As the winter approached, bringing with it a chill that seemed to seep into the bones, Diana and her six children faced the kind of cold that goes beyond physical discomfort. It was a cold that threatened hope itself, making each day a battle for warmth and light. Yet, it was in this moment of  […]

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many life adjustments for 11-year-old Payton and his family. As he looks back, none of the changes were more impactful for him than the cancellation of organized hockey and the decision to be homeschooled for the 2020-2021 school year. The loss of activity and time with friends was challenging as Payton  […]

When it began in 1970, Earth Day’s mission was to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide—an imperative that we know is more important today than ever. April 22 is a time to recognize climate change and challenge us to see environmental issues as threats to everyone and everything, but particularly our most vulnerable  […]

“Never allow your disabilities or weaknesses to prevent you from achieving any of your goals,” says 45-year-old Rabin Betkhoodoo. “You have to look beyond your challenges to succeed in whatever you put your mind to.” Born in Iran in 1976, and part of the Assyrian community, he was diagnosed at birth with spastic quad cerebral  […]

From Normandy’s beaches to the liberation of Holland, Dartmouth native Henry proudly served his country during the Second World War. Throughout the years, he shared many war stories with his daughter, Mary. One always stood out to her—the work of The Salvation Army. “There was no conscription to join the Canadian forces for the Second  […]

The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations serve through retail and recycling by diverting waste from landfills with 106 thrift stores and 10 distribution and recycling centres. These frequent thrift shoppers from different walks of life give their reasons for shopping second-hand. Kristen is passionate about sustainable living and climate justice. “Shopping at Salvation Army thrift  […]

Each year, The Home Energy Assistance Top Up Fund, or HEAT Fund, helps thousands of individuals and families in Nova Scotia keep their homes warm during the winter months. In 2020, more than 3,500 households received support from this life-changing program. Linda Kennedy was a recipient of the HEAT Fund. Living on long-term disability in  […]

Each night, Major Dan Roode sits down in his home study in Pictou County, turns on Facebook Live, and reads a children’s bible story to help kids cope with the stresses of COVID-19. More than 100 families tune in each evening to hear the cheerfully told story, with each beginning with the same comforting greeting,  […]

Join us for the 29th edition of the Santa Shuffle on Mont-Royal this upcoming December 7th at 10 AM.  The Santa Shuffle is a 5km Fun-Run and 1km Elf Walk for all ages and skill levels. This family and friends oriented event helps raise funds for community initiatives and programs which provide support to those  […]