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Our newsroom is a collection of media resources about the services we provide to Canadians, as well as major topics and events of significance to our organization and industry. Explore the latest news releases and articles we’ve published, if you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact: media@blood.ca | 1-877-709-7773

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British Columbia introduces voluntary blood donation act

Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Statement
The Government of British Columbia has introduced proposed voluntary blood donation legislation that would prohibit payment for blood donations in the province. Canadian Blood Services welcomes efforts to help further strengthen Canada’s voluntary, non-remunerated, publicly funded collections model
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You have the green light to save a life

Monday, April 23, 2018
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News release
April 22-28 is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week This week we remind Canadians to talk with their friends, family and loved ones to ensure their organ donation wishes and decisions are understood.
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Donor eligibility revisited

Monday, April 23, 2018
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Hot topic
In ongoing efforts to respond to patient needs, Canadian Blood Services is making a wide range of changes to donor eligibility and screening criteria, and as a result, thousands more people may now be eligible to donate blood each year.
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Stay fit and save lives with Canadian Blood Services at the Mississauga Marathon race weekend

Monday, April 16, 2018
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News release
Canadian Blood Services' supporters are lacing up on behalf of Canadian patients by fundraising for Canadian Blood Services in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge at the Mississauga Marathon from May 4-6.
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Donate now: urgent need for blood across Canada continues

Monday, March 05, 2018
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News release
Approximately 10,000 donations needed this week
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Blood donors urgently needed to meet patient needs leading up to spring break

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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News release
Urgent call for 35,000 people across Canada to donate blood by March 10
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New board chair for Canadian Blood Services

Monday, January 22, 2018
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News release
Mel Cappe appointed as chair of Canadian Blood Services board of directors
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Blood donors step up, but more still needed

Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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News release
Demand for blood never takes a holiday
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Urgent need for blood donors

Monday, December 18, 2017
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News release
Across Canada, patients like Andie Morrison are relying on donors for happy holidays and a lifetime of possibilities (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible blood donors to help fill 35,000 appointments by Jan. 6 to ensure that Canadian patients continue to have access to the blood
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