Letter: Water fluoridation, it’s a legal argument

HUNTSVILLE – Councillors of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Muskoka Lakes (Bala, Port Carling), Georgian Bay (MacTier), Huntsville and Lake of Bays (Baysville) were granted, by district Council, the authority to decide whether or not to continue artificial water fluoridation (AWF), albeit district’s decision to stop AWF in all Muskoka towns, February 2014. Only two towns, Huntsville and […]

Owen Sound: Health unit campaigns for fluoride

In less than a month we will find out whether Owen Sound will continue to use fluoride in its drinking water. The Grey Bruce Health Unit’s strategy is simple — educate the candidates and make sure the “pro-fluoride” people vote. Medical Officer of Health Doctor. Hazel Lynn says the people who are “anti-fluoride” are stuck […]

Campaign from Grey Bruce Health Unit promotes fluoridated water

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is mounting a campaign to ensure Owen Sound’s water remains fluoridated. The question of fluoride in the water will be on the ballot in Owen Sound in next months municipal election. Health unit spokesperson Drew Ferguson says they’re encouraging people to access accurate information on the benefits of fluoride. The […]

Peel Resident Launches Court Challenge Against Artificial Water Fluoridation

BRAMPTON, ON – Mississauga resident, Liesa Cianchino, launched a lawsuit today against Peel Region and the Province of Ontario, challenging the lawfulness of adding fluoride to municipal drinking water. Ms. Cianchino, who is the Chairperson of Concerned Residents of Peel to End Water Fluoridation, states that the risk of harm posed by water fluoridation greatly […]

Okotoks: Residents taking advantage of fluoride clinics

Okotoks town council was all smiles to find out that the town’s preschool oral health clinics are being well attended by residents. A report presented to council on Sept. 8 stated attendance at fluoride treatment clinics is slowly rising with an average of eight children each month, a small increase from six in 2013. The […]

Prince George: Fluoride lawsuit brushed up

A lawsuit against the city over its practice of fluoridating the water supply is no longer a class action but rather a negligence claim and a constitutional challenge. Kootenay resident Kevin Millership, who first launched the action in March, made the changes in an amended notice of claim filed at the Prince George courthouse on […]

Cornwall: Still no decision on fluoride in our drinking water

City council still can’t make up its mind on whether to add fluoride to our drinking water. Yet again council shelved a decision on the matter Monday night, and will seek insights from individuals on both sides of the controversial issue at a subsequent council meeting. The move left some city councillors perplexed Monday night. […]

Fluoride issue drives Warchol to eye Oakville mayor’s job

The issue of fluoridation of Halton’s water has led Oakville resident Greg Warchol to run for mayor. The 50-year-old entered the Oct. 27 municipal election race Monday with his eye on the mayor’s job and, since 2007, has been actively researching the effects of fluoride in residents’ water. “Oakville’s a livable place and I’d just […]

Cornwall council to decide on fluoride issue

Cornwall city council can’t brush off the fluoride additive issue any longer. Council is expected to decide whether to spend $250-$300,000 to upgrade water fluoridation equipment at the city’s water purification plant. The use of fluoride in municipal water systems has been a hot topic at city hall and other municipal councils for a number […]