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People running some craft sales on P.E.I. are starting to insist baked goods at their events come only from provincially-inspected kitchens, even though the rules are not rigorously enforced.

The rules aren't new, but craft fair organizers are becoming more aware…

The head of science and regulatory affairs for the California-based company POM Wonderful has been barred from endorsing any product without competent and reliable scientific information to back up the claim.

Mark Dreher was vice-president of POM Wonderful from 2005-09. The…

Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan says his government will introduce a 10 per cent rebate program for electricity bills, but admits rates will jump 46 per cent over the next five years.

Duncan made the announcement Thursday afternoon during his fall…

Popular U.S. clothing retailer J. Crew plans to open its first Canadian store next year, the company said Thursday.

In its newsletter, The Thread, J. Crew said it would open a store in Toronto in 2011. “Calling all Canucks. We're opening…

The diabetes drug Avandia now comes with warnings in Canada about heart risks, the drug's manufacturer said Thursday.

Canadians taking Avandia should make an appointment with their doctor as soon as possible about their treatment because of the Type 2 diabetes…

Krispy Kreme is reinventing itself, and will officially launch a café-style doughnut shop in Toronto on Saturday.

To lure back customers, the North Carolina-based company is diversifying its menu, offering “signature” coffees and espresso drinks as well as bagels, muffins and…

A majority of Canadians believe that consumerism and a push for economic growth are factors responsible for climate change, suggests a poll released Thursday.

The survey, conducted by Environics Research for eight advocacy organizations and unions, found that 80 per cent…

The head of science and regulatory affairs for the California-based company POM Wonderful has been banned from endorsing any product without competent and reliable scientific information to back up the claim.

Mark Dreher was vice-president of POM Wonderful from 2005-09. The…

The Health Council of Canada is calling for changes in how prescription drugs are monitored for safety and effectiveness.

In a discussion paper released Wednesday, the council says the number of people exposed to unsafe drugs has increased over the past…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is doing further investigation at a sandwich plant in western P.E.I. after Listeria bacteria were found in some ham-and-cheese sandwiches.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the sandwiches were made by Atlantic Prepared Food Ltd. in…