CBC News Volunteer collects blankets for residents of Halifax seniors home A Bedford, N.S., woman who collects blankets for residents of a Halifax seniors home is looking for more donations. The year will be the third that Nicole Martelle has collected … Nov 23, 2019 Read more
HalifaxToday.ca Six puppies raised in Halifax to graduate into CNIB guide dog program Twenty-five pups are a part of the 2019 class, including six that were raised right here in the Halifax area. Halifax's Yuko Imai participated in the program, raising Rhonda, who … Nov 21, 2019 Read more
HalifaxToday.ca Halifax woman collecting blankets for Northwood residents Christmas is a special time of year filled with family, friends, food and gifts. For one Haligonian, her favourite part of the season is the giving. For the past few … Nov 21, 2019 Read more
CBC News Halifax group that donates to shelters scrambling to meet demand A group that collects items for shelters in the Halifax area says it is "in desperate need" of men's gloves and socks this year. "It just seems like things have … Nov 17, 2019 Read more
HalifaxToday.ca Halifax charity raising funds to send disadvantaged youth to university Local philanthropist Mel Boutilier is the driving force behind Metro Care & Share Society (MCSS). Boutilier first created the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in 1984, before expanding the … Nov 17, 2019 Read more
The Signal ‘Santas’ support seniors at Christmas While Christmas is over a month away, a group of Nova Scotians are buying gifts for seniors who cannot afford to celebrate during the holidays. Robyn Carruthers, founder of Santa’s … Nov 17, 2019 Read more