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Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 20, 2011August 3, 2011

Biological drug treatment gets $3.1M in funding

Trailblazing research teams in Ottawa will get provincial grants to continue scientific studies that will have a major impact on health and medicine. A project led by Dr. Michael Rudnicki at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is getting $3.1 million to develop biological drugs that stimulate the regeneration of the heart, pancreas, and muscle tissue. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 26, 2011February 11, 2012

Homeless centre not a good fit: Residents

On Friday, the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is reclaiming St. Alban’s Church on King Edward Ave. Plans are in place to bring its homeless drop-in, Centre 454, back to the church basement. The daytime program operated at the church from 1976 to 1999 then moved to Murray St., where it’s remained since. The move should […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 21, 2011August 3, 2011

Summer hot time for break-ins

Drug-addicted thieves are breaking into homes and cars making off with valuable items — and we’re helping them gain easy access, say Ottawa police. “People need to close their garages, even if they’re going to be in the backyard hanging out or gardening,” said Sgt. Mike Noonan. “Just close the door when you’re not in […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 9, 2011August 4, 2011

Homeless centre a magnet for crime, neighbours warn

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/03/09/17557041.html#/news/ottawa/2011/03/09/pf-17555811.html Wednesdays were hell. From witnessing a stabbing to crack addicts smoking up on their front steps, residents living near Cumberland St. and Daly Ave. saw it all when a homeless drop-in centre used to operate at St. Paul’s-Eastern United church. “It was on Wednesdays, once a week, for five or six years,” […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 13, 2010December 14, 2010

Iran urges probe into teen’s death

Iran is calling on the federal government to probe the Dec. 6 murder of 16-year-old Iranian-Canadian Yazdan Ghiasvand Ghiasi, foreign affairs confirmed Monday. Spokeswoman Laura Markle said Canada’s charge d’affaires spoke to Iranian officials over the weekend. “The charge reassured the Iranian authorities that a criminal investigation is underway and that we deplore any criminal […]