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Hurricane Fiona made landfall on September 24, 2022, resulting in widespread flooding, damages to properties, buildings, and infrastructure across Eastern Canada. Hundreds of thousands of people experienced power outages. 

In October 2023, the Canadian Red Cross announced a multiyear agreement in collaboration with the Government of Yukon to strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster response in the territory.

On April 15, 2023, conflict broke out in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and quickly made its way to other regions throughout the country. This flare-up of violence was the latest threat in a region that has already endured years of violence, instability, drought, and economic hardship.

Discover how the Egyptian Red Cross coordinates humanitarian aid from Egypt to Gaza while overcoming logistical challenges.

Nicole O. Melanson, Manager for Internal Communications at the Canadian Red Cross, attented an intensive summer course on international humanitarian law. In this article, she shares the top five lessons learned from this experience.

The Canadian Red Cross Tiffany Circle is marking a significant milestone - 13 years of an extraordinary group of women philanthropists passionately supporting the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its mission, and fundamental principles. 

The return of warmer weather is always accompanied by a rise in Canada’s insect population. The buzz of swarming bugs is frustrating for most people, but for those with severe allergies, insect bites are a real concern. Crawling insects such as ticks can harbour Lyme disease and endanger the health of anyone.  

Wildfire season typically runs from early April to late October in Canada. As a result, communities across Canada are more likely to experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to serious health emergencies, and it’s important to know the signs, symptoms, and how to respond.