École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) warmly thanks its many partners who have shown their generosity by offering scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships were awarded to deserving students during the graduation ceremony held on June 28. Many thanks to the following donors: Madam Governor General Madam Lieutenant Governor Wawa Dental Center B.L Plumbing & Heating Wawa Rent All & Repair Wesdome ...

Meet the Naturalist: Gone Batty with Bats July 11th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 Agawa Bay Visitor Centre 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 bat populations nation-wide.  

Meet the Naturalist: Backcountry 101 July 10th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Calling all paddlers, hikers, and everyone in between! Meet Celeste to get inspired for your next camping trip in the backcountry of Lake Superior Provincial Park.

Meet the Naturalist: Lake Superior – a tale of fire and ice July 7th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre Join Anna to explore Lake Superior’s exciting geological past. Learn how Lake Superior came to be and discover the many ways the past has shaped the present landscape.   Exploration Station: Incredible Insects Drop-in: 1:00 – ...

The Ford autism program’s slow rollout, unstable funding, and unscientific funding caps has led a major GTA service provider to stop providing crucial autism services. Parents are once again left scrambling to find therapy for their kids. In this case the closure is at ErinoakKids, the largest core services provider in Ontario.   Core services in the Ontario Autism Program ...

Meet the Naturalist: The Flight of the Peregrine July 6th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre 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 citizen scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important!

MPP Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain), Official Opposition Critic for Children, Community and Social Services, issued the following statement after Ontario’s largest children’s treatment centre has been forced to discontinue its fee-for-service autism program, leaving families high-and-dry: “Ford’s Conservatives created this mess with their underinvestment in publicly funded autism programs, which help treatment centres like ErinoakKids deliver both clinical support as ...

Meet the Naturalist: The Flight of the Peregrine July 5th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Agawa Bay Visitor Centre A now abundant resident in both natural and urban settings, the Peregrine falcon once faced many adversities that almost led to extinction. Join Kelly to follow the story of the Peregrine falcon and discover how these once-endangered species have become ...

Meet the Naturalist: The Magic of Mosses July 4th, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Agawa Bay Visitor Centre At first glance, mosses appear to be no more than lush forest carpet, but a closer look reveals a microscopic world that is surprisingly complex. Drop by and meet Anna to discover the miniature rainforest that lies beneath our feet.

EXPLORATION STATION: ROCK ON! Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay Did you know that Ontario is home to some of the oldest rocks on Earth? Drop by and meet Celeste to learn where the best rock-hunting spots are in the park. MEET THE NATURALIST: ANISHINAABE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, ...

Ontario is experiencing a sustained, system-wide pressure on hospital staffing levels and while care settings at the Lady Dunn Heath Centre continues to remain open, we have been navigating the pressures as well.   On July 1st and 2nd, 2023 we will experience a staffing shortage in our Registered Nurse group. The Emergency Department (ED) will remain open; however, we ...

The possibilities are endless for Lynne Howard of Elliot Lake after winning $1,000 a week for life with INSTANT CASH FOR LIFE (Game #1179). Lynne opted for the lump sum payment of $675,000.   Lynne, a retired professional figure skating instructor, said she enjoys playing INSTANT tickets. “I like to try out new games, but CASH FOR LIFE is my ...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) convened a Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on June 28th to fulfill the mandate of AFN Resolution 03/2022, which called for an investigation and audit of AFN’s Financial and Management Policies. The purpose of the assembly was to report on the findings of a human resources investigation to the First Nations-in-Assembly and address the implications ...

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement on the reinvestigation into the deaths of 13 First Nations people in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Provincial Police: “This will be extremely difficult for the families who have lost their loved ones with no explanation by those in authority. Communication is key, and we ...

Angus Gold Inc. has announced the appointments of Dr. David Palmer as Chairman and Director of the Company, effective immediately, and Breanne Beh as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 10, 2023. Ms. Beh has been leading the Company’s exploration team and exploration strategy at the Golden Sky Project since September 2021. These appointments are part of the Company’s ...