British Columbia News and Stories
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.
Garrett Young passionate about giving back
- 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.
Giving back, after receiving help
- Like many volunteers, Paul Ravelle first came to the Canadian Red Cross when his wife required specialize equipment following an illness. The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) in Prince George supported the Ravelle family, and today Paul is a valued HELP volunteer.
Mental toughness during the pandemic: Keeping seniors’ spirits up
- Things changed for Peter when he - like all British Columbians - was required to self-isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being completely alone at home for an extended period of time, with no clear sense of when the restrictions would be lifted, made a real impact on Peter’s health, both physical and mental.
Canadian Red Cross field hospital helps support healthcare amidst COVID-19
- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, healthcare systems are under strain to keep up with demand. This is one of the areas where the Canadian Red Cross is uniquely ready to respond and adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
Passionate about making the world a better place: Remembering Mohammad Asadi Lari
- On January 8, a plane carrying 176 people, including 57 Canadians, crashed outside of Tehran, Iran. The loss of life is enormous, and the impact has been felt deeply by communities across the country. Among the deceased was Canadian Red Cross volunteer Mohammad Asadi Lari. Mohammad was passionate about making the world a better place, which was evident in all the incredible contributions he made to the Canadian Red Cross.
Hurricane Dorian: 3 months later
- Volunteers and staff from the Bahamas Red Cross have been supporting affected communities since Hurricane Dorian made landfall on September 1 - three months later the work continues.
In her own words: She joined the Red Cross after living through Hurricane Katrina, now she helps oth
- Brandy Cherarmie lived through Hurricane Katrina, where she saw firsthand the help that the Red Cross provides. Since then, she has joined as a volunteer and and has travelled around Canada helping people impacted by emergencies and disasters.
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