- Toys "R" Us pulls vinyl bibs over lead concerns
- Toys "R" Us Inc. on Friday said it was removing all vinyl baby bibs from its stores as a precaution after two bibs made in China for one supplier showed lead levels that exceeded company standards. more »
- Tattoo boom sometimes leaves the sting of regret
- An Ottawa woman, Kate Moody, is one of a growing number of people seeking laser removal for their tattoos as the popularity of skin art grows despite a lingering stigma against it. more »
- Ontario hydro rates to drop after November
- Electricity bills across Ontario will be reduced by about one per cent after a decision made by the province's energy board comes into effect this November. more »
- Codeine dangerous for some nursing moms, infants: FDA
- Nursing mothers taking codeine should watch their infants for increased sleepiness or other signs of overdose, U.S. federal health officials warned Friday. more »
- CNE opens gates on 129th season
- The whir of cotton candy machines and rollercoaster wheels cranked up along Toronto's lakeshore on Friday as the Canadian National Exhibition, billed as the country's largest annual fair, opened its gates. more »
- Massive toy recall raises questions about disposal
- With millions of toys rendered defective by lead paint or other hazards now on global recall, questions about how to safely dispose of them remain two days after the latest recall. more »
- Skype restoring service after massive outage
- Users of Skype in Asia and parts of Europe were able to log on and use the free service Friday, nearly 24 hours after a software bug hit the popular program. more »
- Chocolate bar touted as solution to PMS woes
- Jamieson Laboratories launched its PMS Support Chocolate Bars at drug stores and other retail outlets this week, heralding its arrival as a natural - and delicious - treatment for the 40-odd per cent of women who suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). more »
- Jet fuel runs out at some Nunavut airports
- Airports in Rankin Inlet, Resolute Bay and Baker Lake are out of jet fuel, while the supply in Hall Beach is running low, according to a Nav Canada notice issued Thursday. more »
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