Posted March 26, 2012 by Global Administrator
We blogged about the sudden thaw and ice jams last Friday, and since then the village of Perth-Andover in New Brunswick has experienced some of the worst flooding in recent memory. Hundreds of residents were evacuated over the weekend in Perth-And...
On March 21, some of our Meals on Wheels clients in Ontario had a surprise: their meals were delivered to them by their local mayor! The mayors were participating in the annual Mayors for Meals campaign to help raise awareness about nutritional iss...
Posted March 23, 2012 by Global Administrator
Much of Eastern Canada has been experiencing record high temperatures this week, prompting many to swap mitts and toques for flip flops and shorts. But this wacky weather has resulted in the quick melt of snow and ice, and not surprisingly some flood...
Posted March 22, 2012 by Global Administrator
Have “Hunger Games” on the brain? The film version of the first book from this popular trilogy is set to hit theatres soon. If you haven’t heard of this futuristic story before, it’s about 12 young men and 12 young women who are chosen to compete to ...
Posted March 21, 2012 by Global Administrator
The Mexican Red Cross has been responding, including providing medical support, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco yesterday. The quake was also felt in the country’s capital, Mexico City, where buildings were evacuated. The...
Posted March 20, 2012 by Global Administrator
If the Red Cross public affairs department in Ontario had a catchphrase, it would be: “Keep Calm @ Carry On.” We say this phrase all the time. As people who work for a disaster aid and relief organization, it definitely speaks to us and helps to...
Posted March 19, 2012 by Global Administrator
We're celebrating March is Red Cross Month by recognizing the work of our volunteeers and sharing their stories. Yvonne Daubs’ work as a registered nurse has brought her to many different places and a few adventures over the years, from the local ...
Posted March 19, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!The donations of thousands of Canadians have made a big impact on the lives of survivors of the earthquake a...
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