Jul 24, 2026 at 19:58 Due to the widespread precipitation and the associated reduction in the wildfire hazard within Restricted Fire Zones 16, 17 and the small portion of Zone 20 is no longer required, and has been revoked effective Saturday, July 25 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in the Northwest region and a ...

Jul 24, 2026 at 12:51 Goulais Fire & Rescue is pleased to advise that the Total Fire Ban has been lifted, effective immediately, Friday, July 24th at 12:18. Following an improvement in fire conditions and the availability of firefighting resources, the Fire Chief has lifted the Total Fire Ban that was implemented under the authority of the Office of the ...

Jul 24, 2026 at 12:21 This alert is in effect as of July 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time until such time as the alert is canceled. An evacuation alert has been issued in the Saganaga Lake area by Thunder Bay-Ignace District due to the evolving situation and increased fire behaviour of wildland fire Fort Frances 13 (also ...

Week 10 –  165 Golfers, sunny, 17*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Davin Chiupka Jamie Boylan Damon Boylan 32 2nd Jarett Asselin Paul  Asselin Spare 32 3rd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Bradley Case 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Paul Bernath Shane Bukowski John Simon ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: SHIPWRECKED SAILORS OF SUPERIOR – From the Gales of November to harsh winter conditions, many sailors have paid the price while traveling on Lake Superior. Join Aidan and Colin to explore the many shipwrecks found in Lake Superior Provincial Park and the history of traversing this big lake. ...

Updated: July 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 23. At the time of this update there are 139 active wildland fires in the Northwest Region. Of those fires, 30 are not under control, 6 are being held, 12 are under control 91 are being observed. To ...

Updated: July 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 40 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 2 are not under control, 1 is being held, 4 are under control and 33 are being observed.

On Friday 17th July, 2026 amongst the forecast of torrential rain, 177 golfers assembled at the Michipicoten Golf Club to support the 18th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. The skies threatened, but the rain held off to allow each team to finish their round in support of scholastic bursaries towards students who plan on entering law enforcement. This ...

A backyard retreat, cottage upgrade, or $40,000 could soon belong to one lucky winner through the Group Health Centre (GHC) Trust Fund’s 2026 Bunkie Lottery. The popular fundraiser gives participants the chance to win one of two Bunkie Life packages, paired with $30,000 in cash (valued at $50,000) or a $40,000 all-cash prize, while raising funds for vital medical equipment ...

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BALD EAGLES – The Bald Eagle is more than just a well-recognized bird; it is a legendary symbol for many. Join Kelly to discover the story of this magnificent species and how Lake Superior Provincial Park provides them with a place to call home. 1:00 PM – ...

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Two new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Cochrane 47 (COC047) is 361 hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres north of Missisa Lake. The fire is being observed. Haliburton 23 (HAL023) is 0.1 of a hectare and is located on the east side of Highway 17, approximately 0.6 ...

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 8:20 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 5 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 22. Fort Frances 46 (FOR046) is located near Highway 613, approximately 4 kilometers southwest of Rainy Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. Dryden 46 (DRY046) is located between Ekal Lake and West Grit Lake, approximately 6 ...

Evacuation Order – Dryden 36 All persons must immediately evacuate the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by an exemption permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. All persons are prohibited from entering the area indicated on the attached map unless authorized by a exemption permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. This Order is in ...

Mike Schreiner released the following statement supporting First Nations chiefs’ call for a public inquiry into the government’s response to wildfires: “In the midst of one of the worst wildfire seasons in Ontario’s history, First Nations communities have been left without the proper resources, information and evacuation support to keep them safe.  Entire communities have been destroyed and thousands of ...

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is investing in the future of health care across Northern Ontario through a $225,000 gift to NOSM University over the next three years. The funding will help strengthen physician recruitment by increasing awareness of the opportunities to live, learn, and practise medicine across the region. Northern Ontario communities are working hard to recruit the physicians they ...