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First Nation chiefs share safety concerns amid wildfire evacuations in northwestern Ontario
As wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario settle in at their accommodations in the southern part of the province, community chiefs are raising concerns about what happens next. Here's the latest on the evacuations in Wabaseemoong, Deer Lake and Webequie First Nations, as wildfire activity continues to escalate across the country.
Arrival of cruise ships in Thunder Bay, Ont., marks start of summer on the Great Lakes
From June until September, Thunder Bay, Ont., will welcome 15 cruise ship visits to its harbour, bringing about 5,100 passengers and crew members to the northwestern Ontario city over the summer. Here's what the cruise ship industry means to the community's economy, as partners celebrate the arrival of the season's first vessels.
Wildfires prompt air quality statements across northwestern Ontario as evacuations continue
A number of special air quality statements are in effect across northwestern Ontario as wildfire activity remains rampant throughout the region. Here's the latest on the situation, as evacuations continue in Deer Lake First Nation and Webequie First Nation.
In the centre of Ontario's drug crisis, Fort William First Nation fights for new facility
After declaring a state of emergency over its toxic drug crisis last summer, Fort William First Nation, just south of Thunder Bay, Ont., hasn't stopped advocating for more resources. While the community has purchased a facility to support individuals before they enter addiction treatment, its chief says neither the provincial nor federal government has committed funding to get it up and running. Meanwhile, the Thunder Bay district continues to have the highest opioid-related death rate in the province.
Deer Lake First Nation evacuation begins as wildfires ramp up across the region
As crews work to douse a dozen wildfires in northwestern Ontario, new restrictions are being put in place to prevent more fires. Here's what we know about the situation, as Deer Lake First Nation begins a community evacuation.
Wildfire within 1 kilometre of Deer Lake First Nation prompts call for community evacuation
Water bombers and bird dog aircraft are responding to a wildfire near Deer Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario, which has prompted leadership to request a community evacuation. Here's what we know about the evolving situation as the region faces high to extreme fire behaviour.
This group walked nearly 400 km to raise awareness about bullying, violence in First Nations
The third and final Bullying Awareness Walk in memory of Josh Nanokeesic wrapped up in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Monday. A group of First Nation members walked nearly 400 kilometres from Sioux Lookout to raise awareness about bullying, violence and the impact on young people's mental health.
'Water is sacred': Treaty 3 team deploys new water monitoring devices across territory
Grand Council Treaty 3 is deploying new water monitoring stations across the territory this summer. The goal is to collect information about the impact of climate change by tracking water quality changes over time. Here's how the program works, and how it's hoped to help First Nations advocate for solutions.
Major crimes unit investigating after man's body found on Thunder Bay, Ont.'s south side
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has confirmed a man's body was found on the city's south side on Friday. Here's what we know about the incident, which is under investigation by the major crimes unit.
Sandy Lake First Nation mourns loss of 11-year-old to house fire, calls for more resources
The death of another child in Sandy Lake First Nation due to a house fire has renewed calls for action to prevent fire-related deaths among First Nations people. Here's what we know about Thursday's fatal fire in the remote northwestern Ontario community, as community leaders and advocates seek more support.