The federal impact assessment has officially begun for Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository project
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Melgund Township
Melgund Township, home to the communities of Borups Corners and Dyment in Northwestern Ontario, is an emerging centre for creative and cultural development in Northern Ontario. Supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, Melgund Township fosters artistic innovation, community engagement, and northern identity through locally driven arts and cultural projects. From interdisciplinary collaborations to youth-led initiatives, the township is becoming a vibrant hub where artists and residents work together to strengthen the cultural landscape of Northwestern Ontario, showcasing the creative potential that thrives in rural and remote regions of Canada.
Take part in the NWMO Diet and Land-Use Survey
Residents and land users are invited to participate in the Diet and Land-Use Survey and help inform local perspectives in regulatory studies.
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Summer Arts: Wild Clay Experiment Shows Promising Early Results
See how our first wild clay samples performed after rapid outdoor drying as we explore the potential of local clay for future artwork.
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Weekend Workshop: Crushing Wild Clay into Powder
Discover how we harvested and processed wild clay using traditional methods and everyday materials in Melgund Township.
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Popular Northwestern Ontario Canada Day Silent Auction Returns
Find Great Auction Items at the Canada Day Festival in Melgund Township on July 1!
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Walter and Friends Join Melgund Township Canada Day Concert Lineup
Enjoy live music with Walter and Friends and Gerry and Tanya McArthur at the Canada Day Festival in Melgund Township.
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Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
Looking for Canada Day events in Northwestern Ontario? Visit the Melgund Township Canada Day Festival for live music, art, crafts and food.
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Local Artisan Joanne Keewaycabo at July 1 Festival and Artists Market
Beautiful craftsmanship and community spirit come together at Melgund’s Canada Day Festival.
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Getting Ready for the Canada Day Festival!
Community volunteers readied Dyment Park for summer events, including artist markets, live music, food vendors, and Canada Day.
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Orchard Notes: Tracking Our Maroon Apple Seedlings
Tracking the health and resilience of our unique apple seedlings in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario.
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