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New Canadian finds a way to give back to the country that welcomed him

June 20, 2021 - After an arduous journey as an asylum seeker from Colombia via the U.S., Juan Andres Espinel says his first moments after crossing the border into Canada have shaped his new life ever since.

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Red Cross nurses answer the call

May 26, 2021 - Jensen and three other Red Cross nurses started in May at Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, the first Red Cross team on the ground in Ontario’s ICUs.
 

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From Trenton to Operation Remote Immunity: Red Cross Worker Shares his Journey in Public Health Nursing

May 14, 2021 - When Sarnia-based George Rudanycz retired after 38 years of critical care nursing in 2019, he believed that his most hectic days were behind him.

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Taking care of your mental health with links to ON resources

May 06, 2021 - If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources that may help

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From Fires to Floods, Military Veteran Continues to Serve Personal Disaster Assistance in Ontario

April 19, 2021 - Since retiring from the military eleven years ago, Bernard has shifted his focus to volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross.

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Addressing food security in Toronto - one year of the Emergency Food Program

April 16, 2021 - At the beginning of the pandemic, as stores shut down, non-essential travel was discouraged and self-isolation ...

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An unexpected journey to a rewarding role at the Canadian Red Cross

March 24, 2021 - Ololade (Lola) Ogunsuyi has discovered her niche working with the Canadian Red Cross...

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Red Cross transforms a community centre into an emergency shelter

March 19, 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is a year into its grip on the world, and everyone has been affected in one way or another.

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Full-circle moment for Red Cross Logistics Manager in Honduras

March 08, 2021 - Working as a Logistics Response Manager for the Canadian Red Cross, Breanne Jury has...

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Away for the Holidays; Why One Humanitarian Traded a Winter Coat for the Red Vest

December 24, 2020 - This holiday season will be far from ordinary for many of us due to COVID-19...

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First Aid and CPR courses in your area

Interested in taking a Red Cross First Aid or CPR course? Find a course in your community or online.

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