Halifax Communauté Nouvelles

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 Maritime Ghostbusters might be for you. The volunteer organization is sanctioned by entertainment giant Sony through Ghost Corp., the production company that owns the franchise. Maritime Ghostbusters even have a signed certificate from the original film's director, Ivan Reitman.

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 of our maritime heritage as the Bluenose, which seems to require continuous replication.

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 matches young readers with TPOC Child Certified Therapy Dogs. The TPOC Paws To Read program provides an opportunity for children to read to a certified therapy dog and handler. The presence of the dog provides a relaxing setting for the child to practice their literacy skills.

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 volunteers from across the province for their selfless contributions. Outstanding New Glasgow volunteers can be nominated for a Provincial Volunteer Award in the following categories: Representative Volunteer Award, Youth Volunteer Award, and Family Volunteer Award.

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 is symbolic of an effort to keep the Christmas spirit of compassion going into the New Year and beyond.

Halifax Jews and Muslims didn’t celebrate Christmas but did lend a helping hand to those celebrating this year. Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) volunteers prepared a turkey meal on Christmas for guests at Spencer House Seniors’ Centre.