SaltWire Network Brianna Burris receives first Cobra Spirit Trophy as West Colchester’s top volunteer While she’s only been involved in minor hockey a short time, Brianna Burris is someone who consistently goes above and beyond for the children. The Great Village resident is the … Apr 06, 2022 Read more
CBC News $203K for affordable housing brings Halifax's 'Habitat Way' closer to construction Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia has been given a $203,500 grant to help make a neighbourhood of 77 affordable housing units in Halifax a reality. Donna Williamson, executive director of … Apr 04, 2022 Read more
CBC News Volunteer group donates adapted toys to stock IWK library A group of volunteers from across the Maritimes is on a mission to make toys that anyone can play with. Volunteers from a program called Makers Making Change recently modified … Apr 02, 2022 Read more
Global News N.S. offers grants to volunteer fire departments to help with pandemic fundraising losses Nova Scotia is offering one-time grants of $10,000 to help volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and First Nations fire departments recover from fundraising losses during the COVID-19 … Mar 22, 2022 Read more
SaltWire Network Larry's story: What led two Cape Breton men to volunteer with palliative care As the Cape Breton Hospice prepares to open to residents in Membertou in January, a pilot project will be kicking off two first-time volunteer programs being formed. Dec 10, 2021 Read more
CBC News Remembering the 'unsung heroes' of the Halifax Explosion recovery effort As the city most involved in Canada's effort during the First World War, Halifax was a hub for troops heading overseas and those returning from the horrors in Europe, and … Dec 06, 2021 Read more