Red Cross

• 2 Toronto building fires like a ‘cigar burning slowly’ with no timeline to extinguish

  Officials say they continue to battle a fire at two buildings in the Thorncliffe Park area, adding it is difficult to access where the material that is burning is located.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2025
  
• ‘So chaotic’: No return date for displaced residents of 2 Toronto building fires

  A stubborn fire burning behind walls at two Thorncliffe Park towers has left hundreds displaced with no return timeline, as residents shelter in hotels with Red Cross support.

  Fire

  Nov 29, 2025
  
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• Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastation

  The Canadian Red Cross has sent more than 18,000 relief items to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa struck as a Category 5 storm, leaving at least 19 dead and widespread devastation.

  World

  Nov 1, 2025
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• Red Cross doing mental health check-ins this holiday season

  The program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who will check in with them regularly and provide emotional support and healthy coping strategies.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
• Saint John apartment fire displaces 8 people

  The Red Cross said the eight people have been provided emergency lodging and transportation as well as financial aid for clothing and food.

  Environment

  Oct 2, 2023
• Morocco earthquakes: Canada to match donations to Red Cross over next 2 weeks

  Global Affairs Canada says it is in close contact with Moroccan authorities and humanitarian partners to respond to evolving needs.

  World

  Sep 13, 2023
• Fall leisure guide out for residents, says City of Winnipeg

  Winnipeg's fall leisure guide is available to view, but the date for program registration is yet to come by. A transition to new swimming programs are also a part of it.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• ‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to Calgary

  Evacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
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• 41 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off the coast of Italy

  Calls poured in for Europe to develop safe and legal pathways of migration to prevent future deaths. Thousands of migrants have already made the dangerous journey this year.

  World

  Aug 10, 2023
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• Wildfires a ‘stark reminder’ of climate perils as minister vows $82M boost

  Volunteer-driven organizations are receiving $82M from the federal government to enhance their disaster preparedness response as Canada grapples with its worst wildfire year.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2023