
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.
Posted August 26, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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.
Posted August 23, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support.
Posted August 22, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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.
Posted July 17, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
Discover how the Egyptian Red Cross coordinates humanitarian aid from Egypt to Gaza while overcoming logistical challenges.
Posted July 03, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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.
Posted June 18, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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.
Posted June 05, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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.
Posted May 16, 2024 by Red Cross Talks
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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