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BC, Red Cross prepare for disasters with field hospital

September 29, 2014 - VICTORIA – The B.C. government, the Government of Canada, and the Canadian Red Cross have brought the Canadian Red Cross Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) training to British Columbia for the first time as they work together to strengthen preparation and response to a catastrophic disaster such as an earthquake.

 

 

The Canadian Red Cross recognizes the Government of Canada’s continued leadership in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

September 26, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross recognizes Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s continued leadership in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH). 

The Red Cross launches grant program to help flood-affected Saskatchewan communities

September 23, 2014 - (Regina, Sept. 22, 2014) Communities in southeast Saskatchewan that were devastated by the summer floods can now apply to receive help to recover through the Canadian Red Cross Community Projects Grant Program. 

Red Cross honours Manitoba humanitarians

September 17, 2014 - (WINNIPEG, Sept. 10, 2014) – At today’s Canadian Red Cross Power of Humanity luncheon, presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the Canadian Red Cross recognized two Manitobans for their selfless dedication to helping others.

Regina resident receives highest Red Cross honour

September 17, 2014 - (Regina, Sept. 17, 2014) Regina resident Victor Thomas received the Order of Red Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Inaugural RED Gala, which raised $250,000 for the Red Cross in Saskatchewan.

North Battleford resident honoured with highest Red Cross award

September 15, 2014 - (Saskatoon, Sept. 15, 2014) North Battleford resident, Rose Benson, received the Order of Red Cross at a ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. 

Red Cross encourages Canadians to update First Aid training

September 12, 2014 - This World First Aid Day, September 13th, the Canadian Red Cross is calling on all Canadians to ensure they have the proper First Aid skills and confidence needed to save lives in an emergency situation. 

Canadian Red Cross appoints new Board Members

August 15, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of six new Board Members to the Board of Directors.

Walmart Canada and the Canadian Red Cross launch annual in-store fundraising campaign to support Canadian families in need during disasters

August 07, 2014 - From August 7 to August 29, Walmart stores across the country are raising funds to support Canadian Red Cross disaster preparedness and response. The campaign provides reliable, consistent, dependable funding so that, when disaster strikes, the Red Cross has the funds to act immediately.

Red Cross introduces 2014 Humanitarian awards recipients

July 25, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross has named two deserving Manitobans, who are dedicated to improving the lives of people in Manitoba and around the world through hard work and generosity, as the recipients of the 2014 Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year and Young Humanitarian of the Year awards.