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German President: We will continue to support Ukraine
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Kyiv, Ukraine– Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany’s President, has vowed that his country will continue offering support to Ukraine.
Steinmeier made the remarks during Tuesday’s visit to Ukraine, his first trip to Ukraine since Russia’s military operations in Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
The President had planned to visit Kyiv last Thursday, but the trip was canceled on short notice due to the intensification of Russian attacks on the capital, Kyiv.
“My message to the Ukrainians is that we are not only standing by your side. We will continue to support Ukraine, economically, politically, and also militarily. Let’s not forget what this war means for the people here in Ukraine. How much suffering, how much destruction there is. The people in Ukraine need us,” said Steinmeier.
In addition, Steinmeier said he was very happy to be in the country, and praised Ukrainians’ courage, fortitude, and unyieldingness.
“It was important to me, especially now in this phase of air attacks with drones, cruise missiles, and rockets, to send a message of solidarity to the Ukrainians,” said Steinmeier.
The visit comes after Ukraine renewed its requests for Western air defense systems in the wake of Russian strikes on Kyiv and other major cities.
Russia has repeatedly struck Ukrainian thermal power plants and power lines this month. President Vladimir Putin stated that the strikes were ramped up in retaliation against terrorist attacks on Russian soil, including the truck bombing that damaged the strategic bridge which connects the Crimean Peninsula with the Russian mainland.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, are currently hosting an expert conference in Berlin for talks on the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
“We do not know when this war will end, but end it will, and when it does, we will continue to stand by Ukraine and its struggle for security, freedom, and democracy. We know that no two countries’ histories are the same, but from our own historical experience, we also know that reconstruction is always possible and that it is never too soon to tackle this task,” said Scholz.
In addition, Von der Leyen reiterated the European Union (EU)’s commitment to helping Ukraine, from relief for the country’s daily survival, including paying wages and pensions, to post-war reconstruction and modernization.
Moreso, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said those who invest in the reconstruction of Ukraine will be investing in the reconstruction of a future member of the EU.
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Body believed to be missing B.C. kayaker found in U.S., RCMP say – CBC.ca
The RCMP say a body that was recovered by authorities in Washington state is believed to be one of two kayakers reported missing off Vancouver Island on Saturday.
Const. Alex Bérubé said the identity of the body found on San Juan Island, just south of the border, is still to be confirmed by the coroner.
A search has been underway in the waters off Sidney, B.C., about 25 kilometres north of Victoria, since the two kayakers were reported missing.
RCMP previously said Daniel MacAlpine, 36, and Nicolas West, 26, went missing while kayaking from D’Arcy Island to View Beach on Saturday afternoon. They were in a teal blue, fibreglass, two-person kayak.
Police said members of the Central Saanich Police Department and Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization search and rescue were involved in the search, and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre and Canadian Coast Guard were also assisting.
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Some Canadians will be digging out of 25+ cm of snow by Friday – The Weather Network
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Prepare for multiple rounds of April snowfall this week, as Labrador braces for wintry conditions. This onslaught of snow is expected to blanket the region, potentially leading to hazardous travel conditions and disruptions throughout the week
As we march even deeper into the heart of the spring season, many parts of Canada are finding it tough to find any consistent signs of warming weather. Add to the mix periods of snow and wintry precipitation, and it’s safe to say the winter season is certainly not going out without a strong fight.
This week, parts of the East Coast will bear the brunt of the winter weather, with multiple rounds of April snowfall stacking up in Labrador. The chances for snow flurries will stick around all week long, bringing as much as 25 cm for some.
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Although 25+ cm of snow in April may seem extreme, for this part of the country, it’s definitely nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, the month as a whole brings about 40-50 cm of snow to Labrador on average.
Some communities, including Nain, even have snowfall chances stretch all the way into June!
“This week will be a little bit different however, as some regions could reach about half of Labrador’s monthly averages alone,” says Rachel Modestino, a meteorologist at The Weather Network. “The first round on Tuesday will pack quite the punch, with heavy snow and gusty winds stretching from Labrador city to the coast.”
Winds will be gusting between 70-90 km/h at times, and travel conditions will likely deteriorate quickly due to potential whiteouts and reduced visibility.
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Fire at building under construction in north-end Halifax quickly extinguished – CBC.ca
Witnesses described hearing a loud blast and seeing large plumes of black smoke on Tuesday morning as a building under construction in Halifax’s north end caught fire.
A message on Halifax’s alert system said the fire was at a building in the area of Robie and St Albans streets. About an hour later, the municipality said the fire was out.
The alert warned people who live on the peninsula to close their windows due to smoke from the fire possibly being toxic.
“Residents and businesses near the fire should still keep windows closed and air exchangers turned off until air quality conditions improve in the coming hours as a precaution,” the municipality said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Halifax Regional Police were asking people to avoid the area during what is normally a time of heavy morning traffic.
James Shaw lives nearby. He said he heard a blast around 8:20 a.m. local time.
“It shook the whole house,” Shaw said in an interview at the scene. “So I came outside … and saw this incredible building here on fire. Big black smoke. Lots of sparks and stuff going.”
Mike Clark was working on the building adjacent to the one that caught fire. He said he was on the 30th floor when the roof of the other building caught fire and propane tanks blew up.
He said construction crews were then evacuated from the building.
“The elevator was shut down and everyone went down the stairs and out the door,” he said. “Everybody on each floor has a horn to check if anybody was left in the building. Sounded the horn and walked down. It was very organized.”
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