Source: Holly McKenzie-Sutter, The Canadian Press, July 17, 2018 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Forty-six years ago, Leo Bullen gave up his life when he offered his life-jacket to a small child as a fire raged around them on the schooner Delroy, sinking the ship and claiming the lives of nine people. But until recently, the family… Continue reading Forgotten hero in marine disaster honoured by Red Cross in N.L.
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Wildfire evacuations complete for now: Red Cross
Source: Beth Macdonell, CTV News, September 4, 2017 The Canadian Red Cross says the evacuations from northern communities affected by wildfires are complete for the time being. The agency said Monday about 4,300 people from the Island Lakes region, which includes Wasagamack, St. Theresa Point and Garden Hill First Nations were flown out of their communities.… Continue reading Wildfire evacuations complete for now: Red Cross
Nova Scotians volunteer to field Red Cross calls from Harvey victims
Source: CTV News, August 29, 2017 An American Red Cross call centre in Cape Breton has been overwhelmed by calls from victims of Harvey, but local volunteers are stepping up to help clear the backlog. Officials at the Sydney, N.S., call centre, one of two in North America connecting flood victims with aid on the… Continue reading Nova Scotians volunteer to field Red Cross calls from Harvey victims