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The Star
05-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Canadian armed forces airdrop 10 tonnes of aid into Gaza
Pallets are loaded on a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules transport aircraft before airdropping some of approximately 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan on Aug 4, 2025. - Photo: Corp Marc-Andre Leclerc / Canadian Forces / Handout via REUTERS TRENTON (CANADA): Canada has airdropped 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid into Gaza and condemned the Israeli government's obstruction of assistance as a violation of international law, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported according to a joint statement issued Monday (Aug 4). "Canada is taking these exceptional measures with our international partners as access to humanitarian aid in Gaza is severely restricted and humanitarian needs have reached an unprecedented level," said Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty in the joint release. "Despite the scale of need, humanitarian partners face severe challenges in delivering life-saving food and medical assistance by land due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli government. "This obstruction of aid is a violation of international humanitarian law and must end immediately," it read. Five other countries also delivered aid during the same mission, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Egypt, Germany and Belgium, the Israeli army said in a post on X. In the news release, Canada called for immediate changes to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza, including safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian groups, the opening of all border crossings, swift customs clearance approvals and long-term visas for aid workers. The ministers described conditions in Gaza as "deplorable", stressing that a "dramatic scale-up" in humanitarian assistance was imperative. Despite mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, the Israeli military has continued its offensive on Gaza since Oct 7, 2023, killing nearly 61,000 Palestinians, almost half of them women and children. The sustained bombardment has devastated the enclave and pushed it to the brink of famine. - Bernama-Anadolu
GMA Network
04-08-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Canada airdrops aid into Gaza, says Israel violating international law
Pallets are prepared on a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules transport aircraft before airdropping some of approximately 21,600 lbs of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan August 4, 2025. (Corporal Marc-Andre Leclerc/Canadian Forces/Handout via REUTERS) Canada said on Monday it delivered humanitarian assistance through airdrops to Gaza, which has been under a devastating Israeli military assault for almost 22 months, with Ottawa again accusing Israel of violating international law. "The (Canadian Armed Forces) employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid," the Canadian government said in a statement. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that it was Canadian Armed Forces' first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza using their own aircraft. The Israeli military said 120 food aid packages for Gaza's residents were airdropped by six countries, including Canada. The other five were Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany and Belgium. Canada said last week it plans to recognize the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations in September, ratcheting up pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza. Canada also said on Monday that Israeli restrictions have posed challenges for humanitarian agencies. "This obstruction of aid is a violation of international humanitarian law and must end immediately," Canada's government said. The Israeli embassy in Ottawa had no immediate comment. Israel denies accusations of violating international law and blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza. Israel cut off food supplies to Gaza in March and then lifted that blockade in May - but with restrictions that it said were needed to prevent aid from being diverted to militant groups. President Donald Trump also claimed Hamas militants were stealing food coming into Gaza and selling it. However, Reuters reported late last month that an internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft by Hamas of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies. Israel says it is taking steps for more aid to reach Gaza's population, including pausing fighting for part of the day in some areas, allowing airdrops and announcing protected routes for aid convoys. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, Israeli tallies show. Gaza's health ministry says Israel's subsequent military assault has killed over 60,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza's entire population and prompted accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations. —Reuters
Straits Times
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Canada airdrops aid into Gaza, says Israel violating international law
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Pallets are prepared on a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules transport aircraft before airdropping some of approximately 21,600 lbs of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan August 4, 2025. Corporal Marc-Andre Leclerc/Canadian Forces/Handout via REUTERS Canada said on Monday it delivered humanitarian assistance through airdrops to Gaza, which has been under a devastating Israeli military assault for almost 22 months, with Ottawa again accusing Israel of violating international law. "The (Canadian Armed Forces) employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid," the Canadian government said in a statement. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that it was Canadian Armed Forces' first humanitarian airdrop over Gaza using their own aircraft. The Israeli military said 120 food aid packages for Gaza's residents were airdropped by six countries, including Canada. The other five were Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany and Belgium. Canada said last week it plans to recognize the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations in September, ratcheting up pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza. Canada also said on Monday that Israeli restrictions have posed challenges for humanitarian agencies. "This obstruction of aid is a violation of international humanitarian law and must end immediately," Canada's government said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore launches review of economic strategy to stay ahead of global shifts Singapore A look at the five committees reviewing Singapore's economic strategy World Trump says he will 'substantially' raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases Singapore Strong S'pore-Australia ties underpinned by bonds that are continually renewed: President Tharman Singapore All recruits at BMTC will be trained to fly drones and counter them: Chan Chun Sing Sport Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee at 'crossroads' after World Aquatics C'ships display Singapore Ong Beng Seng to be sentenced on Aug 15, prosecution does not object to fine due to his poor health Singapore Pritam Singh had hoped WP would 'tip one or two more constituencies' at GE2025 The Israeli embassy in Ottawa had no immediate comment. Israel denies accusations of violating international law and blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza. Israel cut off food supplies to Gaza in March and then lifted that blockade in May - but with restrictions that it said were needed to prevent aid from being diverted to militant groups. President Donald Trump also claimed Hamas militants were stealing food coming into Gaza and selling it. However, Reuters reported late last month that an internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft by Hamas of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies. Israel says it is taking steps for more aid to reach Gaza's population, including pausing fighting for part of the day in some areas, allowing airdrops and announcing protected routes for aid convoys. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, Israeli tallies show. Gaza's health ministry says Israel's subsequent military assault has killed over 60,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza's entire population and prompted accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations. REUTERS
Global News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
The Canadian Armed Forces says it's evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire, while towns and villages in the province are welcoming cooler weather they say is helping firefighters. The military began removing people from Garden Hill First Nation on CC-130 Hercules transport airplanes on Friday, and it says that as of Sunday afternoon, over 1,550 have been flown to Winnipeg. Capt. Wyatt Shorter with Joint Operations Command says there are no more people waiting to leave Garden Hill, but a Hercules is on standby in Winnipeg in case anyone else needs a flight out. The community is about 500 kilometres north of Winnipeg and is not accessible by road. Manitoba declared its second provincewide state of emergency of the year last week as wildfires continue to rage. Story continues below advertisement Prime Minister Mark Carney says in a social media post that the federal government is working with First Nations and other orders of government to fight the fires, and stands ready to supply additional support. 'Wildfires have been worsening, especially across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. On behalf of Canadians, my ongoing gratitude to all the first responders on the front lines of this crisis,' Carney wrote. 1:40 Winnipeg gears up for evacuees But communities like the City of Thompson, where residents are told to be ready to evacuate if conditions deteriorate, posted on social media on Sunday that light winds, low temperatures, rain and higher humidity are giving firefighting crews time to bolster defences. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The community's fire update on Sunday included an aerial photo of a nearby snowmobile shelter and outhouse, which the update said survived a low intensity burn that swept through the area earlier in the week. Story continues below advertisement The update said Monday's forecast was expected to be cool, and Environment Canada's forecast says to expect a temperature of 16 C. Thompson is set to welcome 20 firefighters from Mexico to help fight nearby wildfires, and the city says an incident management team from Australia is arriving on Wednesday. The Manitoba government said Friday over 12,000 people were out of their homes, and it gave notice that it intended to use Winnipeg's major convention centre to house more evacuees. The Canadian Red Cross said in a statement Sunday that it is co-ordinating logistics for congregate shelters in Winnipeg. Canada's emergency management minister said in a statement Sunday that over the weekend she approved an additional request for federal assistance from the provincial government. Eleanor Olszewski noted the most recent assistance would be put toward humanitarian workforce support for emergency evacuation and sheltering activities. 'I am in regular contact with my counterpart in Manitoba. Our government will act fast if more help is needed,' Olszewski said.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community The Canadian Armed Forces says it's evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire, while towns and villages in the province are welcoming cooler weather they say is helping firefighters. The military began removing people from Garden Hill First Nation on CC-130 Hercules transport airplanes on Friday, and it says that as of Sunday afternoon, over 1,550 have been flown to Winnipeg. Capt. Wyatt Shorter with Joint Operations Command says there are no more people waiting to leave Garden Hill, but a Hercules is on standby in Winnipeg in case anyone else needs a flight out. Manitoba declared its second provincewide state of emergency of the year last week as wildfires continue to rage. Wildfire near Princeton prompts evacuation order An out-of-control wildfire near Princeton, B.C., has prompted an evacuation order, affecting about 30 properties in the area. The BC Wildfire Service said the August Lake wildfire, which is burning close to Princeton Golf Club, is now mapped at 14 hectares in size. Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, who witnessed the fire's growth from the beginning, said the blaze was about the size of a car when it started around 2 p.m. on Saturday. The fire has forced the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to send out an evacuation order for some areas, urging people in the area to leave, while others are under evacuation alert. Here's what else we're watching… Vehicle carrying migrants crashes near U.S. border Police say they are looking for a group of migrants who were inside a vehicle that collided near the Canada-U.S. border in southern Quebec. Authorities were called early Sunday to the scene in Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where an SUV with two people collided with a vehicle carrying at least 10. The 48-year-old driver of the SUV was arrested for impaired driving. Provincial police spokesperson Sgt. Stéphane Tremblay alleges the people in the second vehicle are believed to be migrants who illegally crossed the border from the United States. Halifax to ask N.S. to discuss strong-mayor powers Halifax's city council has directed the mayor to ask the Nova Scotia government for consultation on whether it is considering strengthening his authority. Council voted last week in favour of the motion to make the request for collaboration in a letter to Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr, with only Mayor Andy Fillmore voting against it. Coun. Sam Austin presented the motion and told council that a move towards strong-mayor powers would undermine councillors' ability to adequately represent their constituents. In Ontario, so-called strong-mayor powers are in effect in 215 cities or municipalities, allowing their heads of council to propose bylaws and pass them with the support of one-third of councillors, veto bylaws and hire and fire department heads. Obesity rates in Canada increased during pandemic A new report says obesity rates in Canada increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than they did over the course of more than a decade beforehand — particularly among young adults. Researchers say they saw an increase of about eight per cent over the first 11 years of the study, from 2009 to 2020, compared to an increase of more than one percentage point a year between 2020 and 2023. Laura Anderson, the study's author and an associate professor at McMaster University, says these findings suggest public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an impact on obesity rates. Dr. Mélanie Henderson with the CHU Sainte-Justine says the closure of gyms, extracurricular programs, schools and workplaces led to an absence of structure, extra screen time and closer proximity to the fridge. Work-from-home starting to look more remote It's not just students who will be commuting more this September. After years of experimentation with hybrid work, an increasing number of companies are whittling down days at home to one, or none at all. Big banks including RBC, Scotiabank and BMO have mandated at least four days in office starting in September, while Canaccord Genuity is reportedly moving to five. Alex Gallacher, managing director of Engage H-R, says there are a lot of companies that are slowly but surely increasing the days required in the office. He says culture is a big part of it — trying to get all employees to be better aligned with the company and what it's trying to do strategically. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2025.
