Ontario News and Stories

Ontario News and Stories

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From sudden death to a second chance at life thanks to three gym partners, an AED and First Aid training

September 08, 2023 - One night in February 2022, John Uhren sat down at the dinner table with his wife and 11-month-old son and declared he was going back to the gym.

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Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign

June 29, 2023 - For the next month, Walmart customers  can donate to Red Cross at the checkout in stores across Canada.  Funds raised will go toward disaster relief and preparedness, which may include emergency lodging, clothing, food, personal hygiene and other items.  

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Meet Nadine: Championing Indigenous relations and cultural safety at the Red Cross

June 27, 2023 - Nadine Gaudaur's role as Indigenous Relations liaison at the Canadian Red Cross embodies a genuine commitment to fostering positive relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Gatineau floods

Unity in Gatineau

June 22, 2023 - Unity. It’s one of the Red Cross’s seven Fundamental Principles and means there can only be one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all and it must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. In other words, when you see the Red Cross, you know we’re there to provide assistance to people who need it most.

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From community connector to social justice advocate: Sandy Falcon’s impactful journey of giving back

April 14, 2023 - Giving back to the community is a key part of Sandy’s life goals. As assistant manager with the Community Connector program in Simcoe-Muskoka, she is keen to grow the program that aims to reintroduce social connection and engagement for seniors.

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Youth Hockey team from Moose Cree First Nation

Youth hockey tournament faces off for first time in three years 

April 06, 2023 - Earlier this year, the Creating Safe Environments team, with support from the Philanthropy team, provided funding through SCI for new hockey jerseys for the Moose Cree Scrappers U15 Bantam Youth Hockey team from Moose Cree First Nation. The team sported their new jerseys at the annual Mushkegowuk hockey tournament in Timmins.  

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A stranger’s good deed reinforces the importance of First Aid and forges a new friendship

February 23, 2023 - As a high school sports conditioning coach, Derek Virgo is accustomed to providing standard first aid to students, 

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Winter Emergency Planning: Be Ready

December 23, 2022 - Winter is here and that means it’s time to bundle up and prepare for what’s headed our way.

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Colourful wall of art welcomes Ukraine arrivals

December 14, 2022 - Passing by the arrival gates at Pearson International Airport was a colourful sight to see during the fall season.
 

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Above, Wajid Mughal greets Ukrainian arrivals at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport

Relatable experience helps support Ukrainian arrivals

June 20, 2022 - After a devasting earthquake in the northern region of Pakistan in 2005, Wajid Mughal witnessed firsthand the commitment and dedication of the Canadian Red Cross’ disaster response. It was this experience that inspired him to join the Red Cross and help others.

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