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    ab-fires-oneyear-650x430-min.jpg In early May 2016, a massive wildfire swept through Fort McMurray

    Recovery continues in Fort McMurray as Red Cross releases Alberta Fires One Year Report

    May 03, 2017 - One year after a devastating wildfire swept through the Fort McMurray area, the Canadian Red Cross continues to support the people of Fort McMurray and area as they recover from the disaster.

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    The Nepal Earthquake Two Years On: A long road to recovery

    April 25, 2017 - On April 25, 2015, Nepal experienced one of two devastating earthquakes that cost the lives of nearly 9,000 people and left 700,000 families displaced. Canadians were quick to help.

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    Aviva Canada gives Red Cross donors chance to triple their impact

    April 20, 2017 - This April, Canadian Red Cross donors can triple the impact of their gift thanks to Aviva Canada, one of the country’s leading home, auto and business insurance groups! 

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    Google.org awards Red Cross $250K grant to better prepare for next big disaster

    March 30, 2017 - Pilot project to expand and improve existing Canadian Red Cross post-disaster digital assistance platform gets a big boost from Google.org Impact Challenge. 

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    A small group of families wait for transport to take their food home.

    Red Cross responds to severe drought across Africa

    March 10, 2017 - Millions of people are being impacted by one of the worst droughts Africa has experienced in decades. Without urgent action, thousands of vulnerable people will die every day in countries impacted by drought and related food crises.

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    Millions of people left hungry due to drought in southern and eastern Africa

    February 17, 2017 - The worst drought in decades threatens to leave tens of millions of people in the region of eastern and southern Africa without enough food. In the three countries of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya alone, an estimated 15 million people are currently in need of urgent food assistance. 
     

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    Firefighter speaks to Canadian Red Cross responder following a house fire

    Red Cross volunteers provide care and assistance after fire destroys Quebec family’s home

    January 27, 2017 - On a Sunday in October 2016, Cindy Baillargeon was stirred from her sleep by a 6 a.m. phone call.

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    Canadian Red Cross blankets on a cot

    New Brunswick storm causes power outages; Red Cross supports shelters, warming centres

    January 27, 2017 - On January 24-25, 2017, an ice storm in New Brunswick brought down hundreds of utility poles and thousands of kilometres of wires, resulting in widespread power outages initially affecting more than 133,000 homes and businesses. 

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    Red Cross working to help migrants in Greece as conditions worsen

    January 19, 2017 - As winter creates difficult conditions, the Red Cross is working to help refugees in Greece. Extreme temperatures, sometimes as low as -15 Celsius, makes life a challenge for displaced people living in tents in camps. 

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    Woman on a beach applies insect repellent to her skin

    For Canadian travellers planning winter getaways south, Zika precautions remain

    January 16, 2017 - As many Canadian travellers consider or prepare for winter getaways, the battle against Zika virus is not yet over. While it is no longer a public health emergency, Zika continues to represent an important public health challenge in the Americas and travellers should take precautions. 

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