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Jul 15, 2023 at 08:05 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: RAPTUROUS RAPTORS – Being the deadliest bird in the sky doesn’t mean life is a breeze. Join Stuart to learn more about how birds of prey hunt and why their role in the local ecosystem is vital to healthy forest communities. Drop-in: ...

Guided Hike ‘Sand River Migration’ July 14th, 2023 Drop-in: 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Pingiusibi (Sand River) Join Zane for a short walk along the Pingiusibi (Sand River) and experience a traditional migration route for the Anishinaabeg. Learn how the Anishinaabe use the moon phases and the cycles of Mother Earth to travel with the seasons. From the ripening of edible ...

If you drop by the Wawa Public Library, you will notice a new look! The recent installation of the new Wawa Public Library sign was produced with a collaboration from the Board and staff of the Wawa Public Library, graphic designer Lyra Jarrell and Jim Aquino owner/proprietor of PDQ signs. Since childhood, Lyra has enjoyed arts, crafts, music, and all ...

Special thanks to Pam and Kevin Sabourin for coming to our rescue and going to the hospital taking care of things. To Kathy and Vangie for quick responses to my behind the scene emails, and to Barry and Crystal for being such great neighbours. You can’t beat the people of Wawa for jumping into action with love & support when ...

We regret to announce the unexpected passing of Jessica at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the age of 28 years. Jessica will be deeply missed by her parents Sherry Stone and Clint Cadreau. A loving mother to Braiden. Dear sister of Xavier Stone and C.J. Cadreau. Cherished granddaughter of the late Gilbert Stone Sr. and ...

Meet the Naturalist: Anishinaabe Moon Cycle Teachings July 12th, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Agawa Bay Visitor Centre The moon phases coincide     with the cycle of Mother Earth has traditionally taught the Anishinaabeg how to live with the seasons.   From animal migration patterns to the ripening of edible plants, visit Zane to learn about what the      ...

The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario has been lifted, effective Tuesday, July 11, at 16:00 hrs. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry would like to thank Ontarians and visitors for doing their part to help prevent forest fires and keep communities safe. Please continue to use extreme caution and follow Ontario’s ...

An individual has been rescued by members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment after being partially submerged in water on Lake Superior for nearly 3 hours.   On July 10, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and The OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a report ...

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 – ...

Members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are conducting a sudden death investigation that occurred at Silver Falls Provincial Park.   On July 3, 2023, at approximately 3:46 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, Thunder Bay Fire Services, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to Silver Falls Provincial Park for a report ...

On July 4, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers observed a pick-up truck known to them at a local gas station on Highway 108. An individual that was wanted by OPP was fuelling up the pick-up truck. Once the suspect ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), are ramping up enforcement and education around commercial motor vehicle safety, as part of a joint effort to address an upward trend in transport truck-involved collisions. In 2022, the OPP responded to 9,110 collisions that involved a transport truck, marking the highest number of transport truck-related crashes ...

On July 4, 2023, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advised the public of increased police presence on Hiltz Road in the town of Heyden and one person was arrested. On July 3, 2023, shortly after 8:45 p.m., police responded to a neighbour dispute on Hiltz Road in Heyden where the accused was making hand ...