Home fires are one of the most common emergencies experienced by Canadians. In a matter of minutes, a fire in the home can be life-threatening. It’s critical to act quickly, which is why it’s so ...

Working in remote or wilderness environments comes with unique challenges. If you work in a national, provincial or regional park, or in an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, or as a wildland ...

In the spring of 2024, Canadian Red Cross health advisor Lynn Henderson arrived in Ukraine to deliver a series of trainings for personnel of the First Medical Union of Lviv, which is the largest ...

Are you and your family ready to face an emergency such as a flood, wildfire, earthquake or power outage? Do you have an emergency plan and an emergency kit to be self-sufficient for at least three ...

The Canadian Red Cross is marking World Red Cross Red Crescent Day with a call for action to protect humanitarian workers around the world. The Red Cross Red Crescent mourns the deaths of ten of its ...

In late March 2025, Ontario experienced a major ice storm, causing widespread power outages and damage in Orillia, Pefferlaw, Georgina, Dufferin, and Georgina Island First Nation. Thousands of people ...

Spending time outdoors is an amazing way to explore nature, challenge yourself, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, or exploring conservation areas, ...

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Week invites people living in Canada to peel back the layers that conceal how we are truly doing. This year’s theme, #UnmaskingMentalHealth encourages everyone to ...

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The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the recent events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, and has launched the 2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal.

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