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PARRY SOUND – Parry Sounders have spoken; they do not want their drinking water fluoridated. More than 1,500 people said they do not want their municipal water fluoridated, while another 882 still wanted the chemical in the water. Joe Moloney, chair of Parry Sounders for Progressive Water Management said democracy and the people of Parry […]

RE: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community Dear community physicians (who support fluoridation), I know you as respected professionals, community members and friends. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to communicate your position. And I have no doubt that you want promote the health and well-being of everyone in our community. […]

Re: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community I read the Oct. 5 opinion letter by a group of local doctors trying to convince Parry Sounders to vote in favour of fluoridation in the upcoming plebiscite. As one of the persons derogatorily labelled as a ‘so-called expert’, I’d like to offer some […]

Canadian adults who have higher levels of fluoride exposure and are deficient in iodine may be at an increased risk of underactive thyroid, according to a new study. “Concern about exposure to fluoride disrupting thyroid function has been suggested in the past,” said Christine Till, the study’s senior author and associate professor at York University. […]

Re: Parry Sound doctors support water fluoridation for health of community After a lot of debate about fluoridation, the only conclusion is: Some people believe in fluoridation of water distribution. Some people are against it (including medical authorities in a lot of other countries.) But it is not what the referendum is about! If you answer […]

TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is added to public drinking water as for those living in cities that do not add fluoride to public water supplies. The study “Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride […]

Higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy are associated with more ADHD-like symptoms in school-age children, according to University of Toronto and York University researchers. Dr. Morteza Bashash “Our findings are consistent with a growing body of evidence suggesting that the growing fetal nervous system may be negatively affected by higher levels of fluoride exposure,” […]

During this upcoming municipal election, Parry Sound voters will have their say on whether fluoride should be added to the town water. There has been a lot of misinformation on the “harms” of fluoride in town water supplies and a serious downplay of the benefits.  As health professionals we serve as first-hand witnesses to the […]

There are some things that residents of Parry Sound should know before they vote in the municipal election on Oct. 22, particularly with regard to the question of adding fluoride to the drinking water. I have called and spoken with employees at the town office regarding the cost of putting fluoride in the water supply. […]

I am writing to express my concern regarding the article published on Parry Sound.com entitled Anti-fluoride Group Opposes Parry Sound Public Meeting on Issue (Sept. 24, 2018). The upcoming vote on the water fluoridation in Parry Sound is a very important one. It will affect the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in your community — such […]