Earlier this week, Buckles, the Canadian Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety mascot, made an appearance on Parliament Hill.
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'Tis the season to stuff stockings and wrap carefully selected gifts for our friends and loved ones. But did you know that you could also give the gift of preparedness this holiday? Some Red Crossers have put together their favourite gift ideas:
Some of you may know our mascots here at the Canadian Red Cross- such as Buckles, who promotes water safety and Ready Goose, who helps children learn about disaster preparedness. However, there’s a new and improved kid in town who deserves some a...
As we can see from these photos, Red Crossers across the country have been busy this summer hitting up lakes, beaches, marinas, parks and festivals to provide information to Canadians on how to stay safe when they are out boating or simply enjoyi...
Last Friday three women from Quinte, Ontario were each awarded Rescuer Awards for their actions that helped save the life of a man found unconscious in the water at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Tracy Markland, her daughter Hanna Vance, and Hanna's ...
As the temperature rises across Canada again, we're looking for some of the best ideas to help you keep cool. Extensive exposure to heat can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These tips and tricks are inspired by kids for kids - ...
if you ever see an oversized lifejacket walking around your community, you'll know Buckles is in town! Buckles is the Canadian Red Cross mascot for water safety. He gets around the country quite a bit too. He's been to Timmins, ON; last summer...
Did You Know...? ...only 1/3 of children and youth who drown in Canada were taking part in aquatic activities? ...Red Cross water safety programs started on PEI? ...Red Cross runs water safety day camps in PEI every year? ...drowning is the se...