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.

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

This month, we are proud to feature Warmwood Home Studio, whose newfound love for furniture flips provided a much-needed personal creative outlet.

From the oil sands of Fort McMurray to executive boardrooms at Amazon and Google, Glory Jewitt’s recently released memoir, In Pursuit of Glory, follows her story. Despite a career spanning two countries and carrying her through countless others along the way, Jewitt insists she is still a “Thunder Bay girl.”

A gallery of photos showcasing the highlights from this years Voyageur Winter Carnival at Thunder Bay’s famous Fort William Historical Park. This year was packed with excitement for all ages. Take a close look at maple taffy making, musket firing, the artisan market, live entertainment and more!

For local skiers and snowboarders, the Nor’Wester Mountains represent the best skiing between the Rocky and Laurentian Mountains. But every so often, even the most loyal TBayers feel the pull to go bigger, trading familiar slopes for something new.

In these (musical) notes from the underground, Asphyxiation embodies the collective frustration with “the system” and transmutes this anger into powerful prose that galvanizes the listener away from political despair and into action.

“It’s going to be a very romantic night out,” Rodney Brown says about Lightfoot for Lovers, his “prelude to Valentine’s Day” Gordon Lightfoot dance and concert on February 7 at the Italian Cultural Centre.

Fondue isn’t hurried, and that’s the point: it’s food designed to slow things down and bring people together around the table, weird bits and all.

February is here and love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our romantic relationships, whether that be with tried-and-true classics like chocolates and flowers or through something novel like a new, adventurous experience.

Local artist, filmmaker, and illustrator Shayne Ehman’s upcoming exhibition, Loose Trucks, invites visitors to experience how decades immersed in the world of skateboarding have shaped his choice of subject and his way of seeing.

Having lived in Thunder Bay for my whole life, I’ve had the opportunity to visit almost every single restaurant in town. After adventuring to different cities around the globe, and from my expertise in local cuisine, I came to the conclusion that when it comes to culinary scenes, there’s truly no place like home.

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.

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.

Passing through lifetimes of yellows and reds

Not to or from a thing, we run and run

“If you had a brick house and painted it pink, it would still hold the same as a brick house, even though it looked soft and squishy,” says local artist Hope Heart, whose debut art exhibit Not Too Sweet aims to prove that pink and strength are not mutually exclusive.

Artists Darcy Tara McDiarmid and Chantal Russo create an immersive environment where wildlife, traditional knowledge, and dream imagery unfold through four atmospheric films.

Beefcakes’ debut album, Goin’ Postal, is nine tracks of musical absurdism, in the best way. It’s got all the instrumental prowess of Primus and all the irony of Viagra Boys mixed into one post-punk, thought-provoking, experimental playthrough.

Bringing the tastes of the southwestern coastal state of Kerala, India, to Canada, the owners are inspired by homemade masalas and authentic traditional recipes passed down from their families

Showshoeing, skating, arts and crafts—people of all ages will find something to love at this year’s Winter FunDays. The popular (and free) city-run event returns to Marina Park this winter, running from 2 to 4 pm on Sundays from January 4 until March 15.