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Photo of the Day: Operation Lost and Found

Posted August 07, 2012 by Global Administrator

Once again this year, Canadian Red Cross volunteers played hero for some kids and their parents at the Royal St. John’s Regatta. The event draws a big crowd. After all, the regatta has a long tradition (194 years running!) and residents of St. Jo...

Photo of the Day: Volunteers in Vietnam

Posted July 26, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

This photo was recently posted on the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Facebook page. Around the world, Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers travel far and wide to help those in need. Seen here, a volunteer in Vietnam visits...

Photo of the Day: Cheering on British Red Cross volunteers at the Olympics

Posted July 25, 2012 by Global Administrator

We look forward to following the feats of athletes taking part in the 2012 Olympic Games starting this weekend in London but want to give a special shout-out to a group of Red Crossers who will be also working hard during the games. British Red Cro...

Photo of the Day: Red Crossers spend Canada Day on the Hill

Posted July 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] These images were submitted to us by the Canadian Red Cross, First Aid Services Team (FAST) in Ottawa. The team - which is comprised of volunteers - recently provided first aid support on Parliament Hill and at the historic Sparks Stre...

Photo of the Day: Ground-breaking of new training centre in St. John’s

Posted July 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

Great news to share from Newfoundland and Labrador! Construction began last week to expand the Canadian Red Cross facility in St. John’s. The new addition, the Hibernia Training and Disaster Management Centre, will be used to train volunteers, stor...

What is your defining moment?

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

What is the defining moment you felt most proud to be Canadian? Maclean's magazine recently put that question out to its audience, and Red Cross disaster management volunteer Lynda Henshell, of Thunder Bay, responded with the statement below...

Youth shine at national AGM

Posted June 29, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Canadian Red Cross held its annual general meeting in Halifax this past weekend. Of course, important announcements were made including a new partnership with CIDA, awards were handed out, and staff and volunteers shared successes from the past y...

Photo of the Day: Highest honour

Posted June 26, 2012 by Global Administrator

Two long-time volunteers of the Canadian Red Cross in Atlantic Canada received the Order of Red Cross this past weekend during the national annual general meeting in Halifax. Jeff Blackwood of St. John’s, NL has been involved with the Red Cross fo...

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