St. John's Volunteer News
Stephenville’s involvement in 9-11 being featured in college film
Excerpt:
“…Maude Kendall remembers her job and that of other volunteers being to keep smiles on faces and panic levels down.
That was one of the outstanding memories for the longtime Red Cross volunteer as she reflected on the events of 9-11 in Stephenville….”
Author: Frank Gale
Date of Article: May 11, 2017
Source: The Western Star
Website: http://www.thewesternstar.com/living/2017/5/12/stephenville_s-involvement-in-9-11-being-featured-in-college-fil.html
Here they come: Gander plans first Come From Away tours
Excerpt:
“…Starting this month, the iconic Playbill magazines found in New York’s Broadway theatres will host a new ad promising a “Come From Away experience” in Newfoundland….”
Author: Garrett Barry
Date of Article: May 11, 2017
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/gander-come-from-away-tourism-ready-1.4108805
Random Age-Friendly: Clarenville Legion donates to CREST
Excerpt:
“…For more than 90 years the Royal Canadian Legion has held true to their mission and continues to play a critical role in our society today.
Legion members contribute countless volunteer hours, and fundraise millions of dollars each year for their communities….”
Date of Article: April 27, 2017
Source: The Packet
Website: http://www.thepacket.ca/community/2017/4/27/random-age-friendly–clarenville-legion-donates-to-crest.html
Celebrating Volunteer Week in Botwood and area
Excerpt:
“…This is the ninth year for the volunteer appreciation dinner. One of the people responsible for cooking the meal turned out to be the Volunteer of the Year for Botwood, Terry Hancock.
Also receiving Volunteer of the Year awards were:
Northern Arm — Fred Butler
Peterview — Amanda Sheppard…”
Date of Article: April 26, 2017
Source: Advertiser
Website: http://www.gfwadvertiser.ca/news/local/2017/4/26/celebrating-volunteer-week-in-botwood-and-area.html
Bringing joy to others through volunteering is fulfilling for Heather Johanson of Springdale
Excerpt:
“…SPRINGDALE, NL — Volunteering was instilled in Heather Johanson at a young age. She may not have quite understood its value back then, but she certainly does now.
Today, in Springdale, she can be found at the heart of many groups and organizations that help make the Green Bay town a better place to live….”
Author: Cory Hurley
Date of Article: April 26, 2017
Source: The nor’wester
Website: http://www.thenorwester.ca/news/local/2017/4/26/bringing-joy-to-others-through-volunteering-is-fulfilling-for-he.html
‘No hesitation’: Lewisporte firefighters save 1 of 2 dogs pulled from icy water
Excerpt:
“…Members of Lewisporte’s volunteer fire department and the town manager assisted in a cold water rescue on Monday after a pair of dogs went for a walk on ice near the community wharf and fell in.
Both pets were pulled from the water but only one survived….”
Author: Chris Ensing
Date of Article: April 26, 2017
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lewisporte-dogs-fall-through-ice-rescue-volunteer-fire-department-1.4087279
Dreams Take Flight helps Cape Breton children visit Walt Disney World
Excerpt:
“…SYDNEY, N.S. — You couldn’t take the smile off Halle Gould’s face on Tuesday.
For as long as Gould can remember, she always wanted to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and that dream will become a reality today….”
Author: Jeremy Fraser
Date of Article: April 25, 2017
Source: Cape Breton Post
Website: http://www.capebretonpost.com/living/2017/4/25/dreams-take-flight-helps-cape-breton-children-visit-walt-disney-.html
Lack of Indigenous inclusion, not enough supports highlighted in education reform meeting
Excerpt:
“…Mental health support and Indigenous issues were among many topics brought up at a public consultation on education in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Tuesday evening.
“It’s frightening. We have more children coming in that are high need than ever ever before,” retired teacher Paula Dawe told the 25 or so educators, parents and teachers at the meeting….”
Author: Jacob Barker
Date of Article: February 8, 2017
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/happy-valley-goose-bay-education-consultation-1.3971705
Joining old man winter in putting on a show
Excerpt:
“…Heretofore, too, this is the time of year when beautiful Bay of Islands and the incredible Humber region has long met Old Man Winter head on with degree-defying local winterfest celebrations through the valleys, up the harbours, down the shores and out the bays of western Newfoundland. About half a century on in some places.
Do be watching for winterfesting nearer you. Distances factor in. Driving, suspect. Walking, cautious….”
Author: Dave White
Date of Article: February 8, 2017
Source: The Western Star
Website: http://www.thewesternstar.com/opinion/columnists/2017/2/9/joining-old-man-winter-in-putting-on-a-show.html
Jigger the house pig needs a home
Excerpt:
“…Jigger — a not-so-mini mini-pig who loves belly scratches — is looking for a new forever family where he can be top hog.
“He’s the type he’ll come sit next to you on the couch, he loves a belly rub and an ear scratch and he likes to follow you around to see what you’re doing,” said Jigger’s foster mother Heather Ballard, a volunteer with Rescue NL who already has a pig of her own….”
Author: Maggie Gillis
Date of Article: February 8, 2017
Source: CBC News
Website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/jigger-pig-needs-home-1.3971846