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Red Cross holiday traditions

Posted December 20, 2012 by Global Administrator

The holidays are a time to share our favourite traditions with our families and loved ones. We all have our funny, sweet, or just plain silly holiday traditions. We asked our staff at the Canadian Red Cross what their favourite holiday traditions wer...

Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Draper receives Diamond Jubilee medal from the Canadian Red Cross

Posted December 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

Timmins volunteer Frank Draper has served the Red Cross for 57 years, starting in 1955 after he served in the medical branch of the Air Force. He started volunteering as a First Aid instructor, then got involved in Disaster Management, served on ...

Avoid dangers this holiday season

Posted December 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

While the holidays can be a wonderful time spent with friends and family, there are also a number of accidents associated with the holidays. According to medical statistics, people have been injured watering Christmas trees without unplugging the...

Canadian Red Cross holiday gift guide

Posted December 06, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Canadian Red Cross has some great gift ideas to help you with your holiday shopping this season: The gift that keeps on giving: Nothing says “best gift ever” like the ability to save lives like a real-life superhero! Purchase a first aid or CP...

Happy International Volunteer Day from the Canadian Red Cross!

Posted December 05, 2012 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] In honour of International Volunteer Day, we’re sending out high fives and huge thanks to all of the thousands of volunteers who are the face of Red Cross in communities across Canada every single day. Our volunteers are on the ground pr...

Photo of the Day: Red Cross and Moose Cree First Nations

Posted October 22, 2012 by Global Administrator

On November 14, 2012, the Canadian Red Cross will open a satellite office at Moose Cree First Nation. This is the first Red Cross office in a First Nation community in Ontario and the second in Canada. Working closely with the Red Cross branch offi...

Discussions about social media and emergency response survey results

Posted October 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

Last week we released the results of a survey on the use of social media in emergencies. The survey showed that 63% of Canadians think emergency services such as fire and police should be prepared to respond to a call for help posted on a social ...

Tech Talk: How Toronto Police are using social media

Posted October 16, 2012 by Global Administrator

Social media can play an important role in responding to emergency situations by allowing for timely communication of important facts and information. The Toronto Police Service recognizes the importance of being active on social platforms and has ...

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