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Photo of the Day: Providing first aid following Typhoon Washi

Every day, 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!  Today’s photo is courtesy of the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It was ...

Recognizing a humble hero

Sometimes you hear about the work of a Good Samaritan and you are totally blown away. That’s how I felt last Friday, when I was fortunate to attend a Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award presentation recognizing a Mississauga man who had saved so...

Responding to Typhoon Washi

During the weekend, Typhoon Washi made landfall in the Philippines leaving behind a trail of devastation and affecting thousands of people.  The typhoon was followed by flash floods which have severely impacted coastal communities in the North. Ac...

Possible best gift this holiday season? Learning CPR

There are a number of things we can do to protect our families and also reduce our chances of having a heart attack this holiday season. The first and most important thing is to take a CPR class. With 70 per cent of cardiac arrests happening at home, a CPR class provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to know what to do in an emergency. 

Photo of the Day: Orion from Attawapiskat

This is one of my favourite photos that photographer Johan Hallberg-Campbell took on a recent visit to Attawapiskat to see the Canadian Red Cross in action. This young boy named Orion was photographed at his school when we went along with his fathe...

Photo of the Day: So Long and thanks for the cup

Every day, 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!When the Stanley Cup made its way through the Town of Slave Lake earlier this week, Red Cross personnel couldn’t...

Food Friday: Holiday gift ideas for Red Cross foodies

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions.   Holiday shopping time is in full swing. I don’t know about you, but I find it little bit stressful – the super ...

Tech Talk: Smartphone to the Rescue

*Every week, 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!*Guest blog by Michael Tomascik, Public Affairs, OttawaPicture yourself busily work...

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