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New Canadian Red Cross Vice President Announced for British Columbia and Yukon
July 05, 2019 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Quealey, an emergency management expert and committed Red Cross volunteer, as its new vice president for British Columbia and Yukon.
Canadian Red Cross providing financial aid for flooding relief
May 03, 2019 - The Canadian Red Cross has announced financial assistance for households in affected Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario communities directly impacted by spring flooding.
Red Cross accepting donations for Quebec Floods Appeal
April 21, 2019 - As spring floods threaten several Quebec municipalities, the Canadian Red Cross is asking for donations to help individuals and families impacted by the flooding who find themselves in a vulnerable situation.
Canadian Red Cross Sends Emergency Field Hospital to Mozambique
March 26, 2019 - The Canadian Red Cross is sending its emergency field hospital to Mozambique to bring urgent health care to communities that have been devastated by Tropical Cyclone Idai.
Active supervision can help prevent summer tragedies
August 04, 2017 - From lakes to rivers, pools to splash pads water is everywhere this summer providing opportunities for families to cool off while enjoying all that summer has to offer. The best way parents can ensure their children stay safe is by practicing active supervision, where you are not only close by young children but watching their actions to make sure they don’t get into a dangerous situation.
Red Cross announces $40 million to support Alberta wildfire evacuees as they return home
May 30, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross will provide an additional $40 million to help evacuees return home following the devastating wildfires in Alberta.
Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day
May 13, 2016 - In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time.
Canadian Red Cross to give Alberta fire evacuees $50 million in immediate financial assistance
May 11, 2016 -
Thanks to the generous outpouring of support from Canadians, Canadian Red Cross will provide immediate financial assistance totalling $50 million to more than 80,000 people displaced by the Alberta wildfires.
Banks Accepting Donations for Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal
May 06, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that 10 banks in Canada will be accepting cash donations from the public in support of Red Cross efforts to assist those affected by the massive wildfires in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross responds to fires in Alberta
May 04, 2016 - Massive wildfires have triggered the largest fire-related evacuation in Alberta history with more than 70,000 individuals displaced due to evacuation orders.
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