Red Cross

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• ‘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
• 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
• 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
• N.S. wildfires: Donations, relief efforts show ‘in the hardest times is when we shine’

  A Wildfire Recovery Concert will be held at the Scotiabank Centre on Friday, featuring high-profile local talent. Proceeds will go to the United Way Wildfire Recovery Appeal.

  Fire

  Jun 6
• New Brunswick wakes up to chilly reality from polar vortex: burst pipes

  According to the Saint John Fire Department, calls to the fire department were nearly quadruple of what they were on other weekends

  Weather

  Feb 6
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• Community helps those displaced by Saint John, N.B. fire

  The New Brunswick community of Saint John came together over the holidays to help those displaced by a fire that ripped through an apartment building days before Christmas.

  Fire

  Dec 30, 2022
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• UN approves ‘historic’ resolution to exempt humanitarian aid from sanctions

  The U.N. Security Council overwhelmingly approved a resolution exempting humanitarian aid from all current and future U.N. sanctions regimes.

  World

  Dec 9, 2022