Summary
A Canadian couple's retirement plans halted after they found human remains on their property in Ontario. Archaeological work needed to be done, leading to a costly and unresolved financial situation for the couple.
Key Facts
- The Reios bought property in Wainfleet, Ontario, in 2020, planning it as a retirement home.
- Human remains, believed to be Indigenous and over 1,000 years old, were found on the site.
- The couple had to stop construction to investigate the burial site, incurring potential costs of $30,000 to $319,000.
- They applied for financial help over a year ago but have not received a decision.
- The area has a high chance of containing Indigenous remains, but this wasn't noted in their building permit.
- Legal and financial accountability issues have left the couple in a state of uncertainty.
- There are over 100 documented sites of Indigenous remains within 3.7 miles of the property.
- Local authorities say they cannot predict what lies beneath properties, creating a gap in the permitting process.
