Sister Sage's Musings » Bill Tieleman

Smart Meters? Not so fast!

Kim — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:18:19 +0000

Bill Tieleman posted on his blog this morning about his objections to the SmartMeter Program that BC Hydro is attempting to foist upon us.

BC Hydro claims the completely safe wireless-transmitting smart meters will save you money and the environment by letting you — and them — monitor electricity usage. Then you can reduce . . . → Read More: Smart Meters? Not so fast!

Something is fishy in BC.

Kim — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:31:00 +0000

Three stories showed up on my radar today that come together to form a sinking feeling in my gut. First off, the Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP Gary Bass retired very quietly on March 13. The rest of the world had their eyes averted to horrors in Japan. DC Bass had a long history . . . → Read More: Something is fishy in BC.

the two-step…

Kim — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:18:36 +0000

Monday afternoon in BC the Select Standing Committee emerged from their meeting to announce that the HST Extinguishment Act would be decided by public referendum on September 24, 2011. This is exactly what I expected of them. It buys them a year to distract the voters with shiny things. According to the Initiative Act, it requires 50% . . . → Read More: the two-step…