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Thunder Bay: Water Fluoridation Faces Challenges Tonight
Mayor Lynn Peterson has made no bones about where she stands on the issue of water fluoridation in Thunder Bay. “The Thunder Bay water supply is not fluoridated nor has any decision been made to do so however the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has mounted a campaign to have fluoride added to our water […]
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The Ontario Dental Association supports water fluoridation in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON, July 20 /CNW/ – The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) encourages members of Thunder Bay City Council to improve the health of their citizens by voting in support of the implementation of water fluoridation for their community. In a press conference this afternoon, Dr. Ira Kirshen, ODA President, urged both citizens and politicians […]
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The Ontario Dental Association supports water fluoridation in Thunder Bay
What: ODA President Dr. Ira Kirshen will hold a press conference at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to discuss the importance, benefits and safety of adding fluoride to municipal water supplies. Why: In response to increasing rates of tooth decay in the region, in 2007 the Thunder Bay District Board of Health made […]
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Thunder Bay: Giunta — Stop Fluoride Campaign
Marley Giunta a spokesperson for the group opposed to putting fluoride in Thunder Bay’s water supply states, “Thunder Bay City Council are about to vote on Monday July 20th as to whether or not water fluoridation will be on the voting ballot of the upcoming election (Nov 2010)”. “If the majority of the Councillors vote […]
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Ministry endorses fluoride in drinking water systems
Ontario’s Ministry of Health Promotion has endorsed the fluoridation of drinking water. In a recent letter to Norfolk council, minister Margaret Best said the fluoridation of drinking water has the McGuinty government’s blessing. “Fluoridation of local drinking water at recommended levels in Ontario is recognized as a safe practice, enshrined in law under the Fluoridation […]
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Fluoride safety fears rock Sarnia
For 40 years, the six Ontario municipalities that share the Lambton Area Water Supply System have been debating whether it’s safe to add fluoride to their drinking water. This November, the issue may finally be put to rest. Like many Canadian water supplies, Lambton began adding fluoride to its water four decades ago as an […]
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Sarnia-Lambton: Fluoride decision could be made in fall
A decision on whether fluoride should be in Sarnia-Lambton’s water supply could be made this November. The Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) will hold a special meeting in November to debate the issue. Both proponents for and against the chemical additive will be invited to speak. After seven years of debating the issue, it’s […]
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Thunder Bay: What is Your View on Fluoridation?
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has started an awareness campaign on the issue of fluoride in Thunder Bay’s water supply. The campaign has consisted of media campaign featuring ads in the traditional media, postcards, and a website to promote the effort. The TBDHU states, “Our 2007 Thunder Bay District Health Unit survey showed that […]
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Port Hope: UF6 production to resume
The Port Hope conversion facility is getting geared up to resume production of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) after an HF supplier was located. Cameco has signed a new contract with its historic supplier of hydrofluoric acid (HF) under terms that are mutually beneficial to both parties. HF is a primary feed material for the production of […]
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Thunder Bay: Health Unit Launches Fluoridation Website
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit today unveiled its newest website, thunderbayfluoride.ca, that will serve as both an information source and a venue for discussion around the issue of community water fluoridation. Community water fluoridation (adding controlled amounts of fluoride to a drinking water supply) is regarded as one of the top ten public health […]
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