In September, an eye-opening documentary feature film called “Take Back Your Power” was released  and will be showing at the Shatford Centre on Main St. in Penticton on Nov. 12 and at the Oliver Community Centre on Monday,

Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.  Free admission.

This film  investigates the “Smart”  meter Program currently being implemented in North America and worldwide  by most of the major Utility Companies.   Most people are still debating if this is for our profit or theirs.

“Take Back Your Power” uncovers alarming issues about  health, privacy, property rights,  corporate fraud and the unprecedented vulnerability of the “smart grid”.  You will gain a deeper understanding of the political and economic forces behind the “Smart Meter” agenda,  as well as resources and proven solutions for how you can protect yourself, your family, your home and your rights.

The many Fortis customers who do not want to have the controversial Radiation emitting meter on their private residence will soon have to choose whether to opt-out.

In August of this year, the B.C. Utilities Commission gave Fortis approval to install the  “Smart” meters on our homes only on the condition that a very inexpensive Opt-Out Program be available to the many people who would choose not to have the radiation emitting meters on their homes.      A meeting will be held this month between the BCUC,  several Public Intervenors and Fortis, B.C.   to determine an inexpensive Opt-Out program for Fortis customers.   The BC Utilities Commission will make the final decision.  Hopefully the cost of the Opt-Out  will be manageable to all people, especially those on low income

submitted by Judy Nicolas