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Posted August 09, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
During the summer, everyone loves to get together around a good campfire. However, you need to be constantly alert to keep your fire from spreading. You also need to make sure you are fully aware of any fire bans or restrictions in your area.
Posted August 06, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
When people need to evacuate, they often don’t have the opportunity to take with them the basics like shampoo, toothpaste, diapers and baby supplies. Learn how the Red Cross helped provide essential items to people impacted by flooding this spring.
Posted July 31, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
With summer's hot weather driving Canadians in droves to water activities, take a moment to ensure you have the proper knowledge for safe water play with this quiz.
Posted July 30, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
In areas where access to healthcare is challenging, innovations put lifesaving care is within reach. Read how innovation is playing a role in healthcare in Mali, in this guest blog post by Red Cross Youth Advisory Committee member Mohammad H. Asadi Lari
Posted July 24, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
David Fraser has been a disaster management and communications volunteer for more than 10 years, providing comfort in times of emergency for many Canadians. Recently, he received the highest honour as a volunteer, the Order of the Red Cross, for his dedication in going above and beyond to help others.
Posted July 20, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
In Canada, tornadoes can happen in southern Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, the interior of British Columbia and western New Brunswick. So, what should you do to be ready for a tornado?
Posted July 18, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The school year has ended, but for students who are victims of bullying, often the problem doesn’t stop when they step away from the classroom. More than one in three Canadians say they have witnessed an act of cyberbullying, whether it was against someone they know or someone they don’t know.
Posted July 16, 2018 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Whether ensuring people are getting the equipment they need, or washing and maintaining returned equipment, the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) relies on its volunteers.
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