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Growing dog populations an issue in some Ontario remote communities, shelters under pressure

Phoebe Sutherland rushed last week to capture a stray dog that nipped an elder in her community of Moose Cree First Nation. It was the latest instance of issues springing from a growing population of dogs on the island at the southern tip of James Bay after veterinary services that …

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This remote First Nation pays lofty power costs. Forced to use U.S. source, they want to be on Ontario grid

Despite the approaching dusk, there aren’t many lights turned on in Harvey Powassin’s home on Windigo Island, a remote community of about 50 people that is part of Animakee Wa Zhing 37 in northwestern Ontario.  As the mercury continues to drop, Powassin is getting ready for the return of winter …

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