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Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun

Igniting interest in organ donation

The passing of another human being gave George Marcello his life back.

And since receiving a donor’s liver 14 years ago, Marcello has been spreading the word about organ and tissue donation.

Currently, he is on a two-continent two-year journey, entitled SOS The Americas, with his message.

“I was literally on my deathbed and the only thing that was going to save my life was a liver transplant. Then the call came in that there was a liver available,” said Marcello, who was in Brandon yesterday with his Torch of Life.

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Local

Alcohol ruled out in Ashley’s death

Farmer finds unexploded shell

Local police search for link in crime spree

Provincial

AFM battles funding crisis

Province records another H1N1 death

No shortage of greenery at Winnipeg’s IKEA store

National

Heritage minister says arts groups shouldn't rely on one source for funding

Search underway near Bermuda after solo N.S. sailor fails to reach destination

Saputo, Kraft appeal court ruling upholding federal cheese regulations

World

Kidnapped Britons say Somali pirates are losing patience over ransom demand, may kill them

Ethics committee admonishes US senator with a letter but recommends no stronger punishment

Nelson Mandela, wife Graca Machel share world children's rights prize

Sports

Long way from track, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield holds large auction

Sacramento Kings owners decide to cease owning city's WNBA franchise

Jockeys asked to contribute mount fee to help injured Canadian with expenses

Opinion

Province must take charge

Letter to Editor - Time to think about building transmission line to Ontario

Letter to Editor - Educators could follow British model

Business

Ontex Resources to acquire Roxmark Mines in all-stock transaction

Senate panel will take up Bernanke's nomination to second Fed term on December 3

AbitibiBowater juggles to avoid large tax bills from $250 million loan

Entertainment

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib, sentenced to 45 days in jail

Billy Bragg, Canadian songwriters push for new approach to downloading

Books about civil war, Great Depression win Cdn Children's Literature Awards

Lifestyles

Christmas Cheer Registry seeks help filling hampers

Multimedia exhibit celebrates women’s resilience

Dance workshop set for December

Technology

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Agriculture

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