Community Support
Brad Marchand coaches Nova Scotia youth team for grieving friend
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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand took a leave from his NHL team to serve as guest coach for a Halifax under-18 hockey squad, supporting longtime friend JP MacCallum after the death of his 10-year-old daughter from cancer. The Wednesday night game at the Halifax Forum doubled as a fundraiser for the family, drawing over 1,000 attendees. Marchand, a co-owner of the team, missed a Panthers game but plans to return Saturday.
The annual Carman Curl for Cancer event drew strong community support, raising over $35,000 for local cancer initiatives. Held on the first weekend in November, the all-day bonspiel featured curling for all ages, followed by a meal, guest speaker, and music. Funds were distributed to Cancer Care Manitoba, Carman Palliative Care, and South Central Cancer Resource.
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A cafe backed by Japanese actor Ken Watanabe for about 12 years is set to close in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sunday. The port city has been recovering from the devastating tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Watanabe expressed hope to continue his support in new ways.