New Brunswick News and Stories

2024 Labrador Wildfires: A Story of Community Resilience

August 23, 2024 - I had just signed off on a Friday night when I received a text from my manager. “Fire in Labrador. Are you able to go?” “Absolutely!” I replied. Having only recently joined the Canadian Red Cross, I was keen to get a deployment under my belt. The challenge of course is that communities in Labrador are quite remote, so getting there isn’t always easy.  

Emergency Preparedness Pilot Program in Newfoundland

August 22, 2024 - Hurricane Fiona made landfall on September 24, 2022, resulting in widespread flooding, damages to properties, buildings, and infrastructure across Eastern Canada. Hundreds of thousands of people experienced power outages. 

The Power of the Red Cross Emblem: A Story of Kindness

May 08, 2024 - The Red Cross emblem is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. It’s recognition of protection, impartiality, and neutrality is used to identify services, programs, and people connected with the humanitarian activities of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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.

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.

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.

Resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2021 - Many resources to deepen your learning on Orange Shirt Day.

Red Cross volunteer David Summerby-Murray: unexpectedly applying his infectious diseases background at home

July 13, 2021 - David Summerby-Murray’s professional background in mapping infectious diseases has taken him to such places as Gambia, with the Medical Research Council of the United Kingdom, and Mozambique, with the Aga Khan Foundation.

Resources for educators and parents to help kids stay safe around water

May 14, 2021 - The Red Cross has put together a series of educational resources on water safety intended for both children and those who care for them.