Fluoride: one of our great public health victories or toxic waste?

When it comes to fluoride in his community’s water, the mayor of Lambton Shores, Ont., Gord Minielly, has one thing to say: “Better out than in.” But he’s not the only one calling the shots. On the other side of the debate is Mike Bradley, mayor of nearby Sarnia, who is pro-fluoridation. The two communities […]

Fort St. John: Northern Health voices concerns over fluoride ban

The City’s decision to ban fluoride from Fort St. John’s water supply is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some health officials. On Monday night’s City Council meeting, a crew of dentists, dental hygienists and Northern Health representatives presented a report on the benefits of fluoride in the city’s water supply. Doctor Charl […]

Prince George: Fluoride Debate Continues

Prince George, B.C.- When it comes to fluoride, Dr. Bill Osmunson, a public health dentist from the United States says there is too much available from other sources and some people are dying from it. That’s the basis of his battle to have fluoride removed from drinking water supplies. Speaking on the Meisner Program on […]

Prince George: Fluoridation Controversy on Tap

Prince George, B.C. – The controversial matter of fluoridation of the City of Prince George’s water supply was brought to Council this evening with those who oppose it presenting information that indicates there is no positive effect of putting fluoride in the water. Speaking before a packed Council Chamber, the Safe Water Coalition brought forth […]

Prince George: Fluoride to remain in city’s water

A plea to end fluoridation of the city’s water supply received short shrift from city council on Monday night. Council took no action to change the practice after hearing from advocates on both sides of the debate, beginning with Oregon-based dentist Dr. Bill Osmuson, who claimed fluoridation is not effective in preventing tooth decay. He […]

Prince George: He’s had it up to the eye teeth

An Oregon dentist will be in Prince George next week to explain why he thinks fluoridation in water is no longer needed. Dr. Bill Osmunson will appear in the Nechako Room at the Coast Inn of the North on Sunday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. and will also make a presentation to city council the next […]

Red Deer: City fluoride levels too high?

Red Deer has asked Alberta Health Services whether it should reduce the fluoride level in the city’s drinking water based on a recommendation to Health Canada. A Health Canada panel recommended the optimum level of fluoride be lowered to 0.7 mg/L from 0.8. Edmonton has already dropped its fluoride level based on the panel’s report, […]

Thunder Bay: Council says no to Fluoride

City council rode a wave of perceived public opinion early Tuesday morning, voting against a resolution to study fluoridating Thunder Bay’s water supply. An option to bring the matter before citizens as a plebiscite was also turned down. “We can educate people on nutrition, proper oral care…those are the steps that I’m prepared to take […]