Peterborough welcomes evacuees from northwestern Ontario wildfires

The City of Peterborough is welcoming evacuees from First Nations communities threatened by wildfires in Northwestern Ontario.Emergency Management Ontario confirmed Tuesday June 10, that about 200 evacuees would arrive in Peterborough that evening, with more expected in the coming days.Mayor Jeff Leal said there was “no hesitation” in agreeing to help, and praised local agencies … Continue reading Peterborough welcomes evacuees from northwestern Ontario wildfires