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The Red Cross Round-up

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PAKISTAN: Community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) is at the core of the Red Cross Red Crescent recovery program in Pakistan. The thinki...

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...

Slave Lake wildfires roundup

The response from Albertans, Canadians, and even concerned individuals outside of Canada following the Slave Lake fire in Alberta continues to amaze! A very gracious thank you to all the people who have tweeted and retweeted messages of support, like...

Photo Tuesday: Baseball vets raise money to strike out violence and abuse

Every Tuesday, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the province or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!A big thanks to The Fergie Jenkins Foundation which recently raised $6,500 for the Canadian Red Cross Respe...

Red Cross responds to Slave Lake fires

Canadians woke up to the news this morning of massive wildfires sweeping across parts of central and north-central Alberta. The fires, some continuing to burn out of control, have damaged or destroyed approximately 40 percent of the town Slave Lake, ...

Food Friday: The Tactical Sammich

 *Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions. This week's post is courtesy of our friend Robin Parker at the American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter. Thank Thin...

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...

May 19 is National Lifejacket Day – do you wear it?

*Guest blog by Nita Singh, coordinator, National Marketing @ Promotions with the Canadian Red Cross. National Lifejacket Day is May 19, and we are inviting you to help promote the importance of lifejacket wear by entering our photo contest. Show us t...

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