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Lambton Area: Fluoride debate on hold
The local fluoride debate has been placed on hold by the Lambton Area Water Supply System board (LAWSS). St. Clair Township Mayor Steve Arnold asked for the delay this week until confirmation is received about a proposed national consultation process. “The decision is not one to be taken lightly,” said Arnold, a board member. “I […]
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Water expert looks at how fluoride gets in our water and its origins
It’s not what’s visible during the water fluoridation process that should be a concern, it’s what the public doesn’t see that should give them pause for thought, says a well-known water expert. Peter Van Caulart was part of a tour of the William Street pumping station in Waterloo recently organized by city Coun. Angela Vieth. […]
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Welcome to state of ‘Fluorid-a’ [on hydrofluorisilicic acid]
The main supplier of fluoride to the region is Brenntag Canada Inc., and Peter Van Caulart said the hydrofluorisilicic acid is mainly produced in Florida. “That’s why they call it ‘Flourid-a,’ ” he laughs. To see where it is produced he suggested people visit Bartow, Fla., using Google Earth. Taking a closer look of the […]
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Water bottle ban just a cover
In a unanimous counterstrike against 46 per cent of local consumers who won’t or can’t drink tap water, Waterloo Region recently banned bottled water sales at their facilities. It’s strategic to posture solidarity, disregard those who challenge water quality, and seize back water market share — all in one political move. Coun. Jane Mitchell of […]
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Setting the record straight on fluoride
Sir: As President of the Ontario Dental Association, I want to set the record straight on the overwhelming evidence of the benefits of water fluoridation in your community. According to a Health Canada report released in 2007 by a panel of experts, water fluoridation in the correct amount is both safe and effective. There is […]
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Sarnia: No decision on fluroide; waiting for new govt study
Excerpt: No decision on fluoride City council delayed a decision about fluoride in local drinking water Monday, preferring to wait until a new study comes out from Health Canada and the Ontario government. Study results are expected some time this year to help municipalities like Sarnia decide the value of adding fluoride to drinking water. […]
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Letter: Water fluoridation poses health risks for doubtful benefit
Adding fluoride to Nova Scotia’s drinking water began in the ’70s as the result of a provincial health Initiative for what we were told would prevent tooth decay. Fluoride an extremely toxic compound. The chemical used to fluoridate Nova Scotia’s water supply (including that of Sydney, Glace Bay, New Waterford and North Sydney) is collected […]
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Time to brush up on fluoride risks
Despite the ongoing and often heated debate, it’s clear Health Canada is not particularly concerned about fluoride in tap water. Or is it? It commissioned an independent study, which reported in January 2007 that governments should lower the amount of fluoride in water and urge makers of toothpaste and baby formula to reduce it in […]
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Fluoride removal balance tipped
Lambton’s municipalities are not equal when it comes to the controversial fluoride issue, says the man heading up the local water system. Terry Burrell wants a second legal opinion after the first obtained by the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) concluded member municipalities need only cast one vote a piece to remove fluoride from […]
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Lambton area: Fluoride removal balance tipped
Lambton’s municipalities are not equal when it comes to the controversial fluoride issue, says the man heading up the local water system. Terry Burrell wants a second legal opinion after the first obtained by the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) concluded member municipalities need only cast one vote a piece to remove fluoride from […]
Canada, Ontario