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    Red Cross Stories (Page 6)

    Canadian Red Cross Stories

    Red Cross responds in aftermath of Ottawa-Gatineau tornadoes

    September 22, 2018 - Devastating tornadoes have touched down in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The Red Cross is responding on the ground.  

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    Hurricane Florence Volunteers

    Red Cross responding to devastation caused by Hurricane Florence

    September 14, 2018 - The Canadian Red Cross is ready to assist as Hurricane Florence wreaks havoc in the United States.  

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    Remembering flight Swissair 111

    August 31, 2018 - Twenty years ago on September 2, 1998, flight Swissair 111 crashed off Nova Scotia’s picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. An hour after taking off from New York bound for Geneva, a fire prompted an attempt to reach Halifax for an emergency landing but the airliner crashed in St. Margaret’s Bay, killing all 229 passengers and crew.

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    Wildfire burning in British Columbia

    Red Cross ready to help as thousands flee BC Fires

    August 20, 2018 - With hundreds of wildfires burning in B.C., the Canadian Red Cross is ready to help. 

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    How an 11-year-old saved the life of her infant cousin

    August 14, 2018 - When Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc realized her infant cousin was choking, she knew exactly what to do. Fenyx saved her cousin’s life that day.

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    Red Cross responds to Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    May 23, 2018 - An Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, was confirmed on May 8, 2018. The Red Cross is on the ground, bringing stocks of life-saving equipment and supplies to help prevent the spread of the virus.

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    A Canadian Red Cross volunteer looks over a flooded area

    Red Cross responds as floods impact communities across Canada

    May 17, 2018 - The Canadian Red Cross is working with local and provincial authorities to assist thousands of people impacted by flooding in British Columbia and New Brunswick.

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    Canadian Red Cross volunteers Hazel and Eryn, smiling outside a home

    What I wish I had known: Advice for new volunteers

    April 18, 2018 - The Canadian Red Cross provides communities with support and assistance however our work is only possible with our dedicated volunteers.

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    Canadian-Red-Cross-Volunteer-Karen-Saulnier

    Proud to put on the vest and answer the call to volunteer

    April 15, 2018 - Thirteen years ago, I looked into volunteering somewhere where I could help people and make a difference in my community.  I feel proud to have made a difference many times and contribute to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross.

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    A group of four people sit together at a desk working.

    Thanking our volunteers for their passion, purpose and help

    April 15, 2018 - At the Red Cross, we are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for their invaluable work and see their passion in helping others every day. We asked a few of our amazing volunteers why they dedicate their time and efforts into helping others and here is what some had to say.

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