Casino Nova Scotia makes donation to Cape Breton hospital [Video]

Bruce Guthro is remembered as many things, including an amazing musician, as well as a philanthropist, and Casino Nova Scotia is continuing his legacy with a sizable donation to a cause that was near to his heart.

That donation comes in the form of $10,000 which will be used for the cancer centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

“The Cape Breton Cancer Centre sees 45,000 patient visits per year, this new centre is going to allow us to give better care to these patients closer to home,” said Caitlyn MacDonald with the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

“It’s going to allow us to provide different programs to those that are going through cancer treatment.”

Guthro’s relationship with Casino Nova Scotia goes much deeper than just slot machines or blackjack. In fact, the casino’s Halifax theatre was renamed in Guthro’s honour in December.

“Casino Nova Scotia, we’ve had a long standing partnership and friendship with Bruce over the …