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McMaster radiation professor featured in TVO documentary
How much of a risk are we to exposure to dangerous levels of radiation? That’s part of what Fiona McNeill, McMaster University’s director of radiation sciences, is trying to answer with her work. The professor and researcher is part of a documentary called “RISK FACTOR” premièring Aug. 2 at 9 p.m. on TVO. McNeill is […]
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Peel’s policy to combat vexatious, frivolous and unreasonable behaviour
Last month, Peel Regional Council received, The Vexatious, Frivolous and Unreasonable Customer, Behaviour, Requests and Complaints Corporate Policy, a new policy that is designed to deal with persons and groups who disagree with regional policies and who continue to argue the merits of their case against regional positions. It seems a reasonable policy until you […]
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Councillors throw cold water on reigniting fluoridation discussion
Peel councillors recently made it clear they have had their fill of discussion about water fluoridation. When Brampton Coun. John Sprovieri, an unrelenting anti-fluoride voice on council, suggested reactivation of the Community Water Fluoridation Committee and reigniting public debate on the polarizing issue, his colleagues quickly threw cold water on the idea. “I’m not in […]
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Peel Region reports fluoride added to water supply lowered by .05 mg/L
Following council direction last March to lower the amount of fluoride added to Peel’s drinking water, regional officials confirmed concentrations were dropped 0.05 mg/L in mid-June. Peel Region councillors unanimously voted to continue municipal water fluoridation three months ago, but agreed to lower the concentration in the wake of concerns and questions raised during the […]
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Sarnia City Council notebook: Referendum on water fluoridation expected next year
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley wants the province to take a hard stance on fluoride in water. “It would be much better if they decided across the province,” he said Monday, as council weighed and voted down a motion to craft a bylaw calling for removal of the controversial additive from the city’s water supply. Such […]
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Peel’s request for fluoride toxicity tests still unanswered by Ontario government
The provincial government has thus far offered no response to Peel Region’s request for toxicity tests on the additive used to fluoridate local drinking water. Last February, the region sent a letter to the province asking for the tests and requested the government assume responsibility for administering municipal water fluoridation in Ontario. Ministry of Health […]
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Peel: … anti-fluoride lobbyist among costs charged to taxpayers
Peel Region council members have much leeway when it comes to spending a $22,380 personal expense account provided by taxpayers. The amount, adjusted annually for inflation, is allocated to each councillor for discretionary use during the four-year term of office. With the blessing of finance department staff and Peel Region Chair Frank Dale, councillors can […]
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Sarnia: Pros And Cons Of Water Fluoridation Debated
The former head of the University of Toronto Preventative Dentistry and former president of the Canadian Association of Dental Research says there’s no cost savings to fluoridating our water. Dr. Hardy Limeback presented his findings to Sarnia council during its public meeting on the divisive issue Monday. He says according to Lambton Public Health, it […]
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Sarnia: City council to receive a report on fluoride in water
Council chambers at Sarnia city hall was bustling with talk about water fluoridation Monday, where a packed house listened as two doctors presented the pros and cons. “At a baseline, the overwhelming majority of evidence is in favour of continuing water fluoridation,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton County’s medical officer of health Ranade said water […]
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Sarnia: City seeking public comment on drinking water fluoride
Residents with an opinion on the divisive issue of fluoridated water can weigh in when a public meeting is held May 29 at City Hall. The 3 p.m. session will include presentations by Dr. Sudit Ranade, Lambton’s medical officer of health and a fluoride supporter, and Dr. Hardy Limeback, former president of the Canadian Association […]
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