Blood Donation

• Canadian Blood Services plea for donations as supply drops 20% — below typical summer slump

  Canadian Blood Services says over the past six weeks, donation appointments have fallen short by 1,500 to 2,500 each week and are now failing to keep pace with hospital demand.

  Health

  Jul 22
  
• ‘One hour is just nothing’: Toronto man honoured for 500th blood donation

  A Toronto man is being recognized for reaching 500 plasma donations, marking decades of giving back and inspiring others to donate during the busy holiday season.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2025
  
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• Kelowna mom turns grief into mission to increase plasma, blood donations in honour of deceased son

  The Kelowna mom donated plasma on Tuesday for the 13th time since her 15-year-old son Tristan was fatally struck by a vehicle on Oct. 21, 2023.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2025
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• ‘Really saving lives’: Call for blood donors ahead of busy summer season

  Canadian Blood Services says appointment bookings are falling short of hospital demand for both blood and plasma.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2025
• Canadian Blood Services plans to recruit 1 million donors over next 5 years

  The agency announced that it plans to recruit one million new donors over the next five years, due to an expected increase in the demand for blood.

  Canada

  May 8, 2025
• Canadian Blood Services donation clinic moving to south Edmonton

  Canadian Blood Services said the new site, which will begin welcoming patients in April, will enhance the donor experience.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2025
• B.C. cancer survivor wants to inspire others to donate blood

  Alvin wants to inspire others to join the Canadian Blood Services’ 450 Challenge and help recruit 450 new blood donors across the country.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2024
• Canadian Blood Services calls for more donors in Saskatchewan

  As we head into a long weekend, Canadian Blood Services is reminding people that Saskatchewan is still in need of blood and plasma donations.

  Health

  Aug 2, 2024
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• New Brunswick father-daughter duo share their story in hopes people donate blood

  A New Brunswick man is sharing his story and hoping to inspire more people to donate blood, especially during the summer months when the need is great.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2024
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• Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ2 communities for previous donation policy

  It's being called a landmark apology by advocates after Canadian Blood Services acknowledged a previous policy it had in place was discriminatory and homophobic.

  Health

  May 10, 2024