Halifax Volunteer News
Nova Scotians say poppies becoming more poignant because of recent Canadian sacrifices
Excerpt:
“…A week from Remembrance Day, The Royal Canadian Legion says poppy distribution is doing well this year, despite the fact that there doesn’t appear to be many of people wearing them in Halifax.
In recent years there’s been a real resurgence in attendance from coast to coast at Remembrance Day ceremonies. Much of that is due not only to last year’s fatal attacks on Canadian soldiers, but also to the sacrifices made in the 10-year-long Afghanistan War….”
Author: Ray Bradshaw
Date of Article: November 4, 2015
Source: Global News
Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/2318974/nova-scotians-say-poppies-becoming-more-poignant-because-of-recent-canadian-sacrifices/
Refugee support organizations in N.S. await Syrian refugee plans
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“…Refugee support organizations in Nova Scotia are awaiting word of how many Syrian refugees could soon be arriving at our doorstep.
It all depends on how a federal Liberal promise plays out to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada by the end of this year….”
Author: Jack Julian
Date of Article: November 4, 2015
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/refugee-support-organizations-nova-scotia-syria-1.3302695
Legions looking for people to give out poppies
Excerpt:
“…Reports have popped up in Halifax, Summerside, and other areas stating that legions are in short supply of people willing or able to donate their time to the campaign….”
Author: Amanda Jess
Date of Article: November 3, 2015
Source: The News – New Glasgow Newspaper
Website: http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2015-11-03/article-4331823/Legions-looking-for-people-to-give-out-poppies/1
TOURS PLUS SO MUCH MORE: DAL HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE
Excerpt:
“…On Saturday, October 24, the university opened its doors for prospective students and their families during it’s key annual recruitment event: Open House.
A record number of attendees — 1,900 students and their friends and families — came to Dal’s Halifax campuses to experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Dalhousie student….”
Author:
Date of Article: November 3, 2015
Source: Dal News
Website: http://www.dal.ca/news/2015/11/03/tours-plus-so-much-more–dal-hosts-another-successful-open-house.html
Royal Canadian Legion seeks more volunteers for annual poppy campaign
Excerpt:
“…The Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign is underway, but concerns are growing about the lack of volunteers.
Second World War veterans as in their 90s, and while the Legion recognizes all veterans who have served, or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, the aging of veterans is cited as one reason for the decrease….”
Author:
Date of Article: November 3, 2015
Source: CTV News
Website: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/royal-canadian-legion-seeks-more-volunteers-for-annual-poppy-campaign-1.2640104
Protectors of the pets
Excerpt:
“…When a neighbourhood is struck by disaster, finding shelter for pets can be a dilemma.
The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia (DARTNS) was formed to address the problem….”
Author: Lynn Curwin
Date of Article: November 2, 2015
Source: The News – New Glasgow Newspaper
Website: http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2015-11-02/article-4329721/Protectors-of-the-pets/1
Teacher PD days give shot of inspiration
Excerpt:
“…On Oct. 23, thousands of teachers from all over Nova Scotia gathered in dozens of locations to attend this year’s annual NSTU October conference.
For those of you who may not know, this annual gathering is a professional development day organized by teachers, for teachers. It is one of the few such days for which the mandate of what is to be covered is not set by either the school boards or the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and teachers have a wide variety of choice in what sessions they can attend….”
Author: Grant Frost
Date of Article: October 30, 2015
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1319821-teacher-pd-days-give-shot-of-inspiration
Woman on the waterfront – Honouring women’s wartime efforts
Excerpt:
“…It’s been 70 years since the end of the Second World War, and in commemoration of the anniversary, a new monument honouring the tireless wartime efforts of women has been announced.
The announcement coincides with Women’s History Month, which happens each October.
Halifax played a major role during the war, with tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen using the port as a jumping off point to the war in Europe….”
Author:
Date of Article: October 29, 2015
Source: CTV News
Website: http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/woman-on-the-waterfront-honouring-women-s-wartime-efforts-1.2634023
‘We’re moving on’: Society plans 1st female statue in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…If you look around at the public art in Halifax, you may notice a disparity: the majority of statues are of men.
There are approximately 280 statues in Halifax, according to HRM spokesperson Jennifer Stairs.
However, she said that in terms of female representation, there are few depictions of specific personages or historical women’s groups….”
Author: Julia Wong
Date of Article: October 29, 2015
Source: Global News
Website: http://globalnews.ca/news/2306010/society-wants-more-female-statues-in-halifax/
Halifax musicians raise a ‘Little Hellp’ for Habitat for Humanity
Excerpt:
“…Halifax artists and residents are gathering together Thursday to raise funds – and the roof – for Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia.
The seventh-annual Raise a Little Hellp hosted by the Delta Barrington and Delta Halifax brings together musicians, a silent auction, and food and drink in a fundraiser on Thursday night….”
Author: Haley Ryan
Date of Article: October 27, 2015
Source: Metro News
Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2015/10/28/halifax-musicians-play-in-habitat-for-humanity-event.html