22 h. ago Letters, Dec. 6, 2025: ‘These recalls are getting ridiculous’

Enough recalls The AUPE boss thinks the recall petitions are a big joke as his union probably got the ball rolling on this union-approved farce that may end up costing millions in taxpayer dollars. It is unlikely the petitioners will get the required 60% of votes cast in the previous election and then get 50% […]

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43 h. ago Thousands of wireless earbuds sold in Canada affected by urgent recall

Shoppers in Canada who own wireless earbuds may want to check if theirs is part of a massive recall.On Thursday, Health Canada issued an urgent recall for True Wireless Earbuds due to burn and fire hazards."The USB charging cords were manufactured with the wrong wiring material, and they may overheat when plugged in for charging, posing a burn and fire hazard,"  reads the notice.The agency says that as of Nov. 27, 2025, the company received three reports of incidents in Canada and no reports of injuries.True Wireless Earbuds reported that 16,278 units of the affected products were sold in Canada. The recall only applies to products purchased between July 17, 2025 and Oct. 14, 2025.The UPC for affected products, which were imported and sold at Giant Tiger stores across Canada, is 774223568363, and the SKU is 1545426, which can be found on the packaging."Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to a Giant Tiger store for a ref...

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46 h. ago Letters, Dec. 5, 2025: ‘UCP looking increasingly separatist’

Call them the ASP I think it’s time for the UCP to change its name to the Alberta Separatist Party. Pretty sure a large portion of the people who voted UCP in the last election thought they were just voting conservative. Hey, Thomas Lukaszuk, I voted NDP last election. Start up a central-leaning conservative party […]

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2 d. ago Letters, Dec. 4, 2025: Smith ‘branding us like cattle’ with digital ID

No clause for concern Should you limit your freedom to one week per year? Absolutely not. The notwithstanding clause is Alberta’s constitutionally protected right and freedom that Alberta has the right and responsibility to exercise, to protect the Albertan way of life. Any judicial intrusion by federal politicians from Ottawa or by unelected judges in […]

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3 d. ago Letters, Dec. 3, 2025: ‘Danielle Smith, remember your foray with Jim Prentice’

Same old story Marc Miller, the new minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. Isn’t he the old minister who implemented Trudeau’s turnstile immigration program which has had a profound impact on Canada’s identity and culture? Is Miller now going to finish the job, add to what he’s done, change what he’s done or simply continue […]

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5 d. ago Letters, Dec. 1, 2025: ‘Calgary taxpayers picking up the tab’

Taxing reality As a Calgary city taxpayer, have you ever wondered why taxes keep rising every year? This year taxes are targeted to rise 5.8%, although (Mayor Jeromy) Farkas and city council are trying to reduce this. City taxes rise every year because our population keeps growing. However, most people coming to Calgary don’t earn […]

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1 week ago Health Canada recalls ibuprofen and here's how to identify affected batch

Canadians who take ibuprofen may want to check if the brand that they buy has been affected by Health Canada's latest recall.On Monday, the agency issued a recall of certain lots of Apotex Inc. Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules.The alert says the recall is due to a "presence of cloudy capsules in affected lots due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell."The affected capsules contain 400mg of ibuprofen. The lot numbers include: 1570621, 1570621, and 1570623.If you think you've taken the affected medication, Health Canada advises you to "consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns."The recall is classified as a Type II, which means the use of, or exposure to, a product could cause "temporary adverse health consequences" or "where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."Health Canada advises Canadians to first verify if they have the affected ibu...

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1 week ago Drinkable yogurt brand recalled in Canada and here's how to get your money back

Health authorities in Canada have issued a nationwide recall of a popular yogurt drink due to a potential safety concern.If you buy yogurt products, make sure to check your fridge, as on Nov. 22, Yoplait Canada announced the recall of the Yop Drinkable Yogurt due to extraneous material.According to a statement issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the affected products "are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of plastic."In a statement issued on its website, Yoplait Canada said that the recall is a precaution due to a possible packaging defect that may result in plastic pieces in the drink. The company said no other products sold in Canada are affected by the recall.So far, there have been no reported injuries associated with consuming the recalled product. However, Canadians are being urged to check if they have any of the affected products. If so, don't consume, serve, sell, or distribute it."Should you hav...

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2 w. ago MLB will comply with Senate’s request for gambling documents: Commish

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee’s request for documents detailing gambling investigations. Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee sent a letter Monday to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred asking for information by Dec. 5. The request followed indictments of Cleveland pitchers […]

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