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  1. Ongoing wildfires are producing smoke advisories in the areas of Greater Sudbury and French River.
  2. The Government of Ontario activated a disaster recovery assistance program and approved funding for Greater Sudbury and French River.

Niagara Flood Victims Demand Provincial Disaster Relief Aid

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Jennie Stevens demanded that Ontario implement a provincial disaster relief program for Niagara residents. This demand followed summer floods that caused an estimated $360 million in insured damage. Rob Flack, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, resisted the request, stating that the flooded households do not qualify for the aid.

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The dispute centers on aid eligibility for thousands of homes flooded with sewage-tainted water. The severe flooding has already resulted in one of the worst recorded total insured damage from natural disasters this summer.

Ontario has activated a disaster recovery assistance program and approved funding for Greater Sudbury and French River due to ongoing wildfires.

From cbc.ca

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  • Jenny StevensDemanded that the provincial government establish a disaster relief program.
  • OntarioThe provincial government facing demands for disaster relief funding.
  • Rob FlackMunicipal Affairs and Housing Minister who stated flooded households do not qualify for aid.

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Within Ongoing wildfires are producing smoke advisories in the areas of Greater Sudbury and French River.

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