Lost Hope Mine

06/15/2026

Yum

06/12/2026

🍁🇨🇦 Celebrate Canada Day with us at the Toburn Mine Site! Bring the family for a day of fun and activities for all ages.

06/10/2026

How can you tell a black bear from a grizzly 🦺🥤🐾

06/09/2026

Albert “Al” Wende wasn’t just a Kirkland Lake mine manager – he was one of the key Buffalo‑based mining engineers who helped bridge Buffalo capital with northern Ontario’s gold and silver camps. Backed by the same Buffalo business circle that first made its mark at Silver Centre and Cobalt, Wende went on to manage major Kirkland Lake operations like Wright‑Hargreaves and Sylvanite, turning speculative ground on the Main Break into long‑lived producers. His name now lives on in Kirkland Lake’s “Al Wende Avenue,” a reminder of how Buffalo money and engineering talent helped build both Silver Centre and the great gold camp to the north. 🍁

06/08/2026

Stopped at the Ingram Township Cemetery to visit the family who Marshall’s Corners is named after, it was a father and son that tied the subsequent drilling programs together keeping the dream alive for over 100 years

06/04/2026

2 failed mines from over 100 years ago on one single mining claim that also has most of the old townsite in ruins and 🦺🫈 The Montrose Mine and the Williams ‘Wettlaufer’ Hill 64 option

06/03/2026

Due to the Extreme Forest Fire Hazard Rating, the Municipality of Temagami has issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN effective 12pm on June 3 2026.

Under a fire ban, all burning permits are suspended, and all open-air fires are prohibited, including fires for cooking and warmth. Persons must make alternate provisions for cooking and warmth, such as using propane stoves or charcoal burners intended for that use.”

For more information contact your local municipal office or fire department non-emergency number 705-569-3421 ext. 150

06/03/2026

Stay safe everyone 🦺🩷

🚨 Evacuation Order Issued for Mattagami First Nation Due to Nearby Wildfire

A State of Emergency and Evacuation Order has been declared for Mattagami First Nation, near Timmins, as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning west of the community.

According to Mattagami First Nation Chief and Council, the evacuation order was declared at 6:15 PM on June 2 due to the immediate threat posed by the nearby wildfire and concerns for the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Residents are now in the process of being evacuated throughout today.

The wildfire, known as Timmins 9 is located about 14 km west of the community. It was reported on May 31st and is now approximately 460 hectares is size. Fire crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources continue working to bring the fire under control.

Community leadership, emergency management officials, and partner agencies are coordinating evacuation efforts and assisting residents with transportation, accommodations, and other support services. Residents have been advised to follow instructions from emergency personnel and stay informed through official channels.

Our thoughts are with the residents of Mattagami First Nation, emergency responders, and everyone involved in the evacuation effort. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

- Brennen

06/02/2026

A business is only as strong as its structure, and our community is only as strong as its inclusion. We are committed to building a safe, diverse, and equitable environment where hope is never lost, and everyone’s colors shine through.

This Pride Month, we stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We recognize that our industry, like many others, thrives when every individual can bring their authentic self to work.

06/01/2026