Discussion on Cell Phone Tower Safety and Emergency Services Needs

environment · Denman and Hornby Islands

An opinion piece discusses the importance of cell phone signal for emergency services, referencing Hornby Fire Chief Doug Chinnery, but also raises concerns about the safety and environmental impact of cell towers and electromagnetic radiation.

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• “Hornby Fire Chief Doug Chinnery has stressed how important increased cell signal can be for our emergency services... My thought: no to the cell tower. We are getting fibre-optic internet on the island.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 5th, 2023 (January 5th, 2023)

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