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CBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Fluoride to be reintroduced in Calgary water starting next month
Social Sharing Fluoride will be reintroduced in Calgary's drinking water starting June 30, about 3½ years after Calgarians voted in favour of fluoridation in the October 2021 municipal election. The fluoridation process will supplement the natural fluoride in the Bow and Elbow Rivers, bringing it to "the optimal level of 0.7 milligrams per litre," the city said in a release. That's the fluoride level recommended by Health Canada's guidance for community water fluoridation. Health Canada is one of over 90 national and international governments and health organizations that endorse the fluoridation of drinking water. Fluoride supports oral health by replenishing minerals like calcium and phosphate on the surface of teeth, making enamel stronger and more resistant to acid, bacteria and tooth decay. The University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine conducted research on the subject in 2021. It found that among Grade 2 students in Calgary and Edmonton, children in Calgary were more likely to have cavities than those living in Edmonton, where water has been fluoridated since 1967. "Fluoridation benefits the community, especially those most vulnerable and without access to dental care," said the city. Fluoride has no effect on the taste, smell or appearance of drinking water. Plan years in the making The 2021 civic election included a referendum on fluoridation, and 62 per cent of those who voted expressed support for fluoride to be reintroduced to the city's drinking water. The city's newly elected council voted in favour of it the month after the election. Calgary's water supply was first fluoridated in 1991, with fluoride being added to the city's drinking water for three decades before council voted to end the process in 2011, the year the city's existing fluoridation infrastructure reached the end of its lifecycle. The 2021 decision resulted in upgrades to the city's infrastructure beginning in 2023, nearly two years after the motion was passed, before being postponed to 2024 and then postponed to this year. Those upgrades, including installation of new fluoride equipment at the Glenmore and Bearspaw water treatment plants, came with a $28.1-million price tag — and annual costs of $1 million. "This translates into less than 10 cents per person, per month. This is already funded through council-approved water rates. There is no support from property taxes," said the city. According to Alberta Health Services, "every $1 spent on community water fluoridation can save up to $93 per person in dental treatment costs." AHS endorses water fluoridation "as a foundational public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health." Calgary joins other Alberta municipalities such as Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge that have water fluoridation. "The City of Calgary's highest priority is in delivering safe and reliable drinking water to citizens where we continue to meet or perform better than all drinking water regulations," said the city.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Your Week: Music and more this week in Perth
Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 7.30pm, State Theatre Centre, Perth Famous for his work with legendary rock group Cold Chisel, Mossy lands in WA for his One Guitar One Night Only shows which, confusingly, he's performing on two nights. Who knows how many guitars he really has? Expect to hear songs including Bow River, Georgia On My Mind, and a few surprises. Tickets $97 from Saturday May 17, 8pm, Fremantle Get your dancing shoes on for this riverboat chic rock'n'roller who is steaming into WA for one show only. Pokey is touring in support of his 2024 album Rhumba Country. Support from Lucky Oceans. Tickets $71.62 from Moshtix Sunday, May 18, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Yagan Square, Perth To mark National Reconciliation Week, a major celebration of Noongar culture is taking place in the heart of the city. Curated and hosted by Phil Walleystack, there will be performances from Bobby Bennell, Tahlia Pabai, Indigo Ellis, Gina Willams and Guy Ghouse, and Sounds of Marawar. Family-friendly. Free Tuesday May 20, 7.30pm, The Rechabite, Northbridge and Wednesday May 21, 7pm, The River Hotel, Margaret River. She might be on a regional tour, but Thelma Plum has made an exception for WA and is performing a show in the heart of the city before she heads to Margaret River. The singer will be playing songs from her 2024 album I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back, as well as hits from throughout her career. Tickets $66.30, from Oztix. Wednesday May 21-June 17, Claremont Quarter The globally acclaimed art piece Airship Orchestra is landing in Perth for four magical weeks. This immersive installation features 16 towering, glowing inflatable characters, some up to 6m tall, and a giant community colouring mandala. An enchanting blend of light, sound and play. Free Thursday, May 22, 7.30pm, Planet Royale, Northbridge With it's well-known songs including Holding Out For A Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy, and Footloose, this is a show that will get your toes a-tapping. The play, based on the film of the same name, celebrates the power of rebellion, friendship, and finding your voice. Tickets $89 from Ticketmaster Friday, May 23-May 25, 10am and 1pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco Join Peppa, her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they sing, dance, build sandcastles, swim in the sea and, yes, jump in muddy puddles. Tickets $36.90 to $84.90 from Ticketek.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Here's where Calgary's current flood risk sits, according to city officials
Centre Street Bridge and the Bow River can be seen in Calgary, Alta. (Unsplash/Nataliia Kvitovska)
