How to enjoy summer during a pandemic
It’s been a difficult year and the last few months have probably felt longer due to cold weather keeping us … Leer más
Water Safety Instructor swims for Japan earthquake relief
*Guest blog by Water Safety Instructor Lauren Pullen I’ve been involved in aquatics since my first trip to the pool … Leer más
What’s Clint Eastwood’s superpower? Abdominal thrusts.
Clint Eastwood is a force to be reckoned with, known for his acting, directing and now…abdominal thrusting. While the world … Leer más
Food Friday: Can bacon cure nosebleeds?
*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks â everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food … Leer más
Adventures in babysitting: learn life skills with the Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course
Post by Kathryn Dunmore, Canadian Red Cross Blogger As a young teenager, I remember the thrill of finally being … Leer más
Using CPR to Save Lives
Effective bystander CPR can save lives, which is something Bran Simon learned first-hand a few weeks ago. After hearing yelling … Leer más
Photo of the Day: These students have skills
Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. … Leer más
Preventing injury and illness in the workplace: updates to Canadian First Aid Guidelines
Working with and around others on a regular basis is often mandatory in our workplace but there are safety precautions … Leer más
CPR Month – Campaigns and Events
November is CPR Month: Empower Yourself to Save Lives When Seconds Count: Your CPR Life-Saving Skills Matter In the blink … Leer más
Whatâs in your parent bag?
By Carly Brake, Canadian Red Cross Digital Volunteer So many changes happen when we become parents. Subsisting on 2 hours … Leer más
Winter in the Backcountry: Tips for being prepared
By: Caroline Wagner, Communications Advisor More people have been heading into the wilderness to keep themselves active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, … Leer más
British Red Cross launches new first aid campaign for youth
Youâre a teenager at a party having a good time, when your friend, who has had too much to drink, … Leer más
Reducing mental health stigma, responding to mental health crisis
When many of us think of first aid, we picture bandages, CPR, or helping someone who is choking. First aid … Leer más
How Canadians have benefitted from taking Psychological First Aid
Please visit our COVID-19 resource page for the most current information about Red Cross programs, support, and tips. By Shaylyn MacAulay For many, … Leer más
May 19 is National Lifejacket Day â do you wear it?
*Guest blog by Nita Singh, coordinator, National Marketing & Promotions with the Canadian Red Cross. National Lifejacket Day is May … Leer más
How tips from Red Cross helped me teach my nephew to ride a bike
By Kathryn Dunmore, Canadian Red Cross In accordance with current safety measures, do ensure you and the little learner are … Leer más
3 things you need to know to survive your beach vacation
Like most Canadians, I am itching to ditch the cold and lie on a beach somewhere. I’m searching for travel … Leer más
Prevent summer injuries 101 (Part 1)
By Vanessa Racine, social medias coordinator It’s summertime and many parents and caregivers are encouraging children to put down their … Leer más
Emergency Preparedness Week is coming – time to save your fanny!
If you follow this blog often enough, you know that Red Crossers love all things having to do with first … Leer más
Adapted first aid training: an inclusive Red Cross experience
By Jennifer Barnable, senior digital writer When my first aid certification expired during the pandemic, I knew it was … Leer más
Tips to help you manage stress this holiday season
While the holidays can be an exciting time, it can also be a difficult time for some of us. Even … Leer más
Highway hero saves life using CPR
Guest post by Laurie Young, Red Cross blogger Ed Lochhead knows the importance of CPR because it saved his wife’s … Leer más
Ontario, youâve been thunderstruck – Canadian Red Cross Blog
Around here we love the saying: âWhen the thunder roars go indoors!â That saying has been especially true this week, … Leer más
Tech Talk: Can Twitter be a lifesaving tool?
* Every week, Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work … Leer más
Great Canadian hacks for winter
We are Canadians; we know how to handle cold winters – and even enjoy the snow, ice and other winter … Leer más
Learn to prevent colds and flu with GIFs
Guest post by Rebecca Ball, Red Cross blogger Bypass cold and flu season with a few good habits that … Leer más
Stay safe and warm this winter with these cold weather tips
Winter brings an opportunity for more outdoor activities such as skiing, ice skating, sledding and snowmobiling; however, it can also … Leer más
Improving seniorsâ safety and wellbeing in the home
By Vanessa Racine, social medias coordinator Please visit our COVIDâ19 resource page for the most current information about Red Cross programs, support … Leer más
Tips for keeping active/fearless kids safe
By Kathryn Dunmore, Canadian Red Cross When one of my three sisters had my nephew, a couple of us … Leer más
Mental health and exercise: working together for wellbeing
By Vanessa Racine, social medias coordinator The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a … Leer más
Canadian Red Cross on the Marilyn Denis Show
Yesterday, our regional manager of Injury Prevention in Ontario, Janelle Warren, appeared on CTV’s Marilyn Denis show to talk about … Leer más
What to do when a child is choking
For many parents or caregivers, it’s important to know first aid, at least basic first aid skills. Would you know … Leer más
First aid makes a difference in the workplace and at home
Guest post by Lyle Karasiuk, Canadian Red Cross volunteer and paramedic with Parkland Ambulance Care, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan As … Leer más
Red Cross puts life-saving help in your pocket
The Canadian Red Cross today took a giant leap into the mobile world, launching its first-ever mobile app. The app … Leer más
Rescuer Awards for heroic New Brunswick residents
What do New Brunswick residents Naveed Majid, Earl LeBlanc, and Tamara Brothers have in common? They all took actions that … Leer más
10 things your child needs to know for Halloween
While little monsters are gearing up for their big night out in costume, here are 10 safety tips to ensure … Leer más
Heroic actions recognized in Canadian Red Cross Rescuer awards
Guest post by Shelly Makrugin, Canadian Red Crosser It was an emotional evening as 10 people from Alberta and British … Leer más
Your summer safety guide – Canadian Red Cross Blog
It’s summertime! While we all race outdoors to enjoy everything warm weather brings, it’s good to be prepared to safely … Leer más
From Calgary to Cambodia: Putting First Aid training to work
Guest blog by Corrie Butler, Public Affairs volunteer When Jamie LeSueur took a First Aid course with the Canadian Red … Leer más
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2019/7/unboxing-a-canadian-red-cross-emergency-car-kit
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2019/7/unboxing-a-canadian-red-cross-emergency-car-kit
«Don’t break a leg!» What to do in the event of sprains, strains and fractures
NOTE: This article was modified on January 19, 2022. Although winter sports are lots of fun and essential for keeping … Leer más
Celebrate CPR Month with the Canadian Red Cross
November is CPR month at the Canadian Red Cross and we’re challenging you to get the training you need to … Leer más
Itâs a wee bit chilly outside
The last few days, temperatures have been going down across the province making Ontario residents feel a bit chilled. Here … Leer más
The heat is on, so weâre listening to some cool tunes
Summer -along with high humid temps – has finally made its way to Southern Ontario. The City of Toronto declared … Leer más
Tips for an injury-free fall clean-up
By Vanessa Racine, social media coordinator The leaves are changing colour, which can only mean one thing: fall is … Leer más
French Red Cross show us how people react in a disaster
Most people seem to think they would know what to do in an emergency, but in reality, it takes a … Leer más
Photo of the Day: Ontario MPPs learn about CPR
Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you … Leer más
Photo of the Day: Canadian Red Cross training on the beach in Sherkston, Ontario
Last week, Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Deb Demaine and Canadian Red Cross Summer Student Katie Holahan led a … Leer más
Tech Talk: Bringing life back to abandoned phone booths
A small community in Northern Ireland has brought life back to their abandoned phone booth by retrofitting it with an Automated … Leer más
Prince Harry the first aider
Guest blog by Mark Cox from the British Red Cross. This blog was originally posted on the British Red Cross blog. We … Leer más
The lessons I learned from Momâs heart attack
A few weeks ago, I got one of those calls – the ones you dread. Mom was in the hospital, … Leer más
10 signs that itâs way too cold for humans
We have lived in this country known for cold climates for generations, but every winter when the mercury drops below … Leer más
Fall brings colour and caution: how to get ready for colder weather
Fall weather brings a lot of uncertainty – weather can rapidly change from warm to cold to warm again: sometimes … Leer más
Photo of the Day: Volunteer helps save a life
Canadian Red Cross disaster volunteer Susan MacKenzie from Calgary was deployed to New Jersey to help bring relief to people affected by … Leer más
Different ways to play outside: discover new winter sports
Winter in Canada can be very, very long… except when you’re having fun outside! Winter sports are just the ticket; they help … Leer más
Welcome to Canadian winter: Navigating in winter conditions
By: Jennifer Barnable, senior digital writer In this series, newcomers will learn how to be better prepared for the risks … Leer más
How to Help Someone Having a Stroke? Act as FAST as you can.
We regularly update our how to blogs, so bookmark this page for your future reference on how to help someone … Leer más
Winter first aid: Kissing a post
NOTE: This article was modified on January 19, 2022. “I dare you to stick your tongue on that post!” Who hasn’t … Leer más
The extremes of winter driving: tips and resources for safe driving this season
By Kathryn Dunmore, Canadian Red Cross I love driving – even going so far as to get my motorcycle driver’s … Leer más
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2011/11/photo-of-the-day-redcrosscpr
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2011/11/photo-of-the-day-redcrosscpr
Myth busting: Should you really pee on a jellyfish sting?
Planning to go to the beach this summer? If you happen to cross paths with an angry jellyfish and you … Leer más
In review: Our top blog posts of 2015
Time sure does fly, it feels like just yesterday we were ringing in 2015 and now 2016 is right around … Leer más
Smart packing tips for March break
Guest post by Carolyn Tees, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Prevention and Safety Not sure how March break … Leer más
Foto del día: Usando maquillaje para aprender Primeros Auxilios
No, este aspecto espantoso no es el resultado de un apocalipsis zombi o un desafortunado accidente del Día de San … Leer más
Kit de herramientas de primeros auxilios para deportes juveniles
Es esa época del año cuando muchos deportes escolares están en pleno apogeo, junto con hockey menor, baloncesto y muchas … Leer más
Consejos de seguridad para tratar y prevenir las quemaduras solares
Los niños pueden ser muy divertidos, muy entretenidos en su vigor y amor por la vida, especialmente tan activos como … Leer más
La respuesta rápida del instructor de RCP jubilado le da a un vecino una segunda oportunidad en la vida
Por Eliska Podsednik, especialista en comunicaciones – Relaciones indígenas Heather Dewar, exinstructora de RCP durante más de 25 años, disfrutó … Leer más
Viernes de Comida: Mantenerse fresco con un delicioso batido
*Todos los viernes se trata de alimentos en Red Cross Talks: todo, desde recetas inspiradas en la Cruz Roja hasta … Leer más
Charla técnica de la Cruz Roja: Tweet-ups de RCP
Hemos decidido comenzar una nueva publicación semanal en nuestro blog sobre tecnología o redes sociales relacionada con el trabajo que … Leer más
Foto Martes- Clase de RCP en la playa
Todos los martes, publicamos una foto para mostrar el trabajo de la Cruz Roja en todo el país o en … Leer más
Perfil del instructor de primeros auxilios: Athena Papoutsis enseña habilidades para salvar vidas en Toronto
Athena Papoutsis es instructora de primeros auxilios de la Cruz Roja Canadiense en Toronto. Poco después de una de las … Leer más
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2010/6/gift-idea-8-first-aid-for-any%C2%A0dad
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2010/6/gift-idea-8-first-aid-for-any%C2%A0dad
Adolescente de Leduc recibe el Premio al Rescatador de la Cruz Roja Canadiense
Por Shelly Makrugin con foto de Keith J. Howie “Fue muy impactante ver lo fuerte que era la corriente en … Leer más
¿Mantenerse hidratado? Recompénsate con un poco de chocolate
Vence el consejo del calor: por cada vaso de agua que bebas, prémiate con un trozo de chocolate. Mantenerse hidratado … Leer más
Mantener a los niños seguros durante las actividades de invierno
Por Vanessa Racine, coordinadora de redes sociales El invierno puede traer mucha diversión familiar, ya sea andar en trineo y … Leer más
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2015/4/photo-of-the-day-the-cycle-of-life
https://www.redcross.ca/blog/2015/4/photo-of-the-day-the-cycle-of-life
Todo un twitter sobre la RCP – Blog de la Cruz Roja Canadiense
Ayer, invitamos a nuestros amigos de Twitter a unirse a nosotros para un curso gratuito de RCP como parte del … Leer más
¡Harlem Shakers necesita un poco de entrenamiento en RCP!
¿Has visto la última moda de baile viral desde Gangnam Style? El Harlem Shake está dominando YouTube con videos de … Leer más
Noviembre es el mes de la RCP: las nuevas tecnologías ayudan a los transeúntes a salvar vidas
La tecnología está cambiando a nuestro alrededor, a veces para mejorar y, a veces, parece, solo para molestarnos. Pero las … Leer más
El karma no tuvo nada que ver con eso.
Es el Día Nacional del Chaleco Salvavidas de la Cruz Roja y le pedimos a la mujer Post Marie “Mings” … Leer más
