Helpers

Skills competition helping aspiring young tradespeople in N.S. get ahead
Skills competition helping aspiring young tradespeople in N.S. get ahead

Every year in the spring, a friendly competition takes place in the province that aims to provide young Nova Scotians with a chance to showcase their skills in trades and technology, while business owners...

April 18, 2024 12:02 pm AST AST

Halifax-based organization that helps newcomers resettle looking for a hand themselves

An organization aimed at helping displaced Ukranians resettle in Halifax is facing a challenge of their own. Becky Mason is chair of the Nova Scotia Resettlement Society, currently located on Agricola...

March 21, 2024 11:16 am AST AST

Mobile Food Market aims to alleviate food insecurity in HRM with new home

The head of the Mobile Food Market is thrilled that the eight-year-old community pop-up has found a permanent space. Mandy Chapman says the grass-roots non-profit has been striving to provide communities...

February 12, 2024 9:17 am AST AST

Nova Scotia artist saving dogs one road trip at a time

With the cost of living crisis causing a jump in surrendered pets, one Nova Scotia man is helping out by voluntarily transporting dogs for animal shelters so they won't be euthanized. David Johnson...

January 26, 2024 11:35 am AST AST

Halifax student-athlete gets awarded for helping make soccer accessible to all kids

A 21-year-old student-athlete from Dalhousie University has been recognized for his work in trying break down barriers in sports, particularly for new Canadians. The psychology student and grassroots...

December 15, 2023 7:17 am AST AST

Dartmouth woman determined to help homelessness situation one sock at a time

A Dartmouth woman known as the “queen of socks” is doing what she can to ensure people experiencing homelessness are able to keep their feet warm this winter. Since January 2021, Mary Crosby has...

November 14, 2023 12:26 pm AST AST

NSCC course opens the door to diverse women for a career in trades

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is giving diverse women a unique opportunity to train for a potential career in trades and technology. Women Unlimited is a free 14-week pathway program that empowers...

October 17, 2023 12:40 pm AST AST

Alzheimer's Society of N.S. hosts a special talk series at the Central Library

When it comes to dementia, a lot of people have no idea where to go for answers or to find help. That is why the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia has decided to come to the people instead. New this...

September 22, 2023 11:54 am AST AST

New program supports underrepresented women in food business

A unique program in partnership with Mount Saint Vincent University is aimed at giving underrepresented women a chance to advance their home-based food businesses. The Centre of Women in Business's...

August 22, 2023 12:54 pm AST AST

Feed Nova Scotia tackling hunger at Touchdown Atlantic game in Halifax

Before the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts storm the field in Halifax on Saturday, football fans will get the opportunity to score a touchdown of their own. As part of the CFL's Touchdown...

July 27, 2023 2:51 pm AST AST