| Olympic athletes defrauded in Calgary property scam Three Olympic athletes who trained in Calgary for the Vancouver Games lost thousands of dollars in a $435,000 property investment scam police allege was run by a Calgary man. cbc.ca |
Cadmium in kids' jewelry prompts 3rd recall, probe U.S. regulators announced another recall of children's jewelry with high levels of the toxic metal cadmium Monday, also saying they've expanded their investigation in an effort to keep dangerous items from reaching store shelves in the first place. cbc.ca |
Tanning bed law essential: cancer society The Medical Society of P.E.I. and the Canadian Cancer Society are still waiting for the province to move on legislation for tanning beds, and they say guidelines aren't enough. cbc.ca |
EU seal ban suspended A European Union ban on seal products has been suspended, federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea said in St. John's Thursday. cbc.ca |
Microsoft CEO hints at tablets by Christmas Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has hinted that the company may be ready to compete with Apple's successful iPad tablet computer by Christmas. cbc.ca |