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Saugeen Ojibway Nation Warns Members of Diesel Spill in Hope Bay

Saugeen Ojibway Nation has advised members to limit contact with the water and shoreline at Hope Bay following a diesel spill. Cause and cleanup details remain unconfirmed.

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Miranda Miller
May 06, 2026
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Image source: Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Environment Office

The Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) is warning members to stay out of the water and off the shoreline at Hope Bay after a diesel spill contaminated the bay and its connected creeks.

In a notice issued May 5, 2026, SON Events Coordinator Sarah Heath told members that contamination is affecting waters wh…

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