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Guelph prof has promising cure for C. difficile

February 3, 2013 News Desk 0

A recent study done by the University of Guelph has generated a synthetic poop to cure toxin-producing bacteria caused by Clostridium difficile. Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) is a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and intestinal […]

Two Halton natives reach the NHL

February 1, 2013 News Desk 0

Two Halton Region-born hockey players have gotten their first tastes of the big time. Twenty-year-old Michael Sgarbossa of Campbellville made his debut Jan. 30 with the Colorado Avalanche in their game against Vancouver. He didn’t […]

Wynne faces big challenges

February 1, 2013 News Desk 0

  Kathleen Wynne  hasn’t even been sworn it yet, but the newly crowned premier-designate is already being pulled in all directions. Teachers Still angry over contracts imposed by Bill 115, Ontario’s teachers’ unions met on Jan. […]

France’s job in Mali winding down

January 31, 2013 News Desk 0

French troops took control of Kidal in northern Mali on Wednesday, scoring  yet another victory in their recent attempts to overcome the al-Qaeda linked rebels. The CBC reports that Alex Vines, head of the Africa […]

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Burlington native lands Ottawa CFL job

January 31, 2013 News Desk 0

Burlington native Marcel Desjardins has been chosen as the first general manager of the Ottawa’s new Canadian Football League franchise. The 46-year-old has reportedly signed a four-year contract to run the team. It doesn’t have […]

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Brazilian club owner tries to commit suicide

January 31, 2013 News Desk 0

The owner of the Brazilian nightclub that caught fire Jan. 29  killing 235 people has tried to kill himself. Elissandro Spohr attempted suicide at the hospital where he was being treated for smoke inhalation. According to Santa […]

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