Aid groups rally to help First Nations facing mass food spoilage after northwestern Ontario outages
Aid groups rally to help First Nations facing mass food spoilage after northwestern Ontario outages

Vehicles are seen shining headlights into houses by a body of water. In the background is a pink and orange sky and large plumes of smoke.

Aid organizations are ramping up efforts to replenish supplies after power outages across half a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario led to mass food spoilage. Meanwhile, more details have emerged about the magnitude of the impact of going for days without electricity in remote communities.