by SARVAC Communications Officer | May 6, 2026 | General News
With Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 in full swing, it is an important reminder for Canadians everywhere to be prepared and understand the risks facing our communities. Emergencies are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more costly—and preparedness has never...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Apr 27, 2026 | General News
Volunteer canine teams play a critical role in Canada’s search and rescue system. Until now, however, there has been no unified national standard to guide their training, operational roles, or deployment. That is now changing. SARVAC’s National SAR Canine Program is...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Apr 10, 2026 | General News
SARVAC is pleased to welcome Bill Peck as the newest Territorial Representative for the Northwest Territories on the SARVAC Board of Directors. Bill brings over eleven years of experience in Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), along with a strong background in geomatics,...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Apr 2, 2026 | General News
We’re proud to celebrate 30 years of saving lives through collaboration, innovation, and education. For three decades, SARVAC has supported volunteer-based Ground Search and Rescue efforts across Canada—bringing together a national network of highly trained responders...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Feb 27, 2026 | General News
It is with profound sadness that we share the recent passing of our colleague, mentor, and friend, Paul St-Onge, Training Coordinator for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) Humanitarian Workforce Program. Paul was an integral part of our...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jan 30, 2026 | General News
Earlier this week in Ottawa, SARVAC was pleased to participate in the Ready 2026 Conference, hosted by the Canadian Red Cross. We were represented in person by Lawrence Conway, Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program Director, with President Janelle Coultes joining...
