News Releases (Page 39)

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Red Cross urges Canadians to take water safety seriously this summer

May 15, 2012 -

As Canadians from Coast to Coast prepare to open their backyard swimming pools and cottages this holiday weekend, the Canadian Red Cross is urging Canadians to be safe around the water.

Canadian Red Cross helped provide relief and assistance to thousands: one year after northern Alberta wildfires

May 11, 2012 -

One year following wildfires that devastated northern and central Alberta including the town of Slave Lake, the region is firmly on the path to recover from the largest disaster in Alberta’s history.

Canadian Red Cross urges communities to plan for emergencies

May 07, 2012 -

Although approximately 85 percent of Canadians believe it is important to have an emergency preparedness kit to protect their and their family’s safety in a disaster, more than 20 million people in Canada do not have one.

Japan earthquake anniversary reminds Canadians to prepare for disasters

March 09, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is calling for greater investment in local preparedness initiatives one year after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the coast of Japan.

Canadian Red Cross responds to fire in Iqaluit

February 29, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is providing assistance following a devastating fire that destroyed a 22 unit townhouse complex in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on February 26, 2012.

Two years on: Canadian donations continue to help communities in Haiti

January 11, 2012 -

Two years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, the Canadian Red Cross continues to help earthquake survivors rebuild and recover.