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Canadian Red Cross thanks all participants for Manitoba Day of Caring

- The Canadian Red Cross would like to thank everyone who supported the Manitoba Day of Caring on Thursday, June 5. Thanks to the generosity of Manitobans, the Manitoba Day of Caring raised more than $139,000 to help individuals and families impacted by wildfires in Manitoba.

Media Information Update: Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, June 8, 2025.

Media Information Update: Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires

- Media Information Update for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Wildfires 2025, June 4, 2025.

Appeals opened to help people impacted by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

- Thousands of people are receiving support from the Canadian Red Cross as wildfires continue to have a devastating impact on communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Canadian Red Cross supporting people impacted by Manitoba wildfires

- The Canadian Red Cross is currently working alongside Indigenous community leadership and all levels of government to provide registration, reception and information, emergency accommodations, meals, and personal services to thousands of individuals forced to leave their homes in Manitoba.

Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of the Canadian Red Cross

- This National Volunteer Week (April 27 to May 4, 2025), we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to the Canadian Red Cross. Our volunteers are the heart of the organization and bring the mission of the Canadian Red Cross to life. 

How First Aid Saved a Child’s Life at the Beach

- Everyday life is full of surprises, especially when emergencies can happen when we least expect them. That's why knowing first aid can be a game-changer—it can even give you the confidence to step in and save a life! 

Domestic Emergency Response Unit Event

- In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  

Empowering Action: How Together We're Combating the Opioid Poisoning Crisis

- The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support.  
 

Canadian Red Cross Emergency Efforts in the Yukon

- In October 2023, the Canadian Red Cross announced a multiyear agreement in collaboration with the Government of Yukon to strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster response in the territory.