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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 29

Northeast Region Updated: June 29, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 5 wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 21 (COC021) is 10 hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres west of the Shagamu River in the Far North. The fire is being observed. Cochrane 22 (COC022) measures 350 hectares and is located north of Cochrane 21, ...

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Confederation College Approved to Deliver Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship Training

Confederation College has received approval from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to deliver the classroom training component of the Instrumentation and Control Technician apprenticeship program, 447A, at its Thunder Bay campus. The approval designates Confederation College as a Training Delivery Agent for the trade and allows the College to provide apprenticeship training in accordance with the ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 24

108 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. YES! July 1st Ladies Night is business as usual. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos     38 2nd –Anya Switzer, Heidi McLaren, Heather Rainville            38 3rd – Jen Lamontagne, Isabel Chicoine, Laura Mitchell      ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, June 29th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 Aidan and Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 28

Northeast Region Updated: June 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were 12 wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 8 (COC008) is 153 hectares and is located along Rocksand River, approximately 72 kilometres northwest of Moshikopaw Lake. The fire is being observed. Cochrane 9 (COC009) is 0.5 of a hectare and is located along Hill River, approximately ...

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Men’s Night Golf – June 25

Week #5 –  174 Golfers, Raining, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 31 2nd Perry Kauk Greg Robinson Ron Hale 33 3rd Chris Buckell Gilles Pelletier Blair Mills 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Brandon Case Bradley Case Devon ...

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Weekend at LSPP – Saturday, June 27th & 28th

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 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 for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore the exciting ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 26

Northeast Region Updated: June 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. At the time of this update, there are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those fires, 1 is under control, and 1 is being observed. Northwest Region Updated: June 26, 2026 at 20:35 p.m.  Central Daylight Time (CDT) ...

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Today at LSPP – Friday, June 26th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 us to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 25

Northeast Region Updated: June 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. At the time of this update, there are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those fires, 1 is under control, and 1 is being observed. Updated NOTAM in effect – Timmins 9 There is currently a ...

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Federal Review of DGR Highlights Need for Highway 11 and Highway 17

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) welcome the federal government’s decision to initiate the process toward potential listing of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in Ignace as a project of national interest. While the project has not yet been designated, the announcement recognizes the potential national significance of Canada’s long-term strategy ...

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Federal Initiative to Fast-Track Approvals for Deep Geological Repository a Betrayal of Public Trust

We the Nuclear Free North vehemently opposes the Canadian government’s initiative, announced today (Wednesday, June 24th, 2026), to potentially designate the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO’s) Deep Geological Repository (DGR) as a Project of National Interest under the Building Canada Act. Such a designation would mean guaranteed approval of the DGR, despite any lack of evidence to support the safety ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 17

129 Golfers!! New record! Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. A friendly reminder that if teams are backing up behind you and there are empty holes ahead, you must let them play through 😊 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich                   35 2nd –Cassee Provost, Marcie DLF, Rachael Korytko-Amos                  38 3rd – Sue Switzer, ...

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Ontario Investing Nearly $700,000 to Upgrade Community Infrastructure

The Ontario government is investing nearly $700,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to upgrade two community facilities and build a health centre, enhancing opportunities for recreation and public use. As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to help northern municipalities build and revitalize local infrastructure to build strong, healthy and ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 23

Northeast Region Updated: June 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. At the time of this update, there are 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those fires, 1 is under control, and 1 is being observed. Updated NOTAM in effect – Timmins 9 There is currently a ...

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