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Aug 18, 2026
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Wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario wait to hear if they can go home, with lots of prep work ahead
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Article Excerpt
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.
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