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 about Larry's story: What led two Cape Breton men to volunteer with palliative care
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 6, 2021 Read more about Remembering the 'unsung heroes' of the Halifax Explosion recovery effort
Global News Canadian Red Cross awards two Nova Scotian volunteers with highest honour In Nova Scotia, the Canadian Red Cross recognized two volunteers with its highest honour for their humanitarian work. David Williams of Halifax and Mary Macnab of Dartmouth were two of … Dec 5, 2021 Read more about Canadian Red Cross awards two Nova Scotian volunteers with highest honour
SaltWire Network Meet the ordinary volunteers keeping the pandemic at bay Since April, 3,082 Nova Scotians have signed up for volunteer time slots in the province’s rapid testing campaign, including 1,385 people assembling rapid test packages at smaller sites — making … Dec 4, 2021 Read more about Meet the ordinary volunteers keeping the pandemic at bay
SaltWire Network 10 festive things to do in HRM to make your December sparkle Donate items or volunteer your time There are plenty of other ways aside from donating money to give back during the holiday season. Dec 3, 2021 Read more about 10 festive things to do in HRM to make your December sparkle
SaltWire Network 'An old rusty bike but it's all he had': Bicycle stolen from Cape Breton volunteer Vince Steffens mans the Salvation Army red kettle at the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation store in Sydney Mines. Steffens said someone stole his mountain bike while he was volunteering at … Nov 26, 2021 Read more about 'An old rusty bike but it's all he had': Bicycle stolen from Cape Breton volunteer