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Dragons’ Den Deadline EXTENDED
The deadline to apply to become a contestant in Dragons’ Den Meaford has been extended. Aspiring local entrepreneurs with a business idea now have until Monday, September 27th at 4:30pm to submit a one-page synopsis to the Meaford & District Chamber of Commerce. The extension will allow those with potential business ideas some additional time to flesh out [...]
Scientists Create A Vegetable Oil From Soybeans That Is Much Healthier
Years of research have proven that saturated and trans fats clog arteries, make it tough for the heart to pump and are not valuable components of any diet. Unfortunately, they are contained in many foods. Now, a University of Missouri research team has developed a soybean which produces oil that is naturally low in saturated [...]
National measles vaccination plan sparks outcry in China
China’s plans to vaccinate 100 million children and come a step closer to eradicating measles has set off a popular outcry that highlights widening public distrust of the authoritarian government after repeated health scandals. Since the Health Ministry announced the World Health Organization-backed measles vaccination plan last week, authorities have been flooded with queries and [...]
The Canadian Family: Deep in Debt, Net Worth Slipping
By Guy W. Close – What the Canadian household looks like… Three reports today paint a picture of a post-recession Canadian consumer with fat debts and shrinking net worth. And some could run into trouble making ends meet as interest rates continue to rise, forcing them to cut back, in turn pulling down the growth [...]
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Geoff Stevens Sings..“Gonna Find a Cure”
Geoff Stevens a local singer and songwriter who, has been performing on-stage for almost 30 years has just released his LIVE version of “Gonna Find a Cure.” Stevens wrote and sang this song with all his might in front of 3 sold out shows of Dancing for Life as well as at the Owen Sound [...]
Simon Fraser University science students clinch first prize for short film on genomics
SFU video on genomics gets thumbs up Ingenuity, inspiration and curiosity helped a team of six Simon Fraser University science students clinch first prize for the best short film on genomics and health in Gene Screen B.C.’s first-ever film competition. Project leader Suraaj Aulakh, Cindy Li, Charles Stevens, Kelly Kim, Daniel Chiang and Linda Zhang, [...]
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