British Columbia News and Stories

Canadian Red Cross supporting people directly impacted by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

February 18, 2026 - The Canadian Red Cross is asking for additional donations to the Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal to help ensure sustained support for those directly affected in the weeks and months ahead. One hundred per cent of donations will be used to respond to the immediate and emerging needs of impacted individuals and families, and to support the recovery and resiliency of the community. 

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Financial assistance available for people evacuated from homes due to 2025 atmospheric river event in southern British Columbia

February 17, 2026 - The Canadian Red Cross today announced distribution of financial assistance to help people in the Fraser Valley and surrounding area with early recovery after flooding in December 2025.

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Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

February 12, 2026 - The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and has launched the Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal.

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Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival

May 02, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the recent events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, and has launched the 2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal.

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Ready Rating: Online Emergency Preparedness Service

March 05, 2024 - With climate change contributing to the increasing frequency of severe weather events, it's more important than ever for businesses and organizations to be prepared for the unexpected. The Canadian Red Cross, a recognized and trusted leader in emergency preparedness, is extending its expertise to support businesses and community organizations in becoming better prepared through the Ready Rating program.

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Government of Yukon and Canadian Red Cross partner to strengthen disaster response and emergency preparedness in Yukon communities

October 19, 2023 - Today, the Government of Yukon and the Canadian Red Cross announced a new multiyear agreement to deliver Emergency Support Services (ESS) in the Yukon.

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Canadian Couple, Chris and Emilie aid their community, and millions in need, with the Walmart Campai

August 24, 2023 - They say it takes a village, and for Chris and Emilie, who share 20 years of marriage, they firmly believe in being a part of that village and giving back whenever they have the chance.

“It means being closer to our local community and learning about the different challenges people face when they are displaced due to a disaster and how we can support them”, they shared. The community they are a part of is in the Richmond and Tsawwassen area of British Columbia.

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Behind the scenes with Red Cross' Kate Stene

May 25, 2023 - Growing up in a family of emergency responders and with a background in healthcare, it was Katherine (Kate) Stene's lifelong dream to work within the humanitarian sector, especially with the Red Cross.

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Red Cross program supports Merritt’s Plant and Flower Shop after 2021 Floods

November 20, 2022 -

In November 2021, around 2 a.m. Vicki Hansen jolted out of bed to answer the loud knocking at her door. The 70-year-old entrepreneur was about to experience the scariest event of her life. See how the Canadian Red Cross helped her, and her business, recover from floods.

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