Canadian Red Cross Stories
History of the Canadian Red Cross
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:50:06 PMIn the spring of 1885, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson set the foundations for what would later be known as the Canadian Red Cross Society by sewing two strips of red fabric onto a piece of white cotton and draping this over horse-drawn wagons transporting injured men. More »
More recent stories
- Red Cross marks 1,000 days to Millennium Development Goals
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:35:06 PM - Canadian Red Cross partners with Roughriders Football Club to overcome bullying
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:19:34 PM - Contacting family members in Haiti through the Canadian Red Cross
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:18:07 PM
Community Health
Benefits of home care services may be far-reaching
Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:11:52 PM
Top 10 Halloween safety tips for families
Friday, October 12, 2012 1:33:15 PM
Community housing programs help keep low-income residents from homelessness
Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:43:16 AM
World Health
Red Cross marks 1,000 days to Millennium Development Goals
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:35:06 PM
Making the most of Mother's Day with maternal health programs
Friday, May 10, 2013 1:15:34 PM
Hope blooms in Gambia's community gardens
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:00:41 PM
Water Safety
Youth learn the value of water safety with National Lifejacket Day
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 4:16:17 PM
The Canadian Red Cross accepted into the International Life Saving Federation
Friday, May 3, 2013 5:59:51 PM
How to stay safe around melting ice
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:17:44 AM
First Aid and CPR
First aid trainer shares her story
Wednesday, April 25, 2013 9:28:13 AM
Queen's University raises awareness of the importance of first aid and CPR
Friday, April 12, 2013 10:32:48 AM
Spring is here but so is the snow - how to stay safe on the roads
Thursday, March 21, 2013 2:24:17 PM
Volunteer
What a volunteer wants
Thursday, August 30, 2012 8:47:50 AM
Improve the lives of those in your community as a HELP volunteer
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 11:11:23 AM
Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention
Canadian Red Cross partners with Roughriders Football Club to overcome bullying
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:19:34 PM
Canadian Red Cross raises awareness of bullying with Pink Shirt Day
Monday, April 22, 2013 4:45:43 PM
How has the Red Cross honoured International Women's Day?
Friday, April 12, 2013 10:38:43 AM
Emergencies and Disasters in Canada
How will you observe Emergency Preparedness Week?
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:54:37 PM
Mobile home in Alberta destroyed by fire
Monday, April 22, 2013 4:55:55 PM
Three ways Canadian Red Cross disaster relief services help those in need
Friday, March 8, 2013 9:54:54 AM
Emergencies and Disasters Worldwide
Japan continues recovery two years after the earthquake and tsunami
Friday, April 5, 2013 10:15:58 AM
March is Red Cross month
Friday, March 15, 2013 9:42:12 AM
How has the Canadian Red Cross shown its support for the Horn of Africa?
Friday, March 8, 2013 10:01:44 AM
International Humanitarian Law
Canadian Red Cross volunteer educates youth on international humanitarian law
Friday, May 3, 2013 8:56:00 AM
Four reasons why international humanitarian law is important for Canadians
Friday, March 8, 2013 10:05:32 AM
How can international humanitarian law help children affected by war?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 9:49:55 AM
Finding Family
Contacting family members in Haiti through the Canadian Red Cross
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:18:07 PM
What are the benefits of the Canadian Red Cross Family Tracing Service?
Friday, April 5 2013 9:27:27 AM
Finding family services help loved ones gain peace of mind
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:52:35 AM
Migrant and Refugee Services
Woman benefits from Canadian Red Cross assistance
Friday, May 3, 2013 6:12:29 PM
SmartStart taps into the Power of Community
Friday, April 12, 2013 10:28:39 AM
How can SmartStart: Personal Disaster Preparedness help migrants and refugees?
Friday, March 8, 2013 10:05:31 AM
Philanthropy News
History of the Canadian Red Cross
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:50:06 PM
Celebrating World Red Cross Day
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:06:12 PM
Three ways you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross
Friday, May 3, 2013 5:44:56 PM
Youth
Are you ready to become a babysitter?
Friday, April 12, 2013 10:00:26 AM
Youth support the emergency response training centre in Nova Scotia
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:32:19 PM
Red Cross representatives attend youth conference in Austria
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:16:48 PM
Our Impact on the Ground
Red Cross volunteer responds to floods in Montérégie, Quebec
Wednesday, Mary 8, 2013 4:28:54 PM
Canadian Red Cross volunteer responds to 2011 flooding in Manitoba
Monday, April 22, 2013 5:41:59 PM
Canadian Red Cross worker receives Diamond Jubilee Medal
Friday, April 5, 2013 9:42:52 AM





