{"id":37988,"date":"2023-08-22T20:18:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=37988"},"modified":"2023-08-22T20:18:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:18:32","slug":"peace-by-chocolate-trans-canada-trail-partner-to-support-trails-impacted-by-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=37988","title":{"rendered":"Peace by Chocolate, Trans Canada Trail partner to support trails impacted by flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HALIFAX\/EAST HANTS:<\/strong> In a heartwarming display of solidarity and civic-mindedness, Peace by Chocolate, a<br \/>steadfast ally of Trans Canada Trail, is once again leading by example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the devastating floods in Nova Scotia, Peace by Chocolate will direct proceeds from their \u201cOne Trail, One Love\u201d chocolate bars to Trans Canada Trail\u2019s Climate Emergency Support Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cOne Trail, One Love\u201d campaign originally launched last spring, and invited Canadians to support the Trans Canada Trail. Today, in light of recent climate events that severely damaged trails, Trans Canada Trail and Peace by Chocolate are reinvigorating that campaign by inviting people from Nova Scotia and beyond to contribute to trail clean-up efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;2&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every bar sold, a portion of proceeds will be designated to trail groups in Nova Scotia working to rebuild or repair sections of the Trail that were impacted by climate events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe impacts of the changing climate \u2013 including flooding and forest fires \u2013 are devastating trails across the country and limiting opportunities for active transportation, community connection, tourism and connections to nature,\u201d says Eleanor McMahon, President &amp; CEO of Trans Canada Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe compassionate team at Peace by Chocolate has stepped forward with unwavering support for the Trail,<br \/>embodying the true spirit of community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;78&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership, and Peace by Chocolate\u2019s goodwill, speaks volumes about the impact that a single gesture of kindness can have on a community \u2013 and a nationwide trail network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur brand has always been about uniting people and supporting the causes that matter most to our community,\u201d says Tareq Hadhad, Founder of Peace by Chocolate. \u201cThe trails we cherish \u2013 and the people who use them \u2013 have suffered from recent flooding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We understand how important trails are to people who cherish a connection to nature, and who understand the contribution they make to tourism and local<br \/>economic development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We see this as an opportunity to contribute to trail restoration, and to ensure trails remain the spaces for connection that we all need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;84&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trail groups can apply for funding through Trans Canada Trail\u2019s Climate Emergency Support Fund, which was recently launched to help trail groups that are facing unprecedented damage to the Trail from flooding, fire or other climate events. The Fund is available for Trans Canada Trail groups across the country that need financial support to reopen their section of the Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re working closely with trail groups to identify and support needs for trail restoration along our 1,200<br \/>km network of trails in Nova Scotia \u2013 some of which are currently closed,\u201d says McMahon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBased on the damage we\u2019ve seen in Nova Scotia and across Canada, we know that Peace by Chocolate\u2019s generosity will<br \/>make a difference to the Trans Canada Trail, and to local trail groups, volunteers and trail users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We thank them sincerely for their support.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, Trans Canada Trail and Peace by Chocolate invite Nova Scotians and trail enthusiasts from across<br \/>the country to support trails in their community by purchasing one of four trail-themed bars, available in<br \/>store or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;115&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;] HALIFAX\/EAST HANTS: In a heartwarming display of solidarity and civic-mindedness, Peace by Chocolate, asteadfast ally of Trans Canada Trail, is once again leading by example. 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