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Canadian Military Ends Deployment to UN Mission in Mali

Justin Barber

Mar 4, 2025 — 1 min read

General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, announced the conclusion of an 18-month deployment by approximately 40 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on March 4, 2025. According to the Department of National Defence, these personnel were stationed at the UN camp in Bamako, where they served in staff officer and information operations roles. The end of this deployment follows the United Nations' scheduled drawdown and closure of the MINUSMA mission.

Canada's involvement in UN peacekeeping operations in Mali included an air task force from 2018 to 2019, which provided medical evacuation and logistical missions. The recent deployment of ground personnel began in October 2023. The Department of National Defence stated that all activities conducted during this mission concluded in coordination with the timelines established by the United Nations.

Public Tender Announced for Municipal Land in Clarington

The Municipality of Clarington has issued a notice that it is accepting tenders for the purchase of certain lands. According to the municipal notice, tenders must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local time on August 21, 2024, at the Municipal Administration Centre located at 40 Temperance Street in

Provincial Funding Announced for Robb Township Landfill Upgrades

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.

Evelyn Township Public Works Issues Landfill Monitoring and Operations Update

The Evelyn Township Public Works Department has released an update regarding activities at the Evelyn Landfill as of May 1, 2025. The department reports that environmental monitoring is ongoing at the site, including regular sampling of groundwater and surface water. According to the Public Works Department, the monitoring is conducted

Municipality Issues Advisory on Spring Water Runoff and Drainage

With spring temperatures rising, increased melting of ice and snow is resulting in water runoff in many northern Ontario communities. The Municipality has advised residents to check for drainage issues around their homes during this period. According to the Municipality, residents should inspect catch basins, gutters, and other drainage pathways

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Public Tender Announced for Municipal Land in Clarington

Provincial Funding Announced for Robb Township Landfill Upgrades

Evelyn Township Public Works Issues Landfill Monitoring and Operations Update

Municipality Issues Advisory on Spring Water Runoff and Drainage