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Greenstone – Fire Ban in Effect at Midnight Saturday

This evening, the majority of Greenstone’s land area became rated as extreme fire hazard. The forecast for the coming days does not show any significant rainfall predicted. In the interest of community safety, a full fire ban is being implemented effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2026. A fire ban suspends any issued burn permits, meaning there is no way ...

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Bushplane Museum Tentatively Marks 70% in Fundraising Campaign for Roof & Climate Control

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) has raised nearly 70% of the $5.6 million needed to make critical building improvements. While fundraising efforts have reached a significant milestone, it also represents a continued need to raise the remaining $1.3 million. The Future Impact Project, will replace roofing, and add climate control and insulation to the downtown staple ensuring a safe, ...

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This Weekend at LSPP – Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12

Saturday Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Though they lie quietly, the rocks beneath our feet tell the story of the powerful natural forces that created Lake Superior and the dramatic landscape of the park we know today. Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 10

Northeast Region Updated: July 10, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 35 (COC035) is 1 hectare and located on an island on Ritchie Lake. The fire is not under control. Cochrane 36 (COC036) is 0.2 of a hectare and located along the west side of Groundhog River, ...

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NAP – Fentanyl & Crystal Meth seized following search of Constance Lake FN residence

Police seized Fentanyl and Crystal Methamphetamine following the search of a Constance Lake First Nation home Tuesday. Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Intelligence Unit, with support from the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant in the morning hours of Tuesday, July 7, at a residential address in Constance Lake ...

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Municipal Response to Odours from Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Municipality of Wawa is aware of the unpleasant odours that some residents have recently noticed originating from the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff understand these odours can be disruptive and appreciate the community’s patience while efforts continue to minimize the impacts. The current conditions have created what can best be described as a “perfect storm” for odour generation. A ...

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LSPP Agawa Bay Campground & Visitor Centre – Scheduled Water Outage

Please be advised that there will be no running water available in the Agawa Bay Campground or Visitor Centre on July 11th, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This temporary shutdown of our water system is to allow our maintenance crew to troubleshoot an issue with our plumbing system. Please note that Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground ...

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Ladies Night – July 8th

Week 8, 120 Golfers. Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Please be courteous to other golfers and keep your music at a low volume. Thank you to all of our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st Flight: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare                                     35 2nd –Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos             36 ...

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Today at LSPP – Friday, July 10th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Aidan and Colin for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 9

Northeast Region Updated: July 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There was one wildland fire confirmed yesterday evening after our update: North Bay 22 (NOR022) was 0.1 of a hectare in size and was located along the north shore of Burnt Island, just under a kilometre south ...

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, July 9th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ATTACK OF THE VAMPIRE FISH – Join Kelly to dive into the shocking story of the invasive Sea Lamprey. Discover how these jawless, parasitic bloodsuckers have made their way into Lake Superior, their impact on our native species and what scientists are doing to stop them. Drop-in: ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 8

Northeast Region Updated: July 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Cochrane 33 (COC033) is 127 hectares and is located approximately 43 kilometres northwest of Ghost Lake and 77 kilometres northeast of Big Trout Lake. The fire is being observed. Cochrane 34 (COC034) is 1356 hectares and is located approximately 7 kilometres north of Winisk River and 27 kilometres south ...

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, July 8th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MARKS OF THE WILD – You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they are out there! Drop by and meet Kelly and Claire to learn ways to spot the signs that are left behind that are often overlooked.    

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Forest Fire Update – July 7

Northeast Region Updated: July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 6 new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 15 (SUD015) is 0.2 of a hectare and is located approximately 3 kilometres south of Whitewater Lake and 5 kilometres north of Municipal Road 55. The fire is being held. Sudbury 16 (SUD016) is 0.4 ...

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