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Help for the holidays

We want to make every Nova Scotian can enjoy the comforts of the holiday season this year, so we're thrilled to hear from so many of you already...

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We're all smiles

Every year, thanks to Tim Hortons, a sweet little cookie makes a very big impact. And 2018 was no exception. In HRM, proceeds from the Smile Cookie...

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Dignity. Period.

Submitted by Erin Casey Close your eyes. Just for a minute. I want you to imagine something. You are getting ready for work in the morning. Your...

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Talking to your kids about hunger

Submitted by Elisabeth Galina One third of Nova Scotians who are assisted by food banks in our province are children. Odds are someone in your child’...

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Passing of Ron Hanlon

Joint statement from Chris MacIntyre, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Nick Jennery, Executive Director It was with a mixture of shock and...

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Thanks for the memories, Bedford Highway!

Next Tuesday we’ll open the doors to our new home in Burnside. But before we close this Bedford Highway chapter of our history, we want to reflect on...

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Three big reasons it's time to go

It’s been a long time coming, but moving day is almost here! Soon we bid adieu to 213 Bedford Highway and cross the harbour to 67 Wright Avenue in...

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Atlantic Superstore, thanks for being awesome.

When our warehouse is full of orange, we know good news is on the way. Today we had the huge pleasure of welcoming staff from Atlantic Superstore...

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10 articles to spark discussion

Hunger and poverty are complex issues that can be tough to talk about. And there is no silver-bullet solution. But having the conversation is...

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There's still much work to be done

Submitted by Gayle Collicutt The cruel and inhumane policy of deducting child support from single parents reliant on Income Assistance comes to an...

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