British Columbia has committed to matching all donations made by citizens to the Canadian Red Cross for Philippines typhoon relief, up to $300,000.
Around 100,000 British Columbians are of Filipino descent. Super Typhoon Haiyan has left more than 60,000 people displaced and approximately 2,500 dead.
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“So many British Columbians have roots in the Philippines – family or friends the storm has left homeless, missing or waiting to be rescued. The provincial government will match every dollar British Columbians donate to the Canadian Red Cross – up to $300,000,” said Premier Christy Clark.
Donations can also be made online and at any BC Liquor Stores location.
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