Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation

Improving Care For People in our Communities

Chip’s Story

Wallace (“Chip”) Reid was a graduate of the Yarmouth School of Nursing. Chip’s home for 17 years was the 3rd Floor Taigh Solas, at the Northside General Hospital, where all the nurses and patients were his second family. Born in North Sydney, he was an only child but has two aunts that visited him regularly, Georgina and Shirley. Read more →

Linden’s Story

Linden McGuigan of Sydney Mines was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in February of 2014. Linden visits the Diabetic Clinic a couple times per month. Linden’s symptoms were fatigue and thirst. Linden finds the Diabetic Clinic helpful and informative and gets the best of treatment from the staff in the clinic. He tries to eat healthy and keeps his sugars in check. He is a body builder and says he is now “The Strongest Version of Myself” Read more →

Mary Ann’s Story

Three years ago, 12-year-old Mary Ann Hall was diagnosed with diabetes. Today, diabetes doesn’t stop her from playing hockey, basketball, golf, running and yoga. Inspired by the work of Trish and Alice at the Northside General Diabetic Clinic, she wants to be a paediatrician or a dietitian to help people when she grows up. Read more →

Foundation News & Events

Cape Breton Motor Madness 2019
On June 15, 2019 (rain date June 16) the Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation will host our 5th Annual Cape Breton Motor Madness, promoted as an “anything with a motor” car show for all ages. We target car, bike, dragster, mud trucks, tuners, antique and custom vehicle owners to come and display their pride and joy for families to come and view them. In 2018 we received 2,500 visitors to the Emera Centre Northside who participated in viewing the vehicles, face painting, photo opportunities, enjoying BBQ’d foods, music and entertainment and supporting our vendors by buying their products on display. The objective of the event is to host a family orientated fun day that is economical for families to attend and promote both Northside General Hospital and Harbourview facility while raising funds to purchase priority medical equipment for both hospitals....
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An Evening of Harmony with the Cape Breton Chordsmen
An Evening of Harmony with the Cape Breton Chordsmen Monday November 19th at 7pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Sydney Mines. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by phoning the Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation 902-794-5402. Join us for an evening of comedy and musical entertainment. ...
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Celtic Warrior Calendar Launch Party
Come out to the Northside Emera Centre to meet our “Warriors” and have your calendar autographed on Friday November 2nd from 7-9pm. Brandon Collier will be proving the entertainment, and the Black Spoon will be serving up delicious food from their canteen. This event is open to anyone, no cost for admission. Hope to see you there! ...
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Support for the Services We Count On

Gordon’s Story

I am an eighty-eight year old man with a number of health issues. I enjoy the Seniors Daycare Program because it gives me a reason to get up and get dressed. I wait for the taxi to take me to the Harbourview Hospital where I meet friends and when I arrive I am offered breakfast. I also like the exercise programs that loosen up my muscles. I learn exercises that can use at home. By going to the seniors program my caregiver David, and my wife too, have some time to shop, to go to meetings or just relax. Read more →