After being flown to Hamilton on Wednesday and Thursday, those who did arrive were transferred by bus to Niagara Falls, he said. Most evacuees will be staying in Niagara Falls, with others set to settle into communities including Timmins, Kapuskasing and Kingston. Garland was helping move Kashechewan residents who’ve arrived in Niagara Falls into three hotels. Garland said the Niagara Falls community “is always top notch” in helping others in times of crisis. For anyone wishing to help Kashechewan community members in Niagara Falls, the Fort Erie Friendship Native Centre is accepting donations such as clothes.

Source: CBC News January 17, 2026 16:16 UTC