Quebec News and Stories
Preparing for sweltering heat wave expected for Canada Day weekend
June 30, 2018 - With sweltering heat expected for Canada Day weekend, here are ways to beat the heat so you can enjoy the celebrations.
It’s okay for adults to cry too: A family's nightmarish New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2017 - On December 31, Geneviève Gauvin was curling her six-year-old daughter’s hair for New Year’s Eve when she heard someone knock on the door, shouting for her to get out. The building was on fire!
Restoring Family Links in Lacolle, Quebec
December 13, 2017 - Earlier this year, Canadian Red Cross teams assisted refugee claimants throughout Canada. Restoring Family Links (RFL) services were provided at the border in Saint-Bernard de Lacolle, Quebec 24 hours a day to connect people with their families, wherever they may be.
How Canadians can give back this holiday season
December 04, 2017 - It really is the season of giving! With a recent Red Cross survey showing a majority of Canadians want to give back this holiday season, we thought we'd take a look at how to do that.
Day of the Disappeared: Restoring Family Links
August 30, 2017 - Every day, thousands of people are looking for family members who are missing. On August 30, humanitarians around the world are recognizing the Day of the Disappeared, which acknowledges the need to identify and document the fate of people who are missing and to provide support for family members left behind.
Finding family and love
July 06, 2017 - After fleeing violence and conflict in Rwanda over 20 years ago, Jean-Damasc̀ene Hakizimana and his mother have been reunited through the Red Cross Restoring Family Links program.
World Refugee Day: Stories of challenges and successes
June 20, 2017 - It’s World Refugee Day on June 20th and to mark it, we’re highlighting some of our stories from this year on the challenges and successes of those who had to flee their homes.
Voices from the Quebec floods
May 23, 2017 - "I don't need that much. Please keep it for people who need it more."
"I lost all the baby pictures of my four boys."
"Thanks for everything you are doing for us".
Volunteer Guy Lepage shares some of the conversations he's had while on the ground, responding to the flooding in Quebec.
Helping his community, one empty bottle at a time
May 19, 2017 - “Le coeur de la classe.” That’s what Julian’s teacher calls him – the heart of the class. The 10-year-old Ottawa boy has always had a generous spirit and been aware of those around him who might be going through difficult times. As individuals and families in his region were affected by flooding this past week, Julian decided to embark on a fundraising effort to support them.
8 essential tips for after a flood
May 18, 2017 - Over the past few weeks, thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes as a result of the spring floods in Quebec and parts of Ontario. Now that the water is beginning to withdraw in some regions, those evacuated by flooding may begin to re-enter their homes. Here are 8 safety precautions to follow when you return home.
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