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Canada Day Events

08:30 – 10:30 WFHT 5KM Colour Fun Run Start: MMCC Pre-Register or day of 10:00 – 11:15 Free Voyageur Canoe Rides #1 of 4 Rides Lion’s Beach (please register, limited seats) 10:00 – 11:15 Free Standup Paddleboard Lessons #1 of 4 Sessions Lion’s Beach (please register only 6 boards available) 10:00 – 15:00 Canada Day Annual Show & Shine Broadway ...

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Wednesday Morning News – July 1

Weather: Today – Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. 30% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 27. Humidex 31. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy. 30% chance of showers this evening ...

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Today at LSPP – Tuesday, June 30th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: COASTAL MEAT-EATING WILDFLOWERS – Life on Lake Superior’s coastline is no walk in the park! Despite their seemingly delicate nature, many carnivorous plants have adapted to survive on the harsh, exposed rocks of the shoreline. Join Mary and explore how these flowers have developed the ability to ...

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Thank You – M.H.S. Graduation 2026

On Thursday, June 25th, the graduating class of Michipicoten High School proudly crossed the stage to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. The ceremony featured songs by MHS’s Drumming Group and speeches from Algoma District School Board Associate Superintendent, Mr. Nic Turco, principal Mrs. Trish Bernath, and this year’s honoured valedictorian, April Charbonneau. Following the presentation of diplomas, MHS staff and community ...

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Tuesday Morning News – June 30

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 17. News Tidbits: Sault College is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherri Smith ...

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Confederation College Approved to Deliver Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship Training

Confederation College has received approval from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to deliver the classroom training component of the Instrumentation and Control Technician apprenticeship program, 447A, at its Thunder Bay campus. The approval designates Confederation College as a Training Delivery Agent for the trade and allows the College to provide apprenticeship training in accordance with the ...

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Ladies Night Golf – June 24

108 Golfers Call ins begin Mondays at 10 a.m. YES! July 1st Ladies Night is business as usual. Thank you to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers. 1st FLIGHT: 1st – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos     38 2nd –Anya Switzer, Heidi McLaren, Heather Rainville            38 3rd – Jen Lamontagne, Isabel Chicoine, Laura Mitchell      ...

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Today at LSPP – Monday, June 29th

Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 Aidan and Ari to discover some of the most brilliant birds and try your hand at some tests to ...

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Monday Morning News – June 29

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High 19. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Cloudy with 40% chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Temperature steady near 18. News Tidbits: Nice to see the beach in use yesterday ...

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LSPP – Gargantua Road Closed

Jun 28, 2026 at 08:00 We are sorry to report that the closure of Gargantua Road has been further extended due to a bridge failure over Slievert Creek, 2 km from the start of the road. As a result, progress towards repairing the washout along the road has been stalled and the entire road is now closed. Unfortunately, we do ...

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HACHE, Renald

It is with profound sadness that the family announces Renald’s passing surrounded by his family Susan Skyum, Joanne Boissoneau and other members via FaceTime. Renald was born in New Brunswick on February 20, 1956. Son of the late David Hache (1981) and Beatrice Hache (1984). Renald had a love for his family at gatherings. He would entertain with his guitar ...

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BRINDLEY, Timothy Robert ‘Tim’

Suddenly, at Timmins and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Timothy Robert “Tim” Brindley passed away at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Petra Brindley (née Hinz); the loving and caring father of Ashley Brindley (Del), Tyler Brindley (Audrey), and Jocelyn Horman (Larry); and the loving stepfather of Anastacia Gencarelli (Mario). Tim was the proud ...

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Men’s Night Golf – June 25

Week #5 –  174 Golfers, Raining, 25*C. Please only put one Team’s Score on a Scorecard and ensure it is totalled properly. Flight Winners: 1st Flight Score 1st Jessy Dechamplain Joey Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain 31 2nd Perry Kauk Greg Robinson Ron Hale 33 3rd Chris Buckell Gilles Pelletier Blair Mills 33 2nd Flight Score 1st Brandon Case Bradley Case Devon ...

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