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Who ya gonna call? Maritime Ghostbusters looking for recruits

Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full-trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster, and the theory of Atlantis? If so, then the …

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE — Jan. 14, 2017

There are many retired sailors in Halifax who would gladly volunteer to help maintain the ship if funds were available for materials. And the Acadia is as much a symbol …

Paws To Read program helps kids in the HRM improve reading skills

The Halifax Public Libraries knows this to be true. They have been partnering with Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) and one of their children’s programs, TPOC Paws To Read, which …

New Glasgow invites nominations for outstanding volunteers

Every April, during National Volunteer Week, the Province of Nova Scotia pays tribute to volunteers nominated by organizations and communities at the Provincial Volunteer Awards. Each year the awards honour …

Soul’s Harbour offering free meals for those in need on New Year’s Eve

More than 300 guests were in attendance at this year’s annual Soul’s Harbour Holiday Dinner in Halifax, which is held to offer free meals to those in need. The meal …

Halifax Jews cook Christmas lunch for seniors, Muslims buy presents for families who can’t afford them