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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.
Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy
June 27, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the official National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals continued momentum in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires
May 31, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.
Canadian Red Cross encourages everyone to take action this Emergency Preparedness Week
May 08, 2023 - An emergency can happen anytime and anywhere, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an annual campaign led by Public Safety Canada from May 7 – 13 this year, the Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people to be better prepared for emergencies.
Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires
May 08, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.
Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide
May 02, 2022 - This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.
Canadian Red Cross transitions its iconic PEI summer day camps
March 25, 2022 - A program started in Prince Edward Island more than 75 years ago offering summer camps to teach swimming and other water safety skills to Island children and youth will soon have a new look, as the program transitions from the Canadian Red Cross to the Lifesaving Society Prince Edward Island.
Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia
November 30, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of people impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires in their early and long-term recovery.
Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia
November 23, 2021 - Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.
People impacted due to the flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia are asked to register with Canadian Red Cross
November 18, 2021 -
The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia to register with Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST.
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