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Domestic Emergency Response Unit Event

A group of Canadian Red Cross personnel pose for a photo inside a mobile health clinic

In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  

Empowering Action: How Together We're Combating the Opioid Poisoning Crisis

Joel, heather, and Adi

The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support.  
 

Emergency Preparedness Pilot Program in Newfoundland

A home that was destroyed in Channel-Port-aux-Basques during Hurricane Fiona.

Hurricane Fiona made landfall on September 24, 2022, resulting in widespread flooding, damages to properties, buildings, and infrastructure across Eastern Canada. Hundreds of thousands of people experienced power outages. 

Egyptian Red Crescent support to people in Gaza

Red Cross Red Crescent personnel at the Egyptian Red Crescent Humanitarian Kitchen.

Discover how the Egyptian Red Cross coordinates humanitarian aid from Egypt to Gaza while overcoming logistical challenges.

Discovering International Humanitarian Law: A non-lawyer’s perspective

Sitting people studying

Nicole O. Melanson, Manager for Internal Communications at the Canadian Red Cross, attented an intensive summer course on international humanitarian law. In this article, she shares the top five lessons learned from this experience.

Canadian Red Cross Tiffany Circle: 13 Years of Impact

A Tiffany Circle Member smiling with joy while attending the event

The Canadian Red Cross Tiffany Circle is marking a significant milestone - 13 years of an extraordinary group of women philanthropists passionately supporting the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its mission, and fundamental principles. 

Beat the Bite: First Aid for Insect Bites

A tick being removed from the skin with a stick removal tool

The return of warmer weather is always accompanied by a rise in Canada’s insect population. The buzz of swarming bugs is frustrating for most people, but for those with severe allergies, insect bites are a real concern. Crawling insects such as ticks can harbour Lyme disease and endanger the health of anyone.  

Breathing Emergencies: Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality

Smoke filling the air of downtown Calgary from the 2019 Northern Alberta wildfires

Wildfire season typically runs from early April to late October in Canada. As a result, communities across Canada are more likely to experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to serious health emergencies, and it’s important to know the signs, symptoms, and how to respond.

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