News Releases : National (Page 11)

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Number of Canadians trained in first aid at dangerous low, suggests new poll

September 05, 2012 -

Recent polling by the Red Cross shows that nearly 40 per cent of Canadians say they have been in an emergency situation where they have had to perform first aid; however, only 18 per cent are currently certified.

Canadian Red Cross thanks Government of Canada for West Africa food crisis donation matching program

August 09, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is thanking the Government of Canada for its decision to match donations made to charitable organizations in support of relief efforts in the Sahel region of West Africa.

Walmart Canada and the Canadian Red Cross join forces to support Canadian communities

August 02, 2012 -

Walmart Canada announced today its stores across the country are raising funds to support Canadian Red Cross disaster preparedness and response.

One year on: Canadian donations continue to help drought-affected communities in the Horn of Africa

July 25, 2012 -

One year after a devastating drought was declared in the Horn of Africa, the Canadian Red Cross continues to help communities across the region recover and rebuild.

Red Cross urges parents to watch children closely around water

June 28, 2012 -

A child can disappear from sight within minutes and it takes less than three centimetres of water for a baby to drown.

Canadians recognized for their contribution to the Red Cross

June 25, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross today honours people whose work contributes to humanitarian efforts in Canada and around the world.

Canadian Red Cross appoints eight new board members

June 25, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new board members to the Board of Directors.

Red Cross urges readiness for cholera threat in Haiti

June 19, 2012 -

An advocacy report launched today by the International Red Cross Movement in Haiti is urging humanitarian actors to prepare for a major cholera outbreak in the country.

National Lifejacket Day: Canadian Red Cross urges Canadians to wear their lifejackets this summer

May 17, 2012 -

As we mark National Lifejacket Day on May 17, the Canadian Red Cross is urging Canadians to wear their lifejackets.

Red Cross urges Canadians to take water safety seriously this summer

May 15, 2012 -

As Canadians from Coast to Coast prepare to open their backyard swimming pools and cottages this holiday weekend, the Canadian Red Cross is urging Canadians to be safe around the water.