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Their meeting followed a two-day ministerial roundtable on Financing Africa’s Nuclear Energy Future held in Kigali. The discussions underscored Rwanda's commitment to advancing its nuclear energy programme as a critical solution to meet the country’s growing energy needs. ALSO READ: Rwanda’s nuclear technology plans: benefits vs challenges Zerbo noted the importance of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), describing them as scalable, clean, and efficient technologies suited to Rwanda's energy landscape. “Today's discussions focused on nuclear power plants, particularly SMRs, which offer safer, modular, and clean energy solutions adaptable to Rwanda’s context,” he explained. The meeting convened international and regional stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of Energy, the Nuclear Energy Agency in France, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Zerbo underscored the pivotal role energy plays in driving Rwanda’s socioeconomic transformation. “We often talk about electricity, but what we truly need is energy to drive industrialisation. Without sufficient energy, we cannot attract industries or sustain manufacturing.” He referenced a past challenge where a glass factory failed to establish operations in Rwanda due to limited energy capacity. ALSO READ: Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy “This is why technologies like SMRs are vital. They provide reliable, clean, and secure energy to support Rwanda’s development goals,” he noted, stressing that Rwanda has the potential to lead Africa’s nuclear energy journey, guided by President Paul Kagame’s vision. “Rwanda’s leadership, discipline, and stability offer a strong foundation to pilot nuclear energy development on the continent. Civil society must understand that nuclear energy is about development, not weapons. Public support and a strong regulatory framework are essential for success.” Addressing financing challenges The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, emphasised that financing was a central theme during the ministerial roundtable, particularly addressing financial institutions' hesitations regarding perceived risks of nuclear energy investments. “As Africans, we analysed these risks and explored strategies to mitigate them. Nuclear energy is clean and climate-friendly, this is crucial as we face the growing challenges of climate change,” Gasore said. He noted Rwanda’s energy ambitions, stressing the need for transformative solutions beyond current resources. ALSO READ: Atomic energy boss talks progress towards nuclear energy solutions in Rwanda “In the next 25 years, Rwanda will need more than ten times the electricity we have today. Hydropower and other existing resources will not meet this demand alone. Nuclear energy is a viable solution to secure our energy future,” he said. Gasore also emphasised Rwanda’s goal to start utilising nuclear energy within the next decade. “We are assessing technologies suitable for Rwanda, such as SMRs, which are already available in some markets and advancing in development elsewhere.” Broader benefits of nuclear energy Gasore emphasised that nuclear energy would offer significant benefits beyond electricity generation. These include contributing to industrialisation and job creation through employment opportunities in plant construction, operation, and maintenance. In addition to its role in energy, nuclear technology will play a key role in advancing healthcare, particularly in cancer treatment. “We already have a hospital that utilises nuclear technology for treatment,” Gasore said. Nuclear energy also holds promise for improving agricultural preservation, enhancing produce storage, and ensuring better export quality, he said. Since 2019, Rwanda has made capacity building a priority, with more than 300 students trained in nuclear energy programmes across Russia, Europe, and the United States. “Nuclear energy is a skill-intensive sector. Partnerships with experienced countries and specialised training are essential,” Gasore explained. Laying the groundwork for Rwanda’s nuclear future While Rwanda has not begun construction of its first nuclear plant, the government is laying the necessary foundation. “We are conducting feasibility studies, designing regulatory frameworks, and building institutions to ensure the highest safety standards,” the minister added, also noting ongoing partnerships with key international stakeholders, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, which co-hosted the Kigali roundtable. “We are laying a solid foundation to ensure Rwanda is ready for nuclear energy development,” Gasore said.", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alice Umutesi" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The New Times", "url": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/", "sameAs": ["https://www.facebook.com/TheNewTimesRwanda/","https://twitter.com/NewTimesRwanda","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZbZj6DF9zWXpdZVceDZkg"], "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "/theme_newtimes/images/logo.png", "width": 270, "height": 57 } }, "copyrightHolder": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The New Times", "url": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/" } }None
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government will “absolutely” be adding more Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and RCMP ‘human resources’ at the border. His comments come following U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat of a blanket 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until the neighbouring countries eliminate what Trump the flow of illegal drugs and migrants over the border. In an interview with CTV News Channel’s Power Play, airing Monday, LeBlanc told host Vassy Kapelos his department has been working on increasing border security for months, and insisted the measures are not to appease Trump. When asked whether the added resources will include blunting contractions in the CBSA budget, LeBlanc said “yes.” “I'm working on that with the minister of finance (Chrystia Freeland),” LeBlanc said, adding his government will “have more to say in the coming weeks.” The CBSA’s funding contracted in the most recent budget cycle by 2.6 per cent, according to documents on the federal government’s website . Leblanc insisted front-line officers have not been cut. “They're not people in uniform securing the border,” he told Kapelos. “There could be administrative savings and different back office functions.” When pressed though, the Minister said the CBSA’s budget would not contract going forward. “We have said very clearly that we're prepared to increase both the human resources and the equipment for the RCMP and CBSA,” he said. “That's exactly what we're going to do.” LeBlanc also pointed to a round of layoffs at CBSA in 2012 under former prime minister Stephen Harper, at which time 1,100 jobs were cut. The union representing CBSA workers told Kapelos last week, however, those cuts were never reversed, and the agency remains about 2,000 workers short. “The union can have its own views,” LeBlanc said. “I talked to the president of the CBSA, who talks to me about the resources they need and how the government has supported the work that they've done.” LeBlanc’s comments on increasing border security echo those of Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who likewise said in an interview for CTV’s Question Period that the Canadian presence at the border it shares with the U.S. will be “very visible.” “It's important for the Americans and for Canadians to see that the border is secure, that our security posture at the border is robust,” LeBlanc said. He also said while this work has been ongoing for “a number of months,” it’s “incumbent upon a responsible government” to show the Americans what’s being accomplished. Border security was a major topic of conversation during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s surprise meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, according to senior government sources. LeBlanc was one of just three Canadian officials at the table with Trump and several other American guests. LeBlanc said the dinner with Trump was “very cordial” and gave the Liberals a “much better idea of the American concerns,” pointing to the border, drugs, and illegal or irregular migration. Two government sources also tell CTV News the Canadian delegation at the Trump meeting on Friday were told the tariffs are unavoidable in the immediacy, but solutions in the longer term are on the table particularly if the border is better secured. “I think it's too early to know whether the tariffs on day one of his administration will apply,” LeBlanc said. “If they would apply, for how long? Did he say that? We have a lot of work to do between now and Jan. 20.” When asked whether he believes Trump is using the threat of tariffs to accomplish public safety goals, as opposed to economic ones, LeBlanc said he wouldn’t speak for the incoming American administration. 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Kelowna Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026 The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday. 545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. That works out to more than 1.6 per day. Lethbridge Hurricanes add Yager, Unger in blockbuster deal with Warriors The Lethbridge Hurricanes received forward Brayden Yager and goalie Jackson Unger from the Moose Jaw Warriors in an 11-asset blockbuster trade on Monday. 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New Complaint Contends 'Vaporware' Strategy and Systematic Anti-Competitive Practices Destroyed Competition for Internet Connectivity in Business Aviation CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky Networks, LLC today filed a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Gogo, Inc. and Gogo Business Aviation, LLC ($GOGO) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (Case 3:24-cv-01087), alleging illegal monopolistic practices in the air-to-ground (ATG) broadband inflight connectivity market for business aviation. The lawsuit alleges multiple violations of federal antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, as well as North Carolina state tort laws and the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, claiming that Gogo engaged in predatory pricing, misleading advertising, and exclusive dealing agreements to maintain its monopoly position in the ATG market. SmartSky is pursuing this case to protect innovation as well as to seek justice for unfair business practices. The company's complaint contends that a systematic campaign of misinformation and exclusive dealing arrangements effectively blocked SmartSky's access to critical distribution channels and created insurmountable barriers to market entry, stifling the innovation and competition customers depend on. The lawsuit seeks substantial damages potentially exceeding $1 billion . The legal action aims to address the alleged harm to competition and consumers in the aviation connectivity market. This new Complaint is separate and apart from the Intellectual Property case (Case 1:22-cv-00266-JLH) SmartSky previously filed against Gogo in Delaware . The trial of that case is scheduled to begin in April, 2025. SmartSky is represented by Rik Tozzi , of Burr & Forman, LLP. About SmartSky Until ceasing business operations in August, 2024, SmartSky Networks, LLC was an aviation technology company that developed and launched an innovative air-to-ground network for business aviation, offering superior connectivity solutions through advanced telecommunications technology and infrastructure. SOURCE SmartSky NetworksSeahawks try for 7th straight win in series vs. Cards in crucial NFC West matchup
One of the reasons governments are moving to restrict teenagers’ access to social media is the fear of its harm to mental health. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, the topic has been reignited by the release of a new book titled The Anxious Generation, by New York University social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who links the rise in mental health illness directly to the proliferation of social networks and smartphones. While Haidt writes that social media and smartphones are not the only causes of the mental health epidemic seen in several countries, he points to how such technologies are hindering children’s healthy development by reducing their time spent playing with friends in real life, eating into time for sleeping, as well as corroding their self esteem. Even children who do not use social media are struggling, he argues, due to the changes brought about to social life. Critics say, however, that correlation is not the same as causation and that the data does not show a complete picture. As the following chart shows, the share of U.S. 12-17 year olds having experienced a depressive episode in the past year has risen from 7.9 percent in 2006 to 18.1 percent in 2023. You will find more infographics at Statista While the figure has come down from the pandemic high of 20.1 percent in 2021, it is still above that of 2019 and 2020. This is according to data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The source classifies a major depressive episode in the past 12 months if a respondent has had at least one period of two weeks or longer when they felt depressed or lost interest or pleasure in daily activities for most of the day nearly every day. Depressive symptoms include problems with sleeping, eating, energy, concentration, self-worth, or having recurrent thoughts of death or recurrent suicidal ideation. The share of teens who had reported a major depressive episode was particularly high among Multiracial (24.4 percent) respondents in 2023, followed by white adolescents (19.6), Asian (13.7 percent) and Black teens (13.3 percent). There was insufficient data for calculating the Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander teenagers.Scripps taps Matthew Hijuelos to lead distribution strategy
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