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Tanning salon boosts image with link to vitamin D

On Feb. 27, 2006, the Competition Bureau of Canada signed an agreement with Fabutan Corporation. This agreement allowed for tanning salons to advertise that vitamin D can be maintained or increased in an artificial tanning…


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Summer jobs outlook looks rosy

Despite the economic situation south of the 49th parallel and the high currency, an economist says summer jobs for youth will not be a problem in the GTA. Youngsters across the GTA eagerly waiting for…


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Toronto energy plan promises paybacks

Evelyn Ragolia had been concerned about energy conservation for years ‑ so much so that she recently installed a sky light in her home to take advantage of sun-filled mornings and evenings. Last week mayor…




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Only one hour to save our earth?

Earth Hour has come to Toronto. The event has been a fixture in the media and is generating buzz online. But what will the popular initiative accomplish in the long run? Probably nothing.




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Sports Briefs

Baseball registration begins West Hill Baseball is starting up again for the 2008 summer season. Registration starts on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues each Saturday until April 26. The first…