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Haiti Update – have your questions answered

Posted July 09, 2010 by Global Administrator

On Monday July 12, the Canadian Red Cross is hosting a special live chat for staff, volunteers, donors and general members of the public on our response in Haiti. Your questions will answered by the Canadian Red Cross Director of Haiti Operations, Je...

A Haiti story that silenced a room

Posted July 09, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

When Jean-Pierre told this story at a luncheon for donors yesterday, the audience was so captivated that you could hear a pin drop. It was five days into the Red Cross operations in Haiti and a woman came running into the Red Cross base camp holdi...

Red Cross in Haiti

Posted July 08, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

We're super lucky to have Red Cross delegate Jean-Pierre Taschereau visiting Ontario this week to provide updates to staff, volunteers, donors and media on the work Red Cross is doing in Haiti. Immediately following the Haiti earthquake, Jean-...

A special message for a safe summer

Posted July 07, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Posting a news release on our blog is not something we would normally do, but we are especially concerned about the number of drownings that have happened in Ontario over the past few weeks. We wanted to take every opportunity possible to share remin...

Cool tunes to help you get through the heat

Posted July 06, 2010 by Global Administrator

“It sure is hot outside!” With temperatures in the mid-30s, I am sure that is a phrase everyone has said at least once these past few days. In the spirit of this latest heat wave, the RedCrossTalks team has come up with a list of some of our fa...

Canada Day festivities from the first aid tent

Posted July 05, 2010 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] If you were celebrating Canada Day on Parliament Hill last Thursday, you probably noticed Red Cross volunteers around. They are members of the First Aid Service Team (FAST) who were working alongside the Ottawa Emergency Services and RCM...

Tips for a safe summer

Posted July 02, 2010 by Global Administrator

There’s been some sad news in Scarborough this week about two teen-aged boys who were swimming in a condo pool. One of the boys died, while media reports the other is in hospital. These are not the first drownings (or near-drownings) of the season...

Celebrate Canada Day the Red Cross way

Posted July 01, 2010 by Global Administrator

It’s our national holiday. Time to celebrate! Whether you are going to the beach, the cottage, a camp site, or staying close to home, here are some items us Red Crossers like to have on hand to keep us safe while having fun (plus they are our favo...

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