DGR Project: Join the Melgund Community Workshop on October 28
Community members are invited to discuss utility corridors, water management, accommodation camps and waste facilities.
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Northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario is a region defined by its vast landscapes, resilient communities, and growing creative movement. Projects like Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator are helping shape a new era of collaboration and artistic innovation across the North. Supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, these initiatives foster interdisciplinary creation, digital arts, and community-based projects that reflect the unique spirit of Northern Ontario. From Melgund Township to Borups Corners and Dyment, Northwestern Ontario is emerging as a vibrant hub where artists and residents work together to strengthen cultural identity and expand opportunities for creative growth across the region.
Burgers, Big Rigs, and Bigger Questions about Nuclear Waste in Northwestern Ontario
Melgund Township welcomed the NWMO Mobile Learn More Centre for community Q&As, interactive exhibits, and a local BBQ.
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A month of paintings at Dyment Hall
See paintings by Dryden artist Shirley Franklin at Dyment Recreation Hall throughout October.
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The Young Lynx of October
A young lynx navigates Northwestern Ontario's boreal forest as autumn gives way to winter.
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Turning Simple Wooden Offcuts into Bold Canvas Slices
A quick look at how simple hand-painted wood slices can inspire your next colorful craft project.
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Saving the Final Harvest
Save your frost-threatened pumpkins with simple indoor ripening techniques to wrap up a successful community garden season.
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Trial by Fire: Engineering a Sheet-Metal Pit Fire for Wild Clay
We built a zero-cost, metal pit kiln to test wild Northwestern Ontario clay and local ash glazes.
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Shovels Hit the Dirt for Melgund Clay’s First Pit Firing
We broke ground on our backyard pit to test local Melgund clay following a summer of fire bans.
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Developing Community Leadership from Within
Nonprofit succession planning and organizational capacity building focused on internal leadership development, knowledge sharing and growing community organizations.
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Success for Fall Artists Market and Music Jam in Melgund Township
The second annual fall exhibition and artist market in Melgund Township drew crowds from across the region.
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