Red Cross Stories : National (Page 18)

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National

Study shows 1 in 12 Canadians don't wear lifejackets

August 23, 2012 - Based on known reports, the Canadian Red Cross found that 87 per cent of all boating-related deaths are the result of not properly wearing a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD).

Canadian Red Cross supports Welland community after a devastating apartment fire

August 20, 2012 -

"The Red Cross has been so good to us," Steven says, trying to put into words what help from the organization has meant.

Include a humanitarian gift in your estate plan

August 17, 2012 - Have you been searching for a way to have a lasting impact on the world around you?

A volunteer's experience of the Thunder Bay Flood

August 14, 2012 - Lisa was one of 160 hard-working, compassionate Red Cross volunteers who worked 16-hour days, in 38 degree weather, to help those in need.

What a volunteer wants

August 13, 2012 - Volunteerism provides a sense of accomplishment for the person giving his or her time, as well as a boost for organizations working to improve both local and global communities.

Swimming lessons save lives

August 08, 2012 - Knowing how to swim is about much more than being able to show off a mean backstroke, as this integral life skill can save a person's life.

Backyard pool safety precautions may prevent emergencies

August 08, 2012 - Having a pool in your backyard can make you the envy of the neighborhood and lead to big summertime fun, but it can also pose some major hazards.

Survey shows one-third of students in Ontario are bullied

August 07, 2012 - A team of researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) conducted a survey of students in grades seven through 12 and discovered that about 29 percent of kids are bullied at school.

How to develop a family emergency plan

August 03, 2012 - When disaster strikes, preparedness can do much to mitigate the effects of severe weather, hurricanes or other emergencies, like a house fire.

Benefits of home care services far-reaching

August 02, 2012 - Senior citizens often struggle with failing health and mobility problems, which are further compounded by feelings of loneliness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.