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First Nations leaders from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier FordLeaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario have demanded a meeting with Premier Doug Ford.PoliticsSep 26, 2023
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1 dead, 2 still unaccounted for after house fire in Pikangikum First NationThe chief of Pikangikum First Nation issued a statement saying the community is devastated after a home was found engulfed in flames Wednesday evening.FireFeb 25, 2023
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Northwestern Ontario communities get policing discounts from province, say more neededA coalition of northwestern Ontario mayors say the province has agreed to help with their communities' rising policing costs but more financial support is needed.CanadaFeb 21, 2023
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Ministry wants residents to still be careful despite slow fire season in northwestern OntarioChris Marchand, a fire information officer for the MNR, said the area burned to date is less than one per cent of what burned in 2021.EnvironmentJul 15, 2022
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Spring storm that dumped heavy snow on Manitoba moves into OntarioA fierce spring storm is taking aim at part of northwestern Ontario.WeatherApr 15, 2022
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Northwestern Ontario sees 17 new fires burning Tuesday as evacuations continueThere are now 148 active fires burning, with 44 of those not under control, 12 being held, 27 under control and 65 being monitored.WeatherJul 27, 2021
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NDP urges Doug Ford to declare a state of emergency over northern Ontario wildfiresOntario's Opposition is calling on the government to declare a state of emergency over wildfires burning in the province's northwestern region.EnvironmentJul 22, 2021
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Environment Canada expects air pollution in Hamilton from forest fires to improve on TuesdayIn a special air quality statement for Hamilton, Canada's weather agency expects changing weather to clear some smoke seen in the city.CanadaJul 20, 2021
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Special air quality statement issued for Toronto, southern Ontario due to wildfire smokeEnvironment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for all of southern Ontario due to smoke from ongoing forest fires.CanadaJul 19, 2021
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Ontario issues emergency order to help deal with northern wildfiresThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the order means the province can close roads and restrict access to certain areas as needed to fight the fires.EnvironmentJul 14, 2021
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