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Quick thinking saves a life and leads to a Rescuer Award

The quick thinking and heroism Jared Nieboer displayed on a crisp Saturday morning in October was recently recognized by the Canadian Red Cross.  The Alberta man was presented with a Red Cross Rescuer Award last month for the actions he took to save a man from a car accident.

Ebola Virus Explained: Q & A

The Red Cross, along with other humanitarian agencies, is working to stop the spread of Ebola, a deadly and highly contagious disease. Here is a recent post from the British Red Cross explaining commonly asked questions regarding the outbreak and what Red Cross is doing to help.

Round-up: Red Cross responds to emergencies in China and Panama

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.
 

In pictures - Palestine Red Crescent Society provides first aid support in Gaza

After an intensive night in Shuja'iyya, north-eastern Gaza, the Palestine Red Crescent Society together with the ICRC entered the Shuja'iyya neighborhood and helped evacuate the wounded and provided emergency medical services to the affected population after declaring the two hour suspension of hostilities in the neighborhood yesterday. Photo credit: Palestine Red Crescent Society

Volunteer Spotlight: Réjean Bourque in Lac-Mégantic

Many people were affected in the Lac-Mégantic disaster, including Réjean Bourque who began volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross from July 6, 2013 when he saw his community in need.

Packing to respond to emergencies: One Red Crosser shares her experience

Red Crosser Nicole Robicheau discusses the importance of being prepared when deployed to respond to an emergency here at home or abroad. Here is a Q&A with the international traveler:

Red Cross building a broader community in health

The Canadian Red Cross is a leader in Ontario when it comes to providing community support services, and sometimes we get the chance to pass that knowledge along to other organizations to help build community capacity in the area of health and wellness. The Red Cross had that opportunity recently when the Chapleau Hospital turned to the Red Cross for advice on establishing their transportation program for seniors.

Red Cross opens flood recovery centres in Saskatchewan

Thousands of people in Saskatchewan are starting to clean up after the floods, and the Canadian Red Cross is helping, focusing on providing help not available through other programs or insurance.

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