Born in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Ian Tamblyn is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, playwright, and adventurer. He began his career in the mid-1960s, drawing influence from artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Since releasing his first demo cassette in 1971, he’s put out over 45 albums and has written more than 1,500 songs. His self-titled 1976 album ...
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FONOM Calls on Premier Ford to Champion Highway 11/17 Twinning as a Nation-Building Priority
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging Premier Doug Ford to include the twinning and 2+1 model for Highways 11 and 17 in Ontario’s submission to the Federal Government’s Major Projects Office (MPO) list. This project represents a critical investment in safety, connectivity, and economic growth for Northern Ontario. By strengthening Canada’s northern transportation network, the project will ...
Read More »SSM Police – Increase in Smash-and-Grabs
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is advising the community of an increase in “smash-and-grabs”, as well as thefts from unlocked vehicles, over the past few weeks Sault Police have received multiple reports of individuals breaking vehicles’ windows and stealing items from inside—including five incidents outside of businesses on Great Northern Road on the evening of September 3, 2025. Similar ...
Read More »Kenorland Minerals Acquires KSZ Project
Kenorland Minerals Ltd. (Kenorland) is pleased to announce that it has acquired, through map staking, 114,084 hectares of mineral claims approximately 25km north of Borden Lake in Ontario (the “KSZ Project”). About the KSZ Project The KSZ Project encompasses a prospective region within the Abitibi-Wawa Sub-province of the Archean Superior Province. The geology is characterized by strongly deformed volcanic and ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 28th
Aug 28/25 Week #16 140 Golfers Sunny/Overcast 14*C Thursday Men’s Night on September 4th Tee times are: 2 PM Early Round 5 PM Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jarett Asselin Brandon Case Bradley Case 32 2nd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Scott Carruthers 33 3rd Dylan Buckell Noah Asselin Spare ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Saturday, August 30th
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin or a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly and Ari for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore ...
Read More »Stiles and Gretzky demand action after the Diageo plant closure announcement (Crown Royal)
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky are calling for action following reports about the Diageo plant closure in Amherstburg, resulting in 160 jobs being shipped off to the U.S. “Doug Ford’s wait-and-see approach is costing us good jobs across the province,” said Stiles. “Losing 160 jobs to the U.S., while Windsor sees the highest unemployment ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Friday, August 29th
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LOVELY LOONS– Their graceful forms and haunting calls are iconic of northern wilderness, but loons are also powerful birds, built to withstand the challenges of Lake Superior’s landscape. Join Wylan to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviours, and how you can help to ...
Read More »SSM – Bear Encounter on Peoples Road Near Fifth Line E.
Around 4:45 p.m. on August 27, 2025, Sault Police, EMS, and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) responded to a report of two people having been injured by a bear in the area of Peoples Road near Fifth Line East. Preliminary information suggests the victims may have inadvertently come between a bear and its cubs. Both victims sustained ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 28th
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Trapper’s Trail MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVERS – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Wylan and Sree as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 21st
Aug 21/25 Week #15 141 Golfers Sunny 20*C Thursday Men’s Night on August 21st Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 5:15 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Bradley Case 31 2nd Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Anders Morden 32 3rd Bylan Buckell Jarett Asselin ...
Read More »Could the Bear Train Run? Your Help is Needed!
A message from CAPT: Please help convince the federal government that the Bear Train passenger train service is important and is needed NOW! There is an opportunity for all of us who want to see the Bear Train on the tracks north of the Sault as soon as possible to provide input to the federal government about allocating funding for ...
Read More »Save the Date: Septic Awareness Week is September 15–19, 2025
The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA), Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA), and Waste Water Nova Scotia Society invite all septic system owners across Canada to take part in Septic Awareness Week, taking place September 15–19, 2025. This initiative is aimed at promoting responsible septic system use and maintenance through education and public engagement. Kicking off the week is ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 27th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren and Sree to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face ...
Read More »SSM Kidney Walk – Sunday, September 21, 2025
This September, in communities across Ontario, supporters will unite at the Kidney Walk. Whether it’s to support friends and family who live with kidney disease, celebrate a transplant, honour the memory of a loved one, or connect with others going through a similar journey, it is always remarkable to see the kidney community rally together to support those they love ...
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