New Health Product Labels Tighten Canadian Rules
Health Canada introduces Natural Health Product Regulations demanding explicit labeling of route of use dose and duration plus risk information. Manufacturers must obtain full approval for product designation, delaying market entry and raising costs, favoring multinationals over small firms amid rising complementary therapy use. Leah Prestayko reports.
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Scatalogue exhibit sparks tax funding debate in Ottawa
A contentious Ottawa art show featuring excrement ignites taxpayer backlash while supporters defend arts funding. Critics say such exhibits distort views of national arts funding, while supporters cite programs like Learning Through the Arts boosting math outcomes and broad benefits to creativity and education.
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Zero tolerance policies at Hat High spark debate
Medicine Hat High School student Andrea Klassen questions the Safe and Caring Schools Policy, arguing it may promote repression of anger and stifle legitimate expression while banning pie throwing, water guns, and dunk tanks as violent behavior.
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Ralph Klein praised for standing firm on key issues
A reader, Scott Raible, commends Premier Ralph Klein for backing U S and Britain in Iraq, opposing political correctness on same sex unions, and visiting the U S to press Alberta and Canadian concerns. He argues Klein voices the will of many Canadians.
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Thank you Medicine Hat donors at Animal Avenue event
Residents donated just under 4000 to SPCA and SOS Pet Rescue combined, with some giving cash and supplies at Animal Avenue weekend. Prize draws encouraged ongoing support as Nutram Premium Pet Foods and Shebas House and Pet Sitting contributed over 100 in prizes and more draws await next month for additional donations.
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Too Much to Cry About Farmers Welfare and Scapegoats
A reader in Medicine Hat critiques government aid to farmers amid drought and drought relief funds. They argue relief money often benefits farmers with new trucks while nonfarmers struggle, urging diversification of industry instead of reliance on subsidies.
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