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Northern Ontario Watch
Kashechewan First Nation evacuation halted by weather, water crisis continues
A failed water treatment system has contaminated Kashechewan First Nation's water supply, triggering a state of emergency. Evacuations for the remote community's 2,200 residents have been paused by poor weather, but are set to resume. Indigenous Services Canada is assisting with repairs as the province coordinates the airlift to host cities. Angela Gemmill has the latest.