New Brunswick News and Stories

Canadian Tiffany Circle Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 22, 2024 - For the third consecutive year, Canadian Tiffany Circle members Betty-Lou Craig and Laura Isidean have led an International Women’s Day initiative – Women Supporting Women - that is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the mission of the Canadian Red Cross. 

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires

May 31, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.

3 reasons why volunteering is the best New Year's resolution

December 29, 2022 - When considering New Year's resolutions, it’s easy to have a long list of ambitions: meet new people, learn a new skill, spend more time with family and friends and so on. But, if you want to combine all those goals into one, make your resolution to volunteer in 2023!

In good hands: A PEI family shares their gratitude for the help they received from Red Cross

October 19, 2022 - Shah, his wife, his two young children and his elderly parents lived without electricity as temperatures dropped on the island after Hurricane Fiona. Luckily, Shah soon found out about the support Red Cross was offering to people impacted by the hurricane and was introduced to “Mister René,” as he likes to call René Omalosanga, the accommodation lead for the response to Hurricane Fiona in Prince Edward Island.

HELP: How the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program supports my mobility and independence

September 08, 2022 - Disability doesn’t discriminate, it can appear in our lives, whether from birth, through illness and injury, or simply by the natural process of aging. Chances are, you or someone you know, lives with some form of temporary or permanent disability. Would you know where to turn to if you needed health equipment to maintain your quality of life?

Canadian Red Cross launching door-to-door campaign in Saint John area for flood preparedness

April 19, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross is launching a project in some Saint John-area neighbourhoods to raise awareness of flood risks and encourage action before disaster strikes.

Sometimes all you need is a friendly chat

January 26, 2022 - For over three years, Cheryl Horgan has been volunteering as an emergency management responder with the Canadian Red Cross in New Brunswick. She spent some her time volunteering with our Friendly Calls program in Atlantic Canada.

Seniors living at home invited to register for new program

December 15, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is inviting older adults (65+) in Saint John, St. Andrews, Moncton and Miramichi, New Brunswick, areas to register for a new program designed to connect them to community services and programs.

Embrave: still providing a safe place with Stop the Spread program

October 21, 2021 - Providing a safe place to people in need of shelter, Embrave Agency to End Violence could not even consider closing due to the pandemic. Instead, they looked for ways to keep operating safely, for clients and staff, implementing many safety measures, including the Canadian Red Cross Stop the Spread program.

Aviva Asset Mapping: helping older adults navigate community resources, stay connected

October 18, 2021 - Navigating the health care system and available community health resources can be tricky. Recognizing this, the Canadian Red Cross has created a program to make it easier for older adults, their caregivers, and families.