British Columbia and Yukon News and Stories
January 05, 2021 - We want to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our Canadian Red Cross BCY team and Director of Health in Emergencies, Deb Lester!
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December 03, 2020 - Meet Umika, an aspiring psychiatric nurse with a knack for emergency management!
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November 17, 2020 - It’s been over 20 years since Tom and Beth Pengelly started volunteering with the Canada Red Cross Emergency Management team (EM), and their story is inspiring!
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October 23, 2020 - Getting to know a volunteerr who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for the last two years at the HELP (Health Equipment Loan Program) Depot in Richmond, B.C.
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August 11, 2020 - Meet Pam Vilac, and emergency management volunteer who has dedicated 30 years to helping others. Pam is a Red Cross volunteer based in Lillooet.
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August 07, 2020 - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is donating the proceeds from Canada's first Fair Trade Certified non-surgical masks to the Canadian Red Cross Canadian Emergencies and COVID-19 Response fund.
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July 23, 2020 - The Walmart team in Langley continues to be an incredible partner, supporting people and communities in British Columbia.
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July 20, 2020 - Meet Elizabeth Zook, an emergency management volunteer who lives on Salt Spring Island.
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July 06, 2020 - Environmental researcher Dustin Wales has been volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross for nearly a year, and commends the structure of clear response procedures and the opportunity to give back to his community.
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June 25, 2020 - Australian nurse Wendy Frese is a volunteer with the Health Equipment Loan Program in Salmon Arm, B.C. and is giving her time to the Red Cross, and trains new volunteers.
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