Kashechewan water crisis forces evacuations
A sewage pump failure has contaminated Kashechewan First Nation's water plant, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Only a few hundred residents remain as the community faces a critical water crisis.
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Kashechewan water crisis forces hundreds to evacuate
A critical sewage pump failure has contaminated Kashechewan First Nation's water plant, prompting a mass evacuation. Hundreds have been airlifted out as a few hundred remain. Get the latest details.
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No Timeline to Fix Kashechewan's Water Emergency
Kashechewan First Nation faces a dire humanitarian water crisis with no repair timeline. A sewage backup forced an evacuation, now halted by weather. Leaders demand urgent, long-term government action.
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Kashechewan First Nation to evacuate after water failures
Kashechewan First Nation on the James Bay Coast declares a state of emergency and plans to evacuate all residents following critical water infrastructure failures. Read about the crisis and response.
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Weather hampers Kashechewan evacuation amid water crisis
Severe weather is hindering evacuation efforts in Kashechewan First Nation following a critical water system failure. The remote Northern Ontario community remains under a state of emergency.
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A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
Manitoba community on edge under boil water advisory
Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation face ongoing water insecurity after power outages. While help is promised, the community remains under a boil water advisory, highlighting critical infrastructure needs.
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Calgary's Water Main Report Calls for Urgent Reforms
An independent review of Calgary's catastrophic water main break demands sweeping reforms. City council receives a flood of new information on the state of disrepair. Read the full report details.
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Child injured after zipline harness fails at indoor park
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Calgary's Water Crisis: A Legacy of Past Decisions
Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.
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