British Columbia News and Stories
Shifting careers: how a SK student went from drawing blueprints to a career in disaster response
October 26, 2020 - At the beginning of last summer, Josh Windsor was a computer drafting student; by the fall, he had completely changed his career direction and was starting his first semester working towards a degree in Emergency Management.
30 years of volunteering
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.
MEC Donates Mask Proceeds to the Red Cross
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.
Langley Walmart a fantastic partner!
July 23, 2020 - The Walmart team in Langley continues to be an incredible partner, supporting people and communities in British Columbia.
Elizabeth Zook shares her passion for Volunteering
July 20, 2020 - Meet Elizabeth Zook, an emergency management volunteer who lives on Salt Spring Island.
Meaningful work equals an incredible opportunity to learn and give
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.
Remote responses: A wildfire in the age of COVID-19
June 30, 2020 - The Upper Squamish Valley Fire (or Magee Road Fire) was the first emergency of 2020 requiring evacuations to hit the province of British Columbia. Read how the Red Cross responded, when rules around COVID-19 drastically altered how we work.
Nurse turned HELP Volunteer
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.
Virtual Disaster Assistance in the era of COVID-19
June 18, 2020 - In April 2020, a wildfire near Squamish. British Columbia displaced more than 140 people burning homes and property. The BC-based Canadian Red Cross team supported individuals and families - remotely due to COVID-19.
Garrett Young passionate about giving back
June 16, 2020 - Meet Garrett Young, a Red Cross volunteer giving back to his community through the Health Equipment Loan Program and as a Duty Officer in the Emergency Management Program. Garrett is younger than most volunteers, and shares the value of volunteering for those just starting out in their careers.
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