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Watch out for the “Bieber Fever”. It is more infectious than the measles, according to a new study. Using mathematical models, researchers at the University of Ottawa found that “Bieber Fever” (when fans become hysterical over Canadian pop sta...

Thousands have been forced from their homes by flooding in northern Afghanistan that was triggered by continuous rains coupled with the melting of the huge accumulation of snow across the Hindu Kush mountain ranges. The Red Crescent response was im...

June 3-9 is National Water Safety Week and we’re encouraging Canadians to stay safe around water this summer. When it comes to water safety, show us that you know your stuff!  Take our mini-quiz below and provide your answers in the comments secti...

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.GAMBIA: Drought has affected tens of thousands of Gambian families, forcing them to sell assets and livestock or survive on charity and foragin...

We're over a week into the response to significant flooding in Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Red Cross has significantly ramped up its operations to assess the needs of affected residents, provide emergency relief and plan for longer term recovery. Wh...

The Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada are partnering to keep boaters safe around Atlantic Canada this summer. A keen group of boating safety officers is receiving joint training at the Red Cross office in Dartmouth this week, which also coinc...