Dear Editor:
In June last year CBC informed us about the decision of Saskatchewan government to stop project of smart meters in that province due to already observed fires there and in Manitoba, and related possible house insurance cost.
After the news, I sent an email to MLA Linda Larson expecting her to take action related to this news.
My email was acknowledged by her secretary, but to my knowledge MLA Linda Larson did nothing.
Similarly, I informed the B.C. Ombudsperson of my concerns about the validity of B.C. Utilities Commission approval.
On April 13 this year I got a letter from the Ombudsperson’s office the letter stating: “I have declined to investigate your complaint because it does not appear that investigation would benefit you.”
All the above is giving me concerns about our democracy.
Fortis already announced installation of smart meters having internal ion batteries with possibility of overheating in southern exposure in our Osoyoos summer conditions.
I am now concerned about what should be my own steps.
Should I consider it as a breach of my agreement for electricity monopolistic supply? Or should I consider charging Fortis to the Supreme Court as a criminal attempt to harm myself by a fire hazard?
Or should I contact my house insurer if the installation of such device does not constitute a change in my policy with a possibility related increase of insurance payment?
I assume that all residents in Osoyoos are having similar concerns and I envy the residents in Oliver where the council declared a moratorium about the Fortis project.
They do not need to make any decision.
Ivo Tyl,
Osoyoos, B.C.
