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Forest Fire Update – July 8

Northeast Region Updated: July 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Cochrane 33 (COC033) is 127 hectares and is located approximately 43 kilometres northwest of Ghost Lake and 77 kilometres northeast of Big Trout Lake. The fire is being observed. Cochrane 34 (COC034) is 1356 hectares and is located approximately 7 kilometres north of Winisk River and 27 kilometres south ...

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, July 8th

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MARKS OF THE WILD – You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they are out there! Drop by and meet Kelly and Claire to learn ways to spot the signs that are left behind that are often overlooked.    

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Forest Fire Update – July 7

Northeast Region Updated: July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 6 new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 15 (SUD015) is 0.2 of a hectare and is located approximately 3 kilometres south of Whitewater Lake and 5 kilometres north of Municipal Road 55. The fire is being held. Sudbury 16 (SUD016) is 0.4 ...

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Men’s Night Golf – Results of July 2

Week 7 –  177 Golfers (+2 from last week), sunny, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jeff Amos James Roberge Christian Crossett 30 2nd Derek Hardy Shane Bukowski Anders Dereski 32 3rd Guy Lachapelle Gilbert Bouchard Derek Shoppoff 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Dylan ...

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FONOM Welcomes Northern Shield Energy Corridor as an Opportunity for Northern Ontario and Canada

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcomes today’s announcement (Monday, July 6th, 2026) by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith identifying the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor. FONOM believes the proposed corridor represents an important opportunity to strengthen Canada’s economy, improve energy security and reinforce Northern Ontario’s role in supporting nation-building infrastructure. “Today’s ...

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, July 7th

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 Aidan to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 6

Northeast Region Updated: July 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 7 new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 9 (WAW009) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located approximately 0.4 of a kilometre east of Upper Taradale Lake, and 2.2 kilometres northeast of Stillwell Lake. The fire is under control. Wawa 10 (WAW010) ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, July 6th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay RECREATION SKILLS: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for that perfect fishing spot? We’ve got you covered! Join Mary to discover which fish you’ll find where, the best lures for the best catch, and an easy breakdown on fishing regulations within the park.  

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Forest Fire Update – July 5

Northeast Region Updated: July 5, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Five new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 32 measures 2.8 hectares. It is located approximately 2 kilometres northwest of Harty. Two CL-415 waterbombers and a lead birddog aircraft were on the scene this afternoon. Two FireRanger crews are responding. A helicopter with belly tank assisted crews ...

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This Weekend at LSPP – Saturday, July 4th & 5th

Saturday, July 4th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BALD EAGLES – The Bald Eagle is more than just a well-recognized bird; it is a legendary symbol for many. Join Kelly and Aidan to discover the story of this magnificent species and how Lake Superior Provincial Park provides them with a place to ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 4

Northeast Region Updated: July 3, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Four new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Timmins 17 measured 0.1 of a hectare and was located west of Great Lake and southwest of Montgomery Lake, south of highway 101. It was situated approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Foleyet and has already been declared out. Cochrane ...

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Nuclear Energy Strategy a “Cash Cow” for the Nuclear Industry

Critics from civil society organizations and academia are calling out the Nuclear Energy Strategy for Canada released by the Federal Government as a cash cow for the nuclear industry and a hubris-driven attempt to grab world “energy superpower” status based on past-Century technology. The Strategy, released on June 22, is an ambitious agenda to spend public funds on new nuclear ...

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Forest Fire Update – July 3

Northeast Region Updated: July 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Timmins 16 is estimated at 3 hectares and is located east of highway 144 and south of highway 560, near Threecorner Lake. Aerial fire suppression teams actioned this wildland fire on Thursday afternoon. Two Ontario FireRanger crews are responding. ...

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Today at LSPP – Friday, July 3rd

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world out there! Join Tessa, Colin, and Terra to learn about the fascinating predator-prey dynamic of the Canada Lynx and the Snowshoe Hare – two experts in surviving the harsh environment along Lake Superior’s shores. ...

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