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Kidney donation won’t cause long-term health woes: London-led study

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Donating a kidney does not lead to any negative long-term health problems, a just-published international study led by London researchers has found. The research found that there was little difference in rates of high blood pressure, kidney function or other physical or mental health function between donors and healthy people after seven years. The study […]

Local efforts to end world hunger working ‘one person at a time’

Some Grey-Bruce farmers and church leaders who are helping end global hunger gathered Thursday in Owen Sound for a spring update to learn how those efforts are making a difference. They are supporters of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of faith-based charitable groups. About a dozen local projects raise money for emergency food aid […]

Local Ukrainian relief efforts a mix of compassion and fun

Boxes of Ukrainian relief supplies packed in an Owen Sound church gym Friday will head to Toronto Wednesday on their way to Poland. There were dozens of boxes filled with socks, clothes and other essentials gathered as part of a community response initiated by Owen Sound resident Olga Gura. Another 30 boxes were coming from […]

Plans taking shape for Earth Day event in Owen Sound

Earth Day events at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market are being planned now and organizers are looking for help. The event is to take place on Saturday, April 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. “We hope to involve a diverse number of community groups to participate in a celebratory, child-friendly event that includes a […]