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Updated on Friday, Jan. 29, at 01:49 p.m.

Massive earthquake strikes Haiti

Haiti is being described as a catastrophe of major proportions after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated the capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, Jan. 12 the strongest earthquake to hit the poor Caribbean nation in more than 200 years. International efforts are underway to provide aid.

Ways to donate

Different aid agencies are working to assist those in need in Haiti. To donate to this and other aid efforts, go to any of the following links to offer your help.

-The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
-Canadian Red Cross: Donations can be made online, by calling toll free 1-800-418-1111 or at any Red Cross office
-Médecins Sans Frontières
-cbm Canada (Christian Blind Mission Canada)
-World Vision
-Partners in Health
-Salvation Army
-Multicultural Canada for Haiti: OMNI Television has partnered with other ethnic media organizations for "Multicultural Canada for Haiti," a collective fundraising appeal to benefit UNICEF Canada. Donate online anytime or call toll-free: 1-888-800-0268 (Canada and U.S.) and 416-296-9595 (Toronto, local) from Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 a.m., and from Sunday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. to midnight (all in Eastern Time).
-Rogers Communications has launched a "Text to Donate" campaign. Text HELP to shortcode 1291 for a $5 donation.

NOTE: Crime Stoppers wants people to check to make sure the agency they are donating money to is legitimate. To check if a charity is registered, click here.