by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 20, 2026 | General News
Join SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program and help strengthen Canada’s capacity to support Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responders during emergencies and disasters. We are expanding the SARVAC HWF Program and are seeking skilled professionals to support a...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 19, 2026 | General News
August 19, 2026 SARVAC is pleased to announce that Public Safety Canada has approved funding for the SARVAC Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program Extension – 2026–2027 (Phase 4), providing up to $2.61 million over the next eight months. This funding will support the...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 13, 2026 | General News
August 13, 2026 The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is grateful to the Government of Canada for its continued confidence in SARVAC and its support of the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and expertise to helping...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 30, 2026 | General News
More than 80 search and rescue volunteers. Three provinces. One mission: be ready when disaster strikes. Last month, SARVAC President Janelle Coultes joined volunteers from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba for the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Search Exercise (MJSE) in...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 14, 2026 | General News
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is pleased to recognize TD for its generous $25,000 donation in support of SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program. This investment will help strengthen SARVAC’s ability to support...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 10, 2026 | General News
It is with great sadness that the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) shares the passing of Kevin “Dwight” Holloway, a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for search and rescue in Canada. Dwight served as SARVAC’s Executive Director from...
