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The heat is on, so we’re listening to some cool tunes

Posted May 31, 2011 by Global Administrator

Summer -along with high humid temps - has finally made its way to Southern Ontario. The City of Toronto declared its first heat alert of the season today and many communities in the province are expected to have humidex values of 40C. That will defin...

Fun new approach to seniors’ well-being

Posted May 25, 2011 by Global Administrator

With the support of a Red Cross program, seniors in Saint John, NB are keeping busy playing sports on the Wii, grooving to the Latin beats of Zumba and even getting therapeutic massages. It all started when Dugna London and Debbie McLeod teame...

Flight to Athabasca: One Slave Lake family’s escape from wildfires

Posted May 24, 2011 by Global Administrator

As part of the Public Affairs department at the Red Cross, staff members often get a chance to speak to the people we are helping on the ground. In the aftermath of the Slave Lake fires, Public Affairs Coordinator Leila Daoud visited a shelter in...

Exercise, exercise, exercise

Posted May 24, 2011 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] On Friday the 13th, parts of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia looked like a scene straight out of the popular TV show CSI. Despite the gory makeup and a script that read like a horror movie, the reality was a lot less sinister.  Emergency respond...

Food Friday: Disaster Dining in a disaster zone

Posted May 20, 2011 by Global Administrator

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsWe often talk a lot about what to eat during a disaster. Do you ever wonder what Red Crossers eat when responding to b...

Saying thanks to our Community Support Workers

Posted May 19, 2011 by Global Administrator

Today is Personal Support Worker Day in Ontario and we’re celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Community Support Workers (CSWs) across the province. Did you know that the Canadian Red Cross is one of the largest non-profit pro...

National Lifejacket Day – We wear it. Do you?

Posted May 19, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

[slideshow] Do you LOVE to wear your lifejacket when out on the water? Then this is for you! Today is National Lifejacket Day and to get into the spirit, we are having a contest. We are inviting you submit a photo of you wearing a lifejacket to h...

Celebrating National Lifejacket Day in Nova Scotia

Posted May 18, 2011 by Global Administrator

Our water safety expert, Aileen Nauss, and mascot Buckles headed out to Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia earlier this week to spread the word about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. Here's what they have to say about National Lifejacket Day, on May 19...

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