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Why Sand Holes Can Be Deadly

July 30, 2024
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Drowning Prevention Tips

July 24, 2024
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Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis – Goodbye Needles!

July 9, 2024
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New WorkSafeBC First Aid Regulatory Changes

July 8, 2024

First Aid Myths and What to Do Instead

April 11, 2024

Black Balloon Day – March 6

March 5, 2024
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What to Do if Alone and Having a Heart Attack

October 31, 2023
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Home Alone Online Training for Children

October 12, 2023
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Substance Use in Older Adults

October 3, 2023
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How to Behave During Your First Aid Class

September 27, 2023
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After a Stroke You Must Act F.A.S.T to Save a Life

August 30, 2023
A bottle of Nitroglycerine, small nitro spray and a Nitro patch patch sitting next to a bottle of aspirin with white tablets scattered around.

Aspirin or Nitro — Which Helps Best During a Heart Attack?

August 30, 2023
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12 Ways to Prevent the Tragedy of Hot Car Death

August 14, 2023
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People of the World — Wake Up to the Toxic Drug Crisis!

July 5, 2023
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Benefits of Free Opioid Addiction Treatment

June 22, 2023
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Emergency Child Care First Aid FAQs

February 24, 2023

Online Safety Training Saves Time and Money

January 1, 2023

World First Aid Day

October 19, 2022

Annie Speaks: Top Tips on How To Get a First Aid Certificate

August 23, 2022

New SIDS Study Suggests Reason Infants Die In Sleep

January 25, 2022
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AED’s: We Can Save More Lives With Easy Access and Training

January 25, 2022
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The Four Best Ways to Deal With Stroke FAST

October 28, 2021
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Babysitting Training for Your 11-15-Year-Old

October 14, 2021
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Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! Virtual Training – Frequently Asked Questions 

June 15, 2021

Opioid Overdose: Four Things We Can Do Today to Stop Senseless Deaths

April 22, 2021
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WorkSafeBC Accepts Red Cross Blended Standard First Aid as OFA Level 1 Equivalent

March 16, 2021
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Online Babysitting Training – Frequently Asked Questions

January 27, 2021
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A Shocking Experience Taught Me a Valuable Safety Lesson

September 17, 2020
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WorkSafeBC Accepts Red Cross Blended Emergency First Aid as OFA 1 Equivalent

July 7, 2020
Psychological First Aid Training Can Save Lives - Close-up of a devastated young man holding his head in his hands and a group of friends in a supportive pose around him

Psychological First Aid Can Save Lives

June 29, 2020
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First Aid Training During COVID-19 – What We’re Doing to Keep You Safe

June 22, 2020

Ignoring Small Injuries Can Have Serious Consequences

April 29, 2020

April 28 National Day of Mourning – Don’t be the Reason Someone Lights a Candle

April 28, 2020
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Need to Renew Your First Aid or CPR Certificate But Can’t Find a Course?

March 24, 2020
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Why Register Your Child on a Babysitting Course?

January 16, 2020

Winter Driving Safety Tips Canada – FAQ’s

January 13, 2020

Happy Holidays from Safe + Sound, and Thank You!

December 17, 2019
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Why get staff trained in first aid?

November 6, 2019

Cellular-connected Drones to Deliver Life-saving Emergency Defibrillators

October 2, 2019

Let’s End Stigma Around Drug Use

October 1, 2019

Canada Soccer chooses Red Cross for first aid services!

September 20, 2019

Group First Aid Training at Your School – FAQ’s

September 10, 2019

Red Cross Babysitting Training at your SD43 School – FAQ’s

June 25, 2019

First aid & CPR certification – time to update?

May 30, 2019
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Home Alone and Babysitting in BC – FAQ’s

April 22, 2019
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September 20 2019, Pro D Day Babysitting Class, Coquitlam. Register today! 

April 15, 2019
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Legal Issues Around First Aid

April 5, 2019
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Basic Life Support (BLS) – 2019 Update and FAQ’s

February 8, 2019

Babysitting in BC and Kids at Home Alone – FAQ’s

October 4, 2018

How can employers reduce the impact of poor mental health in the workplace?

September 14, 2018

World First Aid Day – Sept 8 2018 – Why learn first aid?

September 8, 2018

A man drowned at the beach on my daughter’s birthday.

July 26, 2018

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July 17, 2018

News for Employers – Workplace First Aid Certifications in BC

June 27, 2018

Would you give first aid if it meant risking your job?

March 30, 2018
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Mental Health First Aid – Learn to help people with mental health issues

February 5, 2018
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October 19 2018, Pro D Day Babysitting Class, Coquitlam. Register today!

February 5, 2018

How Mental Health First Aid Training Saves Employers Money

June 1, 2017

Tri-Cities Champions for Young Children Awards of Excellence

May 12, 2017

Nitroglycerin or Aspirin – which is best for a heart attack victim?

May 2, 2017