Blue Nose and Bryan Hipson

Heather O Donnell: It was the prefect way for Nova Scotia newest citizens to get out and about, have some fun, and get to know their new community, according to The Chronicle Herald. Halifax Blue Nose Marathon 201650-year-old Bryan Hipson of Yarmouth wins Blue Nose Marathon Heather O'Donnell top marathoner for women, raises money for nursing homes Blue Nose wheelchair racers Brown, Cassidy set sights on Rio 2016 This is a great opportunity for our newcomers to feel like they're part of something, and part of the community, said Hilary Thorne, a community connections coordinator with ISANS, at the event. At the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon in Halifax on Sunday, a team of new immigrants and Syrian refugees were handing out water to runners at the finish line. Integration is a challenge, so we really need to create opportunities for immigrants to get involved. Since January, ISANS has helped settle about 800 Syrian refugees, and Thorne said it important for every single one of them to feel welcome. They really want to contribute, so events like the Blue Nose Marathon are perfect for that. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.