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Group says it has enough signatures to prompt another fluoride plebiscite in Owen Sound
A group opposed to Owen Sound adding fluoride to its drinking water says it has collected enough signatures to compel the city to hold a plebiscite on whether the practice should end. Spokesperson Sandra Barker said she is planning to deliver the petitions to city hall Monday. “We were told we had to have 1,643 […]
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The Health Impacts of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid. Ontario Health Minister Avoids Water Fluoridation Issue
When Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced his resignation on February 26th, he found a final way to avoid further requests, from Peel Councillors and residents, for evidence that Hydrofluorosilicic Acid has been shown to be safe for ingestion by those living in cities using the chemical to fluoridate their water. Peel Council had also […]
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Sarnia city council votes against plebiscite on water fluoridation
As a public meeting into whether Sarnia should have a ballot question this October on water fluoridation got underway Monday, Mayor Mike Bradley reminded council chambers the debate was about whether or not to ask voters their opinions via plebiscite, not to argue the merits or hazards of fluoride in drinking water. His words had […]
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Medical officer of health declines fluoridation debate in Parry Sound
Group plans to inform residents ahead of the October municipal election PARRY SOUND — The invitation to debate fluoridation was declined. On Oct. 28, 2017, Joe Moloney, chair of Parry Sounders for Progressive Water Management wrote to North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit medical officer of health/executive director Dr. Jim Chirico, asking if he […]
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Parry Sound voters to speak on fluoride issue
Fluoride question on the Oct. 22 election ballot PARRY SOUND – What say you, Parry Sound? Should the Town of Parry Sound fluoridate the municipal water supply? When heading to the polls in October, voters casting their ballots for councillors and mayor will also be asked to answer this question: “Are you in favour of […]
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Sarnia looking to put water fluoridation on the next ballot
Sarnians will get another kick at the fluoride can when a public meeting is held on Monday, Feb. 26. The meeting is a necessary step for council to put the question on October’s municipal election ballot. Mayor Mike Bradley, who has long argued fluoridation is a question best put to the people, raised the issue […]
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Fluoride debate resurrected by Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley wants residents to have a vote on fluoride. He is recommending the city have a plebiscite about the controversial compound included on the next civic-election ballot. Bradley said whether or not to fluoridate drinking water is a “perennial issue” in many Canadian cities. “I’ve been on 10 different councils and every council […]
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Sarnia: Do You Want Fluoride Removed From Your Drinking Water?
Sarnia’s mayor wants voters to be asked if they want fluoride removed from their drinking water. Mike Bradley has served notice of motion that the issue of water fluoridation be referred to the municipal election and have the question put on the ballot this October. “This question comes up continually,” says Bradley. “I mentioned to […]
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Putting fluoride in public tap water is simply unethical
To the editor: No matter what you believe about the effectiveness or safety of adding fluoride to the public tap water, there is one thing that is indisputable — subjecting people to a substance that is intended to prevent a disease, without their individual informed consent, is a clear violation of medical ethics and of […]
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Fluoride-related question slated for Parry Sound voters’ ballot
Upgrades to the plant needed for fluoride to come back PARRY SOUND – The fluoride topic is back in Parry Sound. This time it’s a question on the fall municipal election ballot. Nearly two years ago, the Town of Parry Sound overturned its June 2015 resolution for improvements to the Tony Agnello Water Treatment Pant; […]
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