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Pikangikum First Nation faces power outage amid evacuation prompted by nearby wildfire
As wildfires continue to threaten First Nations in northwestern Ontario, Pikangikum is facing another challenge: a community-wide power outage. Here's what we know about the situation so far, as well as the latest on wildland fire hazards and air quality.
First planes carrying wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario head to Toronto area
As wildfire evacuees from North Spirit Lake and Pikangikum First Nations begin making their way to southern Ontario, those aboard the first planes out shared how they're feeling with nearly 50 wildfires raging across the northwest region.
Tornado warning issued for Savant Lake, Sturgeon Lake in northwestern Ontario
A tornado warning has been issued for Savant Lake and Sturgeon Lake in northwestern Ontario. Here's the latest from Environment and Climate Change Canada on how to stay safe.
Inquest to examine 5 deaths during blastomycosis outbreak in First Nation in northern Ontario
A coroner's inquest has been announced into the 2021-2022 deaths of five people during an outbreak of blastomycosis in Constance Lake First Nation just west of Hearst, Ont. Dozens of people were also treated for the fungal lung infection.
Over 2,000 people expected to evacuate from northwestern Ontario First Nations due to wildfires
Evacuations of Pikangikum and North Spirit Lake First Nations in northwestern Ontario are expected to begin Friday, as out-of-control wildfires burn near the remote communities.
Thunder Bay, Ont., family who took fight for girl's autism funding to court to learn if it was worth it
Patrick Cully will find out next week whether his five-year-old daughter Scarlet, who has autism, will be able to continue life-changing therapy that's helped her speak on her own. Last month, a Federal Court gave Indigenous Services Canada until July 18 to decide whether the family will get further Jordan's Principle funding. Here's the latest about the case and what researchers have to say.
Heat warnings, special air quality statements issued across northwestern Ontario
A number of heat warnings and special air quality statements are in effect for northwestern Ontario, affecting several First Nation communities. Meanwhile, flights home for wildfire evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation have been paused. Here's the latest on weather and air quality conditions in the region, as well as wildland fire hazards.
Return of mobile outreach service in Thunder Bay, Ont., speaks to high demand for support
Shelter House's Street Outreach Services program in Thunder Bay, Ont., is back after being discontinued a few years ago due to a lack of funding. Here's how the mobile outreach service is helping the community's most vulnerable, and how the shelter is working with Community Clothing Assistance to raise funds and build community connections.
Recent thefts at Thunder Bay, Ont., charities reflect crimes of desperation, organizations say
The issue of crimes of desperation is being raised following two separate thefts at non-profit organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont. While community do-gooders stepped up in both occasions to make things right, here's what those affected have to say about the long-term effects of these types of incidents.
As northwestern Ontario's largest wildfire is being held, evacuees continue to return home
Hundreds of wildfire evacuees are continuing to return to Sandy Lake First Nation, now that northwestern Ontario's largest wildfire is being held. Here's the latest on the wildfire situation in the region, and the repatriation of some 2,000 wildfire evacuees from the remote Oji-Cree community.