FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: LOVELY LOONS– Their graceful forms and haunting calls are iconic of northern wilderness, but loons are also powerful birds, built to withstand the challenges of Lake Superior’s landscape. Join Wylan to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviours, and how you can help to ...
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SSM – Bear Encounter on Peoples Road Near Fifth Line E.
Around 4:45 p.m. on August 27, 2025, Sault Police, EMS, and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) responded to a report of two people having been injured by a bear in the area of Peoples Road near Fifth Line East. Preliminary information suggests the victims may have inadvertently come between a bear and its cubs. Both victims sustained ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Thursday, August 28th
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Trapper’s Trail MEET THE NATURALIST: BUSY BEAVERS – Are you as busy as a beaver? Find out with Wylan and Sree as you explore some amazing beaver adaptations and discover what a day in their life might look like! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – August 21st
Aug 21/25 Week #15 141 Golfers Sunny 20*C Thursday Men’s Night on August 21st Tee times are: 2 p.m. Early Round 5:15 p.m. Late Round * Please ensure all “Spares” are being paid. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Bradley Case 31 2nd Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Anders Morden 32 3rd Bylan Buckell Jarett Asselin ...
Read More »Could the Bear Train Run? Your Help is Needed!
A message from CAPT: Please help convince the federal government that the Bear Train passenger train service is important and is needed NOW! There is an opportunity for all of us who want to see the Bear Train on the tracks north of the Sault as soon as possible to provide input to the federal government about allocating funding for ...
Read More »Save the Date: Septic Awareness Week is September 15–19, 2025
The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA), Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA), and Waste Water Nova Scotia Society invite all septic system owners across Canada to take part in Septic Awareness Week, taking place September 15–19, 2025. This initiative is aimed at promoting responsible septic system use and maintenance through education and public engagement. Kicking off the week is ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Wednesday, August 27th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGNIFICENT MOOSE MAGNIFIED – These massive mammals have mastered the challenges that come with living along the cold and rugged shores of Lake Superior. Join Lauren and Sree to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face ...
Read More »SSM Kidney Walk – Sunday, September 21, 2025
This September, in communities across Ontario, supporters will unite at the Kidney Walk. Whether it’s to support friends and family who live with kidney disease, celebrate a transplant, honour the memory of a loved one, or connect with others going through a similar journey, it is always remarkable to see the kidney community rally together to support those they love ...
Read More »Communities brought together in response to tragedy surrounding Norwegian adventurer
Mushkegowuk Council releases statement on Steffen’s passing in the far North. “He obviously touched a lot of lives and unfortunately through this tragedy, brought many communities together,” said Deputy-Grand Chief Amos Wesley of Mushkegowuk Council. When Steffen Skjøttelvik, an experienced Norwegian wilderness traveller, set out on July 25 from Fort Severn on his “Great Canadian Journey,” he had hopes of ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Tuesday, August 26th
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: THE LYNX AND THE HARE – It’s an eat or get eaten world out there! Join Lauren and Tessa to learn about the fascinating predator-prey dynamic of the Canada Lynx and the Snowshoe Hare – two experts in surviving the harsh environment along Lake ...
Read More »Confederation College Relaunches Community Garden to Support Food Security, Sustainability and Hands-On Learning
Confederation College has relaunched its Community Garden, a reimagined space that brings together students, staff and community members to promote local food production, wellness and sustainable practices. Originally opened in 2013, the garden was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, following a significant redevelopment, the space is once again open and thriving. The revitalized garden supports the United Nations’ Sustainable ...
Read More »FONOM Calls for Nation-Building Commitment to Northern Ontario’s Trans-Canada Highway
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is urging the Governments of Canada and Ontario to modernize the Trans-Canada Highway (Highways 11 and 17) across Northern Ontario and designate it as a nation-building project under the Building Canada Act. Unlike the four-lane commercial routes in other provinces, much of Ontario’s Trans-Canada remains two lanes, with some of the highest fatality ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Monday, August 25th
MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay CULTURAL CONVERSATION: PADDLING PELTS – Did you know there was a fur trading post in Agawa Bay? Join Tessa to explore the history behind Canada’s oldest company, and how the fur trade built the foundation for Canada as we know it today. Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...
Read More »This Weekend at LSPP – Saturday & Sunday August 23 & 24th
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: CLEVER CORVIDS – Are you smarter than an American Crow? What about a Common Raven? Blue Jay? Canada Jay? Known for their intelligence and importance to LSPP, join Wylan to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests ...
Read More »Today at LSPP – Friday, August 22nd
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay NATURE CONNECTION: NATURE OBSERVATION – Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of” observation routine to explore a single leaf – ...
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