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Online/New Media by rochekellyNovember 14, 2011March 12, 2012

Ottawa exhibit to showcase Van Gogh’s love of nature

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/11/14/ottawa-exhibit-to-showcase-van-goghs-love-of-nature For the first time in more than 25 years, a Canadian art institution is featuring Vincent Van Gogh in a major way. “Van Gogh’s profound love of nature has often been taken for granted, but has rarely been studied,” said National Gallery of Canada director Marc Mayer. The beloved Dutch artist will […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 16, 2011August 3, 2011

Timely treatment key for stroke recovery

Canadians may know hockey, but we need to work on our stroke IQ. A major national study by the Canadian Stroke Network finds two-thirds of stroke patients admitted to hospital don’t get there in time to receive the best possible care. South-Ottawa resident Hector Mackenzie suffered a stroke almost three years ago and received tPA, […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 16, 2011March 17, 2011

Feds chip in $2.5M to study francophones

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/03/16/17643661.html A large-scale study of francophone history and culture in North America will be led from the University of Ottawa. Professor France Martineau is getting a $2.5-million grant from the federal government to fund the project. “This will document history of families, history of individuals, history of humble people, really,” said Ottawa Orleans […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 3, 2011

Public sector managers urged to foster bilingualism

If federal public servants want to exercise their right to choose to speak French or English at work, management must respect the employee’s choice. Public sector senior and middle managers were given this tip and many others Thursday when an employee study — taken to gauge ideas on how to foster bilingualism — was released. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 23, 2011August 4, 2011

CHEO to head national research on rare children’s diseases

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/22/17371876.html#/news/ottawa/2011/02/22/pf-17363371.html The federal government is investing $4.5 million so two research teams can study genes causing cancers and rare diseases in children. More research for rare diseases means more hope for sick kids like 15-year-old T.J. O’Connor. T.J. and his brother, Casey, 13, have undiagnosed neuro-degenerative conditions. “…After a multitude of medical appointments […]