Maritimers share their winter Good Samaritan stories

With the mountains of snow and ice covering theMaritimes, the one thing the Maritimes isn't lacking are Good Samaritan stories.

That's why we've reached out to you to hear your stories. Hereare a few of the heartwarming stories you've shared with us.

Stranded drivers

Chris Ross of Halifax tweeted us to say he helped two stuck vehicles in acul-de-sacon Sunday.

"I said, 'I just can't drive by these people when I have the equipment to get them out,'" he wrote.

Ross towed out the vehicles before heading out to help a friend who was also stuck.

Rewarded with chocolate chip cookies

DawnWeltonwrote us on Facebook to say her neighbour, JohnShurko, has been helping her get out of the snow when her husband is away for work.

"He just tried to knock down the large snowbanks next to our driveway, so I brought him some of my homemade chocolate chip cookies he loves them!He's always so humble, telling me I don't have to do that, or that he hasn't done anything to deserve it. But in my eyes, he, and his help, is invaluable! Thank you, John!"

Winter challenging for those with disabilities

This past Sunday, Weekend Morning received two winter kindness stories from listeners.

The first came from Anne Camozzi about the service she has received from the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) in Antigonish, N.S.

"There may be people across the province who volunteer to get people in wheelchairs, like myself who are kind of shut-ins to medical appointments and this winter's been a great challenge and for me, the VON volunteer medical driving program has just been awesome," said Comozzi.

'Petitcodiac doesn't forget its own'

Donna Watson called in to show her gratitude to the community of Petitcodiac, N.B.after her daughter, Allison Watson, received a double-lung transplant this winter.

"This community has been there emotionally, sending cardsand following her blog, spiritually by praying for us and financially by being overwhelmingly generous to us," she said.

"Petitcodiac doesn't forget its own and we could never say thanks enough."

Creative use of floor mats

Monica Mutale emailed us to say that about two weeks, she was driving home and slid into a snowbank. There was little snow on the ground, but she couldn't get a good grip on the road to get the vehicle in reverse.

"Thankfully, a gentleman was cleaning off his car a few houses away, and offered to push me out. When that didn't work, I thought we were out of options. He was clever enough to get the mats from the floor of his car and place them behind my tires, providing enough traction to free me from the snowbank," wrote Mutale.

"I didn't get his name, but I am extremely grateful. And I got those winter tires put on at the earliest opportunity."

Islanders show their community spirit

In P.E.I. a public service announcement has made its way around the Island encouraging Islanders to help vulnerable neighbours and "truly show their community spirit."

"I would like to thank everyone who has gone above and beyond for our most vulnerable citizens and encourage everyone to follow their example."said Valerie E. Docherty the Minister of Community Services and Seniors.

Send your winter kindness stories to cbcns@cbc.ca or add them in the comments below.

'Kindness in the storm'

Judy Hitchens lives in Bear Point, Nova Scotia and has been dealing with a painful, twisted knee the past couple of weeks. She says it's been difficult to keep updoing the bare minimum to be able to get out and get to work.

Hitchens says when she got home Wednesday,"some kind, anonymous neighbour had plowed my driveway and shovelled the area around my back door."

She says she was so grateful for the generous act. "People can be so kind," she said.

Neighbourhood angels

Ted and Louise Piercy are called neighbourhood angels for their good works. Neighbour Joanne says she is a mother of two infants and has a husband who travels extensively for work. She says TedPiercywill make a point of checking on her and the children, clean out the driveway and car for us. Joanne says with small children, getting out to shovel the driveway would be next to impossible with out the Piercy's help.