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Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, all countries with varying degrees of instability; all countries in which travellers expose themselves to a certain amount of risk; and all countries in which Colleen Laginskie has worked.

Pat Gauthier fait partie des milliers de personnes qui ont été chassées de leur foyer par les violents incendies qui se sont déclarés le jeudi 6 juillet près du village d’Ashcroft, en Colombie-Britannique, pour ensuite envahir Boston Flats, sa petite communauté située à proximité.

Il fait beau, il fait chaud, la tentation est forte de plonger dans une piscine ou dans un lac tête première. Mais avant de vous lancer, voici quelques consignes de sécurité pour éviter de vous blesser à la tête et de regretter ce plongeon pour le reste de votre vie.
 

When it’s a hot, sunny day, it might be tempting to jump headfirst into a pool or lake. But before you take the plunge, here are a few safety tips to prevent you from sustaining a head injury and regretting that dive for the rest of your life.
 

Imagine having to gather your family and pack only the most essential items into your car before driving away from your home, not knowing if it would be there when you returned. That is the reality for many British Columbia residents, including Bonnie Netzlaw, who was evacuated from 100 Mile House.

Il y a quelques semaines, nos bénévoles du centre d’accueil et d’informations de Pierrefonds ont reçu une adorable lettre d’un couple de sinistrés des inondations. Nous la reproduisons ici intégralement parce qu’elle nous a beaucoup touchés.

"Ecstatic", "grateful", "still standing" - just a few of the thoughts that were shared with us as people returned home to 100 Mile House after being forced to evacuate due to wildfires in British Columbia. 

Over the past week, Canadian Red Cross volunteers from all across the country have arrived in Prince George, B.C., to support the local team. Meet some of the amazing Red Crossers that are already making a difference on the ground in Prince George.