Medical staff leave Kashechewan First Nation as parasite contaminates water – CityNews Toronto
February 4, 2026
Medical staff have left a northern Ontario First Nation that was largely evacuated last month after its water system failed and a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness contaminated its water supply.
Indigenous Services Canada says all remaining nurses left Kashechewan First Nation on Monday after consultation with community leaders.
The department says people who remain in the community will be able to access health services at a hospital in neighbouring Fort Albany, and Ornge air ambulance has also been notified and will provide emergency medical transport as needed.
