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Quake wake up in British Columbia

Posted January 01, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Earthquakes don’t come with built in warning systems. For millions of people in many of B.C.’s largest cities, Tuesday’s quake was a wake up call. What will yours be?

Resolutions for a great 2016

Posted January 01, 2016 by Global Administrator

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2016. Many of us are starting off the year by making some resolutions to make 2016 great. Looking for ideas? 

Canadian Red Cross Region of York Branch celebrates 115th anniversary

Posted December 31, 2015 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

On December 31, 2015 the Canadian Red Cross Region of York Branch will celebrate its 115th anniversary!  In the past 115 years, this branch has actively supported the Red Cross mission in the community and around the world. Ontario Provincial Disaster Coordination Team HR volunteer Beverly Verwey took a moment to tell us a little about her Branch’s history. 

Round-up: Updates from the United Kingdom and the United States

Posted December 30, 2015 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

A man in a Red Cross shirt looking out at flooded roads

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.

A man in a Red Cross shirt looking out at flooded roads

In review: Our top blog posts of 2015

Posted December 28, 2015 by Global Administrator

Time sure does fly, it feels like just yesterday we were ringing in 2015 and now 2016 is right around the corner. We’re taking a moment to look back on some of our favourite blog posts from 2015, with topics ranging from staying safe during floods, to Ebola, to how technology is helping refugees and more.

Photo of the day: 10 year-old refugee arrives in Canada

Posted December 26, 2015 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

A young boy sits in a chair holding a Red Cross teddy bear

Raffi recently arrived in Canada with his mother, father and two sisters. Along with other needed items, like jackets and boots, Raffi received a Red Cross teddy bear.

A young boy sits in a chair holding a Red Cross teddy bear

Manitoba volunteer honoured with top Red Cross award

Posted December 24, 2015 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

For the past 26 years, Phyllis Wiscombe of Arnes, Manitoba, has given her time to help people affected by disasters, train future disaster responders and improve the Red Cross’s capacity to help people in need. For her outstanding contributions to the movement, Wiscombe recently received the Order of the Red Cross, the highest honour the Canadian Red Cross can give a volunteer.

Round-up: Updates from the Philippines and India

Posted December 23, 2015 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.

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