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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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Canadian Blood Services Dec 6, 2018 board meeting open to the public

Tuesday, December 04, 2018
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News release
(OTTAWA) On December 6, Canadian Blood Services will open its doors physically and virtually, by live streaming its open board meeting at blood.ca, and inviting the public to attend in person at the organization’s head office in Ottawa, ON. Twice each year, members of the public are invited to
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MSM Research Grant Program awards new funds to research projects exploring blood donor eligibility

Monday, December 03, 2018
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News release
DECEMBER 3, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is pleased to announce that four additional projects will be funded as part of a second round of support available through the MSM Research Grant Program. In this unique program, which is expected to help evolve the current eligibility criteria for
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Together, we are Canada’s lifeline

Friday, September 28, 2018
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News release
Canadian Blood Services is proud to initiate a new chapter in its story with the unveiling of a renewed brand and expanded commitment to Canadian patients in commemoration of its 20-year anniversary.
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Media Advisory: Infinite connections over 20 years

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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News release
Canadian voices come together to mark milestone anniversary and set tone for next chapter in Canadian Blood Services story WHAT: Corporate broadcast to recognize the infinite number of connections needed to sustain Canada’s lifeline, today and into the future WHO: Hosted by Dr. Graham Sher (CEO
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Urgent need for blood donors before Labour Day

Monday, August 13, 2018
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News release
More than 22,000 donors needed across Canada by August 26
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Canadian Blood Services June 26, 2018 board meeting open to the public

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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Statement
Members of the public are invited to attend in person, or view online
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Urgent need for blood donors by Canada Day

Monday, June 18, 2018
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News release
More than 23,000 donors across Canada needed by July 2
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Global campaign during 10th annual National Blood Donor Week highlights need for blood

Monday, June 11, 2018
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News release
44,000 blood donors needed across the country by Canada Day (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is getting ready to support patients this summer and is inviting Canadians to participate in the international Missing Type campaign from June 11 to 17. The Missing Type campaign is taking place during
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Canadian Blood Services picks GREY Canada as new Creative AOR

Tuesday, June 05, 2018
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Statement
Canadian Blood Services has selected GREY Canada as their agency of record following a competitive review of creative agencies.
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