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Today at LSPP – Thursday, July 2nd

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 Tessa, Anahi, and Colin to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important!

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Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Annual Grade 9/10 Bridge Building Competitions

Across Northwestern Ontario, infrastructure projects, municipal growth and resource development continue to drive demand for skilled civil and engineering technology professionals. At the same time, many experienced workers are approaching retirement, creating a need to introduce young people to these career pathways earlier and more intentionally. That is why, on December 2 of last year, Confederation College welcomed 40 local ...

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, July 1st

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 and Anahi 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 ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Region Update – June 30

Northeast Region Updated: June 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region today. At the time of this update, there are 20 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of those fires, 1 is not under control, 1 is being held, 1 is under control, and 17 are being observed. Northwest ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park) Ended 23:12

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended at 23:12. 22:10   Jun 30, 2026 at 21:52 Jun 30, 2026 at 13:02 12:23 PM EDT Tuesday 30 June 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. What: Wind gusts up to ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) Ended 23:12

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended at 23:12. Jun 30, 2026 at 15:27 Jun 30, 2026 at 13:02 12:23 PM EDT Tuesday 30 June 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. What: Wind gusts up to 110 km/h. ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Foleyet) ENDED 23:12

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended at 23:12. Jun 30, 2026 at 15:36 Jun 30, 2026 at 15:25 Jun 30, 2026 at 13:5 Jun 30, 2026 at 13:35   Tornado Potential as warned by Instant Weather 1:33 PM EDT – Tuesday, June 30, 2026: #onstorm We’ve detected tornado potential with this storm located 84 km northeast of Chapleau, near Foleyet, travelling ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (White River – Dubreuilville) ENDED 23:12

This Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended at 23:12. Jun 30, 2026 at 15:28 Jun 30, 2026 at 13:02 12:23 PM EDT Tuesday 30 June 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. What: Wind gusts up to 110 km/h. ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake) Ended

Jun 30, 2026 at 13:30 At 13:04 Enviornment Canada ended this warning. Jun 30, 2026 at 13:02 12:23 PM EDT Tuesday 30 June 2026 Impact Level: Moderate Forecast Confidence: High Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. What: Wind gusts up to 110 km/h. ...

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WTNFN Expresses Support for Grand Council Treaty #3

We the Nuclear Free North is expressing strong support for Grand Council Treaty #3’s “Open Letter Invitation to the Prime Minister of Canada for Nation-to-Nation Cooperation Regarding Canada’s Proposed NWMO DGR Designation Under the Building Canada Act” issued earlier Monday. “Ogichidaa Kavanaugh has clearly expressed the concerns of so many of us, Indigenous and non-Indigenous”, commented Bill Tenniscoe, a member of the ...

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, June 30th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COASTAL MEAT-EATING WILDFLOWERS – Life on Lake Superior’s coastline is no walk in the park! Despite their seemingly delicate nature, many carnivorous plants have adapted to survive on the harsh, exposed rocks of the shoreline. Join Mary and explore how these flowers have developed the ability to ...

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Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2026

On Thursday, June 25th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. The ceremony featured songs by MHS’s Drumming Group and speeches from Algoma District School Board Associate Superintendent, Mr. Nic Turco, principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year’s honoured valedictorian, April Charbonneau. Following the presentation of diplomas, MHS staff and community ...

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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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