At Marina Park this summer, Thunder Bay’s waterfront will once again host Afro‑Vibe Fest, a two-day cultural gathering centred on African, Caribbean, and multicultural expression.

The County Park neighbourhood has a little extra room to grow, as today marked the grand opening of the 892 square foot addition to the County Park Library where people of all ages can gather to share, learn, and connect. 

As the main area is entirely geared towards bouldering, the Rock Room aims to keep climbers happy by, well, keeping them climbing.

From the toe-tapping “What’s the Buzz” to the stirring siren calls of “Gethsamane,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a story that transcends time, much like the biblical story it is based on.

Tempting. Terrifying. Timeless. These are the three words director Spencer Hari uses to describe Cabaret, Badanai Theatre’s upcoming production. Set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret transports the audience to the city’s infamous Kit Kat Klub, and delves into the lives of patrons, hosts, and outsiders alike.

Irish author, poet, and playwright Oscar Wilde says, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” This is something Cambrian Players will explore with their upcoming Green Room reading of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde.

For those who were fortunate enough to catch the PUP show at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium in December, I seriously envy you. For those who weren't able to be there, Megacity Madness (Official Live Recordings) is a chance to listen to their music in a way the studio recording just can’t replicate.

Kenzie B is a man of many bands of many genres, but it is really in his solo projects where the full extent of his characteristic chaos is unleashed.

Local singer-songwriter Phil Drost returns with a ray of sunshine for his fifth collection of songs, In This World.

Declaring a humanitarian crisis is a statement of pretty words, and we need more. We need direct action now, and the declaration of a state of emergency to bring the provincial government to the table.

The status quo is no longer status. Canadians have long prided themselves on being the friendly neighbour, but with recent developments in the USA (and specifically in our closest neighbouring state of Minnesota), is it clear that this relationship is changing.

Curious about the local scene, I asked friends what dating is like in Thunder Bay. The consensus was bleak but predictable: a microscopic dating pool where you’re always one degree away from someone you know, an abundance of “holding a fish” profile photos, and the occasional rejection for “not being country enough.” Beyond the regional quirks, the darker side of online dating remains universal—ghosting, harassment, and endless dead-end conversations.