Northwest Region Updated: July 13, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.  Central Daylight Time (CDT) A total of 31 new wildland fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 13. Fort Frances Sector Fort Frances 38 (FOR038) is located north of Hwy. 11 near Duck Lake, approximately 26 kilometres east of Atikokan. The 5.0 hectare fire received air attack July 13 and is not under control. ...

We are experiencing staffing pressures for Physician services in the Emergency Department for the 24hr shift of July 13, 2026 starting at 7:00 am. The Emergency Department will remain open. We ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. If you are unsure whether you have an emergency, seek health-related advice from a Registered Nurse by ...

Intervenors in the federal assessment of a nuclear waste transportation and burial plan are saying that the federal government is in disarray over the assessment of nuclear projects. This follows the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s release, last week, of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO’s) proposed deep geological repository for nuclear fuel waste. ...

Northeast Region Updated: July 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There was 4 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 37 (COC037) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Wade Lake, and 20 kilometres east of Pyne Road. The fire is now out. Wawa 14 (WAW014) is 3 hectares and ...

Northeast Region Updated: July 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There was 1 new wildland fire confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Wawa 13 (WAW013) is 0.4 of a hectare and is located approximately 1 kilometre southwest of Crocker’s Lake, and 0.75 of a kilometre northwest of Little Owl Lake. The fire is not under control. There ...

This evening, the majority of Greenstone’s land area became rated as extreme fire hazard. The forecast for the coming days does not show any significant rainfall predicted. In the interest of community safety, a full fire ban is being implemented effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2026. A fire ban suspends any issued burn permits, meaning there is no way ...

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) has raised nearly 70% of the $5.6 million needed to make critical building improvements. While fundraising efforts have reached a significant milestone, it also represents a continued need to raise the remaining $1.3 million. The Future Impact Project, will replace roofing, and add climate control and insulation to the downtown staple ensuring a safe, ...

Saturday 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 Anna to explore Lake Superior’s ...

Northeast Region Updated: July 10, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 35 (COC035) is 1 hectare and located on an island on Ritchie Lake. The fire is not under control. Cochrane 36 (COC036) is 0.2 of a hectare and located along the west side of Groundhog River, ...

Police seized Fentanyl and Crystal Methamphetamine following the search of a Constance Lake First Nation home Tuesday. Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Intelligence Unit, with support from the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant in the morning hours of Tuesday, July 7, at a residential address in Constance Lake ...

The Municipality of Wawa is aware of the unpleasant odours that some residents have recently noticed originating from the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff understand these odours can be disruptive and appreciate the community’s patience while efforts continue to minimize the impacts. The current conditions have created what can best be described as a “perfect storm” for odour generation. A ...

Please be advised that there will be no running water available in the Agawa Bay Campground or Visitor Centre on July 11th, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This temporary shutdown of our water system is to allow our maintenance crew to troubleshoot an issue with our plumbing system. Please note that Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground ...

Week 8, 120 Golfers. Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. Please be courteous to other golfers and keep your music at a low volume. Thank you to all of our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st Flight: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare                                     35 2nd –Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos             36 ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gatehouse, Rabbit Blanket Lake NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Aidan and Colin for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET ...

Northeast Region Updated: July 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There was one wildland fire confirmed yesterday evening after our update: North Bay 22 (NOR022) was 0.1 of a hectare in size and was located along the north shore of Burnt Island, just under a kilometre south ...