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CTV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Timmins approves rezoning for new women's shelter
Timmins city council has rezoned a 48-acre parcel of land on Government Road for a shelter for women and children fleeing violence. Fort Albany First Nation hs secured funding for the facility, though some area residents have raised concerns.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Plans underway for Timmins shelter for women and children fleeing violence
Timmins city council has agreed to rezone a parcel of land on Government Road for a women's shelter and transitional homes. (File) Timmins city council has agreed to rezone a parcel of land on Government Road for a women's shelter and transitional homes. The 48-acre property, including a large two-storey home, is in the west end of the city. Fort Albany First Nation has secured funding to establish a shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. 'I think they do an excellent job in terms of what they … and I think it's a needed service in the community,' said Steve Black, Timmins city councillor. Will be contentious 'I just have more of a challenge that I know it's going to be a contentious issue to some degree for the residents in that area -- maybe not for all, but for some, based on complaints.' 'I just am not sure our council process gives adequate time for public feedback from the time they get to chance to review a report to us approving the report 24 hours later,' Black added. The shelter will have a maximum of eight clients and three employees. A building will be constructed with four residential dwelling units to be used as transitional housing. CTV News contacted Fort Albany First Nation for comment, but has yet to receive a response.
CTV News
07-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
State of emergency lifted in Fort Albany First Nation
This Ministry of Natural Resources aerial photo shows the drop in water levels in Fort Albany First Nation. (MNR photo)
CBC
30-04-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Fort Albany joins Kashechewan in evacuation ahead of spring flooding in Ontario's far north
A second fly-in Cree community on Ontario's James Bay Coast is now being evacuated with the rising risk of spring flooding. Fort Albany First Nation announced that the first 185 people are expected to be airlifted to Cochrane on Wednesday. "So it's been declared a full stage evacuation," Fort Albany emergency coordinator Amy Nakogee posted on Facebook. "For today, the priority will be given to families with small children and the home care clients." The First Nation of 1,200 last evacuated due to flooding risk in 2023, the same year the community had another evacuation because of a nearby wildfire. "Please stay safe, stay viligant, and take all the necessary precautions. Keep a close watch on your children. Take care of each other," reads a statement from Fort Albany chief and council. The nearby Kashechewan First Nation began its annual precautionary evacuation a few weeks ago. Chief Hosea Wesley says by the end of the day Wednesday, a total of 1,000 people will have been flown out, which is about half of the on reserve population. He says there is a large ice jam in the Albany River, forcing water toward the two communities.
