Artists Nicole Sutherland, Anne Winkworth, and Sue Lewis debut their third art show this month at Co.Lab Gallery. The trio share a love of painting, a background in teaching, and a love for working with colour. 

When Luke Warm and the Cold Ones were set to release their new self-titled album, they wanted a party, a celebration for all they’d accomplished. They wanted all their friends there—but they also wanted their families present, including young kids. The solution was hosting two shows on the same night, with an earlier slot for earlier bedtimes.

The XTERRA Sleeping Giant race showcases the stunning outdoor adventure opportunities in Thunder Bay and its surrounding areas. Situated along the north shore of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay features breathtaking boreal forests, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic cliffs, making it an outdoor sports paradise.

Described as Fargo meets Trailer Park Boys, this dark comedy follows Jason/Tumbleweed (Ben Albert), who dreams of becoming a famous rapper. But, he needs money to get to Sudbury to record his album. With the help of his girlfriend Tiffany (Shaundra Benincasa), they come up with a scheme to blackmail his estranged dad James (Greg Bishop) into giving them the money.

I was ready for the unexpected on my first day as an outreach worker at Elevate NWO. Elevate is a harm reduction organization responding to treatment and prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C in Thunder Bay and the wider region, but also finds itself responding to other emerging issues. In Thunder Bay, that often means advocating for our unhoused neighbours in the fight for housing, not tents.  

All this said, I was nevertheless surprised when all the talk of my first day was about birds!

Aysanabee exploded onto the Canadian music scene to national attention and acclaim in 2022, and his latest album, Edge of the Earth, proves that he has much more to say—and we are eagerly listening.

“We are an authentic option for Mexican food,” says Rodrigo’s dad, Rodrigo Cosio Sr. “Whatever you eat with us is what you would be getting if you were sitting in my house having dinner, [and] absolutely everything we make is from scratch.”

Just like Freddie Mercury once sang, bicycle races are coming your way. The XCM Canadian Championships are back and taking over Kinsmen Park once again.

“For many Thunder Bay residents, no summer is complete without making the pilgrimage to Birds Hill Provincial Park for the Winnipeg Folk Festival. This year, as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, the four-day event remains a cherished tradition.”

-Adrian Lysenko

This past weekend, the vibes were unmatched at the inaugural Afro Vibe Fest, a two-day festival celebrating Afro-centric culture, music, and arts in Thunder Bay with live stage performances, cultural demonstrations, kids’ activities, local food vendors, and more.

For Sean Trevisanutto, co-owner and president of Creekside Nursery & Garden Centre, gardening and landscaping isn’t just a business, it’s a family legacy rooted in generations of green thumbs.

‘Tis the season for festivals, fun, and folk music, and Mt. Joy’s fourth LP, Hope We Have Fun, boasts 13 tracks that sound as good in headphones as they do on a festival stage.

“Shattered Glass” comes from a place of experience and is about the times in life when everything seems to go wrong at once. The song is about romance and adventure and “that moment when it all falls apart.”

Summer is here and it’s time to live, laugh, and litter outside.

“I think all of us as artists in general have more to share than just our tattoos,” says participating artist Renato Marino, who has been tattooing for 11 years. “When you go to a museum or you go to an art show, [people think] ‘Oh, these are artists,’ but then they look at us and they’re like, ‘These are degenerates who draw things,’” Marino laughs.

What else can one say but ooh la la!

Todd Miller’s connection to Silver Islet runs deep; he is a fifth-generation resident descended from the original settlers, James and Helen Cross, who arrived in 1871. His upbringing was steeped in the rich history of the area, igniting a lifelong passion for shipwrecks and lighthouses. This fascination laid the foundation for his unintentional future as a historian, lecturing to guests aboard the Great Lakes cruises for Viking cruise ships.

Can you see me?

Can you hear me?

Am I still here?

Before a single frame of The Moth was shot, co-directors Michelle Derosier and Zoe Gordon were years deep in discussions about the impacts of regional development and ecological change on the land. 

From Senegal to Morocco and now all the way to Canada, AfroGourmets, a newly launched culinary experience provider, has recently set roots in Thunder Bay. Siblings and co-founders Awa and Ibrahima Diop, who were originally from Senegal but lived in Morocco for 22 years,  settled in Thunder Bay earlier this year, bringing with them a world of flavours and culture along with a passion to share it with the community.