New Brunswick News and Stories
Making a difference for Canadians’ well-being
- 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.”
Red Cross volunteer David Summerby-Murray: unexpectedly applying his infectious diseases background
- Red Cross volunteer David Summerby-Murray never expected a need to apply his expertise regarding infectious diseases in a place like Nova Scotia, but that quickly changed with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Red Cross volunteer David Summerby-Murray: unexpectedly applying his infectious diseases background at home
- David Summerby-Murray’s professional background in mapping infectious diseases has taken him to such places as Gambia, with the Medical Research Council of the United Kingdom, and Mozambique, with the Aga Khan Foundation.
Resources for educators and parents to help kids stay safe around water
- The Red Cross has put together a series of educational resources on water safety intended for both children and those who care for them.
Feeling stressed? How to handle the ongoing pandemic
- For many Canadians, probably every Canadian, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing some form of upset to daily life – and that may be putting it lightly for some.
An unexpected journey to a rewarding role at the Canadian Red Cross
- Ololade (Lola) Ogunsuyi has discovered her niche working with the Canadian Red Cross as a site manager, supporting residents and staff at long-term care homes in Ontario. With her penchant for sharing knowledge and solving problems, Lola has instilled confidence in teams as they work to turn the tide against COVID-19.
Tips for preventing and surviving a home fire
- Home fires can happen anytime and anywhere but are most likely to occur during winter in Canada.
Over 100 years of victories, large and small, of women in Canada
- The Canadian Red Cross was founded in 1896, and since the very beginning women played a crucial role. To mark International Women's Day on March 8, we‘re going back in time from the beginning of the Red Cross to celebrate the victories, big and small, of women in Canada.
If the storm of the century hit tomorrow, would you be ready?
- Fifty-two years ago, on March 4, 1971, part of Quebec was paralyzed by the ‘storm of the century’. Although several other powerful storms occurred in the 20th century, including the very memorable 1998 ice storm, the 1971 storm took the title due to a particularly intense mix of harsh conditions. Here are other historic snowstorms from across the country.
New Brunswick volunteer joined the Red Cross response at an LTC home in Manitoba
- Liane Greter is an emergency management volunteer from New Brunswick who deployed to Winnipeg, MB, where the Canadian Red Cross has been assisting some long-term care (LTC) homes with their COVID-19 response.
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