{"id":106939,"date":"2026-07-16T11:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/?p=106939"},"modified":"2026-07-16T11:55:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:55:41","slug":"governments-co-ordinate-response-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/governments-co-ordinate-response-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"Governments co-ordinate response efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal As the wildfire situation in Northern Ontario changes, Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu recognizes that people across the region are feeling anxious \u2014 especially those who have lost homes, property and businesses. \u201cMy team and I are working closely with affected communities and community leaders,\u201d Hajdu told The Chronicle-Journal. \u201cWe are raising issues directly with relevant federal departments and helping people navigate federal and provincial programs and services.\u201d She added that anyone affected by the fires who needs help can call her office at 807-766-2090. \u201cYou do not need to figure out which government, department or program to call first,\u201d she said. \u201cCall us. 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