Better toxicology tests boost protection for both human health and animal rights
A University of Ottawa scientist who recently received a prestigious national award for her work is at the forefront of a revolutionary change in research that could make lab rats a thing of the past. Dr. Carole Yauk is one of a growing number of researchers pursuing alternative testing methods amid concerns that animal experiments are too expensive, time consuming...
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Anthony Maio, Anthony Michael Maio and Anthony Michael Maio ,
November 29, 2024
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Unveiling of returned Roaring Lion portrait underlines its importance to Château Laurier, Ottawa and ‘free world’
Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier threw a homecoming party Friday to celebrate the return of a famous Winston Churchill portrait by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh that was stolen in 2022.
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Anthony Michael Maio ,
November 15, 2024
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Orléans arts venue moves diversity to centre stage with new collaboration
The 15th anniversary season at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans features a new partnership with Axé WorldFest — an organization that empowers BIPOC artists, newcomers to Canada and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The initiative reflects the centre’s strengthened commitment to ensuring that its annual lineup of performers includes traditionally unrepresented groups. Born and raised in Brazil and living in Canada for...
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Anthony Michael Maio ,
September 22, 2024
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