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Is Bieber Fever an infectious disease?

Posted June 08, 2012 by Global Administrator

Watch out for the “Bieber Fever”. It is more infectious than the measles, according to a new study. Using mathematical models, researchers at the University of Ottawa found that “Bieber Fever” (when fans become hysterical over Canadian pop sta...

Thunder Bay flooding: Experience and expertise on the ground

Posted June 06, 2012 by Global Administrator

We're over a week into the response to significant flooding in Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Red Cross has significantly ramped up its operations to assess the needs of affected residents, provide emergency relief and plan for longer term recovery. Wh...

Red Cross in Action: Trauma surgeon ready for deployment

Posted June 06, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

For Canadian Red Cross aid worker and volunteer Dr. Hans Cunningham, the Red Cross has always been an important part of his family. The connection started in 1945 when his mother, Edith, fled from war-stricken Czechoslovakia taking refuge with her...

Red Cross responds when Bieber Fever strikes Norway

Posted June 04, 2012 by Global Administrator

Red Crossers are ready to respond to any emergency. This was definitely the case in Norway last week, when Canadian pop star, Justin Bieber announced he was having a surprise concert in Oslo.  The result was pandemonium in the city; a mad rush...

Photo of the Day: Red Cross in action in Thunder Bay

Posted June 04, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

[slideshow] The Canadian Red Cross continues to provide support to those affected by severe flooding in Thunder Bay.  Working with community officials, the Red Cross is going door to door to meet with families in 1,500 homes affected by the floods...

On the Ground in Thunder Bay

Posted June 03, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*photos by Johan Hallberg-Campbell [slideshow] The Canadian Red Cross continues to help families in Thunder Bay whose homes have been affected by massive flooding that occurred a week ago. To ensure the Red Cross has the most qualified disaster...

Images from the Thunder Bay floods

Posted June 02, 2012 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] The Canadian Red Cross is on the ground in Thunder Bay, helping to provide support and comfort to people affected by severe flooding that has affected approximately 1,500 homes. Working closely with community officials, Red Cross volun...

Red Cross responding to floods in Thunder Bay

Posted June 01, 2012 by Global Administrator

The last several days, Canadian Red Cross volunteers have been on the ground responding to massive floods in Thunder Bay, ON. Heavy rains and a sewage back-up caused the flooding, which forced the municipality to declare a State of Emergency earlier ...

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