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Medical device licence pulled, but still on the market
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 3:26 PM    3
You might think when a license for a medical device gets pulled by health officials, that you're protected -- and that device can no longer be used in Canada. An investigation by Marketplace has discovered that's often not the case.
Will Ontario spring for sprinklers in nursing and retirement homes?
Monday, June 7, 2010, 12:08 PM    4
If you're like me, you'd probably never think to check for a sprinkler in a retirement or nursing home. Firefighters know that sprinklers save lives in a fire, so why are they missing in thousands of older care homes across Canada?
Should recalled collectibles offer more than refunds?
Friday, June 4, 2010, 12:33 PM    14
There's a McDonald's in the food court next to the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto -- and I eat there far more than I should. As a McD's connoisseur, I bought the entire recent set of promotional Shrek 3 glasses - and bought some for friends. Today it was revealed that the paint used in the glasses contains cadmium and are being recalled. McDonald's is offering full refunds - but is not manufacturing replacements.
Would you support a bill to put nutrition info on menus?
Thursday, June 3, 2010, 10:58 AM    16
Ever wonder how many calories are in the delicious calamari appetizer you've ordered at East Side Marios? How about the nachos at Boston Pizza? Or my favourite -- the scrumptious lemon poppyseed loaf at Starbucks?
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