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Building communities online and off: a new partnership with momstown

Posted March 15, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

I was with Red Cross Twitter Team member Ann Douglas at a social media event last year and she said to me: “There is someone here you must meet.” That someone was Ann Marie Burton from momstown.ca. And Ann was right – within just a few minutes of ...

Recent drowning deaths highlight importance of cold water safety

Posted November 17, 2011 by Global Administrator

  As stores festoon shelves with seasonal baubles and snow begins to dust our streets and trees with layers of white gauze, summer—and the annual Red Cross message to wear a lifejacket—seems like a distant memory. But just because cabins are clos...

Dispatches from China: Making an impact

Posted November 02, 2011 by Global Administrator

*Guest blog by Kevin Paes, Water Safety Program Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross in Western CanadaThe proceeding is the final instalment in a four-part blog focusing on a water safety technical exchange between the Canadian Red Cross and the Chines...

Dispatches from China: Tired, but satisfied

Posted October 29, 2011 by Global Administrator

*Guest blog on Xiamen Water Safety exchange by Kevin Paes, Water Safety Program Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross in Western CanadaBeginning October 20th, four Red Crossers touched down in China as part of a technical exchange between the Canadian R...

Dispatches from China: First day of swim training builds bridges

Posted October 26, 2011 by Global Administrator

 Guest blog by Kevin Paes, Water Safety Program Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross in Western CanadaBeginning October 20th, four Red Crossers touched down in China as part of a technical exchange between the Canadian Red Cross and the Chinese Red Cro...

Dispatches from China: Hello from Beijing

Posted October 25, 2011 by Global Administrator

Guest blog by Kevin Paes, Water Safety Program Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross in Western CanadaBeginning October 20th, four Red Crossers touched down in China as part of a technical exchange between the Canadian Red Cross and the Chinese Red Cros...

Food Friday – Community BBQ for a cause

Posted July 29, 2011 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. People lined up well before lunchtime to get a taste of the 44th annual Gyro Chicken Barbecue in New Glasgow,...

#Wearit: Hitting the water with Amber Mac and her son

Posted July 27, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

One drowning is too many. Already there have been too many reports of drownings across Canada. That is why the Canadian Red Cross has teamed up with tech guru Amber Mac, her son, and the Toronto Police to help spread the word that drowning is ...

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