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Photo of the Day: The Red Cross at work in Perth-Andover

Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! [slideshow] These are the faces of the dedicated Canadian Red Cross volunteers who have offered their...

Support for Perth-Andover

We blogged about the sudden thaw and ice jams last Friday, and since then the village of Perth-Andover in New Brunswick has experienced some of the worst flooding in recent memory. Hundreds of residents were evacuated over the weekend in Perth-And...

Heat wave, spring thaw and ice jams

Much of Eastern Canada has been experiencing record high temperatures this week, prompting many to swap mitts and toques for flip flops and shorts. But this wacky weather has resulted in the quick melt of snow and ice, and not surprisingly some flood...

Photo of the Day: Thanks for keeping us connected

Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!When it comes to communications, new technology doesn't necessarily trump old. Last week, the Lieutenant Gov...

Volunteer profile: New adventure for a RN

We're celebrating March is Red Cross Month by recognizing the work of our volunteeers and sharing their stories. Yvonne Daubs’ work as a registered nurse has brought her to many different places and a few adventures over the years, from the local ...

Photo of the Day: Helping families in West Africa

In this photo, women with malnourished children receive a card that entitles them to receive food. They will get oil, sugar, salt and flour as well as supplements for the infant. Red Cross support is critical in helping families through the current ...

Tech Talk: American Red Cross introduces its Digital Operations Center

*Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! Our friends at the American Red Cross made a big announcement today that many of us disaste...

Tech Talk: Muskoka disaster management team goes social

Guest blog by Barry Radford, Canadian Red Cross disaster management volunteer in Muskoka. *Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! ...

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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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