Histoires de la Croix-Rouge

Tips for staying cool and comfortable in the summer heat

August 08, 2013 - Canada may be known as the Great White North, but that doesn't mean the nation misses out on summer heatwaves just like much of the rest of the world.

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Alberta volunteer receives the Order of Red Cross

August 08, 2013 - Mary-Jane Dawson was recently awarded the Order of the Red Cross, as a result of her hard​ work and dedication to the ideals of the Red Cross.

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Are Canadians underestimating the risk of drowning for children?

July 25, 2013 - Classic summertime activities like swimming in the pool or heading to the beach are certainly fun, but they aren't without their fair share of dangers.

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Rescued from a flood

July 25, 2013 -

In Ontario, Canadian Red Cross disaster teams have been working hard to help those communities affected by severe flooding – including 70-year-old Angelo, his wife and their neighbours in Black River

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Supported through a family crisis

July 25, 2013 -

The Red Cross Family Support Program provides support for parents and caregivers in times of crisis. At British Columbia’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) we make a tremendous difference in the lives of many, including Krystal’s, whose baby was born with holes in his heart.

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Trained to save a life

July 25, 2013 - Last February, Christine Morin gave her nine-month-old Louis a piece of apple to teeth on, hoping it would sooth his sore gums. Instead, he choked and the apple completely blocked his airway. Thankfully, Christine is a first aid instructor for the Canadian Red Cross and knew just what to do

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Red Cross Call Centre Opens for Recovery Assistance

July 24, 2013 - For Albertans who have been impacted the flood, which stormed Calgary and the surrounding area a month ago, the Canadian Red Cross has been conducting confidental interviews based on their disaster-caused needs through its call centre. 

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Supporting clean-up efforts in Calgary

July 19, 2013 - Red Cross was recently in the Calgary community of Bowness to distribute household cleanup kits to residents whose homes were affected by the flooding.

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Swimming lessons are for life

July 10, 2013 - An average of 400 Canadians drown each year. While the ability to swim is important, swimming skills alone aren’t always enough to save a life.

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