Guest entry by James Park, Public Affairs in British Columbia Staff and volunteers from FS Financial Strategies and the Canadian Red Cross took part in the Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Charity Challenge last weekend in Vancouver. In a...
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The Canadian Red Cross held its annual general meeting in Halifax this past weekend. Of course, important announcements were made including a new partnership with CIDA, awards were handed out, and staff and volunteers shared successes from the past y...
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PHILIPPINES: Six months after Tropical Storm Washi wreaked havoc in northern Mindanao, hundreds of families are still homeless, living in evacu...
This image was shared with us on our Facebook page earlier this month. We thought it was such a cool photo, that we decided to share it on the blog! This pair of rubber boots was signed by every Canadian Red Crosser deployed to Thunder Bay, ON t...
What’s the first thing many of us do in an emergency situation? We turn to our smart phones for help. Whether it’s to call 9-1-1 or to look up information, mobile devices have become our go-to technology. That’s why we’re excited to check out two new...
Guest entry by Nita Singh, coordinator, National Marketing @ Promotions with the Canadian Red Cross Announcing the winners of our National Lifejacket Day photo contest 2012! We had several creative entries this year – our panel of judges had a dif...
*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsWe recently found out about this cookbook from the Aurora, ON Historical Society. It was compiled by the ladies of the...
Staying hydrated is very important for people living in Central Canada this week. This part of the country is being slammed with a heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C or more with the humidex. By staying hydrated, you can help...