Canadian Blood Service

• Edmonton first responders partner to increase blood donations

  About 20 different emergency workers are taking part this year's Sirens for Life Alberta Challenge.

  Canada

  Jan 3
  
• Students, parents, come together to make Halifax’s largest blood donation

  The group of about 70 students and parents, calling themselves the "333 Lifesavers", offered up the largest group blood donation to take place in Halifax on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2023
  
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• Canadian Blood Services asking people to donate like their lives depend on it

  “It’s so essential to get out and give blood,” said Earl Driedger, longtime donor in Saskatoon.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2022
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• Clinical trial for possible COVID-19 treatment now open in Edmonton, Calgary

  In the trial, convalescent plasma is taken from patients who have recovered from COVID-19. That plasma, which contains antibodies to the virus, is then transferred to patients who are being hospitalized for the illness but have not yet been intubated.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2020
• Blood donations meeting demand in Saskatchewan after brief drop-off: Canadian Blood Services

  The outbreak initially caused concern that blood donations would drop to dangerous levels, leading to a nation-wide call from Canadian Blood Services.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2020
• Blood donors needed in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes during holidays

  Several hundred blood donors are needed in the Peterborough and Kawarthas over the holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2017
• Better Winnipeg: Local man says he may have saved his own life by donating blood

  A Winnipeg man’s desire to help others by donating blood may have saved his own life.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2017
• New Saskatoon blood donor clinic starts accepting platelet donations

  Canadian Blood Service's new location in Saskatoon officially opened its doors to donations this Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2016
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• Family of 6-year-old Richmond boy hosts bone marrow drive to find donor

  The family of a six-year-old boy suffering from leukemia is holding a bone marrow drive on Tuesday in the hopes of finding a donor.

  Apr 5, 2016