Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Tara Valley
Sales of older or so-called “resale” homes continue to be strong in Canada and the Toronto area in particular, despite gloomy economic news from other areas. An older home can have many advantages, including a lower price point and details and workmanship that you just won’t find in a brand new house.
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Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Tara Valley
Is lead poisoning on the rise among young children?
Though the numbers aren’t exact, American studies regarding trends among children tend to mirror those in Canada. So it’s concerning to know that a recent finding by America’s Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning suggests that lead poisoning is on the rise among children aged six and younger.
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Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 by Tara Valley
Lead used as a by-product in green dye on astro turf has been discovered all across green fields in North America. The US Army is one of the first agencies to deal with the leaded astro turf around playgrounds and sports fields.
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