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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.  

Assisting Canadians when they need it most: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief

July 05, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 18th annual giving campaign through Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness.

Canadian Red Cross providing financial aid for flooding relief

May 03, 2019 - The Canadian Red Cross has announced financial assistance for households in affected Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario communities directly impacted by spring flooding.

Canadian Red Cross mobilising additional resources as entire community of Kashechewan evacuates

May 12, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross is mobilising additional resources to support evacuations from Kashechewan as the entire community will now be evacuated.  Red Cross volunteers have been working with provincial and municipal officials since Saturday to support an initial 685 evacuees who were flown to Thunder Bay and Greenstone

Beat the heat and stay safe

June 11, 2012 -

As the temperature is expected to soar in the Ottawa region today, the Red Cross reminds Canadians to stay cool, healthy and safe.

Red Cross on scene in Thunder Bay helping flood stricken families

June 08, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross continues to work on the ground in Thunder Bay, ON, providing urgently-needed relief to families whose homes have been devastated by flooding that occurred more than a week ago.

Banks in Ontario accepting donations for Red Cross flood relief efforts in Thunder Bay

June 06, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that eight banks in Ontario are accepting cash donations in support of the Red Cross response to floods in Thunder Bay.

Canadian Red Cross accepting donations to support those affected by flooding in Thunder Bay

May 30, 2012 -

The Canadian Red Cross is appealing for funds to support relief efforts following massive flooding in Thunder Bay.