The Municipality of Wawa is requesting public feedback through a community survey to help develop a plan that will guide the community’s fire department and participants have the chance to win a prize! The Wawa Volunteer Fire Department is made up of 22 dedicated and professional volunteer firefighters. The Department has historically averaged 40 calls per year with majority of ...

On June 28th, 2023, Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties: “The Ontario government is, once again, calling on the United States Department of Commerce (DoC) to immediately remove all duties on Canadian softwood lumber ...

July 31, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for the perfect fishing hole? We’ve got you covered! Join Kaitlyn to discover which fish you’ll find where, the best lures for the best catch, and an easy breakdown on fishing regulations within the park. Drop-in: 2:00 PM – ...

July 29, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Lauren on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket is about. Binoculars will be provided. ...

Events for July 27th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: OWL ‘BOUT THAT – What makes owls the best nocturnal hunters? Join naturalist Stuart to discover their many adaptations, and what “owl” that fuss is about. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL ...

Leaders from Algoma University and NOSM University have signed an agreement that sets the stage for an increased presence of the medical university on Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, primarily to help expand mental health and addictions research and training initiatives. Through this collaboration, and as part of the first phase of establishing a Mental Health Research & Training Institute ...

Events for July 26th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – What is the biggest moth in the world? A mamMOTH! If you want to find out who is flying around at night, just turn on a light. Join Heidi and Lauren to kick off National Moth Week and find ...

Events for July 25th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM   MEET THE NATURALIST: LAKE SUPERIOR, A TALE OF FIRE AND ICE – Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geologic past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present. Drop-in:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM   EXPLORATION STATION: ...

Events for July 24nd, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: GONE BATTY WITH BATS – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kaitlyn to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our ...

Events for July 22nd, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Cheeseburger! Meow! Teacher! Birds make many interesting sounds and come in a variety of colours. Join Kaitlyn and Priya on a short walk down our coastal trail to learn more about local birds, and find out what all that racket ...

Today, July 21, 2023, Ontario Parks is once again offering free day-use access to provincial parks to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits of getting outside in nature. Studies show spending time in nature can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being, including lower blood ...

The committee of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to say it special thank you to all of the businesses who, even after a tumultuous few years continue to provide tremendous support to our cause. We are truly humbled and words cannot express our gratitude for every contribution in helping make the tournament so successful. The Mitchell ...

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre – Awawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: BIRDING COMMUNITY SCIENCE – How many times have you come across a feathered friend in the park that you could not identify. Join Stuart to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology and learn how your contributions are so ...

On Friday 14th July, 2023 the Michipicoten Golf Club was home to the 15th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. An amazing day welcomed 138 golfers. As always, the staff of the golf club worked diligently to ensure the day went off without a hitch. Karl, Monica, Dave, Hayli, Amelia, Danielle, Danica, and Kaisten provided exceptional service to the ...

  In recent years, École St-Joseph (Dubreuilville) has undergone a major transformation in terms of integrating technology into the classroom. As part of an ongoing renovation project, the school  said “goodbye” to the computer lab and “welcome” high-speed Internet on January 18, 2023.   For the past three years, students in grades 3 to 8 have had access to a ...