City hall is seeking to have a class action lawsuit over fluoridation of Prince George’s water supply thrown out because the plaintiff is not a lawyer. According to a notice of application filed Thursday at the Prince George courthouse, only a person acting solely on his or her own behalf can pursue a legal action […]
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Prince Geroge: Fluoride referendum question OK’d
The city is in a unique position when it comes to putting the fluoride question to a vote, according to the director of legislative services. During Monday night’s meeting, city council approved the wording of November’s referendum question regarding the continued addition of fluoride to the city’s drinking water. The question, as approved, will read: […]
Prince George: Council tackles flouridation question Monday
In addition to picking which politicians they can swallow, Prince George residents will also get an opportunity to have a say about their drinking water in this November’s election. During Monday night’s meeting, city council will be asked to approve the wording of November’s referendum question gauging community support for fluoridating city water. The question, […]
Health Canada has no studies on actual fluoride chemicals used in drinking water
In a recent freedom of information request Health Canada has admitted that after a thorough search for studies showing fluoride is safe no records could be found on hydrofluosilicic acid. Hydrofluosilicic acid is one of the most widely used fluoridation chemical along with silicofluorides since they are cheaper than sodium fluoride. Winnipeg Manitoba uses hydrofluosilicic acid to […]
Entrepreneur creates non-fluoride anti-cavity mouth rinse
Joon Kim wanted to keep his one-year-old son Talen’s teeth healthy. He couldn’t find a cavity-fighting product that didn’t come with a “do not swallow” warning — and found mouth cleansers on the market without fluoride didn’t actually prevent tooth decay. So, he made one himself. Starinse is the product of McMaster Innovation Park, a partnership […]
Peel Region liable for residents harmed by fluoridated water, lawyer says
Peel Region council has been told it could be legally liable for harming residents whose health is put at risk by fluoridated water. “Not only is the region responsible and liable to the people of Peel, individual councillors are responsible and liable,” said lawyer Nader Hasan, who is representing the group Concerned Residents of Peel. […]
No fluoride, for now, in Cornwall water
For more than two months Cornwall water has been without fluoride, and it looks like it could be a couple of more weeks before the chemical is put back. Coun. Syd Gardiner let it slip, on purpose, during a city council meeting Monday night that the city stopped adding fluoride to the water early this […]
Prominent lawyer presents legal opinion to decision-makers at the Region of Peel about fluoride
On June 26, 2014, lawyer Nader Hasan of the law firm, Ruby, Shiller, Chan, Hasan Barristers, will present a legal opinion to Peel Regional Councillors arguing that artificial water fluoridation is unconstitutional and illegal. Mr. Hasan is counsel to the Concerned Residents of Peel to End Fluoridation, a group that has been dedicated to ending […]
Elevated fluoride levels found in Edson water
Water in Edson has been found to have higher levels of fluoride [up to 2.21 ppm] than deemed appropriate by the Health Canada Guidelines. Dr. Kathryn Koliaska, medical offer of health in Alberta Health Services north zone, said the levels in Edson fluctuate. As it currently stands the level of fluoride in the water is […]
Neepawa council delays fluoridation decision
The following are news and notes from the June 3 Neepawa council meeting . . . • Council delayed a decision on fluoridation of water in order to consider information presented by staff and by representatives of the Manitoba Dental Association. Staff have questioned the need and the cost of fluoridation. The cost of chemicals […]