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Hornepayne Announces Restructuring for Enhanced Service Delivery

In a move to better meet Council’s priorities, while delivering efficient services to the residents of Hornepayne, the Corporation of the Township of Hornepayne is undergoing strategic restructuring of its organization. This initiative reflects our commitment to modernizing and streamlining our operations to better serve our community. In the initial phase, the structure of the administrative and finance functions will ...

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17th Annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

On Friday, July 18th, 2025 golfers took to the links at the Michipicoten Golf Club in memory of Wawa Police Chief William G. Rose and in support of local students entering their post-secondary education in the field of law enforcement or emergency services. This was our biggest tournament yet, with 171 golfers in attendance. We are proud to announce that ...

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Thank You – William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament

On behalf of the William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of our generous donors, volunteers, and participants for their contributions to each and every event. The tournament’s success is because of our massive support system! Thank you! Miigwech! Merci! Northern Lights Ford Mission Motors of Wawa Trans Canada Chrysler Bay ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – July 24th

138 golfers enjoyed the warm temperatures of 18C despite it being overcast. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Bernath John Simon Shane Bukowski 29 2nd ...

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Today at LSPP – July 25th

Friday, July 25, 2025 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 Wylan and Mary to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important. Drop-in: 1:00 ...

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Northern Ontario Highway Upgrade Proposal Aims to Unite Canada Safely and Boost the Economy

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is spearheading a major infrastructure proposal (see Appendix A) to improve economic efficiency, safety and national connectivity by calling on the Governments of Canada and of Ontario to invest in a transformative upgrade of Northern Ontario’s Highways 11 and 17 — the Trans-Canada Highway — by upgrading to the innovative 2+1 model on ...

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Today at LSPP – July 23rd

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Drop-In: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MOTH MADNESS – It’s a bee! It’s a leaf! Wait, it’s a… moth? Moths have animpressive closet of disguises, filled with patterns and colours. Join Lauren and Tessa to learn how the mind-boggling diversity of moths has been shaped by their friends and ...

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Today at LSPP – July 22nd

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: INSECT INVESTIGATION – Insects come in an amazing variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, and they outnumber all other animals on Earth! Join us in searching for, observing, and appreciating our insect kin with the equipment provided. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the ...

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Confederation College Recognized as Energy Efficiency Leader

Confederation College has been recognized as one of Ontario’s top post-secondary institutions for improvements in energy efficiency, achieving third place for overall year-over-year gains among 36 participating colleges and universities. The College ranked second for improvements in gas efficiency and fourth in electricity efficiency, demonstrating significant momentum in its sustainability and cost-saving efforts. The rankings were announced at the Climate ...

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Today at LSPP – July 21st

Monday, July 21, 2025 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay RECREATION SKILLS: BACKCOUNTRY 101 – Calling all paddlers, hikers, and everyone in between! Meet Priya and Tessa to get inspired for your next camping trip in the backcountry of Lake Superior Provincial Park. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: ...

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Men’s NIght Golf – July 10th

171 golfers enjoyed the warm temperatures of 18C despite it being overcast. Golfers with outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack Fees, are asked to please pay. Big Thank-You to all of our Sponsors and Donors, without your support Men’s Night would not be the success that it is. Flight Standings: 1st Flight Score 1st Mitch Lemoyne Lee Bryar Anders Dereski 33 2nd ...

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New stamp draws attention to history of civilian internment in Canada

Canada Post unveiled a new stamp aimed at exploring the history of civilian internment in Canada. During both the First and Second World Wars, the Canadian government organized large-scale civilian internment operations, during which thousands of people were unjustly interned in camps across the country. Tens of thousands more had their freedoms restricted in the name of national security. Some ...

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Marten Falls and Webequie FN Hold Ceremony to Mark Next Step in Indigenous-Led Development at Ring of Fire

Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have held a joint ceremony to take down a ceremonial teepee they erected last year. The act symbolizes a new phase in their partnership and a shared commitment to an Indigenous-led development process for the Ring of Fire, a significant mineral-rich region in Northern Ontario. Led by their respective Chiefs, Councils, Elders, ...

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A strong delegation of Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs call for immediate withdrawal of Bill C-5

A strong delegation of Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Chiefs and representatives, including spokespeople Dean Sayers and Chief Scott McLeod, attended the First Nation Summit 2025 in Gatineau yesterday. “As the agenda unfolded, it became clear this wasn’t about true partnership,” said Dean Sayers, spokesperson for the Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs and member of the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Political Working Group. ...

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Sault College Announces Workforce Reductions in Response to Financial Constraints

Sault College confirms that, on July 17th, Sault College declared eight Full-Time Support Staff positions redundant, and provided the eight staff members in those positions written notice of reassignment. These reassignments will result in the layoff of six Full-Time Support Staff employees, after following the Collective Agreement layoff/bumping process. This difficult decision was made in direct response to unprecedented financial ...

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