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Petition circulates to stop water fluoridation on West Island, experts say no cause for concern

Published January 4, 2021 4:23 pm

A Pointe-Claire resident has gathered over 1,000 signatures to stop the fluoridation of water at the Pointe-Claire water production plant.

City staff to examine lowering water fluoridation by 0.1 part

Published February 6, 2019 9:30 am

Ward 2 Coun. Shawn Lewis wants to respect people's concern about fluoridation exposure.

Future of fluoride in Calgary remains up in the air in 2021

Published December 30, 2020 7:12 pm

Fluoride was removed from Calgary's water system in 2011, and city reports show it would cost $30 million to re-introduce fluoridation over 20 years.

Calgary city council votes in favour of fluoride plebiscite

Published February 1, 2021 9:38 pm

Calgary city council voted 10-4 in favour of a plebiscite on fluoride.

Fluoride in water fight gets heated at city hall in Calgary

Published October 29, 2019 7:45 pm

The heated issue of putting fluoride back in Calgary's drinking water was once again before city council on Tuesday.

Medical officer of health to pitch continued use of fluoride before committee

Published January 31, 2019 9:03 am

The local health unit expects kids would experience at least 40,000 more cavities if the city stopped water fluoridation.

Is another vote on water fluoridation coming in Calgary?

Published January 16, 2019 3:41 pm

Councillor Jeromy Farkas on Tuesday asked city administration for an update and information on the history and cost of water fluoridation.

Moncton council set to decide on whether to restore water fluoridation

Published September 13, 2017 11:11 am

Moncton ended fluoride use in 2011, and one dentist says she has seen a dramatic increase in tooth decay among young children ever since.

Moncton City Council votes to keep fluoride out of water supply

Published September 18, 2017 6:16 pm

Despite pleas from dentists to restore fluoride to the water supply in Moncton, N.B., the decision was made by a vote of six to three.

Bottled, filtered or tap: Is one water better than the other?

Published July 16, 2019 3:23 pm

"I would advocate for people to consume water from the tap if safe to do so over bottled water due to the additional plastic/container waste."

Lethbridge group hopes to reopen debate over water fluoridation

Published January 4, 2013 7:08 am

A local group is calling on Lethbridge city council to revisit the issue of water fluoridation.

Should Calgary bring fluoridated water back? Council expected to review new study this month

Published June 1, 2019 5:40 pm

The issue of putting fluoride back in Calgary's drinking water is coming up again at city hall this summer.

Calgary health professionals concerned with misinformation around fluoride

Published February 2, 2021 9:52 pm

On Monday, Calgary city council voted in favour of a referendum on water fluoridation as part of the upcoming municipal election.

Reintroducing fluoride would not increase water prices in Calgary

Published December 1, 2020 3:52 pm

The capital costs to reintroduce fluoride to Calgary tap water are low enough to not have water rates go up in Calgary.

Lethbridge debates removing fluoride from water

Published April 18, 2011 11:21 am

Lethbridge city council is putting water fluoridation to a vote today as residents are equally split over the removal issue.

Motion to examine reducing fluoridation level goes down the drain at London city hall

Published February 14, 2019 9:18 am

Councillor Michael Van Holst delivered a lengthy lecture about the 'victims' of fluoridation.

Councillor rallies support to remove fluoride from Calgary tap water

Published January 5, 2011 12:17 pm

A movement to remove fluoride from Calgary's drinking water supply has a majority of city council behind it.

Debate still raging over fluoride in Quebec

Published July 4, 2013 3:25 pm

Quebec'c Health Minister hesitates over fluoridation of drinking water as public health authorities say yes, and the public says no.

Calgary city council commissions study to decide if fluoride should be reintroduced to water

Published February 25, 2019 11:17 pm

City council voted 13-2 in favour of doing research before making a decision on fluoride's future in Calgary.

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