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Canadian Red Cross condemns attack on humanitarian convoy in Syria

September 20, 2016 - A devastating attack hit an emergency aid convoy at a Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) warehouse in Aleppo, Syria, killing at least one SARC humanitarian worker and around 20 civilians. This attack took place on Monday, September 19, as the aid workers were unloading trucks carrying vital aid.

One third of Canadian households have no first aid training

September 07, 2016 - According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross, not all Canadian households are adequately prepared with First Aid training in the event of an emergency. World First Aid Day, a day to highlight the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives, takes place this September 10.

Red Cross announces updated fundraising total of $299 million in support of the Alberta Fires

August 03, 2016 - Thanks to the unprecedented outpouring of support from Canadians across the country, the Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce a fundraising total of $299 million, including matching funds contributed by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, for the Alberta Fires Appeal fund.

Aviva Canada and the Canadian Red Cross deepen partnership to deliver essential community health services to Canadians

July 12, 2016 - Aviva Canada has become the national Founding Community Health and Wellness Partner of the Canadian Red Cross. Over the next three years, Aviva Canada’s additional $750,000 commitment will be instrumental in enabling the Red Cross to address the growing health needs of Canadians.  

Entraide campaign raises over half a million dollars for the Red Cross

June 08, 2016 - Quebec’s public and parapublic service employees and retirees demonstrated remarkable generosity as they made a $504,842 donation to the Quebec Division of the Canadian Red Cross.

Men overwhelmingly more likely to die of drowning than women, finds Red Cross

June 06, 2016 - A report released today by the Canadian Red Cross found that males account for 93 per cent of boating-related deaths. 

Canadian Red Cross supports Fort McMurray and area community initiatives with $50 million

June 02, 2016 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians, the Red Cross today announced a commitment of $50 million to support community initiatives in the region affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta.

Over $1.6M Raised as Part of the Canadian Red Cross Annual Gala Fundraiser

June 02, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that its annual gala fundraiser, the organization’s largest fundraising event in Canada, helped raise a record $1.6M. 

Red Cross announces $40 million to support Alberta wildfire evacuees as they return home

May 30, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross will provide an additional $40 million to help evacuees return home following the devastating wildfires in Alberta.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Catch a Rouge Award for Imagine No Bullying Program

May 16, 2016 - (Regina, May 16, 2016)  – The 2016 CFL season hasn’t started yet, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders have already caught their first touchdown of the year with assistance from the Canadian Red Cross and SaskTel.