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Melgund Township: More Than Scenery
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Melgund Township: More Than Scenery

How does the NWMO view Dyment and Borups Corners? We break down the latest report on our volunteer capacity and community spaces.
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Italian Pistachio & Orange Biscotti
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Italian Pistachio & Orange Biscotti

A delightful twice-baked Italian cookie, crunchy with pistachios and zesty orange, perfect for dipping.
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Protecting Our Small-Town Way of Life
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Protecting Our Small-Town Way of Life

The latest DGR report discusses our 'quiet community' and rising food costs. We break down what the Revell Site project really means for the cost…
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Who Will Actually Build It?
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Who Will Actually Build It?

The NWMO's latest numbers show an aging population in Ignace and data gaps for First Nations. If the local workforce is shrinking, who moves in…
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Brown Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Brown Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

A sophisticated twist on the classic, these cookies feature nutty brown butter, a blend of chocolates, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an…
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Based in Melgund Township, the Climate and Creative Entrepreneurship Program is a community-driven arts-based and participatory research initiative focused on food security, climate adaptation, and creative entrepreneurship in Northwestern Ontario. Operating in Dyment and Borups Corners, it brings together intergenerational participants to explore northern food systems innovation, sustainable food practices, and community-led economic development through arts-based recreation and collaborative learning.
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Recreation Planning

Recreation Program Planning for 2026 Recreation program planning for the 2026 calendar year took place at the Dyment Recreation Hall on Saturday, January 25, 2026,…
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Is Our Local Health Care Ready?
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Is Our Local Health Care Ready?

The proposed DGR brings workers, but can our clinics handle the load? We review the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's assessment of health services in Northwestern…
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Our Health Baseline: Is It Enough?
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Our Health Baseline: Is It Enough?

We’re digging into the latest health reports for the Revell Site DGR. From local cancer rates to housing needs, here is what the numbers say…
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Are We Just Dots on a Map?
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Are We Just Dots on a Map?

The NWMO has released a snapshot of our community to measure future impacts, but does a 'municipal-focused' study truly capture life in Melgund, Borups Corners,…
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Chewy Oatmeal Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chewy Oatmeal Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

A delightful combination of hearty oats, buttery toffee bits, and classic chocolate chips, these cookies offer an irresistible chewy texture and a caramel-kissed flavor profile.
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Recent News

  • Nuclear Waste Diet and Land Use Study: Make Sure Melgund’s Story Is Heard
  • Plush Perfection
  • Learning to Work with Wild Clay from Northwestern Ontario
  • Exploring Northwestern Ontario Wild Clay for Ceramics and Pottery
  • Melgund Township Canada Day Festival 2026: A Community Effort

Upcoming Events

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is inviting residents and land users in the area of Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel to participate in a Diet and Land-Use Survey. The information collected will help inform local perspectives as the project moves through the federal regulatory process.

The survey can be completed online or through an in-person interview at the Ignace Learn More Centre. It is open until September 7, 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of twenty C$125 gift cards redeemable at local businesses.
Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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