Toys

• Kingston family turns bottles into toys for holiday giving

  The Venus family is turning bottles and wristband sales into toys for kids in need, aiming to donate their collection to Kingston's Toy Box on Dec. 12.

  Canada

  Nov 19
  
• Edmonton teens use 3D printer to build toys with recycled materials

  The teens recycle all of the University of Alberta's 3D printed waste into usable 3D filament.

  Canada

  Oct 25
  
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• A real-life toy story: How one family’s experience has turned into a fun business

  A Montreal-based couple are rethinking how local parents buy and sell their used toys online.

  Consumer

  Feb 29
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• From Squishmallows to NHL air hockey: These toys are up to 40% off until Nov 15

  As holiday wish lists grow, The Curator team is looking out for some of the best sales of the season.

  The Curator

  Nov 9, 2023
• Spin Master buying Melissa & Doug for US$950 million

  Spin Master Corp. has signed a deal to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for US$950 million in cash.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2023
• Kool Stuff Toys in Hamilton to shutter after almost 2 decades on King Street

  Kool Stuff Toys owner Jeff Smith says the doubling of his rent with just three weeks' notice has forced his hand.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us opening 11 new stores in Canada

  Toys 'R' Us is opening 11 new stores, including the first two dedicated Babies 'R' Us stores this summer across Canada, and the mega retailer is hiring.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
• Calico Critters recall 3.5 million toys after 2 children choke to death

  A Calico Critters toy recall includes more than 50 types of flocked animal figurines and sets which were sold with the bottle and pacifier accessory, according to Health Canada.

  Consumer

  Mar 9, 2023
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• The tale of Bunbun, stranded at Vancouver’s airport, has happy ending in Edmonton

  A spokesperson for Vancouver International Airport says the saga of Bunbun the stuffed rabbit has a happy ending, with the toy now on its way back to its young owner.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2022
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• Simcoe County paramedics celebrate 20th toy drive, 103,000 toys collected since start

  Paramedics in Simcoe County, Ont., are wrapping up their twentieth annual holiday toy drive for the community. They say donations were consistent but the need is higher than ever.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022