British Columbia News and Stories
“Make art. Be well.” Using art to help people with mental health issues thrive during COVID-19
- 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.
Shifting careers: how a SK student went from drawing blueprints to a career in disaster response
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- Meet Elizabeth Zook, an emergency management volunteer who lives on Salt Spring Island.
Meaningful work equals an incredible opportunity to learn and give
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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