Updated: August 27, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. After appreciable rainfall in the area of the Hudson Bay Lowlands, several wildland fires that were being observed have now been called out. There are currently 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and ...
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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 27
Updated: August 27, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of August 27. At the time of this update there are 59 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of these fires, 3 are not under control, 3 fires are being held, 13 fires are under control and 40 fires are being observed.
Read More »Today at LSPP – Friday, August 28
Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Colin to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa ...
Read More »FONOM Expresses Concern following RYAMs’ Temporary Closure Notice
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing concern following Rayonier Advanced Materials’ (RYAM) announcement that it intends to temporarily shut down its industrial complex in Témiscaming, Quebec, on September 15. The shutdown is expected to affect about 400 unionized workers, many with specialized skills and extensive experience in the forestry sector, as well as managers, contractors, suppliers, and ...
Read More »NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 26
Updated: August 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 41 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 39 are being observed.
Read More »NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 26
Updated: August 26, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 26. One fire was confirmed during the evening hours of Aug. 25, following the previous update. Nipigon 106 (NIP106) is located east of Fitzpatrick Lake, approximately 58 kilometres south of Geraldton. The 0.1 hectare fire is not under ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 27
10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED WALK: PLANT RAMBLE – Join Anna and Mary 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 weather. Drop-in: ...
Read More »Carney announces the largest shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history
August 24, 2026 Lévis, Québec In a rapidly changing world, Canada is setting a new course. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trading relationships abroad, and investing in the infrastructure that will secure our future. From the ports and corridors that move Canadian goods to market, to the ships that keep our trade routes open, we are ...
Read More »Carney annonce la signature du contrat de construction navale le plus important de l’histoire du Québec
Le 24 août 2026 Lévis (Québec) Dans un monde en évolution rapide, le Canada change de cap. Nous consolidons notre force chez nous, diversifions nos relations commerciales à l’étranger et investissons dans les infrastructures qui assureront notre avenir. Des ports et corridors qui facilitent le transport des marchandises canadiennes vers les marchés aux navires qui préservent l’ouverture de nos voies ...
Read More »NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 25
Updated: August 25, 2026 at 6:14 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by early evening of Aug. 25. There were 2 fires confirmed in the evening hours of Aug. 24, following yesterday’s update. Nipigon 104 (NIP104) was located east of Deep Lake, approximately 13 kilometres north of Schreiber. The fire has been called out at 0.1 hectares. Nipigon 105 (NIP105) is ...
Read More »NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 25
Updated: August 25, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 41 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 39 are being observed.
Read More »Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 26
Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BAT BONANZA – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Mary to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nationwide. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...
Read More »NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 24
Updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:15 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: 3 are under control and 39 are being observed.
Read More »NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 24
Updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:16 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 24. Nipigon 102 (NIP102) is located north of Sandridge Lake, approximately 24 kilometres north of Rossport. The 0.1 hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 103 (NIP103) is located on an island on Attawapiskat Lake just east of Neskantaga First Nation. The ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Tuesday, August 25
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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