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2012
Top Ontario Official to Testify About Wind Power Health Risks
order issued by Ontario Superior Court Justice
"Opponents of industrial wind turbine developments in Ontario are celebrating a court ruling that will force the province's chief medical officer of health to testify about the known noise and health risks of wind power developments.
"Ontario Superior Court Justice Mary Sanderson issued an order Wednesday that requires Dr. Arlene King to testify in the case of Shawn and Trisha Drennan of Ashfield Township by Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario.
"Shawn and Trisha Drennan are fighting a wind turbine project near their farm in Ashfield Township. (Dave Seglins/CBC)
The couple is fighting the proposed Kingsbridge II project by Capital Power Corp. to install 150 wind turbines, one of which will be within 650 metres of their farm north of Goderich.
"Based on reports of residents near other wind developments in Ontario who complain of vertigo, tinnitus, and sleep disorders stemming from the turbines, the Drennans have gone to court demanding that private gag orders on a number of landowners in neighbouring communities be lifted.
"Those people complained of turbine noise and health issues, yet agreed to sell their properties back to power companies in exchange for agreeing to keep quiet . . .
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