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 ...

Mushkegowuk Council releases statement on Steffen’s passing in the far North. “He obviously touched a lot of lives and unfortunately through this tragedy, brought many communities together,” said Deputy-Grand Chief Amos Wesley of Mushkegowuk Council. When Steffen Skjøttelvik, an experienced Norwegian wilderness traveller, set out on July 25 from Fort Severn on his “Great Canadian Journey,” he had hopes of ...

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world out there! Join Lauren and Tessa 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 ...

Confederation College has relaunched its Community Garden, a reimagined space that brings together students, staff and community members to promote local food production, wellness and sustainable practices. Originally opened in 2013, the garden was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, following a significant redevelopment, the space is once again open and thriving. The revitalized garden supports the United Nations’ Sustainable ...

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Governments of Canada and Ontario to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway (Highways 11 and 17) across Northern Ontario and designate it as a nation-building project under the Building Canada Act. Unlike the four-lane commercial routes in other provinces, much of Ontario’s Trans-Canada remains two lanes, with some of the highest fatality ...

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Tessa 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 ...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 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 Wylan to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests ...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf – ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 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 Anna to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: HUMANS AND THE DARK – Did you know that dark skies are not only beneficial for nocturnal critters, but also for us humans? Join Tessa to learn what it means for the park to be a Dark Sky Preserve and why the darkness is important ...

Aug 14/25 Week #14 148 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 Cain Miller 31 2nd Lee Bryar Derek Hardy Kyle Wood 32 3rd Max Simon Brett Robinson ...

We are looking for “All Stars” to help us reach our goal of $5,000 for this year to help with vet costs for those who just can’t afford them but are in need of a vet visit. With every $10 donation you get a star on our wall and your name goes in for one of 2 thank you draws ...

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 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 an impressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Mary to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...

Fred Eaglesmith is coming to play three new concerts in small halls in Northeastern Ontario at the far end of September 2025. Fred will be playing live original music alongside the talented Tif Ginn. From the many Fred Eaglesmith shows planned for this fall, as far away Texas, these new northern Ontario shows are the most tightly grouped together. They ...

So, you have decided to get a new pet, wonderful! But here are a few things to think about when deciding on a new pet: Training: Kittens a kitten needs to be taught to use a litter box. Usually the mom cat will train the kittens to use it if the breeder keeps the litter clean and the mom is ...