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Canadian Red Cross volunteer receives prestigious IFRC award

February 10, 2022 - With 16 years under her belt in the Canadian Red Cross, Ottawa volunteer Debbie James is accustomed to focusing on others.

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Red Cross volunteers spend the holidays helping

December 21, 2021 - Personnel from nearly every province and territory have made personal sacrifices to support flooding recovery in British Columbia

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Transit trio apply critical first aid skills to save a life

November 08, 2021 - Everyday transit enforcement officers patrol bus hubs in the City of Mississauga with the goal to keep everyone safe. One day, in early January, Michal and two of his colleagues relied their first aid training to save a man’s life.

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1.5 million Canadians set to join the fight against opioids

September 16, 2021 - A Red Cross first will provide critical skills to recognize and reverse the effects of opioid poisonings
 

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How hot is too hot?

August 13, 2021 - Red Cross health experts explain how extreme heat impacts your body
 

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New connections forged through compassion in Sault Ste. Marie

August 13, 2021 - Wildfire evacuees tell Red Cross “We Love You” after more than two weeks of support
 

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Learning in leadership: COVID-19 Response in Kashechewan

July 14, 2021 - Every response is unique, creating opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally.

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Getting to know the Canadian Red Cross Mobile Vaccination Team

July 12, 2021 - At the request of the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Canadian Red Cross is operating vaccination clinics for businesses and communities....

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Red Cross helps firefighters battle flames instead of COVID-19

July 05, 2021 - In late June, a plane full of firefighters touched down in Sudbury to help protect communities in Northern Ontario.

 

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Assisting Canadians when they need it most: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief

July 05, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 18th annual giving campaign through Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness.

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