News Releases (Page 27)

Time running out to get pink shirts

February 25, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross, along with Presenting Sponsor SaskEnergy, are encouraging the public, schools and businesses to order official Red Cross Day of Pink gear before supplies run out.

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Time running out to get pink shirts

February 25, 2014 - The Red Cross and RBC Royal Bank are reminding businesses and the public that the deadline is fast approaching to participate in Red Cross Day of Pink.

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Syria: Humanitarian convoys must not be targeted

February 10, 2014 - On Saturday, February 8, after several hours of negotiation, trucks from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) loaded with humanitarian aid and accompanied by a United Nations vehicle, entered the old town of Homs in Syria.

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The Red Cross announces details of its assistance program for the L’Isle-Verte community

January 31, 2014 - Thanks to the generosity of individuals and companies that have contributed some $300,000 to support the community of L’Isle-Verte, the Red Cross has set up an assistance program for those affected by the tragic fire. 

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Red Cross expands assistance in L'Isle-Verte following needs assessment

January 25, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross has been meeting with its partners and with those directly affected by the tragic fire that took place in L'Isle-Verte, Quebec on the night of January 22-23. 

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L’isle-Verte fire: Red Cross volunteers on-site

January 24, 2014 -

Red Cross volunteers are on-site in L’Isle-Verte to assist those affected by the intense fire that occurred overnight at the Résidence du Havre.

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Red Cross now accepting funds for L’Isle-Verte

January 24, 2014 -

Today, the Red Cross has started to accept donations to raise funds to help those affected by the intense fire in L’Isle-Verte, which occurred during the night of January 22-23, 2014.

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Canadian Red Cross deplores the death of another Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid worker

January 22, 2014 -

Ottawa, January 22, 2013 – On January 8, Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) volunteer Hekmat Mohamad Kerbaj died in hospital, five months after his disappearance. He was found on a sidewalk in Jaramana, in Rural Damascus, on January 5 and taken to hospital, but his condition proved to be fatal.

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Canadian Red Cross surgical team to assist in South Sudan conflict

January 20, 2014 - A team of five Canadian Red Cross medical personnel is deploying to South Sudan to increase the International Committee of the Red Cross’ (ICRC) surgical capacity in communities affected by the recent armed conflict.

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