Posted March 04, 2011 by Global Administrator
This + This = a possible bad combo for Southern Ontario this weekend. Between 25 – 60 millimetres of rain are in the forecast along with warmer temps, which could thaw ice and snow banks, creating floods in some communities.Are you prepared? ...
Posted February 25, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
It's been awhile since we posted a Food Friday blog! I just saw this posting by Robin Parker on the RedCrossPDX blog, and thought it was a perfect fit. Have a look:Prepare-aphernalia: The Survival StoveI'm not making that headline up. That's the actu...
Posted February 16, 2011 by Global Administrator
A few days ago, I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment while taking out the garbage (just a tad bit embarrassing). I had no keys, phone, or coat with me. My roommate Sara wasn’t home and I didn’t know her cell phone number by heart. I could...
Posted February 10, 2011 by Global Administrator
If a disaster struck in your community right now, do you think you would be prepared for it? According to a new online survey, Atlantic Canadians think they would be. The Ontario Science Centre recently asked Canadians on their views about natura...
Posted February 02, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
In Canada, as we’ve been bracing ourselves for winter weather, we’ve been watching news about our Sister Society across the globe in Australia as they prepare for Cyclone Yasi. Officials have predicted it will be one of the worst cyclones to hit nort...
Posted February 01, 2011 by Global Administrator
Parts of southwestern Ontario are preparing to be hit by a winter storm, possibly bringing 20-30 cm of snow. And while that amount of snow will make it difficult to get around, there is no better way to spend a snow day than building a snowperson in ...
Posted January 24, 2011 by Global Administrator
“I don’t know what to wear.” As a young woman, I admit this is a phrase that I have said on more than one occasion. However, this morning, with temperatures in Toronto reaching -21C, it had a whole other meaning – warmth was my main focus, not so...
Posted January 13, 2011 by Global Administrator
My best friend’s infant son really likes playing with gadgets, especially telephones. He loves to grab them, press the numbers, and watch them blink. My friend and her husband thought it was harmless until one time last year their child accidentally ...
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