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- cmweaveratmcc
- Nov 11, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 18, 2025
Share your thoughts on Bell’s proposed antenna tower. Our experts will answer your questions and address any feedback. If you have specific questions about the proposed plans to upgrade the wireless network in your community, you can email your Bell representative, Carolyn Weaver at carolynatmcc@gmail.com by December 23, 2025.
For additional information about antenna systems, you can visit the government of Canada at www.ic.gc/towers or you can contact:
Your Local Government contact: Your Innovation, Science and Economic
Sahar Ghasemshahi, Planner II Development Canada (ISED) Contact
Regional Municipality of Halifax Address 50 Brown Avenue
5251 Duke Street, suite Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X8
Halifax, NS B3J 1P3 Phone 1-855-465-6307
Telephone: (902) 476 1747 Email ic.spectrumnsd-spectredne.ic@canada.ca
Your Bell Contact
Carolyn Weaver
Agent for Bell Mobility
22 Parkedge Crescent
Cole Harbour, NS B2V 2V1
phone: 902 877 7541
Please indicate the reference number J4575
Notice of Public
Consultation
You’re receiving this notice because you reside within 90 meters of the proposed telecommunications tower or abutting the subject property. Inside you will find information on the proposed antenna tower as well as an invitation to share any questions and comments on this proposal.
Have your say
In order to improve service in your neighborhood, Bell is proposing to install a 30-meter slim monopole antenna installation at 1772 Bedford Highway Bedford, NS. Latitude: N 44° 44' 25.62”, Longitude: W 63° 39' 20.77”.
Bell is committed to working closely with our communities. This means providing any desired information in a transparent and straightforward fashion, hearing your views, and addressing any questions or comments you may have.
To this end, we invite you to email comments to your Bell representative, Carolyn Weaver at carolynatmcc@gmail.com by December 23, 2025
Understanding the Process:
Step 1: Proposal
Bell proposes a site in accordance with ISED’s and the Land Use Authority (LUA) consultation process. Bell submits a plan and initiates a dialogue with Bedford.
Step 2: Notification
Packages are mailed to the local public, neighboring land use authorities, businesses, property owners and landowners within the area inviting them to the consultation process.
Step 3: Consultation
Landowners are invited to comment within 30 days.
Step 4: Acknowledgement
Bell must acknowledge receipt of comments within 14 days.
Step 5: Response
All reasonable and relevant concerns will be addressed by Bell within 60 days.
Step 6: Feedback
Landowners have a further 21 days to respond to Bell, after which the comment period ends.
Step 7: Approval
A summary of consultation is shared with the LUA and a request is submitted for concurrence.
What is an antenna tower?
An antenna tower supports the low power short-range radio systems that allow us to enjoy our mobile devices, such as our smart phones and tablets.
The purpose of the tower is to provide dependable advanced telecommunication service to the surrounding businesses and residences.
Why now?
Canadians are using wireless devices more and more in their daily lives. Currently, more than half of all phone connections in Canada are now wireless, including 70 percent of all 911 calls.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (2013):
In order to provide the high quality of service that Canadians have come to expect, Bell must enhance its networks to meet this increased demand.
By adding new antenna sites, Bell customers will continue to benefit from dependable, high speed and high quality wireless service.
Is it safe?
The consensus among Canadian health organizations and the scientific community is that wireless antennas are safe and in fact, this antenna tower will operate well below the levels established by Health Canada under Safety Code 6.
Bell is committed to the health and safety of Canadian communities. That is why we take great pride in our compliance with all current health and safety guidelines while continuing to provide Canada’s first-rate wireless coverage.
“Health Canada, along with independent experts from across the country, continually monitor the scientific literature to ensure that Safety Code 6 is based on the best available evidence and has significant margins of safety for the Canadian population.”
Dr. Patricia Daly, MD, FRCPC, Chief Medical Health Officer &Vice President Public Health.
Why here?
The quality of service in this area does not currently meet Bell standards and the needs of people in the neighborhood. Bell first looked at the possibility of sharing an existing antenna tower in order to minimize the number of new antennas in the area. Unfortunately, none of the existing structures were determined suitable for site-sharing, since many in this area are rooftop installation. Bell is proposing to install the new antenna tower at 1772 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS Drive. Latitude: N 44° 44' 25.62”, Longitude: W 63° 39' 20.77”. This site was carefully identified because it met various factors including adhering to residential setbacks, least impact to the community and the surrounding environment, and line of sight requirements.
What is Safety Code 6?
The purpose of this code is to establish safety limits for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy in the frequency range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. The safety limits in this code apply to all individuals working at, visiting, or living at or near federally regulated sites.
Bell attests that the proposed antenna tower will be installed and operated on an ongoing basis in accordance with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public, including all combined effects within the local radio environment.
Is it environmentally friendly?
Bell attests that the proposed antenna tower is not subject to an environmental assessment under the Impact Assessment Act (CL 2019, c.28.art.1).
What are the standards and practices?
The proposed antenna tower will be built in accordance with the highest professional engineering standards and practices, including structural adequacy.
A copy of the site plan can be accessed here:
Refer to site plan post.
What will it look like?
Bell is proposing a 30-meter slim monopole installation that will support LTE 700/850/1900/2100/3500 antennas, and associated radio equipment.
With the public’s safety in mind, the area will not be accessible to the general public.
Bell will incorporate suitable elements to the proposed antenna tower in accordance with Transport Canada’s aeronautical obstruction marking requirements. Both Transport Canada and NAV Canada applications have been submitted.
