British Columbia News and Stories
How to prepare for and cope with flooding and extreme weather
November 19, 2021 - Whether you are experiencing this week’s flooding, landslides and extreme weather in British Columbia first-hand or are watching it unfold through social media and television screens, there’s no denying the sheer devastation it has caused.
Red Cross responders share B.C. Fires experiences: Being able to provide this support is just a beau
October 19, 2021 - Since the start of this year’s wildfires season in British Columbia in mid-June, more than 1,600 wildfires were recorded in the province, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes throughout the province. The Canadian Red Cross sent close to 200 employees and volunteers from across the country to help support individuals, families and communities affected by the wildfires.
The story of Muggins just keeps getting better
October 19, 2021 - Stories about Muggins the fundraising dog always delight, and the stories that continue to unfold over the years just keep getting better. His fame as a four-legged fundraising mascot is now the subject of a recently published book.
COVID-19 testing strengthens the relationship between Canada and the Philippines
August 09, 2021 - In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as information began to flow into Canada about how serious this disease might become, Alberta Health Services started ramping up their testing capacity. Some 10,000 kilometres away in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Red Cross took notice.
Making a difference for Canadians’ well-being
July 27, 2021 - Cindy Chiu volunteers to support the Health Equipment Loans Program and the Friendly Calls Program, two vital Red Cross community health and well-being services in Alberta.
“The most rewarding part about volunteering with HELP is hearing people express their gratitude for the equipment they received; how it greatly aided in their recovery or helped them continue to live independently.”
21-year old Mikenna Hansen receives Red Cross Rescuer award for water rescue in Kootenay Lake
June 29, 2021 - In the summer of 2018, Ainsworth resident Marsha Gillies was at the beach of Kootenay Lake with her two young grandchildren, Griffin and Emma.
Making a difference on the front line
June 16, 2021 - Red Cross volunteer Jack McCaskill helped respond to the wildfires in British Columbia in 2017. Here, he shares his experiences as a front line volunteer, and how volunteering has developed his skillset.
Janis Mack helping people transition from hospital to home in B.C.
April 19, 2021 - Eight years ago, Janis Mack retired from her 42-year career as a pharmacist and began volunteering with the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. HELP provides community healthcare equipment loan services in 75 locations across B.C. and Yukon to people recovering from illness or injury or wanting to spend their final days at home.
Keeping “DUDES” connected during the pandemic
March 28, 2021 - “The primary goal of our work is to increase social connectedness,” explains Frank Cohn, director of DUDES Club, a British Columbia-based non-profit organization that promotes men’s health and wellness, particularly among Indigenous communities.
“Make art. Be well.” Using art to help people with mental health issues thrive during COVID-19
December 07, 2020 - MAC is a non-profit organization based out of Burnaby, British Columbia, that aims to empower people to explore their artistic potential while on their journey to mental health wellness. Like many organizations across the country, My Artist’s Corner has not been immune to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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