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The Hunger 19th Edition Photo Gallery
On October 31, The Hunger returned—one of the largest and most diverse live music and performance spectacles Thunder Bay has to offer. Thousands of costumed party-goers traversed Thunder Bay’s downtown for a night of mischief, music, and mayhem in support of Definitely Superior Art Gallery.
Tom’s Knife
Both glint in the setting sun and the ashes of the stoked wood,
both carve into one another as the lake laps into another midnight
If I Didn’t Live Here I’d Leave: Cartwrights
Let’s set the scene: the last of the autumn leaves are falling off the trees, and you’re looking at old photo albums you found hidden away and reminiscing on days gone by. That sense of sweet nostalgia—the kind that lingers in your chest—is the essence of the Cartwrights’ new album If I Didn’t Live Here I’d Leave.
Lotus Restaurant
Although Lotus Restaurant is a relatively new establishment on the south side, the idea has been developing for years. “In our home, our kitchen was designated a gathering place for friends and family,” says owner Tunaye Than. “We eventually reached a point where we looked at each other over a crowded dinner table and said, ‘What if we did this for a living?’”
Setting the Stage for the Next 40 Years
Challenges remain, from inflation and at-home entertainment keeping audiences at home to tour routing and being a small city. When asked how the community can help, Edwards points to open conversation. “We actively encourage people to ask questions and to understand the challenges we face," he says.
Gathered Elsewhere
From November 25 to December 9, Co. Lab Gallery + Arts Centre is hosting a new exhibition by local textile artist Tujia Hansen. In Gathered Elsewhere, Hansen explores the relationship between nature, place, tradition, and technology.
The Shows We Remember and the Ones We Miss
Nobody planning a tour has a personal vendetta against Thunder Bay. They’re looking at routing, costs, venues, previous ticket sales, and whether putting Thunder Bay on the itinerary makes sense. Promoters and touring bands are smart enough not to argue with the evidence. If people show up, somebody notices. If they don’t, somebody notices that too.
No Stone Left Alone
For the past five years, a number of elementary schools have been participating in the No Stone Left Alone project, a national endeavour where students place poppies on veterans’ headstones and learn more about local citizens who served.
Soup Season
Mushrooms bring an earthy, savoury, umami flavour, while barley gives it a satisfying chew and magically turns a pot of stock and veg into a stick-to-your-ribs meal. It’s simple food, made with love and ordinary ingredients, and it only takes a little chopping and time on the stove.
Sabaton: Legends On Tour Photo Gallery
Famous across the globe, Swedish metal band Sabaton performed at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium alongside special guests Pop Evil and Wings of Steel. Known for performing music that narrates realism, featuring real-life stories of hardship, bravery, and victory, Sabaton delivers a performance like no other. Peruse the photo gallery from the night and relive the energy, intensity, and musical impact of the performance.
Ambitious, Exciting, and Innovative
Ambitious, exciting, and innovative—those are three words Brittany Moat, executive director of the TBSO, uses to describe the upcoming 66th season of the orchestra. This year’s tagline, “The music you’ve been waiting for,” reflects the orchestra’s effort to listen to what audiences want, from bringing back popular concert series to introducing new experiences.
Days of Fantasy and Fun
If you’re up for a day or two of merriment, mysticism, and adventure, you won’t want to miss the Thunder Bay Medieval Faire, being held at the Hymers Fairgrounds October 10 and October 11 from 10 am to 6 pm.
Sheer Will: The Honest Heart Collective
While listening to this record, a funny feeling began brewing in my chest. I realized that Sheer Will feels more like a catalogue of life experiences than an album, with each song capturing a specific feeling and preserving those moments in time.
Terror in the Bay Film Festival
For local artist, filmmaker, and festival director Chris Borgo, celebrating all things horror, indie, and thrilling is at the core of Terror in the Bay Film Festival, which is now in its 10th season.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
It is only because of the skills I built and the impressions I made at home that I was then able to do some work in film outside of town and stand out on applications for other ventures. If you seize the opportunities available, Thunder Bay can act as an incubator for your career and craft, no matter the domain.
The Chippo Cookie Company
Long before Jenna Johns was baking professionally, she and her brother shared a running childhood joke inspired by a favourite book, Chocolate Chippo Hippo. Today, that playful memory has transformed into Chippo Cookie Co., a new baking venture in Thunder Bay offering small-batch cookies with big flavour.
Bree Mary Artistry
Known as @breemary.artistry to her over 8,000 Instagram followers, Nistico’s digital portfolio is a masterful celebration of this lifelong love. Beginning with The Joker cosplays six years ago, she has honed her skills in special effects and prosthetics for human and non-human creatures.
Wake the Giant 2026 Photo Gallery
Thunder Bay’s biggest music festival returned for its seventh year. This year’s Wake the Giant brought in some millennial heavy hitters, including Flo Rida, The Wallflowers, and Plain White T’s, plus Tia Wood, Shawnee Kish, Lov, and Juno Award winner Sebastian Gaskin. Check out the photos below for a feel of the day from the music, culture and tradition, and fun times in the crowd.
The OGs (Original Geekstas)
To geek or not to geek, that is the question. And at Thunder Bay’s favourite convention, the answer is always yes—and to the fullest!