On April 29, 30 and May 1, 2025, in Quebec City, the Canadian Red Cross facilitated a revised version of a training that has been offered for the past 10 years to various stakeholders to help them support Indigenous communities in emergency situations.

Amr is a media officer with the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Like many of his colleagues, his family has been impacted by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. We first introduced Amr after his family fled the north of Gaza to Khan Younis. We connected with him after his family had to flee again, this time to Rafah, and then one year after the escalation of hostilities. 

Working in remote or wilderness environments comes with unique challenges. If you work in a national, provincial or regional park, or in an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, or as a wildland firefighter, as a wilderness fishing or hunting guide, or as part of a search and rescue team, help may be far away.

In the spring of 2024, Canadian Red Cross health advisor Lynn Henderson arrived in Ukraine to deliver a series of trainings for personnel of the First Medical Union of Lviv, which is the largest healthcare facility in Western Ukraine. 

In late March 2025, Ontario experienced a major ice storm, causing widespread power outages and damage in Orillia, Pefferlaw, Georgina, Dufferin, and Georgina Island First Nation. Thousands of people were impacted by the ice storm and some communities were without electricity for more than a week.  

Every year in Canada, wildfires are becoming more and more intense, frequent, and unpredictable. Even when temperatures seem mild, danger can strike at any moment. Climate change is adding fuel to the fire, making our living environments more vulnerable.

Spending time outdoors is an amazing way to explore nature, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, or exploring conservation areas, adventure always comes with some risks. Knowing how to handle common outdoor injuries can make a huge difference in an emergency. Here’s a guide to help you stay safe and prepared on your next trip.

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Week invites people living in Canada to peel back the layers that conceal how we are truly doing. This year’s theme, #UnmaskingMentalHealth encourages everyone to speak openly about what often goes unnoticed.