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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 14

Updated: August 14, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Three new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Chapleau 22 (CHA022) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.9 of a kilometre southwest of Peters Lake and 1.5 kilometres southeast of Lower Prairie Bee Lake. The fire is being held. Haliburton 24 (HAL024) was 0.1 of a ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 14

Updated: August 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 14. Nipigon 99 (NIP099) is located east of Pays Plat, approximately 3 kilometers northeast of Highway 17 and 5.5 kilometers north of Rossport. This 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 100 (NIP100) is located approximately 10.5 ...

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Today at LSPP – Saturday, August 15th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: OWL ‘BOUT THAT – Owls are mysterious raptors of the night. Join Aidan to discover the world of owls, what makes them one of the best hunters in the forest, and why they are so important to Lake Superior Provincial Park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 13

Updated: August 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 56 (COC056) was 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.15 of a kilometre east of Highway 652 and 1.9 kilometres northwest of Mawibuha Lake. The fire is out. Sudbury 54 (SUD054) is 0.1 of a hectare and located ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 13

Updated: August 13, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 13. Fort Frances 67 (FOR067) is located northeast of McIntyre Lake, approximately 1 kilometer west of Marj Lake. The 1.4-hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 98 (NIP098) is located northeast of Clear Lake, approximately 14 kilometers ...

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Today at LSPP – Friday, August 14th

    Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: FLASHY FIREFLIES – Fireflies don’t just glow for show! Join Tessa to learn the complex language behind their flashes, and how these beautiful beetles thrive in Dark Sky Preserves like Lake Superior Provincial Park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE ...

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CUPE 4148 condemns staffing cuts at Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board

Aug 13, 2026 at 09:12 ‘August 12, 2026: CUPE 4148 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) strongly condemn the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board’s (HSCDSB) decision to move ahead with another round of staffing cuts, warning the reductions will further strain already understaffed schools and reduce support for students with increasingly complex needs. The Board recently notified ...

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Group Health Centre joins Maamwesying Ontario Health Team to support Indigenous Relatives (clients) in SSM & area

The Maamwesying Ontario Health Team welcomes Group Health Centre as a new Collaborative Partner in strengthening healthcare for Indigenous Relatives (clients) in the Sault Ste. Marie area. The occasion was marked with a formal Signing Ceremony that included an Indigenous Blanket Exercise, where participants explored the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on the health and wellbeing of the Indigenous ...

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Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Welcomes New Executive Director

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Coulman has joined the organization as its new Executive Director, effective July 2026. A respected community leader, Coulman brings extensive experience in the non-profit sector. He previously served as Executive Director of the Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC) for 10 years, and as Manager of Career Education and ...

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Fort Frances 14: Implementation Order REVOKED

Aug 13, 2026 at 08:25 The Implementation Order around active wildland fire Fort Frances 14 has been revoked effective August 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. All travel and use of roads and lakes in this area are available. Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on fire Fort Frances 14, but public safety relating to these fires is ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 12

Updated: August 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 53 (SUD053) is 1.2 hectare and located approximately 1.7 kilometres east of Highway 69, and 3 kilometres south of Dodd Lake. The fire is being held. There are currently 44 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 12

Updated: August 12, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 12. Thunder Bay 81 (THU081) was located between Baril Lake and Cresent Lake. The fire was called out at 0.1 hectares. Thunder Bay 82 (THU082) is located near the northwest side of Greenwich Lake, approximately 16 kilometres east ...

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 13th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: GRATITUDE SEARCH – Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you’re grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – ...

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Ladies Night – August 5th

Week 11, 117 Golfers Reminder that ALL TEAMS are required to fill out a Flight Card with all team names and indicate whether you are a Member or Non Member.  There should be 1 flight card per team. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st Flight 1 Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 35 2 Kailey Fasciano, ...

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Ladies Night – July 29th

Week 11, 132 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Holes with 3 or 4 teams – You must tee off 2 teams only and then the following 1 or 2 teams will continue when clear. This keeps a good flowing pace. Please do not tee off with 3 or 4 teams together. Thank you to all of our ...

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