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Publication Date: July 16, 2026 - 12:08
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Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat
July 16, 2026
Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about their harrowing journey by boat to safety as they call for support from the provincial and federal governments.
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August 13, 2026 - 09:07 | Allison Jones | The Globe and Mail
It is not clear yet what has happened to a small group of "iconic" mountain goats, as a large wildfire burns out of control near the evacuated community of Summerland, B.C.
August 13, 2026 - 08:50 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Chief Greg Gabriel, whose members are among the evacuees, says that could mean looking at logging practices and addressing drought conditions.
August 13, 2026 - 08:47 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
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