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NE Forest Fire Region Update – September 4

Updated: September 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 6 are being observed.

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – September 4

Updated: September 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of September 4. Nipigon 109 (NIP109) is located northeast of Postagoni Lake, approximately 8 kilometers east of Highway 11. The 1.0-hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 110 (NIP110) is located north of Gamsby Lake, approximately 13 kilometers south of Highway ...

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FONOM Welcomes Prime Minister’s Commitment on Northern Highways

TThe Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment to working with the Province of Ontario to make the safety and expansion of Northern Ontario’s highways a priority. While in Thunder Bay, Prime Minister Carney was asked about the federal government’s position on four-laning Highways 11 and 17. The Prime Minister recognized the importance of these ...

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A Fresh Start: Helping Children Feel Ready for the New School Year

As students across Algoma head back to the classroom, Algoma Family Services shares simple ways parents and caregivers can help children navigate the transition. For many children, the return to school means seeing friends, meeting a new teacher and settling into a familiar routine. For others, it can mean a mix of excitement, uncertainty and worry. “A new classroom, a ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – September 3

Updated: September 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 6 are being observed.

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – September 3

Updated: September 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Seven new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region since the previous update. Dryden 68 (DRY068) is located near Daniels Lake, approximately 7 kilometers north of Highway 17. The 0.1-hectare fire is now out. Nipigon 108 (NIP108) is located near Eskwanonwatin Lake, approximately 21 kilometers west of Highway 585. The 0.5-hectare fire is ...

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l’allègement de la taxe d’accise fédérale sur l’essence, le combustible diesel et les carburants d’aviation est prolonge

Le 2 septembre 2026 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Ministère des Finances Canada Le monde change rapidement. Les États-Unis imposent de nouveaux droits de douane au Canada, qui ont pour but de nuire à notre économie et de semer la division parmi nous. En parallèle, les conflits en Europe et au Moyen-Orient font grimper les prix dans le monde entier. En ...

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RHW responds to Métis land purchase in the Robinson Huron Treaty territory

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) does not support the purchase of 320 acres of private land west of Iron Bridge by the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community (HSRMC), a regional body of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The property, the subject of a recent HSRMC announcement, runs along the Mississagi River, within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. RHW’s concern is with ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – September 2

Updated: September 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 6 are being observed.

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – September 2

Updated: September 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of September 2. Kenora 35 (KEN035) is located north of Glorious Lake, approximately 2.5 kilometers southwest of Miller Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. Red Lake 28 (RED028) is located at the northeast end of Detour Lake, and southwest ...

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SSM Kidney Walk – September 27

This fall, thousands of participants in 30 communities across Ontario will come together at the Kidney Walk, united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Canadians affected by kidney disease. Whether walking in support of a loved one living with kidney disease, celebrating a transplant, honouring the memory of a loved one, or connecting with others going through ...

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Men’s Night Golf – Results of August 27th

Week 15 – 158 golfers, sunny, 21*C. Please ensure your Teams are keeping up to the Group ahead of you! Be ready to shoot  to keep the pace of play moving.  Over socializing slows things down. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 31 2nd Max Dechamplain Brandon Case Dylan Buckell 31 3rd Noah Asselin ...

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Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community Purchases Land to create a Gathering Place

The Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community has purchased a 320-acre property near Iron Bridge, marking an important investment in the future of the Métis community and environmental stewardship across the region. Regional leadership announced the purchase earlier during a community barbecue held at the property. The property runs along the Mississagi River and includes more than two kilometres of private roadway ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 31

Updated: August 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 15 are being observed.

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