Halifax Volunteer News
Helping nature: One property at a time, Nature Trust property guardians helping to preserve environment
Excerpt:
“…Harold and Dianne Clapp from Smith’s Cove, N.S. spend most of their volunteer time walking in the woods or paddling around a lake. They’re property guardians with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and their job is to keep an eye on privately-owned land in their area that has absentee landowners….”
Author: Heidi Tattrie Rushton
Date of Article: January 27, 2020
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/homes/helping-nature-one-property-at-a-time-nature-trust-property-guardians-helping-to-preserve-environment-403431/
Hop to it: Rescue group holds ‘bunny blitz’ adoption event
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“…Folks looking for a fluffy new friend will get the chance to meet some adoptable bunnies Sunday afternoon.
The first rescue group in the Maritimes focused on the long-eared lagomorphs — 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue — is holding a “bunny blitz” in Halifax. More than a dozen of the twitchy-nosed animals can be scoped out by potential new owners….”
Author: Alex Cooke
Date of Article: January 26, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/10000-carrots-rabbit-rescue-adoption-1.5440660
You don’t need a background in tax preparation to volunteer at free clinics
Excerpt:
“…Volunteers are needed for upcoming tax preparation clinics.
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program hosts free clinics where volunteers help those who are eligible file their tax returns….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: January 24, 2020
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/you-dont-need-a-background-in-tax-preparation-to-volunteer-at-free-clinics-2046332
Fundraising goal reached for Halifax wilderness park
Excerpt:
“…A fundraising effort that will see an urban wilderness park established in Halifax has finally passed the finish line.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada and local conservation groups held a celebration Monday with the establishment of the Shaw Wilderness Park in the Williams Lake area….”
Author: John McPhee
Date of Article: January 21, 2020
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/fundraising-goal-reached-for-halifax-wilderness-park-400718/
Halifax’s airport gets Gold Accessibility Rating from the Rick Hansen Foundation
Excerpt:
“…When visiting Halifax Stanfield in 2020, it’s hard to believe the terminal building that exists today is nearly 60 years old. With bright interiors and large windows, modern washrooms and other passenger amenities, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has made strategic investments over the past two decades that put passenger needs, like accessibility, at the forefront….”
Author:
Date of Article: January 20, 2020
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/halifaxs-airport-gets-gold-accessibility-rating-from-the-rick-hansen-foundation-2032957
Halifax emergency shelter has more space, fewer restrictions after move
Excerpt:
“…After months of searching, the Out of the Cold emergency winter shelter has a new home.
On Monday, the shelter moved from St. Matthew’s United Church on Barrington Street to its new digs on College Street….”
Author: Kristina Pappas
Date of Article: January 17, 2020
Source: The Signal
Website: https://signalhfx.ca/halifax-emergency-shelter-has-more-space-fewer-restrictions-after-move/
How boxing is helping with more than mobility for people with Parkinson’s
Excerpt:
“…The boxing program for people with Parkinson’s was piloted in June 2019 and was an immediate success. It started with eight regulars throughout the summer. Now, there are new people showing up every week….”
Author: Ellen Riopelle
Date of Article: January 17, 2020
Source: The Signal
Website: https://signalhfx.ca/halifax-boxing-class-aims-to-support-people-living-with-parkinsons-disease/
Volunteers needed for municipal boards and committees
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“…The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking interested residents for a variety of important opportunities on Regional Council advisory committees and boards.
Citizens interested in connecting with the community are encouraged to apply for these volunteer opportunities no later than Monday, Feb. 10….”
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Date of Article: January 17, 2020
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/volunteers-needed-for-municipal-boards-and-committees-2027891
As demand grows, Shelter Movers needs more volunteers to help women fleeing abuse
Excerpt:
“…Shelter Movers Nova Scotia helps three to four women move their belongings each week and hopes to have 150 local volunteers by its one-year anniversary in July….”
Author: Elizabeth McSheffrey
Date of Article: January 5, 2020
Source: Global News
Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/6365991/halifax-domestic-abuse-shelter-help/
Teen’s death inspires community effort to get life-saving AEDs into schools
Excerpt:
“…The sudden death last fall of a 15-year-old athlete and volunteer firefighter from Lantz, N.S., has prompted fundraising efforts in his honour aimed at outfitting area schools with life-saving automated external defibrillators.
Braeden Bannister’s family still doesn’t know what exactly caused him to collapse and die following an evening hunting trip Nov. 1, but they suspect it was a cardiac arrest….”
Author: Elizabeth McMillan
Date of Article: January 4, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/automated-external-defibrillator-fundraiser-braeden-bannister-1.5413807