For Harrison Brooke, volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross began as an opportunity to give back to his community while learning new skills. In 2021, he joined the Friendly Calls program, a Red ...

The Canadian Red Cross is encouraged by news of an agreement between the parties fighting in Israel and Gaza which includes a ceasefire. Along with our Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners, the ...

Warmer weather means more outdoor activities such as bike riding so it’s a good time of year to review bike safety awareness. With three out of four children in Canada having a bicycle, the Red Cross ...

For the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Louise, Deputy Director, Logistics, Quebec Operations. Her efficiency and sincerity never fail to impress me! Her career path led her ...

Awni, his wife Tahrer, and their son Yehya are all members of the Palestine Red Crescent Society’s (PRCS) emergency medical response team. They begin each day not knowing whether it will be the last ...

The Red Cross is delighted to present the Expérience gastronomique at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. ...

Ruth Isabelle Larmour was born in Ottawa on 12 August 1915, the second child of William Larmour and Nellie Slack. From an early age, her life was scarred by tragedy. In 1918 when she was just three ...

The Canadian Red Cross Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and dignity to those in palliative care. Individuals can ...

The Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check-in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping ...

Interested in taking a Red Cross First Aid or CPR course? Find a course in your community or online.

For some people, a little conversation can make a big difference. So, what if we told you that a meaningful connection was just a phone call away? The Friendly Calls program matches people over the ...