Evacuees
Manitoba reserve going to court to demand Ottawa extend flood evacuee benefits
A Manitoba First Nation plans to argue in court that the federal government is cutting off evacuee benefits without providing secure housing more than eight years after flooding forced people to leave their homes. Continue reading
‘I just want to be in the loop’: Evacuees left in the dark over crane removal progress
As engineering crews continue their efforts to bring down the crane, there is still no official timeline. Continue reading
3 northern Ontario fire evacuees housed in Regina charged with assault: police
Three male northern Ontario fire evacuees who have been staying on the University of Regina campus are facing assault charges. Continue reading
Pikangikum First Nation evacuees heading home as officials bring forest fire under control
About 90 people who had been flown to Winnipeg are going back to the community in northern Ontario. Continue reading
Number of evacuees from Pikangikum First Nation hits 1,700 as wildfire grows
The Canadian Armed Forces said late Saturday it had evacuated about 1,715 people from the fly-in community 500 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, with most landing in Sioux Lookout and Kapuskasing, Ont. Continue reading
Evacuation order lifted for Southend, Sask.
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Saskatchewan announced Tuesday the general evacuation order for nearly 900 people in Southend has been lifted. Continue reading
Manitoba wildfire evacuees to return to Little Grand Rapids
Residents of Little Grand Rapids, evacuated from their eastern Manitoba community due to raging wildfires in May, are set to return home Saturday. Continue reading
Wildfire forces over 700 to evacuate from Southend, Sask.
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The wildfire has reached 3,000 hectares, prompting evacuations by bus, boat and road. Continue reading
Power restored to Manitoba communities hit by fires but evacuees still waiting to return
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
Power has been restored to Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nation, but evacuees are still waiting to return home. It’s been over a month since a massive wildfire forced 1400 people from their homes. Continue reading
Widespread mould a new problem for flood-weary Grand Forks residents
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Flooding fears in Grand Forks are being replaced by mushrooming mould issues. Continue reading