Global News As demand grows, Shelter Movers needs more volunteers to help women fleeing abuse Shelter Movers Nova Scotia helps three to four women move their belongings each week and hopes to have 150 local volunteers by its one-year anniversary in July. Jan 05, 2020 Read more
Global News Hope for Wildlife overwhelmed by ‘amazing’ last-minute Christmas tree donations A Nova Scotia wildlife rescue centre is overwhelmed — and grateful — for a last-minute blitz of Christmas tree donations during the first weekend of January. For the first time … Jan 04, 2020 Read more
CBC News Teen's death inspires community effort to get life-saving AEDs into schools The sudden death last fall of a 15-year-old athlete and volunteer firefighter from Lantz, N.S., has prompted fundraising efforts in his honour aimed at outfitting area schools with life-saving automated … Jan 04, 2020 Read more
The Chronicle Herald Frigid fundraiser in Halifax highlights need to improve supports for youth mental health The cold hard facts about youth mental illness were in the spotlight Saturday morning at Point Pleasant Park. Dozens of hardy supporters of Jack.org plunged into the frigid Halifax Harbour … Nov 30, 2019 Read more
HalifaxToday.ca MADD Canada volunteers will be on Macdonald Bridge Thursday for Project Red Ribbon If you're crossing the Macdonald Bridge Thursday, you may encounter a volunteer from MADD Canada. The organization will be at the tolls from approximately 10:30 a.m. to noon for their … Nov 27, 2019 Read more
HalifaxToday.ca North American Indigenous Games looking for 3,000 volunteers in Halifax From July 12-18 2020 the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2020 will take place in Nova Scotia. Since games are expected to bring over 5,250 athletes to the province over … Nov 26, 2019 Read more