Community support for wildfire evacuees

Whitesand First Nation plans phased return for wildfire evacuees

THUNDER BAY — Hundreds of Whitesand First Nation members will begin returning to their homes on Thursday, more than a month after evacuating.

Lots of prep work ahead as wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario wait to hear if they can go home

It’s been weeks since wildfire evacuees from Whitestand First Nation and Armstrong in northwestern Ontario have been home. The communities are awaiting word from the province of changes in evacuation orders. In the meantime, preparations are underway to ensure essential supplies and infrastructure, as well as mental health resources, are in place.

Community support for wildfire evacuees

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