News Releases (Page 34)

Canadian Red Cross Secretary General and CEO condemns attack on ICRC Afghanistan office in Jalalabad

May 30, 2013 -

Today, Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross, issued the following statement:

"Yesterday, we learned that an attack had been perpetrated on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. Sadly, Afghan staff member Abdul Bashir Khan, the father of eight children, was killed in the attack."

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Red Cross urges Canadians to know the risks

May 06, 2013 -

According to recent polling by the Canadian Red Cross, nearly one in ten Canadians have been subject to an evacuation order due to a disaster. Disasters can strike at any time, without warning. This week is Emergency Preparedness week, an annual awareness campaign to encourage Canadians to be better prepared to deal with disasters and emergencies.

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Harper Government Preventing Youth Violence with New Online Tool

April 30, 2013 -

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced Harper Government support to help end relationship violence among young Canadians through a new online resource.

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The gala event is a tremendous success: $900,000 raised for emergency operations in our communities

April 26, 2013 -

The Red Cross is proud and grateful to announce that its 2013 gala event raised a total of $900,000, which will go towards emergency assistance for the people of Quebec. The result was announced yesterday by Ms. Michèle Dionne, Honorary Chair of the gala event and Red Cross volunteer, before a gathering of guests made up of senior officers and representatives from the business community.

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Canadian Red Cross surgical team responds to critical care needs in South Sudan

April 26, 2013 -

A Canadian Red Cross field surgical team is supporting operations by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide emergency medical care to wounded patients affected by the conflict in South Sudan.

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Two Red Cross volunteers honoured at the Hommage bénévolat-Québec ceremony

April 25, 2013 -

During the award ceremony for the Hommage bénévolat-Québec, held last Tuesday at the Vieille-Capitale, Ms. Pauline Marois, Premier of Quebec, and Ms. Agnès Maltais, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, responsible for community action and volunteer action, acknowledged the commitment and dedication of Mishell Potvin from Jonquière and Joël Filion from Lévis, both Red Cross volunteers. The Hommage bénévolat-Québec award is issued to underscore the outstanding commitment and valuable contribution of volunteers from all Quebec regions. Its purpose is to reward the efforts of citizens in their communities in order to foster and develop volunteerism.

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Red Cross responds to earthquake in Lushan, China

April 22, 2013 -

The Red Cross is rapidly mobilizing to meet the needs of thousands of people affected by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Lushan, China. According to initial assessments more than 2,000 people are injured and over 120,000 people have been forced from their homes.

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Canadian Red Cross honours National Volunteer Week

April 21, 2013 -

This week, the Canadian Red Cross honours its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27. Every year, tens of thousands of volunteers from coast to coast donate their time and energy to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Canada.

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Red Cross reminds Canadians to be prepared for winter storms

April 11, 2013 -

As much of eastern Canada prepares for another blast of winter, the Canadian Red Cross is reminding Canadians to prepare for storms by knowing the risks in their communities, making a family emergency plan and getting or making an emergency preparedness kit.

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