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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-11-12, Page 3Wednesday, November 12, 2014 • News Record 3 Council makes exception to Health Canada publishes findings from zoning by-law requirement wind turbine noise and health study Tara Ostner The Clinton News Record The Ministry of Transportation, Bell Canada and Epps Products have no con- cems with reducing a minimum dis- tance separation requirement in order to allow for the construction of a new chicken bam and manure storage facility at a farm property in Central Huron. This fact was presented to council by Huron County Planner, Monica Walker -Bolton, at the November 3 Central Huron coun- cil meeting. Owner of the farm property, Jake Rylaarsdam, was present at the meeting and addressed council by stating that he chose the location of the barn and stor- age facility for several specific reasons. He also emphasized that the Ministry of Transportation, Bell Canada and Epps Products are all in agreement with the proposed reduction. He concluded by stating that he hopes that council votes in favor of the zoning by-law amendment Councillor Alison Lobb then asked about other possible uses that the land in question might have in the future. Walker -Bolton responded by explain- ing how certain buildings, such as, churches might be interested as they sometimes seek more remote properties on the outskirts of town. Mayor Jim Ginn then weighed in by stating that just because something might happen down the road is not a good enough justification to forbid the reduction. He also said that the appli- cant, Rylaarsdam, "provided good rea- sons" for the reduction. Ginn then concluded the discussion by stating that he was looking for a rec- ommendation that the reduction in the minimum distance separation requirement be approved and, in the end, council granted the approval. Ontario to ban smoking on patios, playgrounds QMI Agency Ontario will ban smoking on bar and restaurant patios, playgrounds and public sports fields as of Jan. 1, Associate Health Minister Dipika Damerla announced Friday. The sale of tobacco on college and university campuses will also be outlawed, she said. The Ontario government is com- mitted to having the lowest smoking rates in the country, Damerla said. "Today is another step in that direction," she said. Damerla said she did not expect that banning smoking on bars and patios would have a negative impact on the businesses. The changes will be in effect when the Toronto region plays host to tourists from around the world for the 2015 Pan Am Games. Results contribute to global understanding of the impacts of wind turbine noise on health and well-being On November 6 Health Canada published findings from the Wind Tur- bine Noise and Health Study. Launched in 2012, in collaboration with Statistics Canada, this study explored the relationship between exposure to wind turbine noise and the health effects reported by, and measured in, people living near wind turbines. In the effort of being more open and transparent, the findings are available on Health Canada's website: http:// www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/noise- bntit/turbine-eoliennes/summary- resume-eng.php. The findings provide a more com- plete overall assessment of the poten- tial impacts that exposure to wind tur- bines may have on health and well-being. No evidence was found to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and any of the self-reported or measured health endpoints examined. However, the study did demonstrate a relationship between increasing lev- els of wind turbine noise and annoyance towards several features (including noise, vibration, shadow flicker, and the aircraft warning lights on top of the turbines) associated with wind turbines. It is important to note that the find- ings from this study do not provide definitive answers on their own and must be considered in the context of a broader evidence base. Health Canada has consulted the Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study Expert Committee on these findings. Detailed analysis and results will be shared with Canadians and the inter- national (scientific) community over the next several months with updates provided on the Health Canada website. Please Rec cle This Newsc, er! [mum iti,iI: 15 Victoria St. Clinton 1519.482.7180 STAND ON UA 1001 Ftp r 4 eekite-aee (a message from Jennifer Miltenburg) Terrorism is defined as "the use of violent acts to frighten people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal". The deliberate destruction at the K2 Wind project is not a prank, or simply vandalism, or something to be dismissed because 'it serves them right, they don't belong here'. It is a serious threat to our Canadian ideals, ethics and moral code. It must not be tolerated. Regardless of our personal political opinions about wind energy, we can all agree that we want our community to remain peaceful and safe, a home for people of principles and integrity. So let's all display a symbol of what's really important to us - the Canadian flag. We can leave the arguing about wind energy to the lawyers, restore peace to our community, and show a united stance against violence. Martin Luther King Jr. said " Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter". This matters. Be silent no longer. PS. Coincidentally, I happen to own 50 laminated 12" x18" Canadian flags perfect for nailing on fence posts, telephone poles, mail boxes - or for display in your window. Just call me at 529 7640 or message my Facebook page "Jennifer Miltenburg for ACW Councillor" and I will deliver one right to your door - free of charge!