate Release:

Wellandport, West Lincoln.

Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc.  is going to Court.  Opposition to  the approval  issued for the Niagara Regional Wind Corporation project will be heard at the Environmental Review Tribunal.

It is a very busy time of the year for most families, but the Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc. continues to be hard at work over the Christmas holidays.  On Friday December 19^th 2014  the legal battle against the Niagara Regional Wind Corporation  project  located in West Lincoln, Wainfleet, Town of Lincoln, Region of Niagara, Haldimand begins.  The problems surrounding the NRWC project are many but simply put  it is that the turbines are too close to where rural people live, work and play.  The most vulnerable members of our communities needing protection will be the children.

The renewable energy project has proposed 77 wind turbines comprised mostly of the large 3MW rated capacity size.  The turbines have hub  heights ranging from 124- 135m tall  and blades which will create a rotor diameter of 101 m .  These will be some of the largest turbines to ever be introduced so closely to people and their homes in North America.  Children of host “wind farm” properties are not being protected to the same level  of regulatory protection as other children.  Lease holders can agree to have closer set back distances and noise level exposures from the industrial wind turbines placed on their properties.  Money is being exchanged that puts children’s well- being at an increased risk of potential adverse effects affecting health and safety, for a financial benefit.  

Recently Health Canada released its preliminary summary report wind turbines and health that stated  16.5% of residents within a 2km exposure zone were negatively affected.   It is important to note that these were smaller turbines that were studied.  Using that figure, the Niagara Regional Wind Corporation alone  could be creating adverse health impacts for at least 2 000 or more residents within the project boundaries. 

The issues  and controversy surrounding wind power electrical generation are varied but they will have an  impact for everyone.  We would welcome your presence and continued support as the hearing proceedings get underway.

Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc.

Details about the appeal notices can be reviewed on the Environmental Registry – Search for EBR 012-0613:  http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTIxMTM5&statusId=MTg2NTk5&language=en

Preliminary Hearing:

A Preliminary Hearing will be conducted by the Hearing Panel on:

Date: Friday, December 19, 2014

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Wellandport Community Centre,

5042 Canborough Road (RR#63)

Hearing:

Date:  Monday,  January 19, 2015

Time:  10:00 am

Wellandport Community Centre:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Wellandport+Community+Centre&address=5042+Canborough+Rd&city=Wellandport&state=ON&zipcode=L0R&country=CA&redirect=true

Mothers Against Wind Turbines Inc:  https://mothersagainstturbines.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MothersAgainstWindTurbines

Email:  mothersagainstwindturbines@gmail.com

Donate the West Lincoln Legal Fund!  We MUST do everything we can to prevent this from happening to anyone in our community!!   There are many stories just like this from people just like you and me.  Please help!!

MULTI-MUNICIPAL WIND TURBINE WORKING GROUP
MARK DAVIS, DEPUTY MAYOR, ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, CHAIR / STEWART HALLIDAY, DEPUTY MAYOR, GREY HIGHLANDS, CO-CHAIR 1925 BRUCE ROAD 10, BOX 70, CHESLEY, ON NOG 1L0 / 519-363-3039 / FAX: 519-363-2203 areld@bmts.com
3 December, 2014

RE: HEALTH CANADA WIND TURBINE NOISE STUDY
AN OPEN LETTER TO

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister pm@pm.gc.ca

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health minister_ministre@hc-sc.gc.ca

Contradictions and bias undermine credibility of the Health Canada Wind Turbine Noise Study

The Multi-municipal Wind Turbine Working Group is comprised of elected municipal councillors and appointed citizens from parts of Southern Ontario where approximately 30% of industrial wind turbines are concentrated. Over the past several years we have received a growing number of delegations from constituents
whose health has been adversely affected by proximity to the wind turbines. It is not easy to listen to people who continue to suffer from ringing and pressure in the ears, pounding vibrations in the head and chest, nausea, dizziness and the ongoing inability to sleep. Their stories are especially disturbing because we know these people; we know they are not lying; and it is our responsibility under the Municipal Act to protect their health.

We are dismayed that the recently released Health Canada Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study has ignored the distress of real people by hiding behind meaningless “estimated” noise projections and predictive modeling rather than first making professional clinical observations based on the histories of actual sufferers.
Investigation of anecdotal evidence is the foundation of all medicine. The Health MULTI-MUNICIPAL WIND TURBINE WORKING GROUP Page 2 of 4 Canada study summary contains no reference to the growing body of research that contradicts the main theme of the summary. Our Grey-Bruce Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hazel Lynn has found 18 peer-reviewed studies that “provide reasonable evidence . . . that an association exists between wind turbines and distress in humans”. The Brown County (Wisconsin) Board of Health has declared its wind turbines a “public health nuisance” and a “human health hazard for all people . . . who are exposed to Infrasound/Low Frequency Noise and other emissions
potentially harmful to human health”. Continue reading Contradictions and bias undermine credibility of the Health Canada Wind Turbine Noise Study →

At the October 14, 2014 Brown County Board of Health meeting a motion was made to declare the Shirley Wind turbines a Human Health Hazard. The following motion was unanimously approved by the Board:

“To declare the Industrial Wind Turbines at Shirley Wind Project in the Town of Glenmore, Brown County, WI. A Human Health Hazard for all people (residents, workers, visitors, and sensitive passersby) who are exposed to Infrasound/Low Frequency Noise and other emissions potentially harmful to human health.”

Brown County is located in Wisconsin, USA.

Brown County Citizens for Responsible Wind Energy (BCCRWE) has issued a press release regarding this Human Health Hazard declaration, which can be seen at :http://bccrwe.com/index.php/8-news/16-duke-energy-s-shirley-wind-declared-human-health-hazard  BCCRWE is requesting your words of support for this action.

Research indicates that industrial wind turbines can negatively affect the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals if placed too close to homes. BCCRWE has been working
intensively for the past 5 years with professional researchers, physicians, acousticians, and legislators to protect citizens of Brown County, the state of Wisconsin, the United States, and those in other countries from the negative health impacts resulting from industrial wind turbines being built too close to people.

BCCRWE welcomes and encourages individuals, organizations, and governmental agencies from around the world to send their words of support regarding the Board of Health’s action. BCCRWE will pass your emails on to the Brown County Board of Health as support for their courage, integrity, responsibility, intellectual honesty, and care in declaring the industrial wind turbines at Shirley Wind to be human health hazards.

If you or others you know have experienced negative health impacts from living in close proximity to industrial wind turbines and would like to share that experience along with your words of support with the Brown County Board of Health, please do so.

Send your words of support, and if applicable your experiences, to:
BOHsupport@bccrwe.com

Thank you,

Brown County Citizens for Responsible Wind Energy

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