Gizmodo picks up the story on the peaceful Canadian town of New Denver:
New Denver (pop. 600), has asked Telus, the region’s wireless carrier, not to build a proposed cell tower. The reason isn’t fear of what’s new and different; the town would like to promote itself as a destination for people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cellular life.
Bill Roberts of the Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission, told Reuters on Friday, “The fact that we’re without cellphone service means that we’re able to enjoy life without the incessant sound of ringtones, immediately followed by someone’s shouted conversation,” explained Roberts.
“I’m delighted it doesn’t work in New Denver.”
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