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But cautious Canadian researchers, backed by power utilities and governments, say the mat- ter needs much more thorough examination. ‘Most studies conducted to date have not established a clear link between ill health and exposure to electromagnetic fields.’ — federal Department of Health A Canadian working group concluded last year that epidemiological studies suggest that “‘exposure to magnetic fields may be associated with increased in- cidence of cancer, primarily leukemia and brain cancer, in children.”” The group, which reported to the- federal health minister, also found ‘‘some evidence that occupational exposures to electric and magnetic fields increase rates of some.cancers, in particular brain tumors and leukemia. By epidemiological standards, the reported increased risks seem to be low to moderate."’ Animal studies were inconclusive and studiesof cell cultures showed no evidence of genetic damage, the group found. The government's response was that more study is needed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has been reviewing the scientific literature for two years, said in a recent draft report that low-frequency elec- tromagnetic fields may be linked to illnesses such as brain tumors, childhood leukemia and birth defects. But because of the conflicting nature of the evden- ce, the report stops short of saying this so-called non- ionizing radiation actually causes the diseases. The Canadian government is hoping to sort through the conflicting evidence and come up with the answer. “Most studies conducted to date have not established a clear link between ill health and exposure to electromagnetic ‘fields,"’ the federal Health Depar- tment concluded in a recent position paper. “They also suggest that if harmful health effects exist, these are likely to be subtle. This issue clearly requires furthér research."* Meantime, Canadians continue to use electric blankets, heated water beds, stoves, shavers and hair dryers, all of which expose us to electromagnetic fields of varying strengths. Magnetic fields are produced around a wire when a current passes through it. The intensity increases with the strength of the current. Although people can readily shield themselves from electric fields, magnetic fields = through most substances. Electromagnetic fields are of the two phi Dr. Rosemonde Mandeville, a Univeristy of Quebec immunology professor, has won grants sotaling $2 million — enormous for Canadian to seen studies costing milli of dollars are und: Id: research the question “from square one.’ “You have to understand how it works,"’ Man- deville said in an interview from Laval-des-Rapides, Que. “If you don't understand how it works, you can do all the epidemiological:studies you want and you still won't have it right.”’ Her work, expected to take three years, seeks to develop an animal model that would measure the car cinogenic effect of long-term exposure to magnetic fields. Mandeville’s work, funded by Ontario Hydro, Hydro-Quebec and the Univeristy of Quebec, is to determine_whether_a range of field je associated with increased risk of cancer. McGill University group will try to assess whether there is a link between cancers and exposure to elec- tromagnetic radiation. About 13,000 current and former employees of Power companies in Ontario, Quebec and France will Participate in the three-year project, funded by the utilities. Just under half of the workers will have cancer and the rest will not Each participant will wear a special instrument called a dosimeter, which will measure exp to elec- ry to di d by power hase extd e bectct oaretcn pote ain is to radiation from computer terminals. Another $1.8-million study will compared with ex Posures of large matched groups of children with and without leukemia. Results will be pooled from resear chers at British Columbia’s Cancer Control Agency and another group at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Richard Gallagher, head of B.C. group, work will take four years. Researchers will measure the said the can trigger or promote the development of brain tumors in rats. if they do, scientists can then proceed with i into the ism of cancer Production — the cell and metabolic changes that are brought about by the magnetic field and that ultimately Produce a tumor. Another huge, $1.5-million study conducted by a fields at home and work over seven days, said_Jan Deadman, an industrial hygienist associated with the project. This will allow researchers to report cancer rates by exposure level, rather than by oc- cupation. For example, a linesman will have a low exposure if he is working on a dead line, but the exposure will be higher if neighboring lines are live. Office workers will also be included in the study, because they are exposed field around the children over 48 hours using dosimeters. Gallagher said investigators will measure the in fluence of wiring and other electrical sources in the children’s homes. The study is funded equally by the federal gover nment, Ontario Hydro, the U.S. Electric Power Institute and the Canadian Electrical Association, which represents power utilities Ontario Hydro alone is spending nearly $4 million gnetic fields over four years on various studies, including research on the effect of electromagnetic fields on cells and a sur- vey of all field sources in residential, commercial and in- stitutional settings. Some concerned citizens and representatives of utility workers exposed to high- voltage power lines say they don’t want to wait several more years for more scientific results to trickle in. Existing evidence is enough to require clear protective standards, they say. “It would be nice to put the controls in place now and then prove that there is no problem,” said David Shier, health and safety officer for the union represen- ting 18,000 Ontario Hydro workers. ‘‘If they don’t find anything in the studies, they can always remove the con- trols later.” But Ontario Hydro says standards may only provide a false sense of security because enough isn’t known yet about the impact of electromagnetic fields. For example, U.S. research has suggested that a higher-intensity field is not necessarily always worse than a lower-intensity one. Scientists don’t know whether there is an of and whether an acute blast of electromagnetism is worse than prolonged exposure. Controversy has dogged the issue since 1979, when two University of Colorado epidemiologists demon- strated a statistical link between childhood cancers and concentrated high-voltage wiring The ground-breaking study by Nancy Wertheimer and Ed Leeper was criticized because it used wiring con- figurations to measure exposure rather than actual measurements of electromagnetic fields. ‘It would be nice to put the controls in place now and then prove that there is no problem, If they don't find anything in the studies, they can always remove the controls later.’ — David Shier, health and safety officer for Ontario Hydro workers Since then, heavy criticism has met every study that has sought to sort out the environmental influences that act on people — any one of which may cause a health effect. About one third of all published studies world- wide have suggested a link between electromagnetism and illness, and the rest have found none. But Health Department scientist Dr. ¥ang Mao said research is often misinterpreted. If a scientist finds no risk, there may be none. On the other hand, the method can be flawed and an existing risk was simply not un- covered Kanata, Ont., Ald. Judy Hunter, who has led a four-year battle against power lines running too close to schools and playgrounds in her community, said she is suspicious of the latest round of Canadian research, especially the involvement of the utilities Even if a study is truly unbiased, she said, the public perception of bias resulting from involvement by utilities could diminish the value of the results. She likened it to tobacco companies funding research into the health effects of smoking Paul Newall, supervisor of Ontario Hydro’s elec- trical effects unit, said the research will be independent because it is monitored by Royal Society of Canada ex- perts. As well, all the scientists are associated with highly credible centres. Ray Del Bianco, a spokesman for the Canadian Electrical Association, said the utilities place no restric- tions on the research ‘except that they want to see the results before they are published.”’ He said the condition ensures the power companies will be prepared for public questions. The Univeristy of Quebec's Mandeville said her per. sonal opinion is that fears about electomagnetic radiation are exaggerated “*L_wish, |-hope it does not (turn out that there are health risks). tt_-woutd-cause—a_tot of trouble—for—the- human race. It would be a catastrophe.”” She insisted, however, that an elaborate structure of internal, external and international audits, peer review and committees ensures that her personal views don’t in- fluence her findings. “‘As a human being | am biased. As a scientist | am not. | am very rational, taking it step by step.”” Flyin"Phil won't seek second VICTORIA Socreds mum about Vander Zalm vacation (CP) - Premier term as mayor of Kamloops VANCOUVER (CP) — Flyin’ Phil Gaglardi has made good on his Promise to be a one-term mayor in The flamboyant former Social Credit cabinet minister won't be on the ballot in the southern Interior city for the Saturday, Nov. 17, civic elections throughout British Colum- bia. Gaglardi, 77, earned his nickname while B.C. highways minister for his Propensity to speed over the roads he helped build. He came out of retirement 1988 to win the Promising to boost amioops.- d commercial centre, but he often led with his city council, issing most of them as ‘‘useless o-nothings."” Nine people are competing for Gaglardi’s job, led by aldermen Kenna Cartwright and Randy Black, who was credited with well,”” he says. Perennial mayor Freak Ney faces Gaglardi’s mayoralty bid in 1988 Gaglardi, however, hasn't endorsed him Nominations closed Monday in 177 municipalities and 75 school districts. For the first time, all municipal seats in the province will be contested for three-year terms. The B.C. government made the ter- ms uniform in a bid to end voter apathy. A 40 per cent turnout is con- sidered good Peter Lester, 70, is Canada’s longest-serving mayor and wants a 17th term in Prince Rupert. He has been mayor of the north coast city for 33 years, five years longer than the term of Jean Drapeau im Mon- treal “I like what | am doing, I like what I have done for the city and most people say | have done the job two in , where Provincial plans to push an island freeway through the city have become an issue. In Prince George, current: mayor John Backhouse faces a challenge from populist alderman Steve Sin- tich. Vernon Mayor Anne Clarke will have to beat Ald. Wayne McGrath. Mayoral acclamations include Jim Stewart.o! lowna, Mike Patterson of Cran . currently an alder. man, ai udrey Moore of Castlegar. Mayor Gretchen Brewin of Vic- toria will not seek re-election and three candidates are vying for the job. The departure of Mayor Don Lan- skail in West Vancouver has brought a flood of candidates including for- please see TERM page C4 Bill Vander Zalm is on vacation, but his whereabouts are a secret “Where he's gone is nobody's business,"” his press secretary, lan Jessop, said Transportation Minister Rita Johnston is the deputy premier and will assume Vander’ Zalm's duties while he is away for the next three weeks But don’t expect her to say where the boss is “May I suggest it's none of your business?” she said when questioned by a reporter However, she said she could con tact Vander Zalm if necessary Jessop said Wander Zalm will be back on the job in about three weeks ~ “He will be available once again to his friends and suppor- ters in the media at a cabinet retreat in Parksville next’ mon- th,"” Jessop said. The cabinet please see ZALM pege C4 BILL VANDER ZALM . on holiday