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Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim [email protected] – 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney [email protected] – 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim zai@ - 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney shannon@ - 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Global News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Days of wet weather may end in some parts of Manitoba fighting fires
Thousands of Manitobans remain out of their home communities due to wildfires. With recent cooler weather — accompanied by rain in some areas — there was no word of additional evacuations as of Tuesday afternoon. But the 13,000 residents of Thompson were still being told to be ready to evacuate if necessary as the forecast called for drier weather and strong winds. The Canadian Red Cross was already housing evacuees in Winnipeg. It also had cots at the ready in a cavernous room inside the RBC Convention Centre in the city's downtown should more evacuees arrive. The building can house thousands of evacuees and officials say it has additional space for support services. 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 building is large enough to be able to host a number of community partners … and also provide culturally safe spaces for elders to do ceremonies,' said Melanie Soler, the group's vice-president of emergency management. Story continues below advertisement Manitoba is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years, and more than 10,000 square kilometres has burned. Fires remained out of control near evacuated communities such as Lynn Lake, Marcel Colomb First Nation, Garden Hill First Nation and Leaf Rapids. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday convened a meeting of the incident response group, made up of cabinet ministers and senior officials, to discuss the wildfire situation in Manitoba and elsewhere in the country. 'The group discussed the federal government's support to Manitoba, including the Canadian Armed Forces' airlift evacuations of over 1,500 residents of Garden Hill First Nation,' the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. It said Carney and federal officials are in close contact with their provincial counterparts and that co-ordination with First Nations leaders is ongoing.
CBC
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Stretch of rainy, cooler days may end in parts of Manitoba fighting wildfires
With recent cooler weather — accompanied by rain in some areas — there was no word of additional evacuations as of Tuesday afternoon as thousands of Manitobans remain out of their home communities due to wildfires. The 13,000 residents of Thompson were still being told to be ready to evacuate if necessary as the forecast called for drier weather and strong winds. The Canadian Red Cross was already housing evacuees in Winnipeg Tuesday. It also had cots at the ready in a cavernous room inside the RBC Convention Centre in the city's downtown should more evacuees arrive. The building can house thousands and officials say it has additional space for support services. "The building is large enough to be able to host a number of community partners and also provide culturally safe spaces for elders to do ceremonies," said Melanie Soler, the group's vice-president of emergency management. Manitoba is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years, and more than 10,000 square kilometres has burned. Fires remained out of control near evacuated communities such as Lynn Lake, Marcel Colomb First Nation, Garden Hill First Nation and Leaf Rapids. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday convened a meeting of the incident response group, made up of cabinet ministers and senior officials, to discuss the wildfire situation in Manitoba and elsewhere in the country. "The group discussed the federal government's support to Manitoba, including the Canadian Armed Forces' airlift evacuations of over 1,500 residents of Garden Hill First Nation," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. It said Carney and federal officials are in close contact with their provincial counterparts and that co-ordination with First Nations leaders is ongoing.
Winnipeg Free Press
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Days of wet weather may end in some parts of Manitoba fighting fires
WINNIPEG – Thousands of Manitobans remain out of their home communities due to wildfires. With recent cooler weather — accompanied by rain in some areas — there has been no word of additional evacuations. But the 13,000 residents of Thompson are still being told to be ready to evacuate if necessary as the forecast calls for drier weather and strong winds. The Canadian Red Cross is already housing evacuees in Winnipeg. It also has cots at the ready in a cavernous room inside the RBC Convention Centre in the city's downtown should more evacuees arrive. The building can house thousands of evacuees and officials say it has additional space for support services. 'The building is large enough to be able to host a number of community partners … and also provide culturally safe spaces for elders to do ceremonies,' Melanie Soler, the group's vice-president of emergency management, said. Manitoba is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years, and more than one million hectares have burned. Fires remain out of control near evacuated communities such as Lynn Lake, Marcel Colomb First Nation, Garden Hill First Nation and Leaf Rapids. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025
