Nova Scotia News and Stories

Stories of friendship from Slave Lake to Nova Scotia

October 22, 2012 - Recently, we heard of  two touching stories of friendship and support from Slave Lake that have emerged, all the way in Nova Scotia! This fall, Marilyn Greenwood, a Canadian Red Cross disaster response volunteer from Alberta travelled to Nova ...

Happy 100th birthday Mrs. B

August 20, 2012 - Guest entry by Dan Bedell, Communications Director for Atlantic Canada Attending somebody's 100th birthday party is a rare occurrence but several Canadian Red Cross staff from Nova Scotia had that opportunity this past Sunday and in doing so learn...

Food Friday: Keeping cool with a tasty smoothie

July 06, 2012 - *Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions Staff at the Canadian Red Cross in Nova Scotia recently got a little lesson in smoothie making. It’s all part of t...

Photo of the Day: Keeping kids safe in sport

May 30, 2012 - Helmets and pads can only go so far to protect kids who play sports. That’s why respect was the theme of Hockey Canada’s AGM held in Halifax this past week and the focus of a talk by former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy who has spoken extensively abou...

Stamp collecting with a Red Cross twist

April 26, 2012 - Did you know that nearly every country in the world has produced Red Cross stamps at one time or another? It’s just one of the fascinating aspects of stamp collecting that’s allowed volunteer Cheryl Grantham to combine two passions: stamps and the Re...

Volunteer profile: New adventure for a RN

March 19, 2012 - We're celebrating March is Red Cross Month by recognizing the work of our volunteeers and sharing their stories. Yvonne Daubs’ work as a registered nurse has brought her to many different places and a few adventures over the years, from the local ...

Pink Shirt Day for Red Crossers

February 29, 2012 - [slideshow] Staff and volunteers from across the country wore pink today in support of Pink Shirt Day. The campaign came about as a result of a bullying incident in Nova Scotia back in 2007. It’s an issue that’s close to our heart at the Canadian ...

Photo of the Day: Giving back

February 07, 2012 - Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know.This past New Year’s Eve was anything but a celebration for residents of an apartment building in Dartmouth, Nov...

The year in photo

December 27, 2011 - This collection of photos chronicles the work of the Red Cross in Canada and around the world this past year. There are fun photos of volunteers and staff hard at work, pictures that tell a tale of destruction from tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes...

Photo of the Day: #RedCrossCPR

November 18, 2011 - Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!  [slideshow] Earlier this week, the Canadian Red Cross hosted CPR classes across the country for our Twit...