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Fluoride critic feels vindicated by federal study
A local activist who is against fluoride in drinking water says a recent Health Canada study suggesting there are risks to fluoridation is finally a step in the right direction. “It’s a beginning,” said Robert Fleming of WaterlooWatch, a grassroots organization trying to raise public awareness of concerns about fluoridation. “I’m happy the truth is […]
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Manitoba fluoride levels may be reduced
WINNIPEG – Manitoba health officials are considering reducing the amount of fluoride in drinking water after Health Canada experts concluded the current level should be cut to limit potential health hazards. Health Canada commissioned a panel of experts in January 2007 to review the potential harms of exposure to fluoride through drinking water. The panel […]
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Reduced fluoride levels in drinking water recommended
The Ontario Dental Association is applauding a Health Canada-commissioned report recommending lower levels of fluoride in drinking water and encouraging low-fluoride toothpaste for children and low-fluoride formula products for infants. “I’m delighted to see that the expert panel has again reinforced the safety and value of fluoride in our drinking water,” Dr. Larry Levin, association […]
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Too much fluoride?
A panel of experts commissioned by Health Canada says fluoride levels in everything from water to the amount of toothpaste used, should be lowered to protect children’s health from over-exposure. The panel is recommending reduced fluoride exposure because it’s worried children might be getting too much of the chemical from diet, water and toothpaste, leading […]
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Edmonton: Fluoride levels in city water eyed
Edmonton-area residents will soon have less fluoride in their tap water, thanks to Health Canada. Capital Health’s Dr. Gerry Predy told Sun Media that he will ask EPCOR, which provides water to the city and surrounding communities, to reduce the maximum amount of the chemical that it adds to the water supply, from 0.8 parts […]
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Cut children’s fluoride exposure, report to Health Canada urges
An expert panel Health Canada commissioned to study the risks of fluoride exposure says the government should cut the recommended amount in drinking water, encourage the use of low-fluoride toothpaste by children and have makers of infant formula reduce levels in their products. The proposals were made in a report submitted to the federal government […]
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Hamilton: Councillors chip away at fluoridation defenders
Fluoride will remain in Hamilton’s water supply at least until this fall. Hamilton’s Board of Health agreed this week to investigate alternative methods of delivering fluoridation to residents and how much each will cost taxpayers. And there was at least one councillor who suggested Hamilton hold a referendum on the issue in the 2010 municipal […]
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Hamilton: City weighs fluoridated water costs, dental care
The city is debating how to protect your smile. Councillors want more information on the cost of targeted dental programs that would allow Hamilton to remove fluoride from its water. Health and dental experts say the move isn’t necessary, but some councillors are worried about the chemical’s potential adverse health effects. “How many people will […]
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Water plant manager speaks on fluoride
On June 26 the town of Drayton Valley officially shut off the fluoride tap in our water treatment plant. There are no plans to turn it back on until the town has done sufficient research into whether fluoridation is harmful or beneficial to residents. Bernie Berube, senior plant operator for the water treatment plant in […]
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Hanna: Fluoridation to end
The Henry Kroeger Water Treatment Plant here in town is hoping to make some new health and safety related changes to their facilities in upcoming months. Garth Carl, operations manager at the treatment plant, said that new machinery will be brought in that uses salt and electricity to disinfect the water instead of the highly […]
Canada, Alberta