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Photo Tuesday: Red Cross branch receives prestigious award

Every Tuesday, 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!  Congrats go to the Canadian Red Cross, Woodstock ON branch which recently received the Red Cross Odyssey ...

Exercise, exercise, exercise

[slideshow] On Friday the 13th, parts of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia looked like a scene straight out of the popular TV show CSI. Despite the gory makeup and a script that read like a horror movie, the reality was a lot less sinister.  Emergency respond...

Food Friday: Disaster Dining in a disaster zone

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutionsWe often talk a lot about what to eat during a disaster. Do you ever wonder what Red Crossers eat when responding to b...

Celebrating National Lifejacket Day in Nova Scotia

Our water safety expert, Aileen Nauss, and mascot Buckles headed out to Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia earlier this week to spread the word about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. Here's what they have to say about National Lifejacket Day, on May 19...

Do you have any Red Cross pins? Send us a photo!

[slideshow] During a recent visit to Sault Ste. Marie, I met a local volunteer, Jean Wyatt, who showed me her Red Cross pin collection. She has been involved with the Red Cross for more than a decade - both as a client and volunteer. She was de...

Volunteer spotlight: Corrie's Top Five

*This week is National Volunteer Week, a time for the Canadian Red Cross to recognize our dedicated volunteers who donate their time and talents from coast to coast . Over the course of the week we will use this blog to share stories about our volunt...

Susan Johnson: Humanitarian, visionary and inspiration

* Guest blog by Canadian Red Cross intern Megan Hope We’re excited to share with you news about one of our colleagues who has been nominated for a Women of Distinction Award from the YWCA.  Susan Johnson, Director General for International Operati...

Volunteer spotlight: A long way from home

As a dedicated volunteer, you can find Emmanuel Nsabimana at the Canadian Red Cross in Truro, Nova Scotia most Wednesday mornings. He volunteers at the reception desk, helping people with everything from the loan of healthcare equipment from o...

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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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