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Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
The $1.9-billion Wataynikaneyap transmission line has connected 15 First Nations, reducing diesel reliance amid climate and infrastructure challenges, officials said.
- Recent talks are underway on building a transmission line into northern Ontario's Ring of Fire, with Premier Doug Ford pledging to end diesel reliance for nine remaining First Nations communities.
- Climate change is shortening winter road seasons, forcing some fuel deliveries to be flown in and raising costs for fly-in communities; a recent flood and suspected diesel leak shut Neskantaga First Nation's nursing station and prompted evacuations.
- The 1,800-kilometre Wataynikaneyap transmission line, majority-owned by 24 First Nations, has connected 15 diesel-reliant communities using a $1.9-billion project and $1.3-billion loan.
- The IESO has formed a working group with First Nations, with preliminary estimates of a $4.5 billion transmission cost and industry already securing power sources, Minister Stephen Lecce said.
- Arthur Bledsoe, Pembina Institute analyst, warned that electrification must ensure First Nations are equal partners and their sovereignty respected, or mining companies could overshadow community benefits.
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Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
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Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire – 105.9 The Region
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. — The fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation’s nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell. Diesel wafted from the flooded basement, a stench so strong it made people sick with headaches and nausea, residents said. After they detected the scent, the building was shut down and with it the community’s only healthcare centre. Local leaders dec…
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