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Friday, July 11th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM South Old Woman River NATURE CONNECTION: MINDFUL HIKE – It’s clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations ...

Thursday, July 10th Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MAGIC OF MOSSES – At first glance, mosses may appear to be no more than a lush forest carpet, but a closer look reveals a microscopic world that is surprisingly complex and beautiful. Drop by and meet Anna to discover the miniature rainforest that ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday July 6, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of John (Carol), Carl (Bev), Willis, Lynn, Mark and Ann Hopewell (Graeme). Loving grandmother of Shawn (Riley) and Daniel. Daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Best. Sister of the late Dorothy Van ...

On what started as an ordinary workday, a devastating accident changed everything for this young father. Jason Rouleau, a hardworking father, loving son, and dedicated friend fell approximately 30 feet while on the job, suffering catastrophic injuries. He sustained a broken pelvis, multiple fractured ribs, a decompressed spine, and severe spinal cord damage. The result is a diagnosis of paraplegia—he ...

On July 22nd, 2025 Naomi Steinberg will be at the Wawa Public Library for a storytelling presentation for all ages! Together, we will discover Naomi’s book “Goosefeather”, through the Japanese storytelling art of kamishibai. Come with questions about the book, the storytelling technique, what it’s like to be an author, or what it’s like to go around the planet with no ...

Wednesday, July 9th Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: BAT BONANZA – Our bats don’t turn into vampires or suck blood, but they still rule our night skies. Join Kelly to discover why bats are important to the LSPP ecosystem and what you can do to help our bat populations nationwide. Thursday, July ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ranah Fortune (nee Hall) on July 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Ranah was the eldest daughter of Monty and Bertie Hall and was born in Chapleau, Ontario. Ranah’s first years were spent residing in Sinterville as her father Monty, worked at the Sinter Plant for Algoma Ore. ...

Tuesday, July 8th 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 Lauren to learn how to become a community scientist using helpful technology, and why your contributions are so important! Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan John Schreiber on June 23, 2025, in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the age of 59. He passed in the country that resonated in his heart and over time became his adoptive home. He didn’t see borders – he simply saw a place that mirrored his free spirit and his ...

Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 95. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack. Dear mother of John, and cherished grandmother of Noah and Abby. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Ethel Moore, along with her siblings. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed in the Northeast Region as of last night. There are currently 2 active wildland fires in the Northeast. Both are being observed.   The fire hazard varies from moderate to high across the Northeast Region. Most of the area along the James Bay coast has a low hazard.

Peacefully, in Niagara Falls on April 19, 2025, in her 87th year.  Predeceased by her first husband Jakub Halucha (1995), and her second husband Constantino (Joe) Sebastiano (2022).  Dear sister of Miła (Michał) of Młodow, Poland.  Predeceased by her other three siblings – Julek, Grzesiek and Zosia.  Dearly loved mother of Les (Caroline), Henryka Anderson (John) and Jim (Laura).  Proud ...

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing person Christopher FERGUSON-MCCOY, 32. Christopher was last in contact with family members in June. He is described as a male with a light complexion, about 6′ in height with a medium build. He has medium-length black and grey curly hair, a full black and grey beard, and brown ...

On June 29th, the Sunday Service was held at the Pentecostal Church with patients from the hospital and those from the congregations of the churches in Wawa. The weather was not good enough to be outside but the singing inside was very joyful.   The United Church will have a service this Sunday, July 6th. Our special guest will be ...

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.    Caring and thoughtful father of Sylvia, Michelle (Robert) and Ryan. Loving grandfather of Angie, Deacon, Alyjah, Teagan and Ryanna. Dear brother of Gary (Barb), Wendy, late Bill and Joe (Brenda). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Keith will also be sadly missed by Manon and ...