Examples of assistance
• Accounts In Trust have been opened at the Credit Union and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) under the name “Pubnico Fire Relief Fund.” Anyone can make a donation at any Credit Union or RBC branch in Atlantic Canada using that name. The funds will be administered with the help of the Municipality of Argyle EMO co-ordinator and local community members.
The Argyle municipal office will be taking the names and numbers of those interested in providing items to those affected. As the specific needs are still uncertain, the municipality will keep an inventory of those items and coordinate as the need arises. Those interested can call 902-648-2314.
• Reach Tri County Mental Health
& Wellness mental health support worker Brenda Martin-Hurlburt 24/7 at 902-266-9891
• Devin Kennedy, first cousin to one of the mothers of the children lost to the fire, and owner of Mechanical Mayhem in Wedgport. Etransfers can be sent to him at: Mechanicalmayhem@hotmail.com He is also accepting donations (clothing, gift cards etc.) to help the victims of the fire, new or used clothing (men’s size 3X, jeans 38x34 length and size 11 shoe) for the families at his shop Mechanical Mayhem: 1960 highway 334, Upper Wedgeport
• Donations accepted at:
– Sweeny’s Funeral Home 902-742-3245 Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 and after hours if staff is on hand.
– Huskilson’s Funeral Home Yarmouth: 29 Albert St. 902-742-3626 Barrington: 2821 Hwy #3 902-637-2247 Shelburne: 58 Bulkley St. 902-875-2368
– West Pubnico Funeral Home: 1125 Rte# 335 Middle West Pubnico 902-762-3407
• A Facebook group called
Let’s Help Pubnico Families Fundraiser Online Auction has a fundraiser underway. The auction runs until Wed., Jan. 17, at 5 p.m.
• Yoga in Yarmouth event:
Jan 18, 6-7 p.m. at Beacon Hall, 25 Beacon St. Yarmouth. Free will donation for the families.
• Lynette Hayward-Byrd, step grandmother to Mason, one of the children lost to the fire, asks that anyone planning a fundraiser contact her: Phone: 902-774-2904; Email lynettebyrd@gmail.com or Facebook messenger or contact Devin Kennedy at Mechanicalmayhem@hotmail.com