Posted April 27, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Name calling. Threats. Punching. Excluding. Many individuals endure these types of bullying on a daily basis. Bullying isn’t a short-term problem that only affects children; it is a serious issue that affects 75 per cent of Canadians. The problem is particularly serious in many Indigenous communities, where 95 per cent of individuals have been affected by bullying.
Posted March 23, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Zika virus outbreak that has spread across 31 countries in the Americas in recent months has created alarm among the population. In response to the outbreak, the Red Cross has mobilized resources to respond effectively to this health emergency, in prevention, vector control, psychosocial support and – above all – awareness and information.
Posted February 25, 2016 by Global Administrator
From PEI to BC, our Red Cross staff and volunteers celebrated Pink Day yesterday. Check out some of the highlights from Pink Day events and activities held throughout the country.
Posted February 22, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Working with and around others on a regular basis is often mandatory in our workplace but there are safety precautions we can all take to help minimize the risk of injury or illness. Check out these updates to the Canadian First Aid Guidelines.
Posted February 16, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Chelsie is the Red Cross Pink Day Youth Ambassador for 2016 in Saskatchewan and is committed to sharing her story of bullying that she endured in high school. She sat down with our communications team for a question and answer session to discuss.
Posted February 01, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
“My experience with bullying no longer affects me,” says Emma McGaffney, who went through teasing, name calling and exclusion in elementary school that got even worse in middle school. Fortunately, Emma was introduced to the Canadian Red Cross’ Beyond the Hurt program by her grade 9 teacher, Joni Blaxland.
Posted January 18, 2016 by Global Administrator
It’s an unavoidable part of the year, full of used tissues, cups of tea, and daytime TV. Now that I’ve had my share of colds and the flu, I feel like I’ve learned my share – here’s the top five things I’ve learned about having the flu.
Posted January 15, 2016 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
It is the time of year where we all dream of a warm escape from these cold climates. If you’re planning on making this a reality by vacationing south or going somewhere warmer from our Canadian winter, keep in mind these sun and water safety tips.
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