Bullying among children and youth is a serious problem affecting children and youth across the country. The extensive media coverage of the recent tragic suicide of a B.C. teen and has brought the seriousness of this issue into our living rooms, our work places, our schools. An average of 500 Canadian youth take their own lives every year. More>>
The Canadian Red Cross is hosting a conference for teachers on "Exploring Humanitarian Law", an international educational resource for young people to learn about humanitarian action, international law and justice. More>>
The Canadian Red Cross is urging everyone who is planning to include water activities in their summer plans to think safety first to avoid having a day of fun turn to one of tragedy. More>>
Canadian Red Cross volunteers showed residents in the Greater Toronto Area on August 5 that emergency preparedness takes only knowledge and a little bit of time. More>>
On December 29, 2008 Jason was giving his two young daughters a bath in their North Toronto home, when he stepped out of the bathroom for a brief moment to check on his infant son. He then heard his 5 year-old daughter Rachel, asking her 2 year-old sister Joanna to wake up. More»
The Canadian Red Cross has recognized Wal-Mart employee Mike Theriault for his quick thinking and compassion, by presenting him with a Red Cross Rescuer Award. More»
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a humanitarian crisis. Years of armed conflict have wreaked havoc on the country, impacting the most vulnerable. More»
