Cancer patients to receive new wig rebate
HALIFAX: Patients in Nova Scotia being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300.…
Melodies for the MacDonald’s: a great cause for a courageous young boy
FALL RIVER: It was a great afternoon of music for a young man that has shown strength and courage in his fight since being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Musicians…
COLUMN: Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians
The following is a column submitted by the office of Premier Tim Houston to media. Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians “Cancer” is a word we hear far too often.…
MacCormick’s Movember fundraiser continues to be a hit
FALL RIVER: A fundraising crib tournament held on Nov. 25 raised almost $1,700 at a community hall in Fall River. Rob MacCormick holds the crib tournament to help raise money…
Lower Sackville councillor Russell announces cancer diagnosis, focus on beating it
LOWER SACKVILLE: Councillor Paul Russell has publicly announced he has cancer and will be stepping back somewhat from his work as councillor to focus on beating the cancer. Russell, who…
Langille amazed at Stops Against Cancer support as Pens raise $2,100
BEAVER BANK: $2,100. That’s how much a simple idea from a goalie that calls Beaver Bank raised through her Maritime Major Female Hockey League team. Kaitlyn Langille, a Lockview High…
BC. teen helping others deal with grief through new book
SAANICH, B.C.: A young girl from B.C. is helping others deal with grief from the loss of a loved one to cancer by writing about her own grief. At just…
Young Beaver Bank girl’s family needs your support
BEAVER BANK: A GoFundMe has been setup for a young Beaver Bank girls family as they prepare her for a major treatment out of province. Three-year-old Isla Rahal has been…
Windsor Junction father, daughter shed their long locks for Locks of Love
MAIN PHOTO: Before and after photos of Joe and Maddie McIntyre. (Submitted photos) WINDSOR JUNCTION: A father-daughter duo from Windsor Junction had two good reasons to shed their long locks…
Miller Lake West residents walk, run, and bike for Terry Fox
MILLER LAKE WEST: Residents of Miller Lake West laced up their walking sneaker on Sept. 19 for a good cause. Several residents decided to organize a Terry Fox Run in…