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Chernobyl disaster commemorated by Ukrainian Canadians


Ukrainian-Canadians, are marking the 30th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in the city of Chernobyl, Ukraine. Across Canada today vigils, services and commemorative gatherings are taking place in churches and community centres, solemnly remebering those whose lives were lost, and all those whose lives were irrevocably changed.
Work to remove the radioactive contents of the reactor could take decades
It began in the early hours of April 26, 1986, when an uncontrolled reaction blew the roof off, sending a cloud of radioactive material into the air. This toxic cloud drifted and dispersed into other parts of the USSR, including Russia and …read more

Source: Radio Canada International

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