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Battle of the Blades

Battle of the Blades Update

Violetta and Cale have won $25,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all who voted for the incredible pair!  More >>>


Relay For Life

Relay For Life

Join us for a celebration of survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Twelve hours of fun, friendship and fundraising in support of the fight against cancer. Register >>>


Curl For Cancer

Throw a rock at cancer

Curl For Cancer is a fun-filled event where teams of four hit the ice, have fun, and raise pledges in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Register>>>


getscreenednovascotia.ca

Cancer screening saves lives, you can too!

The website, www.getscreenednovascotia.ca will help you get informed and get involved. It offers tools to help you make regular screening part of a healthier lifestyle, and to help you spread the word to the people you care about. More information.


 Cancer Connection

Facing Cancer?

Share your cancer experience and develop supportive relationships in our safe and secure online community. Visit CancerConnection.ca


Gift Planning

Gift Planning

Gift planning offers you the opportunity to make a very meaningful and lasting gift to a cause you believe in. These are thoughtful gifts that often require reflection and careful consideration. More


Handy Facts

Handy Facts about Caregivers

The following are some handy facts about caregivers that you can use when speaking with or writing to your local media and politicians. More


WHAT'S NEW 
Join the Fight for Life. Become a Board Member.

We are accepting applications until February 6, 2012 for Directors-at-Large on our provincial Board of Directors. We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds with the leadership skills, vision, strategic direction, influence and passion to make a difference.

Nova Scotia Division launches resource to help explain the full range of work our supporters make possible.

Thanks to the support of volunteers, donors and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society achieved some incredible milestones this year - truly a reflection of our mission in action.

Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Service Reaches Milestone, Answers One Million Inquiries Since 1996

At his wife’s insistence, Lower Sackville’s Gary Thorne made an appointment to see his doctor about a mole on his shoulder

Not enough Canadians being screened for colorectal cancer, leading to many unnecessary deaths

Use of a simple, at-home screening test by Nova Scotians can prevent many unnecessary colorectal cancer deaths 

Premier Dexter Proclaims April as Daffodil Month in Nova Scotia

Every three minutes another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society wants them to know that they are not alone.

PUBLIC ISSUE UPDATE
Cosmetic Pesticides Audit and New Tobacco Labels

Now that the summer months have come to a close and our outdoor yard maintenance is winding down, the Canadian Cancer Society, along with 

SunScreen and Cosmetic Pesticide

As we finally start to enjoy the arrival of hot summer days in Nova Scotia, it is important to