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McDonald House Toronto adopts Canadian Code for Volunteer InvolvementToronto – Ronald McDonald House Toronto announces that we have adopted the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement. With this recognition we join a growing community of more than 1,200 organizations across Canada who recognize the value of volunteer involvement. Family considers itself lucky despite second Christmas with cancerBy: Graham Slaughter Staff Reporter, Published on Tue Dec 24 2013All Mars wants for Christmas is some new Popsicle sticks.The rambunctious 7-year-old boy can't get enough of them. He uses them to make little ninja stars for the epic hospital room battles with his mom, Leaf.Positioned in attack mode on his hospital bed, bright-eyed Mars steadies his aim.'Activate shields!' shouts mom Leaf Worsley, lifting her black cardigan over her head just in time to deflect an explosion of little wooden sticks.'Oh, goody, goody!' Mars yells between peals of giggles.Read MoreLanterns bring light to the darkness of cancerPhoto caption: Family and friends brought light to the dark world of cancer, signified by carrying illuminated lanterns: a white lantern for blood cancer patients and survivors, a red one for their supporters and a gold one in memory of a lost loved one.

The Margaree Salmon Association, established in 1982, is a volunteer, non-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation, protection and enhancement of Atlantic salmon, trout and their habitat.Since its founding, the Margaree Salmon Association has established itself as the voice for the salmon resource and salmon conservation on the Margaree River, including being a lobbying force on behalf of the Margaree Fish Hatchery.

The Mandate of the Whitney Pier Historical Society...is to preserve the history of Whitney Pier and the diverse, rich culture that makes this part of Sydney very unique. Housed in what was once a Jewish Synagogue, the WPHS operates a unique museum dedicated

The Fortress Louisbourg Association is a non-profit, membership organization. The Fortress Louisbourg Association works with Parks Canada in ways that ensure the commemorative and ecological integrity of the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is sustained for present and future generations. Founded in 1976, our three period restaurants, bakery, coffee shop, and two gift boutiques help visitors understand, appreciate and enjoy the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America.

Hall The Glace Bay Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) is a newly-formed organization in Cape Breton whose objective is to promote the heritage of African Nova Scotians, and acknowledge the role Blacks played in the growth and development of Glace Bay. The group is currently in the process of restoring the original UNIA Hall in Glace Bay.

1899 - Joseph A. Gillies, a Sydney lawyer who lives adjacent to the King's Road reserve begins writing to the Department of the Interior regarding the Indians who occupy the King's Road Reserve and asking that they be moved to another piece of land as they are a nuisance to him, amongst other things.Membertou Heritage Park - Celebrating Heritage and CulturePjila'si|WelcomeMembertou is a thriving community located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The Mi'kmaq people of Membertou and their ancestors have lived in this area since time immemorial.