Canadian Cancer Society

Hey, Nova Scotia and PEI Camp Goodtimes families! Our fantastic camp facility, Brigadoon Village, is doing a Q&A session to discuss their current plans for in-person programs this summer. Head on over to Brigadoon Village tomorrow, January 26th, at 7 PM to find out what Camp Goodtimes at Brigadoon Village will look like this summer.

We will continue to advocate for stronger vaping legislation in New Brunswick with a goal to reduce the number of young people who become addicted to nicotine through e-cigarettes. Currently, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have passed legislation to reduce the appeal of vaping, introducing flavour bans and a nicotine ceiling on products.

If you or a loved one are living with cancer right now, know that we’re listening to your questions about cancer and the pandemic. We’re here to help YOU the community we proudly represent here at the Canadian Cancer Society. Turn to us to find: Up-to-date and credible information on cancer and vaccines, immunosuppression, taking precautions while living with cancer and more on our website cancer.ca/covid19.... Information and support through our Cancer Information Helpline at 1-888-939-3333 (M-F, 9 AM 7PM EST) or through live chat on our website. A safe online community, CancerConnection.ca, where people with cancer build supportive relationships among each other. The world will continue to change, adapt and move forward from the pandemic, and we’ll be here for you at every step.

It can be difficult to watch a friend smoke when we know the negative effects of smoking tobacco, including its connection to cancer risk. When a loved one decides to quit, having a caring and supportive friend by their side can make the quitting process more successful. Learn how you can be there for a friend on their journey to become smoke-free.

In 2020, Nova Scotia was the FIRST province to ban flavoured vaping products. We're very proud and thankful for this decision. It's a significant first step to addressing the troubling increase in youth vaping in the province. In honour of National Non-Smoking Week (January 15-21), we, along with our partners, give thanks for this achievement.

For people who need to travel away from home for cancer treatment, our lodges provide a place of comfort and support. We continue to work hard to support the health and safety of our lodge communities. Thank you Lug for your generous donation of face masks for our CCS lodge staff.

We believe Canadians faced with a cancer diagnosis should receive the time off they need to access care, heal and focus on recovery. With the average cancer treatment and physical recovery time for some of the most common cancers ranging from 11 to over 47 weeks, we know the current Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit coverage of 15 weeks is not enough. Join us in calling on the federal government to extend the sickness benefit from 15 to at least 26 weeks an important step forward that would bring the length of the benefit in line with the compassionate care benefit for caregivers. Learn more and see how together, we can advocate for change: https://bit.ly/3906oCt

The Canadian Cancer Society's annual Radiothon to raise money for Daffodil Place, a 24-room facility operated by the Canadian Cancer Society for people with cancer and their caregivers who must travel to St John’s, NL for cancer treatments. Broadcasting NOW over VOCM province-wide and hosted by Greg Smith! To listen live, click here: https://player.vocm.com/ To donate, please visit our website at www.cancer.ca/onenightstandnl or call 1-844-229-0146.... Thank you for supporting those impacted by cancer!

A very special thanks to the Montague Curling Club and organizers and participants of the 5th annual Carol Sullivan Fun Run for raising $3423.25 for the Canadian Cancer Society! Both events were held in conjuction of each other on Saturday, November 7 in Montague, PEI in memory of Carol Sullivan, who passed away from cancer in 2015. We appreciate your support and we are thinking of the family and friends of Carol Sullivan.

Join the Festival of Trees committee on December 3rd for Home for Christmas! A festive virtual gathering in partnership with Spirit of Newfoundland Productions LTD and Songs and Sauces hosted by Peter Halley and Shelley Neville. You'll experience meal preparation with Chef Andrea Maunder or enjoy the full prepared meal in the comfort of your home. You can also participate in our silent auction by searching the event "Home for Christmas" on the Handbid app on your phone. Buy your tickets today online here: https://bit.ly/2IMU5ig

Join us and hosts Peter Halley & Shelley Neville for this year's annual Home for Christmas (Festival of Trees), in support of the Canadian Cancer Society! Home for Christmas is a festive virtual gathering featuring a live interactive cooking demonstration & meal preparation with Chef Andrea Maunder. The event also includes a live & silent auction and will feature performances by Spirit of Newfoundland Productions LTD. DATE Thursday, December 3 @ 6:30 p.m. ... BUY TICKETS https://bit.ly/32VSJsj Watch and listen to the sweet voices of Peter and Shelley below.