Community Event in Halifax on November 11
Did you know that the CCRA is offering a free, all-ages cancer awareness event to people in the Halifax and surrounding communities on the afternoon of November 11 at the Halifax Convention Centre? Featuring exhibits from many organizations, this event will offer information and resources on risk reduction, screening, treatment as well as helpful advice on life after a cancer diagnosis. Attendees can also speak one-on-one with patient advocates. A one-hour panel discussion will be moderated by Eilish Bonang, Anchor of Global News Morning, and feature researchers, Dr. Nathalie Saint-Jacques, Dr. Michael Ha, and Mr. Tom Christensen. To learn more, go to our events page, which has a downloadable event program and biographies of Eilish and the panelists.
New Members Join the Alliance
The CCRA is pleased to announce the addition of two new member organizations: Bladder Cancer Canada and Myeloma Canada, and we welcome new representatives: Michelle Colero, Executive Director, Bladder Cancer Canada and Martine Elias, Executive Director, Myeloma Canada.
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The CCRA is pleased to announce the addition of two new member organizations: Bladder Cancer Canada and Myeloma Canada, and we welcome new representatives: Michelle Colero, Executive Director, Bladder Cancer Canada and Martine Elias, Executive Director, Myeloma Canada.
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New CCRA Advisory Board Chair and Elected Representative
Effective January 1, 2026, CCRA welcomes new CCRA Advisory Board chair, Dr. James (Jim) Woodgett. Jim is the President and Scientific Director of the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), a Senior Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai... Read More »
Effective January 1, 2026, CCRA welcomes new CCRA Advisory Board chair, Dr. James (Jim) Woodgett. Jim is the President and Scientific Director of the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), a Senior Scientist at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai... Read More »