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Mermaids aren’t real, but don’t fret!

Posted July 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

Did you see the headlines last week that there’s no proof mermaids (a.k.a. aquatic humanoids) ever existed? This rather shocking news came from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – the folks who monitor fairly important things...

Photo of the Day: Momstown staying safe around water

Posted June 25, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

[slideshow] Canadian Red Cross water safety experts have been meeting with our partner, Momstown, across Ontario to help moms learn more about how to keep their children safe around the water. Take a look at these photos from our workshops in Barr...

Photo of the Day: finding the perfect fit

Posted June 20, 2012 by Global Administrator

Shannon Scully-Pratt, a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Representative in Ontario, shared this photo with us of a recent shopping trip she went on with her young niece for lifejackets. Here, they are trying on lifejackets to find the perfect fit. ...

Keeping hydrated? Reward yourself with some chocolate

Posted June 18, 2012 by Global Administrator

Staying hydrated is very important for people living in Central Canada this week. This part of the country is being slammed with a heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C or more with the humidex. By staying hydrated, you can help...

Is Bieber Fever an infectious disease?

Posted June 08, 2012 by Global Administrator

Watch out for the “Bieber Fever”. It is more infectious than the measles, according to a new study. Using mathematical models, researchers at the University of Ottawa found that “Bieber Fever” (when fans become hysterical over Canadian pop sta...

Photo of the Day: Gearing up for a safe boating season

Posted June 05, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada are partnering to keep boaters safe around Atlantic Canada this summer. A keen group of boating safety officers is receiving joint training at the Red Cross office in Dartmouth this week, which also coinc...

Keep cool with these cool hats!

Posted May 28, 2012 by Global Administrator

With temperatures soaring here in Southern Ontario (it’s expected to feel like 39C in Toronto today), everyone is trying to figure out how to beat the heat. The Red Cross recommends that people drink lots of water and take breaks in order to stay ...

Zombie apocalypse focus of new emergency preparedness campaign in BC

Posted May 22, 2012 by Global Administrator

If your hometown suddenly turned into a scene from Night of the Living Dead, how would you survive? The British Columbia government believes if you are prepared for a fictional zombie attack, then you are prepared for any real disaster that mi...

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