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www.carstaroakville.com 905-8457579 905-847 -2595 2212 Wyecroft Rd. 547 Trafalgar Rd. 905-842-6030 90 RECOMMENDED BY EVERYONE. dentistoakville.com den HALTON TRANSMISSION SNA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ontario's top newspaper - 2005-2008 Beaver Trails 559 SPEERS ROAD, UNIT #3 (905) 842-0725 905-845-9923 Call now to receive a free, no obligation estimate www.MAIDS.COM A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 50 No. 14 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 24 Pages $1.00 (plus tax) Fluoride stays in Halton's water supply By Christina Commisso METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP The decision to stick with fluoridated water passed by a slim margin following Tuesday's marathon regional council meeting. The words used during the 10 hours of delegations varied greatly, depending on who was speaking. Doctors, dentists and medical researchers described fluoride as a mineral naturally found in water sources; a great equalizer that levels the playing field between those who can afford dental care and those who can't, and one of the most important health interventions of the last century. However, those on the Dr. Robert Nosal other side of the debate said the long-term effects of continued ingestion of fluoride are still largely unknown, and they described the additive as a forced medicine and a cancer-causer. Convincing arguments from both sides of the debate led to a narrow 11-nine vote in favour of continued fluoridation. Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal gave an impassioned presentation toward the end of the long day, speaking for what he called "the silent majority" who want fluoridation to continue. "We had a tremendous improvement in water fluoridation in Canada and at the same time we've seen a tremendous decline in tooth decay," said Health Canada's Chief Dental Officer Dr. Peter Cooney, who pegged that decline See Fluoridation page 3 ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER REMAINING VIGILANT: The Town of Oakville hosted a coyote information night for residents at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre Tuesday. Coyote info meeting draws a crowd By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF If area residents want to prevent future coyote attacks then they need to work with the Town of Oakville to get rid of the food sources bringing coyotes closer to humans. This was the key message delivered Tuesday night, during a Town of Oakville coyote information meeting at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. W. The meeting, held less than two weeks after an eight-year-old girl was bitten on the leg by a coyote, attracted more than 100 concerned residents, many of whom voiced concerns about the safety of their children John Pisapio, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, was present to speak and answer questions. Members of the public had a chance to voice their concerns, opinions, and ask questions. and pets. During his presentation, Ministry of Natural Resources biologist John Pisapio reiterated that coyotes are normally very wary of humans, however, problems can occur when people begin feeding them. "Intentional feeding is common and in See Students page 5