Chris Alexander and Nepal Police

Interdepartmental Strategic Support Team: Nepal police say the death toll from last week magnitude-7.8 earthquake has climbed to 6,841, as more reports come in from remote areas and rescue workers dig out more bodies from under the rubble, according to The Waterloo Record. More than 14,000 people have been reported injured. "The loss of life and the destruction of civilian homes and communities have been overwhelming," Chris Alexander, citizenship and immigration minister, said Saturday. "Today announcement of the immediate deployment of additional DART elements to the affected region is evidence of Canada ongoing support and dedication to the relief effort," Alexander said. DART members from Canadian Forces Base Trenton will be heading to Nepal, along with civilian political and humanitarian personnel from Foreign Affairs. The day after the earthquake, Canada deployed the Interdepartmental Strategic Support Team, followed by DART members to assess the situation in Nepal. Officials say the elements of DART will be deployed in a phased approach, adjusting capabilities and personnel based on needs on the ground. On Friday, the assessment team delivered its recommendations and called for additional elements of DART to support the relief efforts. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.