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Keeping kids cool this summer

Posted July 25, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*Our friends at momstown.ca recently posted this blog by our own water safety expert, Shannon Scully-Pratt. We wanted to share this important information with you on how to keep kids cool this summer. We’ve had a series of heat waves across the coun...

Photo of the Day: Red Crossers spend Canada Day on the Hill

Posted July 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] These images were submitted to us by the Canadian Red Cross, First Aid Services Team (FAST) in Ottawa. The team - which is comprised of volunteers - recently provided first aid support on Parliament Hill and at the historic Sparks Stre...

Food Friday: Keeping cool with a tasty smoothie

Posted July 06, 2012 by Global Administrator

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions Staff at the Canadian Red Cross in Nova Scotia recently got a little lesson in smoothie making. It’s all part of t...

Talking water safety with Amber Mac

Posted July 06, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

* Guest blog by Amber MacArthur (@ambermac). Amber is a tech journalist and best-selling author. She is also a member of the Canadian Red Cross Twitter Team. Amber's three-year-old son has completed his first session of swimming lessons, and he loved...

Red Cross responds: beat the heat

Posted July 05, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Yesterday, Toronto reached a record high of 36.3 C, beating the old record of 36.1 C which was set back in 1955. When there is a heat alert on days such as this, Red Cross volunteers in Toronto hand out water to the city's most vulnerable communities...

Be a hero!

Posted June 28, 2012 by Global Administrator

Ryan Huckle is a philosophy grad student and first aider from Kitchener-Waterloo. He recently took part in Ignite Waterloo where he gave a thought-provoking talk on CPR called "Why You (Probably) Won't Be A Hero." We think it raises some very interes...

Tech Talk: New apps bring first aid to your phone

Posted June 22, 2012 by Global Administrator

What’s the first thing many of us do in an emergency situation? We turn to our smart phones for help. Whether it’s to call 9-1-1 or to look up information, mobile devices have become our go-to technology. That’s why we’re excited to check out two new...

Keeping hydrated? Reward yourself with some chocolate

Posted June 18, 2012 by Global Administrator

Staying hydrated is very important for people living in Central Canada this week. This part of the country is being slammed with a heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C or more with the humidex. By staying hydrated, you can help...

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