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Expo aims to help newcomers feel at home in St. John’s

Excerpt:
“…The St. John’s Farmers’ Market was bustling on Thursday, but the usual crafts, produce and other goods were largely absent.

Instead, the market transformed into the My St. John’s Live Expo, an event hosted by the St. John’s Immigration Partnership to showcase the resources available to newcomers….”

Date of Article: October 16, 2021
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/st-johns-expo-newcomers-1.6213318

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador invests 9 people for outstanding achievements

Excerpt:
“…Nine people have been invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s on Wednesday morning.

The award is the province’s highest honour, given for demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents….”

Date of Article: September 2, 2021
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/order-newfoundland-labrador-2021-1.6161239

Random Island Walking Trail Remembers Passionate Volunteer

Excerpt:
“…An emotional gathering on Random Island earlier this week to remember a woman who was passionate about the local walking trails.

Thursday marked one year since the passing of Donna Vardy, a passionate volunteer who was involved in a number of local organizations including local ground search and rescue, the SPCA, and was an advocate for the resettled community of Pope’s Harbour….”

Date of Article: May 22, 2021
Source: VOCM
Website: https://vocm.com/2021/05/22/random-island-walking-trail/

Small team, ‘big impact’: N.L. medical volunteers depart for Ontario

Excerpt:
“…In a short farewell at a St. John’s airport hangar Tuesday morning, a contingent of Newfoundland and Labrador health-care workers spoke of what’s ahead as they fly to Toronto in an effort to alleviate a few of their counterparts dealing with a crushing surge of COVID-19 cases….”

Date of Article: April 27, 2021
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-medical-team-departs-ontario-1.6003286

CSC-NL says Women Play Crucial Role in Supporting Volunteer, Non-Profit Sectors

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“…Women are the backbone of the province’s community and non-profit sector, according to the CSC-NL.

The Community Sector Council is offering its thanks to the many women who keep volunteer and non-profit organizations going—a segment of the economy vital to the province….”

Date of Article: March 10, 2021
Source: VOCM
Website: https://vocm.com/2021/03/10/community-sector-council-women-organizations/

Volunteers Come Together to Repair Well-Used Bridge in George’s Brook

Excerpt:
“…Although the province has several months until snowmobiling weather, the summer is a good time to groom trails and fix up old bridges.

A group of volunteers took advantage of some nice weather over the weekend to get together and fix up one of the bridges in George’s Brook that was in need of repairs….”

Date of Article: August 17, 2020
Source: VOCM
Website: https://vocm.com/2020/08/17/georges-brook-bridge-repair/

Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership Program Officially Cancelled

Excerpt:
“…The not-for-profit organization has been in operation for 15 years and has awarded $150,000 in scholarships for leadership and volunteer work.

The organization says they will continue to be present in the community even during the pandemic. They will alter their events and community participation to fit public health guidelines….”

Date of Article: August 16, 2020
Source: VOCM
Website: https://vocm.com/2020/08/16/miss-achievement-cancelled/

Donations let struggling Shea Heights daycare doors stay open – for now

Excerpt:
“…After a flood of community financial support, a daycare in the Shea Heights neighbourhood of St. John’s that had said it would have to close its doors Friday is now able to stay open, at least for now.

At the beginning of the week, the situation at Panda Bear Daycare was dire. COVID-19 complications had forced its already struggling operation into a financial corner, and the head of its volunteer board estimated they’d need $20,000 immediately to live to see another week….”

Date of Article: July 31, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/panda-bear-daycare-shea-heights-fundraising-efforts-succeed-1.5670068

Volunteer Week Goes Ahead Virtually Despite Pandemic

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“…Volunteer Week kicks off today, and like everything these days, the way in which volunteers are being recognized has changed.

Penelope Rowe of the Community Sector Council says Volunteer Week normally includes a variety of means to celebrate and recognized the work of volunteers in Newfoundland and Labrador, but they’ll have to do things differently this year….”

Date of Article: April 19, 2020
Source: VOCM
Website: https://vocm.com/2020/04/19/volunteer-week-continues-online-despite-pandemic/

Unseen hunger: How a community effort brought food to those who needed it most

Excerpt:
“…I often think that I don’t have very much, but an experience this weekend has reminded me of the abundance around me, and how vulnerable some people in our very midst are — especially when a blizzard drops upon us and turns us all into shut-ins.

Right after the Jan. 17 blizzard, many of us were able to dig out, or we had friends and family who could help. The army came to extend a hand….”

Author: Andie Bulman
Date of Article: January 29, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/unseen-hunger-food-campaign-1.5441811