HALIFAX A photo of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders at the presidential inauguration is sparking some creative and hilarious photo edits of Sanders popping up in all kinds of situations, and the Maritimes are no exception. Standing out in a crowd of glamorously dressed guests, Bernie Sanders showed up for the U.S. presidential inauguration in a heavy winter jacket and patterned mittens. Social media users quickly pounced on AFP photographer Brendan Smialowski s shot of a bundled-up Sanders sitting cross-legged, superimposing it on a wide variety of images. Maritime social media users have embraced the meme with open arms, as the Vermont Senator seems to be popping up all over the region.
Charlottetown Islanders face off against rivals in blood donation competition
The Charlottetown Islanders are facing off against the Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats in a battle to see who can encourage the most local blood donations in January.
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Publishing date: Dec 23, 2020  â¢Â December 23, 2020  â¢Â 2 minute read  â¢Â Tanner Wituik donates at the Canadian Blood Services donor centre in London, Ont. on Tuesday August 4, 2020. The centre has been running non stop throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and with masks and a screening including temperature, at the door, they are able to continue to keep working. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)
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Although many of us are in holiday mode, with visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, the reality is the need for blood donors remains constant during the Christmas break.
âWhile we may have sufficient levels at any point in time, itâs necessary for all appointments to be filled consistently so we can maintain an adequate blood supply,â said Jamie Reichman, London manager for Canadian Blood Services.
A total of 57 local organizations have been approved to receive funding to support vulnerable people in the region. The money will enable local charities to adapt their front-line services to help those at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic and support those experiencing homelessness. “We are proud to work in partnership with the federal government and help our local partner organizations carry out their vital work providing emergency support to individuals and communities experiencing continued or heightened vulnerability,” said Signy Madden, executive director of United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island. This is the second round of funding from the federal government. The initial Emergency Community Support Fund, worth $350 million, was rolled out in April and disbursed among 80 agencies.