Northern Ontario Flooded

Flood forces 2nd day of evacuations in northern Ontario

CBC News – As many as 2,000 people were expected to be airlifted Sunday from three communities in northern Ontario after rapidly rising water levels and melting ice prompted local leaders to declare an emergency. The rising Albany River is threatening the communities of Kashechewan [in Cree, “Keeshechewan” means “where the water flows fast”] and Fort Albany near James Bay. Rising water levels were also threatening the community of Attawapiskat.

Residents are expected to be away from home for six to eight weeks. (Source)