Posted June 21, 2013 by Global Administrator
Severe flooding is impacting several communities in Southern Alberta including the city of Calgary, prompting authorities to declare a state of local emergency and order evacuations. In addition to evacuations, power has been shut off for many reside...
Posted June 17, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
During World Refugee Week, June 16-22, we are highlighting Restoring Family Links, a program that helps reconnect families separated by conflict and disaster. Did you know the Red Cross plays an integral role in the safety, protection and well-be...
Posted June 07, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
I had the privilege recently of meeting an everyday hero, Constable Peter Morris, during a special banquet to recognize those in our community who advocate and promote first aid and water safety programs. Const. Morris, of Toronto Police, was rec...
Posted June 04, 2013 by Global Administrator
It’s not every full-time university student who devotes as much time as Alisha Virmani does going to bat for victims of bullying. She was in Halifax recently at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies...
Posted May 02, 2013 by Global Administrator
Most teenage boys are busy playing video games, trading baseball cards or are out playing street hockey with their friends; but after speaking with Victor and Ward, it is easy to see that they are not your typical 14-year-olds. These two boys ...
Posted April 26, 2013 by Global Administrator
Originally from Saskatchewan, Jamie Dzikowski moved to Ontario to attend university and never left. It was when Jamie was completing her Masters degree at Carleton over three years ago that her fellow classmate had asked about someone taking over...
Posted April 25, 2013 by Global Administrator
Posted April 24, 2013 by Global Administrator
Not many people can say they’ve been a part of the Red Cross for nearly half a century. Marian Holt can. As a dedicated volunteer for over 46 years, Marian’s association with the Red Cross stems back to grade school. At that time, you could be...
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