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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 26

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.

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Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 27

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: ...

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Carney annonce la signature du contrat de construction navale le plus important de l’histoire du Québec

Le 24 août 2026 Lévis (Québec) Dans un monde en évolution rapide, le Canada change de cap. Nous consolidons notre force chez nous, diversifions nos relations commerciales à l’étranger et investissons dans les infrastructures qui assureront notre avenir. Des ports et corridors qui facilitent le transport des marchandises canadiennes vers les marchés aux navires qui préservent l’ouverture de nos voies ...

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Carney announces the largest shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history

August 24, 2026 Lévis, Québec In a rapidly changing world, Canada is setting a new course. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trading relationships abroad, and investing in the infrastructure that will secure our future. From the ports and corridors that move Canadian goods to market, to the ships that keep our trade routes open, we are ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 25

Updated: August 25, 2026 at 6:14 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by early evening of Aug. 25. There were 2 fires confirmed in the evening hours of Aug. 24, following yesterday’s update. Nipigon 104 (NIP104) was located east of Deep Lake, approximately 13 kilometres north of Schreiber. The fire has been called out at 0.1 hectares. Nipigon 105 (NIP105) is ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 25

Updated: August 25, 2026 at 6:10 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.

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Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 26

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BAT BONANZA – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Mary to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nationwide. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 24

Updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:16 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of Aug. 24. Nipigon 102 (NIP102) is located north of Sandridge Lake, approximately 24 kilometres north of Rossport. The 0.1 hectare fire is not under control. Nipigon 103 (NIP103) is located on an island on Attawapiskat Lake just east of Neskantaga First Nation. The ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 24

Updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region today. There are currently 42 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 3 are under control and 39 are being observed.

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, August 25

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 Claire to explore Lake Superior’s exciting ...

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FONOM Supports Canada’s Position on U.S. Tariffs

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) supports the Government of Canada’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, businesses, workers, communities, and our national sovereignty following the imposition of the latest U.S. tariffs. FONOM recognizes the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and Canada’s trade negotiating team. We also recognize the support provided by ...

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NE Forest Fire Region Update – August 23

Updated: August 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 42 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. Of these fires: 1 is being held, 2 are under control and 39 are being observed.

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NW Forest Fire Region Update – August 23

Updated: August 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT). One new wildland fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by the evening of August 23. Nipigon 101 (NIP101) is located near Pauloski Lake, approximately 12 kilometers northwest of Onaman Lake. The 0.1-hectare fire is not under control. At the time of this update there are 63 active wildland fires in the Northwest ...

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Today at LSPP – Sunday, August 23

Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: TIMBER THROUGH TIME– Lake Superior Provincial Park has a diversity of forest types, all with unique features. Indigenous peoples and settlers alike had methods for forest management. Join Colin to explore how these two perspectives interweave and the impact it had here in the park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM ...

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Men’s Night Golf – Results of August 20th

Week 14 – Sunny, 21*C. Please ensure your Teams are keeping up to the Group ahead of you! Be ready to shoot  to keep the pace of play moving.  Over socializing slows things down. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 31 2nd Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Anders Morden 31 3rd Brandon Case Dylan Buckell ...

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