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99 Golfers Thank you once again to our sponsors, players, and volunteers! 1st Flight: 1st – Laura Mitchell, Jen Lamontagne, Spare 39 2nd – Guylaine Domich, Jenny Hughes, Lanie Rutland-Kelly 39 3rd – Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Rachael Korytko-Amos 39 2nd Flight: 1st – Chanelle Martelli, Ashley Coombs, Sarah Perreria 42 2nd – Delmarr Lowe, Kassandra Kenny, Spare 45 3rd ...

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Drop-in: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay DISCOVERING DARKNESS: ASK AN ASTRONOMER – Have you ever wondered how to use a telescope? Have you wished to know the names of the stars? Ask special guest astronomer Jeffery Deans to discover the wonders of space and get answers to your burning questions! Drop in: 7:30 PM ...

Sixteen-year-old Anya Pinel of Dubreuilville has earned a spot on Archery Team Canada in the U18 class for the World Archery Youth Championships, taking place August 17–24, 2025.   Anya first picked up a bow nine years ago, simply shooting for fun with friends. Guided by Coach Gord Bonitzke of Wawa and her father Steeve, her interest quickly grew into ...

There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 15: North Bay 8 (NOR008) is 0.3 hectares and located on an island on Iceland Lake. The fire is being held. Sudbury 32 (SUD032) is 1 hectare and located within French River Provincial Park, approximately 3 kilometres north of Georgian Bay, and 1.6 kilometres east of Green Island. ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 30. UV index 7 or high. Tonight Clearing this evening. Low 7. Sunday – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing near noon. High 20. UV index 7 or high.\ Sunday Night – Cloudy. Low 9. Marine Weather (Today -> Sunday): Wind – Strong wind warning in effect. ...

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Drop-in: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay MEET THE NATURALIST: MARKS OF THE WILD – You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they are out there! Drop by and meet Kelly to learn ways to spot the signs that are left behind that are often overlooked. 1:00 PM Visitor ...

There were 3 new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 14: Sudbury 30 (SUD030) is 0.6 hectares and located approximately 0.9 kilometres west of Tyson Lake, and 2.3 kilometres southeast of Turbid Lake. The fire is not under control. Sudbury 31 (SUD031) is 0.1 hectares and located 1 kilometre west of Tyson Lake, and 1.1 kilometres southeast of ...

Weather: Today – A few showers ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of showers this evening and after midnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park (LSPP) will be holding Telescope Observation Sessions from Friday, August 15th to Monday, August 25th. at Agawa Bay Beach across from the Amphitheatre from 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Join guest astronomer Jeffrey Deans to observe the stunning night sky over Agawa Bay through our telescopes – The Dobsonian and the SeeStar! Explore a variety of ...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 10:00 AM Visitor Centre, Agawa Bay GUIDED HIKE: BIRDING BASICS – Calling all budding birdwatchers! Are you interested in birding but don’t know where to begin or a novice looking to enhance your skills? Join Kelly and Sree for a short walk along the Coastal Trail where you’ll be introduced to skills that will help you explore ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 13. There are 16 active fires in the Northeast region; Two are under control, 1 is being held, 2 are not under control, and 11 are being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast region. Areas of Bancroft and west of Deep River, ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Clear this evening then partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 13. Friday –  A mix of sun and cloud. 40% chance of showers in the morning with risk of a ...

A wild bird in Wawa recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). WNv has been identified in birds, mosquitoes, horses and humans in Ontario since the summer of 2001. This result indicates the presence of WNv in Algoma and the potential risk to its residents during peak mosquito season. WNv is spread to humans through the bite of an ...

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Drop-in: 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 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 Superior’s shores. ...

There were no new wildland fires confirmed by the evening of August 12. There are 16 active fires in the Northeast region; One is under control, 1 is being held, 3 are not under control, and 11 are being observed. The fire hazard varies from low to high across the Northeast region. Areas south of North Bay are experiencing primarily ...