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Throne speech ignites outcry over Ford’s environmental rollbacks – National Observer
April 17th 2025 Despite years of public outcry and widespread criticism from experts and advocates over weakened conservation laws, the Ford government doubled down on its first day back in power — vowing to slash environmental oversight to fast-track mineral and infrastructure projects. Critics warn the plan will gut crucial environmental reviews, provoke legal battles, spark First […]
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Vulnerable members of Neskantaga First Nation to be evacuated from community – APTN News
Apr 16, 2025 A flood in the nursing station has forced the transfer of 131 vulnerable members of Neskantaga First Nation to Thunder Bay, Ont., 450 km away. “Our vulnerable people require full and immediate access to health services that, unfortunately, is not available in Neskantaga,” said Chief Gary Quisses in a statement on Tuesday. […]
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Flooding forces closure at Neskantaga First Nation’s nursing station – CBC Video
Neskantaga First Nation’s only nursing station has been closed since Sunday. Here’s what leaders in the remote northwestern Ontario community are calling for from the federal government. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6725618
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Call for Expressions of Interest: QUEST Canada seeks Ontario Net-Zero Communities Cohort Participants
April 16, 2025 – Ontario, Canada // QUEST Canada invites small and mid-sized municipalities across Ontario to join the new Ontario Net-zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program. With an initial call for a cohort of 15 participating Ontario municipalities, eligible applicants include local governments (Indigenous, municipal, regional or a group of small municipalities and/or bands), or […]
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Kashechewan First Nation declares state of emergency, begins annual precautionary evacuation – CBC
Apr 14, 2025 Chief Hosea Wesley says 1st flights for children, elders, vulnerable people leave Monday Kashechewan First Nation has declared a state of emergency as the threat of spring flooding looms over the community on northern Ontario’s James Bay Coast. In a public notice shared with community members on social media, Kashechewan First Nation […]
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As ice road melts, a First Nation eyes solid ground – National Observer
Two years ago, the snowy scene outside the window next to Terry Metatawabin looked much different. Soot was hitting the glass, bright orange combined with black smoke taking over any natural sky – “like watching a volcano.” “We evacuated everybody in 24 hours. The whole community,” said Metatawabin, deputy chief of Fort Albany First Nation, […]
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The root of the problem in northern Ontario – The Narwhal
April 10, 2025 This story about a lawsuit involving First Nations in northern Ontario has deep roots — in mistakes made by the Crown centuries ago Hi Narwhals, Before I tell you about the fascinating and complicated story that took me halfway across the great province of Ontario, I have some good news to share: in […]
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NFN Information Session on Highway 11: Presented by MTO and AECOM
April 8, 2025 The Ministry of Transportation has hired AECOM to do a preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for a pilot project on Highway 11, between North Bay and Temagami. This study will look to create a 2+1 Roadway Model, which means adding a third lane in some areas to improve traffic flow. […]
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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: 5,400 climbers raise $1.53 million at WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature amid growing conservation need
TORONTO, April 6, 2025 – More than 5,400 people challenged themselves to journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 stairs this weekend as part of the WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature fundraiser, presented by Aviso. Supported by nearly 23,000 donors, sponsors and volunteers, climbers raised $1.53 million (and counting) for conservation efforts across Canada. The fastest climbers […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature returns this weekend
TORONTO, April 4, 2025 – Thousands of people will be conquering the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of the 33rd annual WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature, presented by Aviso. WWF-Canada and climbers are aiming to once again raise more than $1.5 million to restore and protect habitats for Canada’s most at-risk […]
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