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The latest on consumer product recalls.

Anti-cavity dental product contaminated with mould: Health Canada

Thursday, October 26, 2006 | 09:49 AM ET

An anti-cavity dental product is being recalled from the marketplace after a specific lot was found to be contaminated with mould, Health Canada has advised.

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Allergy alert: Undeclared sesame seed in ENER-G Wylde Pretzels

Thursday, October 26, 2006 | 09:47 AM ET

People with allergies to sesame seeds should not consume ENER-G brand Wylde Pretzels, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

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Footstools recalled for collapse hazard

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | 05:08 PM ET

Wal-Mart is recalling about 165,000 of its Home Trends Wood Footstools, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.

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Minnie Mouse Cardigan sets pose strangulation hazard

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | 05:07 PM ET

Wal-Mart is recalling about 14,000 Minnie Mouse Cardigan sets, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.

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Time Sport International recalls bicycle pedals

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | 05:06 PM ET

About 18,000 bicycle pedals distributed by Time Sport International are being recalled because they pose a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission has announced.

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Pumpkin decorating kits recalled for choking hazard

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 | 09:55 AM ET

About 97,000 pumpkin decorating kits are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.

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Allergy alert: Undeclared milk protein in certain imported products

Friday, October 20, 2006 | 09:00 AM ET

Consumers with allergies to milk protein should avoid certain imported food products, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

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Kawasaki Motor Corp. recalls all-terrain vehicles

Thursday, October 19, 2006 | 04:34 PM ET

Kawasaki Motor Corp. is recalling 291 of its all-terrain vehicles because of a loss of steering control danger.

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Protective mattress covers recalled for fire hazard

Thursday, October 19, 2006 | 04:32 PM ET

About 37,000 Dux Interiors protective mattress covers are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised.

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World »

Nigeria's Muslim leader among 100 dead as plane crashes
Nigeria's top Muslim leader and his son, a senator, were among about 100 people killed when an airliner plunged into a field near the country's capital.
October 29, 2006 | 2:12 PM EST
Cdn. general says Afghan mission most dangerous he's 'ever seen'
As a Canadian general prepares to hand over command of NATO troops in southern Afghanistan, he says the situation is 'more dangerous' than any other he's faced in a 26-year career.
October 29, 2006 | 3:05 PM EST
NATO soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
A roadside blast killed one NATO soldier and wounded eight others in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said Sunday, but did not disclose the nationality of the slain and wounded soldiers.
October 29, 2006 | 8:04 AM EST
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Canada »

3 dead in Edmonton nightclub shooting
Edmonton police have 'pretty good leads' after a nightclub shooting in the city's core killed three people and seriously injured a fourth, a spokesman said.
October 29, 2006 | 9:03 AM EST
High winds rip through Atlantic provinces
A storm system roared north from the U.S. on Sunday to pummel the Atlantic provinces, causing power outages in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and forced ferry cancellations in Newfoundland.
October 29, 2006 | 3:49 PM EST
Thousands remain without power after snowstorm pounds B.C. Interior
Nearly 9,000 people were still waiting for their electricity to return in central and northern British Columbia on Sunday, a day after a snowstorm downed power lines.
October 29, 2006 | 3:00 PM EST
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Health »

Seniors satisfied with health-care system overall: report
The health and quality of life of Canadian seniors rates an overall grade of B, the National Advisory Council on Aging said Friday.
October 27, 2006 | 4:23 PM EDT
Complications linked to colon cancer drug Avastin
The colorectal cancer drug Avastin has been linked to two serious complications in a small number of patients worldwide, the drug's manufacturer warned Canadians on Friday.
October 27, 2006 | 5:40 PM EDT
Obesity drug may help Type 2 diabetes
An experimental obesity drug also appears to help reduce the health risks from Type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
October 27, 2006 | 2:02 PM EDT
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Arts & Entertainment»

Quebecer named best actor at Tokyo film fest
Canadian Roy Dupuis has captured the best actor prize at the 19th Annual Tokyo International Film Festival for his portrayal of hockey legend Maurice Richard in the movie The Rocket.
October 29, 2006 | 12:31 PM EST
Diamond industry uses PR to counter DiCaprio thriller
The World Diamond Council, afraid of losing its lustre in light of the Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond, has launched a public relations campaign months before its release.
October 29, 2006 | 3:21 PM EST
Long Black Veil songwriter dies
Marijohn Wilkin, who wrote the hits Long Black Veil and One Day at a Time, has died at her Nashville home at age 86.
October 29, 2006 | 4:30 PM EST
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Technology & Science »

Coming soon to a screen near you: aurora borealis
The beauty of the northern lights may soon splash across computer and television screens thanks to a scientific research program led by the Canadian Space Agency and NASA.
October 27, 2006 | 3:05 PM EDT
Fate of Hubble repair mission to be announced Tuesday
NASA officials met Friday to decide whether to risk a space shuttle flight on a mission to repair the Hubble space telescope.
October 27, 2006 | 5:27 PM EDT
Scientists reconcile discrepancy with Big Bang theory
Using 3-D models, physicists have created a mathematical code that cracks a mystery about stellar development and reconciles a discrepancy with the Big Bang theory of the universe's evolution.
October 27, 2006 | 12:33 PM EDT
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Money »

U.S. economic growth slows as new housing slumps
The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday that the economy grew at a pace of just 1.6 per cent in the quarter due to weakness in the housing market.
October 27, 2006 | 10:37 AM EDT
SEC asks for more information from RIM about option grants
The U.S. SEC has sent an informal inquiry to Research in Motion, asking for more information about its probe of stock option grants, the company announced Friday.
October 27, 2006 | 6:05 PM EDT
Celestica shares tumble on weak outlook
Shares of contract electronics manufacturer Celestica took their biggest dive in more than a year Friday as the firm released a financial outlook that disappointed analysts.
October 27, 2006 | 4:18 PM EDT
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Consumer Life »

Ottawa plans no-fly list by 2007
The Conservative government announced on Friday plans to streamline guidelines by 2007 for a no-fly list to bolster aircraft security.
October 27, 2006 | 9:51 PM EDT
Crafty revellers delight in creating Halloween
Store-bought costumes may be decreasing in price but many holiday enthusiasts are still insisting on crafting their own creations. They say Halloween is a time for the do-it-yourself movement to take centre stage.
October 27, 2006 | 4:44 PM EDT
Sask. government to lower PST to 5%
Flush with cash and an election on the horizon, the Saskatchewan government is lowering its provincial sales tax to five per cent from seven per cent.
October 27, 2006 | 3:31 PM EDT
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Sports »

Scores: NHL CFL MLB

Man arrested in Berbick slaying
A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with the murder of former heavyweight and Canadian boxing champion Trevor Berbick.
October 29, 2006 | 4:05 PM EST
Canada golden at short track WC
Canadian speed skaters continued their medal haul Sunday, winning two gold medals and a silver at the short track World Cup event in Jeonju, South Korea.
October 29, 2006 | 12:18 PM EST
Nestor, Knowles win Swiss title
Toronto's Daniel Nestor and partner Mark Knowles of the Bahamas won a hard-fought doubles title Sunday at the Swiss Indoors tennis event in Basel, Switzerland.
October 29, 2006 | 12:36 PM EST
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