Toys

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• London International Airport and London Ukrainian Centre gather toys for refugees

  Santa's sleigh is set up in the London International Airport collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to Ukrainian children for their first Christmas in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
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• ‘We are struggling’: Lethbridge charity campaigns need donations as Christmas nears

  With Christmas less than two weeks away, Lethbridge non-profits are feeling the pinch.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022