Peel Region council members have much leeway when it comes to spending a $22,380 personal expense account provided by taxpayers. The amount, adjusted annually for inflation, is allocated to each councillor for discretionary use during the four-year term of office. With the blessing of finance department staff and Peel Region Chair Frank Dale, councillors can […]
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Sarnia: Pros And Cons Of Water Fluoridation Debated
The former head of the University of Toronto Preventative Dentistry and former president of the Canadian Association of Dental Research says there’s no cost savings to fluoridating our water. Dr. Hardy Limeback presented his findings to Sarnia council during its public meeting on the divisive issue Monday. He says according to Lambton Public Health, it […]
Sarnia: City council to receive a report on fluoride in water
Council chambers at Sarnia city hall was bustling with talk about water fluoridation Monday, where a packed house listened as two doctors presented the pros and cons. “At a baseline, the overwhelming majority of evidence is in favour of continuing water fluoridation,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton County’s medical officer of health Ranade said water […]
To Fluoridate or not to fluoridate Nipawin Water
Councillor Ray Serack cautioned his fellow councillors on the Town’s proposed referendum for the fluoridation of the water. Council took Serack’s recommendation that it be tabled to the next meeting. If Council decides to hold a referendum, Nipawin residents will be asked to cast their vote alongside their ballot at the municipal by-election schedule for […]
Sarnia: City seeking public comment on drinking water fluoride
Residents with an opinion on the divisive issue of fluoridated water can weigh in when a public meeting is held May 29 at City Hall. The 3 p.m. session will include presentations by Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton’s medical officer of health and a fluoride supporter, and Dr. Hardy Limeback, former president of the Canadian Association […]
Opinion: It’s time for Montreal to fluoridate its drinking water
It’s cheap, effective, safe and prevents disease, yet there is public resistance due to uninformed fears. No, this isn’t another screed against anti-vaccination advocates, but rather a critique of fellow Montrealers who are against fluoride in the drinking water. Dental caries is a near universal concern for Canadians, with 96 per cent of adults having experienced […]
Sarnia: Fluoride meeting set for city hall
Residents are being invited to book speaking time at a public meeting at city hall May 29 to discuss fluoride in water. The public meeting is set to start at 3 p.m., including presentations by Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton County’s medical officer of health, and Dr. Hardy Limeback, former president of the Canadian Association of […]
Peel council temporarily ends all delegations on contentious water fluoridation issue
The endless flow of delegations on water fluoridation has been temporarily shut off at Peel Region council. During a meeting March 30, councillors decided they had heard enough for now and put a moratorium on presentations from the public. Mississauga Coun. Carolyn Parrish, who chaired the community water fluoridation committee, tabled the motion to stop […]
Sarnia: City pondering use of fluoride
Sarnia is still considering the possible removal of fluoride from its drinking water. City council intends to ask voters a ballot question at next the municipal election about fluoridation, which is done at the water treatment plant to reduce tooth decay. City Hall also plans to hold a public meeting before then and invite presentations […]
Sudbury city councillor wants to know: how much fluoride is in our water?
City says current fluoride levels in line with provincial and local guidelines Sudbury city councillor Fern Cormier has asked to receive all information the city has about putting fluoride in the municipal drinking water system. Cormier says he and his colleagues receive a lot of calls about the issue, and he’s seen a lot of […]