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The year in photo

This collection of photos chronicles the work of the Red Cross in Canada and around the world this past year. There are fun photos of volunteers and staff hard at work, pictures that tell a tale of destruction from tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes...

Photo of the Day: Holiday greetings from PEI

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! The small but mighty Canadian Red Cross team in Prince Edward Island is spreading some holiday cheer this se...

Food Friday: Holiday gift ideas for Red Cross foodies

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions.   Holiday shopping time is in full swing. I don’t know about you, but I find it little bit stressful – the super ...

Photo of the Day: Image of the Red Cross’ founder

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!Photo courtesy of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) This image was taken at the recent...

World AIDS Day – Getting down to zero

December 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about this disease which impacts millions around the world. Even though much progress has been made, by the end of 2010, an estimated 34 million people were living with HIV worldwide, up...

Photo of the Day: Kudos to Saskatchewan's community leaders

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! At National Philanthropy Day in Saskatoon earlier this month, Stephen and Tera Maguire won an Honoured Supporte...

Photo of the Day: Buckets of relief

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! This may just look like a bunch of buckets to you, but these are important disaster relief supplies for the ...

Working to make “no more bullies” a reality

Right around back-to-school, several tragic stories began to appear in the media about bullying. Around the same time, popular Ottawa radio morning show host, Stu Schwartz (known affectionately by his on-air name: @stuntmanstu) began to speak-out...

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The purpose of this blog, quite simply, is to talk. This blog is an opportunity for Red Cross staff, volunteers, supporters and friends to share stories about what is happening in your community and the important work you are doing. It is a tool that will help keep all of us connected.

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