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Government of Canada conditionally sells retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to strengthen Canada’s private sector aerial firefighting capacity

Aug 8, 2026 at 09:01 As Canada continues to respond to increasingly severe wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is protecting Canadians while ensuring that critical assets are managed responsibly to continue to deliver value to Canadians. Today (August 7th, 2026), the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government ...

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Men’s Night Golf – Results of August 6th

Week 12 –  162 golfers, Sunny, 23*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Joey Dechamplain Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 32 2nd Joel Dechamplain Paul Asselin Anders Morden 32 3rd Max Simon Eben Leadbetter Jaach Fox 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Bradley Case Brandon ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 7

Updated: August 7, 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 7. Fort Frances 62 (FOR062) is located southeast of Thompson Lake and approximately 6 kilometers northwest of Lac la Croix. The 0.1-hectare fire is being held. Sioux Lookout 114 (SLK114) is located near Highway 599, approximately 1 ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 7

Updated: August 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 55 (COC055) is 7 hectares and located approximately 3.2 kilometres southwest of Circle Lake, and 25.5 kilometres north of Lake Abitibi. Two FireRanger crews, two Twin Otters, two CL-415 waterbombers, and a Bird Dog have responded. The fire is ...

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Weekend at LSPP – Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th

Saturday: 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED WALK: PLANT RAMBLE – Join Sr. Park Naturalist Anna for a casual walk along an easy section of the Coastal Trail while paying mindful attention to plants. You’ll discover what’s in bloom, explore interesting plant adaptations, and learn some tips for identifying and photographing plants. Be sure to dress appropriately for the ...

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Building Canada strong by investing in the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities. The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. To that end, Minister ...

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Ontario SPCA receives $28,500 grant to support animals impacted by wildfires

In the wake of the devastating wildfires across Northern Ontario, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has mobilized to support evacuated families and the animals in their care. A generous $28,500 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada® is helping strengthen those ongoing relief efforts, ensuring pets and the people who love them have access to the care and resources they ...

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Evacuation Order – Thunder Bay 36 & 56 and Dryden 34 & 35 UPDATED

Aug 7, 2026 at 08:11 Updated Evacuation Order – Thunder Bay 36 & 56, Dryden 34 & 35 All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by an exemption permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a exemption ...

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Evacuation Order – Dryden 36 REVOKED

Aug 7, 2026 at 08:05 Evacuation Order revoked – Dryden 36 The Implementation Order around active wildland fire Dryden 36  has been revoked effective August 7, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. Wildland fire suppression activities are ongoing on Dryden 36, but public safety relating to these fires is no longer a concern. Jul 22, 2026 at 21:13 Evacuation Order – Dryden ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 6

Updated: August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 4 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 6. Thunder Bay 76 (THU076) is located approximately 13 kilometres west of Highway 527, north of Dog Lake. The 0.2-hectare fire is being held. Thunder Bay 77 (THU077) is located approximately 5 kilometres east of Lookout Road, near ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 6

Updated: August 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 42 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 2 are under control and 38 are being observed.

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Today at LSPP – Friday, August 7th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVERS – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Tessa as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY – Interested in ...

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 6th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ATTACK OF THE VAMPIRE FISH – Join Kelly and Colin in the Exhibit Hall 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 ...

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 5th

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 Claire to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

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