US EditionHundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees arrive in Niagara Falls, Ont.
- Niagara Falls is hosting hundreds of evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation due to a water crisis, with 858 people currently living in two hotels, according to Fire Chief Jo Zambito.
- Tyson Wesley, the executive director of Kashechewan First Nation, mentioned that about 400 residents are expected to remain in the community.
- Authorities declared a state of emergency in Kashechewan on Jan. 4 due to infrastructure damage that led to sewage contamination and public health concerns.
- Indigenous Services Canada is prioritizing the evacuation of 500 vulnerable individuals and has engaged a management company to address the water treatment issues.
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'It's kind of stressful what's happening': Evacuee from Kashechewan shares her experience
Rita Wynne was among the hundreds of people from Kashechewan First Nation, a remote northern Ontario community located near James Bay, who had to leave due to a lack of clean drinking water. Repairs at the water plant are ongoing as community members are scattered to different cities across the province.
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Hundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees arrive in Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Hundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees arrive in Niagara Falls, Ont. – 105.9 The Region
The fire chief in Niagara Falls, Ont., says the city is now hosting hundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees after a water crisis in the northern Ontario community forced many to leave their homes. Jo Zambito says 858 people from Kashechewan are currently living in two Niagara Falls hotels and the city is ready to welcome more evacuees who could arrive in the coming days. Zambito says his teams are trying to make sure the evacuees stay comf…
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