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North Shore Health Network – Upcoming Emergency Department Closures

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of upcoming temporary closures of the Emergency Department at the following locations due to physician shortages: ·        RICHARDS LANDING – MATTHEWS SITE: From 8:00 am on Thursday, August 7th, reopening at 8:00 am on Friday, August 8th. ·        THESSALON SITE: From 8:00 am on Friday, August 8th, reopening at 8:00 ...

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Today at LSPP – August 6th

Wednesday, August 6th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay RECREATION SKILLS: BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS – Are you eager to start birding but not sure where to begin? Join Kelly to learn some helpful beginner birding tips and explore some of the species found in the park with your very own birding checklist! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

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Fraser Institute – Queens Park has a track record of missing fiscal targets creating mounting debt

The Ontario government now forecasts it will finally balance the province’s operating budget by 2027, but given the current government’s history of missing its own fiscal targets, it’s questionable whether this one will be achieved, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The current Ontario government initially ran on a campaign ...

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Today at LSPP – August 5

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to see if ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – August 2nd

200 golfers enjoyed the sunny and warm temperatures of 18C. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Jarret Ralph Brayden Spooner Taylor Dumoulin 31 2nd Jarett Asselin ...

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Ladies Golf Night – August 1st

111 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 1st Flight: 1st – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 35 2nd – Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich, Gwen McKnight – 36 3rd – Jen Lamontagne, Isabel Chicoine, Spare – 38 2nd Flight: 1st – Erika Smith, Kim Melbourne, Anna Klockars – 4 2nd – Valerie Levesque, Stephanie ...

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Swimming Advisory for Harmony Beach & Mark’s Bay South

Algoma Public Health (APH) has issued a swimming advisory for Harmony Beach located in Goulais River, Ontario and Mark’s Bay South in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (Wednesday, July 30, 2025). Water samples are taken from Harmony Beach and Mark’s Bay South every week.  The test results of samples taken on Monday, July 28th, 2025, contained high levels of bacteria.  It is ...

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Hornepayne Announces Restructuring for Enhanced Service Delivery

In a move to better meet Council’s priorities, while delivering efficient services to the residents of Hornepayne, the Corporation of the Township of Hornepayne is undergoing strategic restructuring of its organization. This initiative reflects our commitment to modernizing and streamlining our operations to better serve our community. In the initial phase, the structure of the administrative and finance functions will ...

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17th Annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

On Friday, July 18th, 2025 golfers took to the links at the Michipicoten Golf Club in memory of Wawa Police Chief William G. Rose and in support of local students entering their post-secondary education in the field of law enforcement or emergency services. This was our biggest tournament yet, with 171 golfers in attendance. We are proud to announce that ...

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Thank You – William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

On behalf of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our generous donors, volunteers, and participants for their contributions to each and every event. The tournament’s success is because of our massive support system! Thank you! Miigwech! Merci! Northern Lights Ford Mission Motors of Wawa Trans Canada Chrysler Bay ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – July 24th

138 golfers enjoyed the warm temperatures of 18C despite it being overcast. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Bernath John Simon Shane Bukowski 29 2nd ...

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Today at LSPP – July 25th

Friday, July 25, 2025 Drop-In: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a plant, bird, or animal that you couldn’t identify? Join Wylan and Mary to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important. Drop-in: 1:00 ...

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Northern Ontario Highway Upgrade Proposal Aims to Unite Canada Safely and Boost the Economy

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is spearheading a major infrastructure proposal (see Appendix A) to improve economic efficiency, safety and national connectivity by calling on the Governments of Canada and of Ontario to invest in a transformative upgrade of Northern Ontario’s Highways 11 and 17 — the Trans-Canada Highway — by upgrading to the innovative 2+1 model on ...

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Today at LSPP – July 23rd

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Drop-In: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – It’s a bee! It’s a leaf! Wait, it’s a… moth? Moths have animpressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Tessa to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...

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Today at LSPP – July 22nd

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: INSECT INVESTIGATION – Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the ...

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