Exploring Theme: "Fire Protection on Reserves"

Sandy Lake First Nation among plaintiffs in case, which alleges underfunding of fire services CBC News: Two Ontario First Nations, including one in northwestern Ontario, are suing the federal government over what they allege is underfunding of fire protection services in First Nation communities. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on Friday. The plaintiffs —...

Officials question how many more fires need to happen before long-term solutions put in place CBC News: Three people, including an eight-year-old child, have now been confirmed dead after a fire tore through a home in Pikangikum First Nation.  The fire broke out in the Ojibway community in northwestern Ontario last Wednesday evening.  Community officials said cold weather caused...