Red Cross Stories
Water safety training benefits people every day
August 08, 2013 - Thousands of people throughout Canada will be heading to swimming pools, ocean beaches, lake shores and flowing rivers in order to take a dip and cool off this summer season.
Tips for staying cool and comfortable in the summer heat
August 08, 2013 - Canada may be known as the Great White North, but that doesn't mean the nation misses out on summer heatwaves just like much of the rest of the world.
Alberta volunteer receives the Order of Red Cross
August 08, 2013 - Mary-Jane Dawson was recently awarded the Order of the Red Cross, as a result of her hard work and dedication to the ideals of the Red Cross.
Are Canadians underestimating the risk of drowning for children?
July 25, 2013 - Classic summertime activities like swimming in the pool or heading to the beach are certainly fun, but they aren't without their fair share of dangers.
Supported through a family crisis
July 25, 2013 -
The Red Cross Family Support Program provides support for parents and caregivers in times of crisis. At British Columbia’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) we make a tremendous difference in the lives of many, including Krystal’s, whose baby was born with holes in his heart.
Trained to save a life
July 25, 2013 - Last February, Christine Morin gave her nine-month-old Louis a piece of apple to teeth on, hoping it would sooth his sore gums. Instead, he choked and the apple completely blocked his airway. Thankfully, Christine is a first aid instructor for the Canadian Red Cross and knew just what to do
Rescued from a flood
July 25, 2013 -
In Ontario, Canadian Red Cross disaster teams have been working hard to help those communities affected by severe flooding – including 70-year-old Angelo, his wife and their neighbours in Black River
Red Cross Call Centre Opens for Recovery Assistance
July 24, 2013 - For Albertans who have been impacted the flood, which stormed Calgary and the surrounding area a month ago, the Canadian Red Cross has been conducting confidental interviews based on their disaster-caused needs through its call centre.
Supporting clean-up efforts in Calgary
July 19, 2013 - Red Cross was recently in the Calgary community of Bowness to distribute household cleanup kits to residents whose homes were affected by the flooding.
Swimming lessons are for life
July 10, 2013 - An average of 400 Canadians drown each year. While the ability to swim is important, swimming skills alone aren’t always enough to save a life.
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