N.S. chipping in for disaster relief

Nova Scotians are rallying to do what they can to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

The provincial government has announced it will donate $100,000 to the Red Cross for disaster relief.

“I am deeply saddened by the situation in Haiti,” said Premier Darrell Dexter in a release. “Nova Scotia, a province known for its caring, generous people, is doing its part to help people struck by this overwhelming disaster.”

A major benefit concert has also been organized. “Halifax for Haiti” will take place Feb. 8 at the Metro Centre, featuring the Halifax-based spectacle Drum!

Organizer Brookes Diamond he says he’s counting on Haligonians’ generosity to make the show a success.

“We know that Halifax is a city that cares,” he said. “It’s proved that many, many times over many years and we know that Halifax will come to the aid of this party as well.”

Meanwhile, the students at Sir Charles Tupper school are working to raise $1000 for the Red Cross. Next week they’ll start a fundraising drive called “Hope for Haiti” and all students are encouraged to bring in a few dollars for the cause.

Nationally,  Canadians have opened their hearts and wallets to the humanitarian relief effort with a massive outpouring of pledges and donations.

The Canadian Red Cross says $3 million in contributions have come in so far – about $389,000 of it from Atlantic Canada.

The federal government has promised to match any donations made between January 12th and February 12th, up to a maximum of $50 million.

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