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Northeast Forest Fire Update – July 29

Updated: July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Five new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today: Sudbury 39 (SUD039) is 0.1 of a hectare and located approximately 4 kilometres east of Fire Star Lake and 8 kilometres north of Lefebvre Road. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 40 (SUD040) is 0.6 of a hectare and located ...

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Northwest Forest Fire Update – July 30

Updated: July 30, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) There were 2 new wildland fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of July 30. Red Lake 26 (RED026) is located southwest of Confusion Lake, near Bond Road. The 0.2-hectare fire is being held. Kenora 27 (KEN027) is located approximately 3 kilometres west of Highway 525, near Pig Lake. The 2.0-hectare fire ...

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Le ministre Fraser annonce des mesures de soutien et un financement pour les victimes et les personnes survivantes de la traite de personnes

Le gouvernement du Canada prend des mesures plus énergiques pour protéger les victimes et les personnes survivantes de la traite de personnes grâce aux récentes réformes du Code criminel qui sont maintenant en vigueur. Ces modifications viennent renforcer les efforts continus visant à soutenir les victimes et les personnes survivantes, à tenir les coupables pour responsables et à prévenir ce crime odieux. La ...

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Le gouvernement fédéral investit dans les infrastructures pour les véhicules électriques et l’éducation dans l’ensemble du Canada

Depuis l’annonce de la nouvelle stratégie automobile du Canada l’hiver dernier, le gouvernement fédéral continue d’aider les familles et les entreprises canadiennes à faire le saut vers l’électrique en finançant l’installation de nouvelles infrastructures de recharge partout au pays sur une base courante. Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Julie Dabrusin, ministre de l’Environnement, du Changement climatique et de la Nature, a annoncé que 10,9 ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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