Fluoride
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Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts Montreal council to end water fluoridationA council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities will vote on whether to stop the practice in the six West Island suburbs that treat their water with fluoride.HealthNov 21
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RFK Jr. and Trump want fluoride out of water. What does the mineral do?Donald Trump plans to push for the removal of fluoride from United States drinking water on his first day in office if elected, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.HealthNov 4
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Fluoride at twice recommended limit linked to lower IQ in kids: U.S. reportA U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.U.S. NewsAug 22
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Calgary water fluoridation delayed again as implementation cost risesAccording to the City of Calgary, implementation costs of re-introducing fluoride to the city's drinking water have grown from $10.1 million to $28.1 million.HealthJul 19, 2023
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Fluoride still not flowing in Calgary’s waterCity officials said work is now on track to have fluoridated water flowing from taps between April and June of 2024.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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Calgarians vote to bring fluoride back into drinking waterCalgarians have voted to reintroduce fluoride from the city's water system. Whether the taps get turned on will ultimately sit with the city's new council and mayor.PoliticsOct 18, 2021
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Calgary election: Groups campaign on both sides of fluoride debateThis will be the seventh time fluoride has been on the ballot in a Calgary municipal election.PoliticsOct 11, 2021
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Near unanimous vote by Regina city council to fluoridate city’s drinking waterAfter years of contentious debate about the topic, Regina city council passed a motion Wednesday to fluoridate the drinking water in the city.HealthAug 12, 2021
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Regina city council to discuss adding fluoridation to water in AugustCommunity water fluoridation programs currently exist in the cities of Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg among others.HealthJul 15, 2021
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Calgary health professionals concerned with misinformation around fluorideOn Monday, Calgary city council voted in favour of a referendum on water fluoridation as part of the upcoming municipal election.PoliticsFeb 2, 2021
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