Halifax Community News

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Katimavik youth program returns to Nova Scotia

After a nearly decade-long hiatus, Katimavik is coming back to Halifax. Founded in 1977, the organization aims to foster youth development and empowerment.

The Signal

HRM blanket campaign aims to bless long-term care residents

Northwood’s Halifax campus residents are the recipients and inspiration for a well-received blanket drive.

SaltWire Network

Halifax puppies learn new tricks with volunteer guide dog trainers

Trapper, three months old, is one of five new puppies the Canadian National Institute for the Blind has recently brought to Halifax as guide dogs in training. Applications to be paired with a guide dog have gone up 300 per cent since the start of the pandemic, according to a CNIB news release.

The Signal

Calling all knitters — the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia needs your help

The AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia is launching its first Red Scarf Project in Halifax and is looking for volunteer knitters to help the cause. The Red Scarf Project, which has been adopted across Canada, aims to raise awareness about HIV treatment and prevention, how the virus affects people and what still needs to be done.

CBC News

Want to help raise a future guide dog? CNIB is looking for new recruits

If you're patient, have lots of spare time and love puppies, the CNIB might have the perfect gig for you. The national organization that supports Canadians who are blind or visually impaired is looking for volunteers to help raise the next generation of guide dogs.

CBC News

Firefighter 'blown away' by support after losing part of his leg

Jimmy Smith is a long-time volunteer with a northern N.S. fire department, but now he's the one needing help

CBC News

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