August 28, 2026 – Nipigon, Ontario After nearly four decades of restoration efforts, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, alongside the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced that Nipigon Bay is no ...

Le 28 août 2026 Ottawa (Ontario) Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Eleanor Olszewski, ministre de la Gestion des urgences et de la Résilience des communautés et ministre responsable de Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, a annoncé que le gouvernement du Canada égalera les dons versés au Fonds de secours de la Croix-Rouge canadienne pour les feux de forêt de 2026 en Colombie-Britannique, ...

Updated: August 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). There were 3 new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 28. Fort Frances 68 (FOR068) is located near Vickers Lake approximately 2 kilometres west of Highway 502. The fire is not under control at 0.2 hectares. Dryden 64 (DRY064) is located near Nora Lake, approximately 28 kilometres southwest of Ignace. The 0.1 hectare-sized fire ...

Updated: August 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 15 are being observed.

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: BEAR AWARE – Campground or Black Bear habitat? You’re standing in both! Join Claire 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 THE NATURALIST: ...

Lola Bridges of Etobicoke is taking home an incredible $2,784,817 as the Thunder Bay 50/50 August Dog Days of Summer Grand Prize winner, the largest Grand Prize ever awarded outside of the last three December holiday draws and surpassing last month’s $2,772,840 win. And it turns out the Dog Days of Summer theme couldn’t have been more fitting for this ...

Le 27 août 2026 Le Canada possède ce que le monde recherche et entre dans une nouvelle ère de production souveraine de minéraux critiques. En collaboration avec les provinces et les territoires, l’industrie et des partenaires autochtones, nous nous empressons de débloquer le plein potentiel de nos abondants gisements minéraux en mettant sur les rails des projets d’envergure qui ouvriront ...

August 27, 2026 Canada has what the world wants and is entering a new era of sovereign critical minerals production. Working with provinces and territories, industry, and Indigenous partners, we are acting with urgency to unlock the full potential of our abundant mineral deposits by unlocking major projects that will create a prosperous, secure, and sustainable future for all Canadians. ...

Updated: August 27, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of August 27. At the time of this update there are 59 active fires in the Northwest Region. Of these fires, 3 are not under control, 3 fires are being held, 13 fires are under control and 40 fires are being observed.

Updated: August 27, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. After appreciable rainfall in the area of the Hudson Bay Lowlands, several wildland fires that were being observed have now been called out. There are currently 17 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and ...

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

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is expressing concern following Rayonier Advanced Materials’ (RYAM) announcement that it intends to temporarily shut down its industrial complex in Témiscaming, Quebec, on September 15. The shutdown is expected to affect about 400 unionized workers, many with specialized skills and extensive experience in the forestry sector, as well as managers, contractors, suppliers, and ...

Updated: August 26, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 26. One fire was confirmed during the evening hours of Aug. 25, following the previous update. Nipigon 106 (NIP106) is located east of Fitzpatrick Lake, approximately 58 kilometres south of Geraldton. The 0.1 hectare fire is not under ...

Updated: August 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 41 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are under control and 39 are being observed.

10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED WALK: PLANT RAMBLE – Join Anna and Mary for a casual walk along an easy section of the Coastal Trail while paying mindful attention to plants. You’ll discover what’s in bloom, explore interesting plant adaptations, and learn some tips for identifying and photographing plants. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Drop-in: ...