Quebec News and Stories

Photo of the Day: U.S. storms show importance of being prepared

May 12, 2014 - Last week was Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 – 10) and recent severe weather in the United States is a good example of disasters happening in an instant.

Red Cross responds to New Brunswick train derailment

January 14, 2014 - When a CN Rail train derailed last week, resulting in fire in several petroleum tank cars and the evacuation of more than 100 people from homes in a rural area in northwest New Brunswick, a team of Canadian Red Cross disaster volunteers was in place within hours to help.

The Red Cross worked out of a community centre in the nearby village of Plaster Rock, NB and supported evacuees and responders around the clock for nearly five days.

Photo of the day: Keeping boaters safe

August 27, 2013 - 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...

Photos: Walmart raising funds for Red Cross

August 21, 2013 - [slideshow] From August 1 to 25, Walmart stores across Canada are participating in an annual fundraising campaign in support of Canadian Red Cross. The partnership between Canadian Red Cross and Walmart raises millions of dollars to support Red Cr...

The Red Cross is mobilizing its resources to assist those affected by the disaster in Lac-Mégantic

July 08, 2013 - Since Saturday, July 6, the Red Cross has been mobilizing teams of volunteers and deploying emergency equipment in Lac-Mégantic in support of the municipality and public authorities as they assist evacuees in the wake of the huge fire following a train derailment.

Photo of the Day: Tornado response and tips to prepare

May 22, 2013 - Disaster response teams with the American Red Cross have been working tirelessly to provide relief to those affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Oklahoma. In this photo Red Cross volunteer Angela Clemins hugs Moore resident Donna Giedrocz....

Heat wave, spring thaw and ice jams

March 23, 2012 - 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...

Food Friday: How to stock your disaster pantry

August 26, 2011 - This week, we have seen our fair share of severe weather with tornadoes and thunderstorms (and not to mention an earthquake) in Ontario. And now, with Hurricane Irene on target to impact the Maritimes and possibly even Quebec, it’s a reminder to all ...

What to wear when it’s cold out there

January 24, 2011 -  “I don’t know what to wear.” As a young woman, I admit this is a phrase that I have said on more than one occasion. However, this morning, with temperatures in Toronto reaching -21C, it had a whole other meaning – warmth was my main focus, not so...

Food Friday: Red Cross Gobble Gobble

October 08, 2010 - We put a simple question out to some of our Red Cross staff: What are you having for Thanksgiving dinner? In true Red Cross fashion, the responses we received were diverse, creative and downright hearty. Can you guess who is having the smoked turk...