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From cyber-bullying victim to young humanitarian of the year!

Posted June 04, 2013 by Global Administrator

It’s not every full-time university student who devotes as much time as Alisha Virmani does going to bat for victims of bullying.  She was in Halifax recently at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies...

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Susan Fitzgerald from Halton Region

Posted June 03, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Susan Fitzgerald has given countless hours of her time to the Canadian Red Cross, and in recognition of her contributions, she was recently recognized with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Susan was also a recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubile...

Photo of the Day: 77-year-old receives the Order of the Red Cross

Posted May 31, 2013 by Global Administrator

At a time when many people are slowing down and enjoying their retirement 77-year-old Joan Thomson just can’t do enough. 18 years ago Joan started volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross after she took a First Aid Instructor’s course. Since t...

Photo of the Day: Water safety in Tanzania

Posted May 27, 2013 by Global Administrator

Photo Credit: IFRC.orgCommunities near Lake Victoria in Tanzania rely on the lake for food, jobs, and enjoyment. Unfortunately, the water also comes with a certain element of danger including the potential for drownings and crocodile attacks. The loc...

Photo of the Day: Tornado response and tips to prepare

Posted May 22, 2013 by Global Administrator

Disaster response teams with the American Red Cross have been working tirelessly to provide relief to those affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Oklahoma. In this photo Red Cross volunteer Angela Clemins hugs Moore resident Donna Giedrocz....

High Fives! Social Ambassadors receive awards

Posted May 10, 2013 by Global Administrator

Congrats to two of our Social Ambassadors Joallore Alon(@clickflickca) and Amber MacArthur (@ambermac) who both received Injury Prevention Awards at a special Red Cross awards ceremony!Joallore was recognized for his support in helping the Red Cross ...

Photo of the Day: Harper Government announces CanadaSummer Jobs initiative

Posted May 10, 2013 by Global Administrator

@ Yesterday the Harper Government launched their 2013 CanadaSummer Jobs initiative. As a result of the initiative, 36,000 students will gain valuable work experience this summer. Dr. Kellie Leitch made the announcement yesterday on behalf of H...

Canadian Red Cross celebrates World Red Cross Day

Posted May 08, 2013 by Global Administrator

Staff at the Canadian Red Cross Sault Ste. Marie branch got their bake on in preparation of World Red Cross Day and our founder, Henri Dunant's birthday. Almost 200 cupcakes were baked, decorated and individually packaged and are being sold at the ...

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