Quebec News and Stories
Finding purpose in service: Bobbi Montean, Red Cross Volunteer
May 19, 2021 - “Be open. Be willing to try something you’ve never ever done before.”
Looking back on over 30 years of volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross, Bobbi Montean speaks from a wealth of experience.
Native Friendship Centre of Montreal: New relationships and opportunities for collaboration in urban
May 11, 2021 - Thanks to funding from Indigenous Services Canada, via First Nations and Inuit Health Branch and in collaboration with the First Nations Health Managers Association, the Canadian Red Cross launched a Help Desk to support Indigenous community leaders prepare for and respond to COVID-19. Here is how the Help Desk made it possible to help one of these leaders.
Tips to exercise outdoors safely this spring while keeping your distance
April 29, 2021 - While Health Canada is telling Canadians to stay at home as much as possible, they also encourage you to “go outside to exercise but stay close to home.” So how do you enjoy being outdoors in a safe way? Here are our tips to make the most out of spring weather despite the social distancing measures imposed by COVID-19.
Would you know what to do in case of a landslide like the one in Saint-Jean-Vianney?
April 29, 2021 - Fifty years ago, on May 4, 1971, a landslide swallowed 56 homes in the village of Saint-Jean-Vianney in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, claiming 31 lives and forcing 1,342 people to seek refuge in reception centres and shelters.
Young volunteer makes a difference in communications and fundraising in Quebec
April 19, 2021 - In a way, it was a desire to learn more about the Canadian Red Cross that led Dourrice Adamson to fill out her form in 2017 to work there as a volunteer. That first step marked the beginning of a great adventure that has been ongoing ever since!
From fires to floods: Military veteran continues to serve personal disaster assistance in Ontario
April 19, 2021 - A four decades-long military career taught Bernard St-Laurent the importance of service to others. Since retiring from the military eleven years ago, Bernard has shifted his focus to volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross. Bernard says he has witnessed firsthand the power of the Red Cross, at home and abroad, to help people and communities in times of need.
“Follow my voice” - Chantale Bilodeau’s story
April 12, 2021 - After nearly losing her life in a fire and helplessly looking on as a man died of a heart attack, Chantale Bilodeau began volunteering with the Red Cross. Chantale has spent the last 12 years working for the organization she cares so deeply about and is now sharing her remarkable story.
Tips for preventing and surviving a home fire
March 13, 2021 - Home fires can happen anytime and anywhere but are most likely to occur during winter in Canada. According to the Commissariat aux incendies de la Ville de Québec, 4 in 10 fatal home fires occur between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., when the household is asleep.
The benefits of exercise for your physical and mental health
March 10, 2021 - While the benefits of physical activity on physical health are well known, being active can also be an effective pathway to good mental health. Here are some ways that exercise can benefit your overall health.
Over 100 years of victories, large and small, of women in Canada
March 08, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross was founded in 1896, and since the very beginning women played a crucial role. To mark International Women's Day on March 8, we‘re going back in time from the beginning of the Red Cross to celebrate the victories, big and small, of women in Canada.
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