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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...

Buckles’ great golfing adventure

Posted June 15, 2012 by Global Administrator

Our water safety mascot Buckles was a hit at the first annual Canadian Red Cross charity golf tournament in Calgary on Thursday. Buckles' unusual one-arm swing was just one of the highlights of the day. The tournament took place at the prestig...

Photo of the Day: World's Largest Swim Lesson

Posted June 14, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

More than 50 students from Hampton, New Brunswick jumped in the town’s only pool today to learn to swim. They joined thousands of other people from all over the world who participated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson to set a new Guinness World R...

Are you a water safety star? Here are the results of our quiz!

Posted June 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

Last week, we asked you to test your water knowledge by taking our water safety mini-quiz. Here are the answers! (Did you get them all right?) 1. You don’t have to wear a lifejacket while out on the water.  Having one close-by is good enough.Answe...

Are you a water safety star? Take our quiz!

Posted June 07, 2012 by Global Administrator

June 3-9 is National Water Safety Week and we’re encouraging Canadians to stay safe around water this summer. When it comes to water safety, show us that you know your stuff!  Take our mini-quiz below and provide your answers in the comments secti...

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...

Life saving advice from a Red Cross mom

Posted May 17, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*Guest entry by Carolyn Tees, Senior Manager, Injury Prevention at the Canadian Red Cross National Lifejacket Day means more to me than just a day we promote at the Red Cross. When I started with Red Cross, I read coroner’s report after coroner’s ...

May 17 is National Lifejacket Day - do you wear it?

Posted May 17, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*Guest entry by Gina Holmes, Public Affairs team, OttawaNational Lifejacket Day is May 17, and we are inviting you to help raise awareness surrounding water safety and the importance of wearing a lifejacket. Enter our photo contest to show us that yo...

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