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Minister Fraser announces support and funding for victims and survivors of human trafficking

The Government of Canada is taking stronger action to protect victims and survivors of human trafficking through recent Criminal Code reforms that are now in force. These changes reinforce ongoing efforts to support victims and survivors, hold traffickers accountable, and prevent this heinous crime. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act makes bail more difficult to obtain for those accused of human trafficking, by ...

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Algoma Steel Group Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of steel plate and hot-rolled sheet products, today announced results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian dollars. Business Highlights and Second Quarter 2026 to Second Quarter 2025 Comparisons Comparisons between Q2 2026 and Q2 2025 were significantly impacted by the transition from ...

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, July 30th

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 Anna and Claire to explore Lake ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – July 29

Updated: July 29, 2026 at 6:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Thirteen new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 32 (SUD032) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 2 kilometres southwest of Markstay, and 1 kilometre north of Nepewassi Lake Road. The fire is under control. Sudbury 33 (SUD033) is 0.1 of a hectare and located on the ...

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Northwest Forest Fire Update – July 29

Updated: July 29, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 29. Dryden 54 (DRY054) is located approximately 7 kilometres west of Highway 599 between Paguchi Lake and Victory Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is being held. Kenora 26 (KEN026) is located near the north shore of Clytie Bay in ...

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, July 29th

Drop-in: 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 Mary 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 Visitor Centre, ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – July 28

Updated: July 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 35 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are being held, 1 is under control and 32 are being observed.

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Northwest Forest Fire Update – July 28

Updated: July 28, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 11 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 28. Fort Frances 52 (FOR052) is located approximately half a kilometre east of Premier Lake Road, south of Durie Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is under control. Fort Frances 53 (FOR053) is located In Quetico Provincial Park, between Draper ...

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, July 28th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGIC OF MOSSES – At first glance, mosses may appear to be no more than a lush forest carpet, but a closer look reveals a microscopic world that is surprisingly complex and beautiful. Drop by and meet Anna to discover the miniature rainforest that lies beneath our ...

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Northeast Forest Fire Update – July 27

Updated: July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 31 (SUD031) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 0.4 of a kilometre north of Old Cartier Road, and 1.2 kilometres northwest of Sawmill Lake. The fire is being held. There are currently 37 active wildland fires in the ...

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Northwest Forest Fire Update – July 27

Updated: July 27, 2026 at 6:50 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 27. Dryden 49 (DRY049) is located northeast of Rice Lake, approximately 1 kilometre north of Ghost Lake Road. The 0.1-hectare fire is under control. Kenora 25 (KEN025) is located near the north side of Obabikon Lake, approximately 12 ...

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Health Transformation Pilot Has Unanticipated Emergency Value: How Cat Lake FN is Maintaining Healthcare Continuity During Toronto Evacuation

As Cat Lake First Nation (CLFN) navigates an ongoing wildfire evacuation, an unexpected healthcare success story has emerged. In early 2026, CLFN adopted TytoCare, a virtual diagnostic platform, to serve the community on site but has proven capable of providing continuity of care despite patients being evacuated. When 542 residents of this fly-in community were uprooted last week, the health ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, July 27th

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 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. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...

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LDHC – 75th Anniversary Celebrations

The Lady Dunn Health Centre is excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Lady Dunn Hospital this summer! Everyone is warmly invited to join the festivities on July 27th, 2026. The original hospital on the LDHC site, the Lady Dunn Hospital, opened its doors on July 27th, 1951. This facility was funded through the efforts of ...

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