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Friday, August 18, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM   ART IN THE PARK: PEBBLE PAINTING – Join Anna to discover the fascinating story of how Lake Superior’s pebble beaches formed while learning a fun technique for capturing the diverse colours and textures of the park’s beautiful rocks using watercolour paints. All painting supplies are provided.   Drop-in: 2:00 ...

The Ontario government is investing up to $20 million in a new Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program to support projects that maintain and recover caribou populations in the province. The funding will be available to non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and other groups for conservation activities such as on-the-ground habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, science and research. “Caribou are integral to our ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit jusqu’à 20 millions de dollars dans le nouveau Programme d’intendance pour la conservation du caribou afin d’appuyer des projets qui aideront à maintenir et à rétablir les populations de caribous dans la province. Des subventions seront disponibles aux organisations sans but lucratif, aux communautés autochtones et à d’autres groupes menant des activités de conservation, comme ...

Events for August 17, 2023 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay   MEET THE NATURALIST: ALIEN INVADERS – They attach to our gear, hide in plain sight, and out-compete native species. Drop in with Stuart to learn about the invaders that have snuck into the park and what we can do to help contain their spread! ...

An individual who was reported missing on August 7, 2023, has been located deceased by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aviation Services and members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT). On August 16, 2023, members of the OPP Aviation Services and ERT located an individual who was reported missing on August 7, 2023, deceased in the Nipigon ...

A local resident is facing criminal charges after their involvement in two domestic incidents in two days. On August 11, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a domestic dispute on Ontario Street in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old person from Wawa was ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a Hornepayne resident, following a domestic dispute. On August 11, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an Assault in progress on Sixth Avenue in Hornepayne. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old person from Hornepayne was arrested ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Wawa. On August 12, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a business on Broadway Avenue. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old person from London was arrested and charged ...

August 16, 2023 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: FANTASTIC FISHIN’ – Looking for that 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: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

August 15, 2023 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 to learn about the impressive adaptations of moose that allow them to thrive in the face of ...

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and a helicopter are searching in the Nipigon area. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 60 year old male, named Steven SALO. Steven is described as 5’10”, medium build, short brown/grey hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen ...

A Wawa resident is facing charges after causing a disturbance at a local business. On August 10, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Mission Road in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Katie GIPSON, 35 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with ...

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are urging members of the public to contact police in the event you witness aggressive driving behaviors or suspected impaired drivers while traveling along the highways after two separate traffic complaints have resulted in charges for two separate drivers.   On August 23, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Marathon ...

One individual is facing numerous charges as a result of a domestic investigation. On August 1, 2023, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a disturbance near Honey Lake, south of the town of Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds everyone to be cautious online. On August 3, 2023, officers received a report of an online scam. An individual reported receiving a computer notification where Microsoft was requesting access to their computer. The subject person who alleged that they were with Microsoft told the victim that their computer had ...