Kashechewan

• Family, friends mourn loss of Scarborough paramedic

  The family of a Scarborough paramedic who is presumed to have drowned recently is reflecting on his life and commitment to helping others.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2023
  
• Hundreds evacuate as floods hit northern Ontario First Nation

  Annual flooding is forcing hundreds of people from the Kashechewan First Nation to be evacuated from the James Bay community in northern Ontario.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2023
  
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• More nurses headed to Kashechewan First Nation amid shortage: regional care provider

  The president of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority says the first nurse is expected to arrive Friday in Kashechewan First Nation.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
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• ‘We’re really afraid’: Kashechewan First Nation grapples with COVID-19 outbreak

  The Indigenous community in northern Ontario is under complete lockdown as relief efforts are underway to control a surge in COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
• ‘Spreading like wildfire’: Kashechewan First Nation sees COVID-19 surge in children, teens

  The situation has led to a complete lockdown of the community, which is in a 'deepening state of emergency.'

  Health

  Jun 15, 2021
• NDP says COVID-19 crisis distracting from northern Ontario First Nation’s flooding plight

  New Democrats say they are concerned COVID-19 is distracting the federal and provincial governments from helping Kashechewan First Nation, which is vulnerable to spring flooding.

  Politics

  Apr 6, 2020
• First Nations leaders call for action as Kashechewan grapples with annual flooding

  Kashechewan First Nation has been evacuated, as its more than 2,500 members have been flown to other locations across the province.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2019
• Evacuations under way in Kashechewan due to flooding risk

  Spring evacuations have been an annual headache in Kashechewan due to the flood threat.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2018
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• Kashechewan First Nation in Northern Ontario evacuated over flood fears

  Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2017
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• James Bay First Nations attending workshop on dealing with polar bears

  Environmental stewards from First Nations on the coast of James Bay will be gathering in northern Ontario this week to learn how to best deal with polar bears that are straying into their communities.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2017