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According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Saskatchewan residents could see up to 30 cm of snow over the next 24 hours. For residents of Regina, this is the second dumping of snow this week alone. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered […]
Curtin University staff doubling as emergency service volunteers have been recognised at a State Government awards ceremony. The university’s faculty of science and engineering was among 80 businesses and organisations awarded at the 2024 Volunteer Employer Recognition awards in October. The annual ceremony highlights the work of businesses who provide flexible working arrangements for staff […]
MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, successfully conducted its 14th blood donation event in collaboration with MPT employees and dedicated volunteers. This round of donations took place in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Magway and Shan (East). A total of 210 individuals came together to donate blood, contributing to the urgent blood supply needs across […]
As an intense 2024 U.S. election showdown draws to a close in just a matter of days, organizers with American political groups say they are seeing an uptick in offers of help and volunteering from residents in Canada. “I’ve had many calls, I mean I get many calls a day, and I would say probably […]
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is calling on volunteers of all ages to help students and citizen scientists document seasonal change through leaf color and land cover. The data collection event will support students across North America, Latin America, Central America, and Europe, who are working together to document […]
For many, life after work may seem like the beginning of a slower pace, but for 800 volunteers with the Hong Kong Red Cross’ Elderly Unit, retirement is just a new beginning. “It’s a beautiful thing when you’re not just helping others, but you’re also discovering a new purpose in life after retirement,” said Jackie […]
NASHVILLE — Hurricane Katrina’s destruction in 2005 to New Orleans and surrounding areas prompted a yearslong response by Southern Baptist churches and Disaster Relief personnel, with volunteer recruitment for the latter spiking up to 80,000. Coy Webb, director for Send Relief Crisis Response, wouldn’t be surprised to see something similar for the damage from hurricanes […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Gabriela Aoun Angueira Published Oct 13, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power […]
Twelve people are about to embark on the world’s longest sleepover, all in the name of space research. The group will be confined to beds designed to mimic the rigors of space for 60 days straight. Some of the volunteers will also be testing strategies that can hopefully reduce the bodily strain caused by a […]