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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie Editor Adrian Lysenko Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva Copy Editors Amy Jones, Bonnie Schiedel Marketing & Sales Manager Meagan Griffin sales@thewalleye.ca Photographers Jack Barten Anna Buske Kevin Dempsey Damien Gilbert Ryan Hill Chad Kirvan Dave Koski Shannon Lepere Marty Mascarin Darren McChristie Sarah McPherson Lois Nuttall Laura Paxton Art Directors Steve Coghill, R.G.D. Dave Koski, R.G.D. production@thewalleye.ca Ad Designers Dave Koski Miranda van den Berg The Walleye is a free monthly publication distributed on racks throughout Thunder Bay and region. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission is strictly forbidden. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Copyright © 2023 by Superior Outdoors Inc. All Rights Reserved. Editorial and Advertising: Submissions must be accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Superior Outdoors cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material. Superior Outdoors Inc. 242 - 1100 Memorial Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3 Telephone (807) 344-3366 Fax (807) 623-5122 E-mail: info@thewalleye.ca

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FEATURES 9 Food reviews 16 A Taste of Home 18 Sharing Culture FOOD 20 THE GRINNING BELLY 21 DRINK OF THE MONTH 23 SUPERIOR SIP 24 Lasa 27 OFF THE MENU FILM&THEATRE 29 Little Women 30 THE SECOND MOST PLEASURABLE THING WE DO IN THE DARK. A COLUMN ABOUT MOVIES 33 To the Small Screen 35 Hand to God

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CITYSCENE 48 Spring Skiing (and Racing) 50 STUFF WE LIKE 51 CANNABIS CORNER 52 GO LOCAL THUNDER BAY COUNTRY MARKET 54 SECOND CHANCES 57 EYE TO EYE: With Gord Ellis 58 THIS IS THUNDER BAY 60 WALL SPACE: Sewing by Ying 62 BRIDGING THE PAST

MUSIC 64 Blues House Party 4 66 Matt Andersen’s Big Bottle of Joy 68 BURNING TO THE SKY 70 Old, Yet New 71 TBSO PROFILE 72 The Magic of Miller 75 TBShows.com presents On The Scene 76

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ARCHITECTURE 78 Fort William Historical Park’s Great Hall 80

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TATTOOED YOU 84 All Together In One Canoe GREEN 86 Buying Local as a Way to Strengthen Our Regional Food System 88 Sustainability Starts in the Kitchen 89 LET'S GET GROWING HEALTH 92 Five Things Doctors Want You to Know About Colon Cancer THE WALL 94 The Waste of Us 96 98

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hroughout my editor’s letters I’ve written about borscht, varenyky (perogies), and sweet grain pudding served on Ukrainian Christmas Eve when talking about my ancestral connection to international cuisine. And aside from my roots, I was fortunate to grow up with parents who broadened my palate at a young age by introducing me to foods like sushi, tajine, and even beef tongue tacos (my dad loved the shock factor with the latter). Last month, my family and I took a trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico (big thanks to Matt Prokopchuk for doing an excellent job in my absence), and it was a great opportunity to sample some appetizing local fare, but sadly, I couldn’t find any beef tongue tacos. From recipes passed down from generations to new takes on classic dishes, in our March issue we’re celebrating the delectable international cuisine that Thunder Bay has to offer. As part of our cover story, our team of gourmands review 12 mouthwatering global dishes, Kelsey Raynard sees how region-specific grocery stores are helping immigrants, and

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Matt Prokopchuk discovers how international students and new Canadians are making their mark on our culinary scene. Keeping with our theme, our pommelier and sommelier, Jeannie Dubois takes us on a booze cruise around the world, chef Rachel Bayes serves up a tasty recipe for negima yakitori skewers, and film columnist Michael Sobota shares his picks for movies featuring international cuisine. Also in the pages of our March issue, Ken Wright crashes the Thunder Bay Blues Society’s Blues House Party, Bonnie Schiedel previews the 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals taking place at the Lappe Ski Centre this month, and Amy Sellors stomps the catwalk as Definitely Superior Art Gallery celebrates the return of Derelicte: A Fashion Odyssey. With Thunder Bay’s diverse population, we’re fortunate to have so much delicious food offered here through restaurants and caterers. Now if only I could convince someone to add beef tongue tacos to their menu—don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! -Adrian Lysenko

Featured Contributor Emily Turner

Emily moved to Thunder Bay from the Greater Toronto Area for university five years ago and has no plans to leave Northwestern Ontario any time soon as the hiking, fishing, and community will be keeping her around for years to come. An avid fan of all things literature and learning, she spends a lot of her time reading, writing poetry, and working as a literacy tutor, but only when she isn’t spending time at Modo Yoga studio or enjoying walks with her friends’ dogs in the local parks. Check out Emily’s food reviews on pages 11 and 12.

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First held in 1978, this mass participation ski festival is a fun and exciting event for athletes of all levels and abilities. Taking place at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, this year’s competitions include an 8 km Mini-Loppet (perfect for families, children, and rookies), 20 km and 35 km loops, and the ultimate challenge: the Loppet’s flagship 50 km event. Cash prizes and other awards are up for grabs—including a prize for best retro ski outfit sponsored by The Walleye! Registration will remain open at Kamview Nordic Centre on March 2 and 3 from 3–8 pm. Three luxury coaches provided by Ontario Northland will be available to transport skiers to and from Confederation College on March 4 ($10 for adults and free for children/students); visit their website to learn more. sleepinggiantloppet.ca

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Black Pirates Pub If you are looking for a wild night of art, fashion, dance, music, drag, and performance, look no further. Hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery and LU Radio, Derelicte 13: A Fashion Odyssey will be held this March 11 at Black Pirates Pub. From 8 pm to 2 am, you can enjoy a night that truly celebrates art in all its forms. With four live bands and DJs, nine performance acts, seven local fashion houses, hundreds of artists and models, various raffles, and fashion/costume prizes, this is a night that is nearly impossible to summarize. Tickets are $20 at the door (cash only) and is a 19+ event with photo ID required. definitelysuperior.com

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No need to search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—Madhouse has everything you need to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. Festivities will include a special Irish menu (including Irish stew, Irish loaded fries—a spin on their classic loaded fries—and Guinness chocolate cake), prizes, giveaways, and even a bagpipe performance in the evening. It is no secret that St. Patrick’s Day usually involves (some) drinking; patrons can choose from 30 different types of whiskey, including seven varieties of Jameson Irish whiskey. There is no cover charge to attend, but as this their busiest day of the year, they advise getting there early to snag a seat. madhousetbay.ca

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Canada’s largest comedy tour is coming to Thunder Bay for one night only on March 18. The Snowed In Comedy Tour will be held at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium and will feature four acclaimed comedians: Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher, and Erica Sigurdson. The tour has humble beginnings; 14 years ago, founder Dan Quinn and some friends wanted to go on a snowboarding trip and make some money along the way. Today, the tour is a Canadian success story, as the quartet travel from coast to coast bringing laughs to venues both small and large. The show starts at 7:30 pm and tickets are $52 each (prices subject to change through Ticketmaster). snowedincomedytour.com

Take a trip through time, space, and music with Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Journeys. Featuring Paul Haas as the TBSO music director and Rachel Mercer on cello, Journeys explores the works of three composers from three very different worlds: Felix Mendelssohn (a German composer from the early 1800s), Einojuhani Rautavaara (a Finnish composer from the early 1900s), and Airat Ichmouratov (a Russian-Canadian composer who is still composing today). The show starts at 7:30 pm and tickets are $32 each (prices subject to change through Ticketmaster). tbso.ca

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International Cuisine Sampling a country’s cuisine is an excellent—not to mention delicious—way to get a better understanding of its history, culture, and approach to life. And largely thanks to new Canadians and later generations closely in touch with their heritage, we get to enjoy international fare right in our own city, no passport required. In this issue of The Walleye, our reviewers munch their way through entrees at 12 different Thunder Bay eateries representing Jamaica, India, Italy, Japan, Greece, China, Thailand, Mexico, Burma, Vietnam and Switzerland. Whether it’s an authentic reproduction of a traditional recipe or a dish that’s been reinterpreted Canadian-style, we’re sure you’ll want to try them all. - Bonnie Schiedel

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Braised Short Ribs  The Place: Rose Valley Lodge 56 Rose Valley Road 473-5448 The Price: $59 The Basics: A five-course dinner featuring braised short ribs served with creamy mashed potatoes, carrots, and cucumbers The Lowdown: Rose Valley Lodge is the epitome of slow food. Their five-course dinners are prepared and served by owners Markus and Deborah Hofmann over two hours (or more—they won’t rush you if you savour every morsel). While not all of their dishes are Swiss like Markus, each has a distinct European flair. This sumptuous meal includes fresh bread, velvety sweet potato soup, light and

crisp Napa cabbage salad, and delicately flavoured pasta tossed in mascarpone cheese topped with balsamic tomatoes and sage bread crumbs (affectionately known as “pasta heaven”). The main course—braised short ribs— is slow cooked in broth made with ruby port and Madeira wine, which results in melt-in-yourmouth, flavourful beef. Dessert is chocolate mousse served with golden berries. Hofmann’s portion sizes are just right and the atmosphere is casual and homey, which makes for a truly relaxing and memorable dining experience. - Review and photo by Darren McChristie

Papa Chicken  The Place: Monsoon 588 Arthur St W Unit #4 286-6315 The Price: $17.95 The Basics: Chicken simmered in a tomato gravy, seasoned with ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and a secret Indian spice blend, served with cumin-spiced basmati rice The Lowdown: Monsoon’s Papa Chicken is a must for your next order of Indian food. Served with fluffy cumin-spiced basmati

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rice, this dish delivers in-yourface flavour. The tomato sauce is perfectly spiced, super tangy, and gives just a slight kick of heat. The complexity of this dish is not easily achieved; they simmer the chicken over flames for more than two hours, keeping it juicy and full of flavour. The secret recipe has been in the family for over a century, and it is not hard to tell why. Pair this dish with some of their addicting garlic naan, and you have yourself the perfect meal. - Review by Kelsey Raynard, Photo Lois Nuttall

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Szechuan Udon with Pork  The Place: Golden Wok 106 May Street South 623-4291 The Price: $20.95 The Basics: Pork with udon noodles, several veggies including corn, bell pepper, and cabbage, served in a Szechuan sauce The Lowdown: This Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant, a staple of the Thunder Bay dining scene since 2001, serves a dish of Szechuan pork and veggies with udon noodles. The dish features large portions and great aromas, and

the first bite comes as no surprise as the flavours of the stir-fried veggies, meat, and sauce are harmonious. The noodles are what you would expect from a top chef—not too chewy or soft. There is some heat, with sauces available to turn it up if needed, but it’s mixed well with the fresh vegetables for an even blend. It’s a meal that’s made with a Thunder Bay palate in mind and with the heart of Chinese cooking. - Review and photo by Paul Krasauskas

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The Place: Chinese Express 601 Arthur Street West 475-8833 The Price: $23.95 The Basics: Shrimp, ground pork, egg, and red and green peppers in a spicy bean sauce The Lowdown: Better bring a friend along for dinner because this is a meal all its own! Chinese Express’s owner/operator Kim Lai puts a Thunder Bay spin on this hearty dish originating from her roots in central Vietnam. Chinese Express’s version of the classic shrimp and lobster sauce goes heavy on the shrimp and uses ground pork as a flavourful substitute—a

necessary change due to the difficulty of sourcing lobster. This dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can quickly be transformed in a wok by a knowledgeable chef. Big bites of red and green peppers, giant shrimp, egg, and ground pork are wok-fried to maintain their juicy perfection. Tying it all together is a black bean sauce that nicely balances sweet, savoury, and a hint of smoke. The next step is to divide the pot of steaming rice between friends (evenly, if you can) and add spoonfuls of the meaty, savoury sauce until you’re satisfied. - Review by Justin Allec, Photo by Ryan Hill

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Jalapeño Popper Taquitos  The Place: El Tres 269 Red River Road 344-3443 The Price: $20 The Basics: Spicy ground beef, roasted jalapeños, queso cremoso, chipotle crema, salsa de arbol, cotija, and pico de gallo served in a crispy corn tortilla The Lowdown: You won’t find these on your local gas station’s warming plate. The jalapeño popper taquitos at El Tres satisfy all sorts of cravings: crunchy, cheesy, spicy (and they pair well

Pad Krapow Laat Khao  The Place: Thai Kitchen 11 Cumberland Street South 345-1707 The Price: $18.95 The Basics: Rice stir fried with garlic, red chili, onion, green beans, Thai basil, egg and your choice of protein, seasoned with oyster sauce and gold mountain soy sauce The Lowdown: Thai street food serves as the inspiration for Thai Kitchen’s pad krapow laat khao. With Thai basil, chillies, onion, green beans, egg, and choice of

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protein (we had the pork), this dish brings many complementary flavors. The freshness from the Thai basil and green beans is contrasted by the salty spice from the pork and egg. One can also clearly taste the street food inspiration in this dish as all the flavours together are very casual, comforting, and would make for a great lunch or late-night dinner. For those of you who haven’t experienced Thai Kitchen, the pad krapow laat khao may be the perfect introduction. - Review and photo by Jack Barten

with margaritas).The dish honours traditional Mexican tacos dorados ahogados while resembling the modern Tex-Mex taquito we associate with Mexican food. The roasted jalapeños give the dish an added punch and the savoury Latin American cheeses tie it all together. Balanced with a refreshing pico de gallo and chipotle crema, it provides the perfect combination of flavours and textures. Sure to be enjoyed by all—even those who typically shy away from spice. - Review by Emily Turner, Photo by Darren McChristie

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Goat Curry  The Place: The Real Jamaican Jerk 236 Cumming Street 767-7838 The Price: $18 The Basics: Goat with curry, potatoes, green onions, and seasoning The Lowdown: Owners Odette and Douglas Chin have a goat curry that is tender and spicy and perfect to warm you up on a cold day. The dish comes with rice, peas, and coleslaw or roti. Biting into the goat was a treat, as it

is bursting with sweet and spicy flavours in each mouthful. The curry was spicy but easily kept tame with the side dishes. Every other bite may need a splash of water until a tolerance is built, but then the true taste will be enjoyed completely. A real Jamaican meal and experience in the middle of Northwestern Ontario is what everyone needs to try before the end of the winter. - Review and photo by Paul Krasauskas

Carpaccio di Manzo  The Place: Giorg Cucina é Barra 114 Syndicate Avenue North 623-8052 The Price: $23 The Basics: Raw, aged beef tenderloin, served with red wine balsamic glaze, Parmesan Reggiano, red onions, capers, fresh chilies, and thinly sliced grapes The Lowdown: Now this is what we call gourmet. Italian food is always good, and carpaccio is a staple appetizer in any traditional Italian meal, but Giorg Cucina é Barra’s special take on the classic

dish is flavourful and decadent. Thinly sliced raw beef is served in a red wine balsamic glaze and covered in Parmesan, and every bite of this meal melts on your tongue. The sliced grapes pair impressively well with some amazingly fresh red onion and mild chili peppers, while the capers add the right amount of saltiness and crunch. Flavourful, protein-packed, and fairly priced? This may be the dish of any foodie’s dreams. - Review by Emily Turner, Photo by Darren McChristie

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Mediterranean Chickpea and Couscous  The Place: Cronos Cafe 433 Syndicate Avenue South 622-9700 The Price: $11.95 The Basics: Vegetable stockinfused couscous, mixed with chickpeas, tomato, red onion, cucumber, lettuce, kalamata olives, goat’s feta, and house dressing The Lowdown: Outside Cronos Cafe there is a sign that says “Good food for nice people,” and we couldn’t agree more. With Greek-inspired dishes from gyro

Poke Bowl  The Place: Wasabi Japanese Restaurant 538 Arthur Street West 628-8088 The Price: $17.95 The Basics: Seasoned fish, cucumber, nori, avocado, masago, green onions, kelp salad, in-house made volcano sauce, and sesame seeds served on a base of rice The Lowdown: If you're looking beyond the usual sushi-based fare on your next visit to Wasabi, and you're more than a little hungry, look no further than the

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very generously portioned poke bowl. Built on a base of sushi rice, and topped with kelp salad, an assortment of raw, seasoned salmon, tuna, and butterfish placed among avocado pieces circle the dish, allowing the diner to mix-and-match which elements make it on to each forkful (if chopsticks aren't quite your thing). With just a hint of spice, this dish is more smooth than intense, allowing you to savour the notes of each bite. - Review and photo by Nik Fiorito

to falafel to this Mediterranean chickpea and couscous salad, Cronos carries a simple menu that is big on flavour. This dish is packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables, briny olives, salty cheese, and a wonderfully tangy house dressing—a real melody for the taste buds. Paired with a pesto pita that’s topped with crumbled goat’s feta, this salad is what many people love about European food: simple, homemade, and delicious. - Review by Kelsey Raynard, Photo by Lucas Augustyn

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Tandoori Chicken Biryani  The Place: Indian Bistro 250 Red River Road 699-0133 The Price: $18.99 The Basics: Tandoori masala chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and red chillies, served with flavoured basmati rice, mint chutney, and raita sauce The Lowdown: There is a reason why this is Indian Bistro’s most popular dish. The chicken is marinated for five to six hours with tandoori masala spices and yogurt before being grilled in a tandoor clay oven. The result produces a colourful, spicy,

smokey, and aromatic chicken that is served with flavoured basmati rice. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and it transforms the taste to a mouthwatering explosion of flavour and spice. The vivid red bone-in chicken thighs and legs are juicy, succulent, and slightly charred. The red chillies add an intense spice and medium heat that is a perfect blend with the basmati rice, mint chutney, and raita. If you enjoy Indian food, this is a must-try dish. - Review by Daniel Griffin, Photo by Sarah McPherson

Onoke Kao Soi  The Place: Salween Restaurant 505 Simpson Street 285-8600 The Price: $13.95 The Basics: A soup of coconut milk, red onion, curry (blend of spices), cilantro, chicken, shredded cabbage, egg noodles, and fried onions The Lowdown: Each spoonful of this coconut curry noodle soup is a medley of flavours. From the rich broth, you get hints of

lemongrass, garlic, and turmeric, but nothing is overpowering; instead, balance seems to be the secret of this Burmese recipe. Digging down to the bottom of the bowl, you’ll find egg noodles and tender pieces of chicken making it a filling meal. Add some chilli paste if you want some heat, but either way, this soup is perfect comfort food, especially on days when winter weather lingers. - Review and photo by Adrian Lysenko

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 Heena Bhataria and Deepak Bonda, owners of Land of Spices

A Taste of Home How International Grocery Stores are Helping Immigrants

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he experience of homesickness is universal. However, the power of food to help us feel connected to home and to bring back memories of family and culture is equally so. Having products that are accessible, affordable, and recognizable is instrumental for many immigrants’ transition to life in Canada. Three international grocery stores— Land of Spices, DenkyMax, and Golden Flower—along with many others throughout our city, are helping to aid that transition. Each of these unique businesses sources their items from a different region of the world. Land of Spices sells various Indian snacks and essentials, DenkyMax provides fresh and frozen food from across Africa and

the Caribbean, and Golden Flower stocks products from across Asia, with a focus in the southeast region. While the owners of all three businesses hail from different countries, they all identified a common problem here in Thunder Bay: a lack of access to quality international food. “I landed in Thunder Bay on December 31, 2014, basically in the middle of the night. From the beginning, we lacked a place to find Indian products,” says Deepak Bonda, who owns Land of Spices with his wife Heena Bhataria. “More than the culture shock was the food shock!” he laughs. Reginald Okpulor and his wife Nkiru-Denky, owners of DenkyMax, explain that this lack of access has very real consequences for newcomers to

CoverStory Canada. “Research has shown that immigrants have stronger health than their Canadian counterparts, but this effect diminishes over time due to numerous factors including nutrition,” explains Okpulor. “Clearly, lack of access to ethnic food was a factor that contributed to the diminishing of the healthy immigrant effect.” As a result, many international students and families try to source these items from bigger city centres (and sometimes from back home directly), often at a cost that is unsustainable. Paw Nay Htoo, owner of Golden Flower, says that her family used to travel at length to try and source Burmese and other Asian food. “When I came to Thunder Bay in 2004, there was no Asian food. Sometimes I would ask my friends from Toronto to send food through the mail, but that was so expensive,” she says. “We would go to Winnipeg, which is a bigger city with more Asian grocery stores. We would fill up our truck and bring food to Thunder Bay because we had friends who were asking us to bring these products back.” All these entrepreneurs decided to bridge this gap

by importing high-quality international food to our city themselves. Despite sharing similar origin stories, these stores carry very different foods. Land of Spices’s popular items are frozen vegetables sourced directly from India, as well as snacks like paratha and panipuri. DenkyMax often sells out of their Nigerian noodles, butchered goat meat, and African yams. At Golden Flower, they see traditional dumplings as well as specialty Korean and Chinese snacks increasing in popularity. One common message from all the business owners is that if you are looking for something in particular, don’t hesitate to ask. “If you have any requests for specific products, we will try our best to source it out. Give us a call, come in and talk to us. We would love to answer your questions,” says Bonda. Lastly, DenkyMax, Land of Spices, and Golden Flower encourage all residents to stop in and take a look at their exciting array of products. Okpulor says his goal is to serve the entire community. “We have customers from all walks of life. No matter your background, we have an exciting product to offer.”

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hen Pawani Kode and her husband Abhinav Korrapati started Indian Bistro in Thunder Bay’s downtown north core in 2019, they already knew there was a local demand for authentic Indian cuisine. They had previous experience owning a small restaurant in Terrace Bay, and one dish, especially, was a huge hit. “Chicken dum biryani. We used to make it, and people from here, the students, they used to travel on the weekends to have it,” Kode says of international students studying in Thunder Bay who were looking for a familiar dish. “They used to come to Terrace Bay for that biryani.” She adds that her husband came here in 2012 for college, so “he knows how it is, and how the students want something from home.” Kode and Korrapati sold Indian Bistro last December, but the business was quickly bought by another international student. The new owner,

 Naveen Kavuru, owner of Indian Bistro

Naveen Kavuru, first came to Thunder Bay in 2018 as an international student and, after graduating and spending two years in Toronto, he jumped at the opportunity to buy the business and return to the Lakehead. “I took this opportunity, basically, to come to Thunder Bay and to live here, but I always [had] that interest to set up a business,” he says, adding that his goal, while in southern Ontario, was to return to Thunder Bay. And while he doesn’t have a formal culinary background (he does help in the kitchen alongside his chefs and prep cooks), he’s no stranger to cooking. “I know all those flavours,” he says. “All those four years [since coming to Canada], I was the one who cooked for almost five to six people every day.” Indian Bistro has always f e a t u re d f o o d f ro m t h e south of India, and Kavuru says he intends to keep the popular menu, and uphold the restaurant’s reputation

“One of the things we liked was experimenting with food,” Kamal says. “Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t work, but that’s the whole fun [of it], right?.”  Petra Catering and Bakery's kebab

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 Petra Catering and Bakery's chicken and rice

CoverStory for fresh ingredients. Butter chicken, various types of pakora (vegetables like onion, potato, and gobi—or cauliflower— coated in seasoned chickpea flour), and dishes like biryani featuring chicken done in a tandoor—or clay oven—are staples, Kavuru says. Three other international students have also seen success with their culinary venture, although they’ve gone about it differently. Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, Mohammad Faisal, and Souvik Mukherjee are the trio behind The Outsiders, a fresh, late-night take-out food business that operated out of another local restaurant’s kitchen when it was closed (that restaurant has now closed permanently and the trio is currently regrouping and planning their business’s future). “One of the things we noticed during the pandemic was there was no late-night food options,” Kamal says. “We thought it would be a good opportunity for us to fill that gap. At the same time […] there is no better way to be part of the community [than] sharing our food.” Kamal and Faisal are from Bangladesh and Mukherjee is from India, and while the menu had a decidedly North American gastropub theme (featuring many local suppliers), items like a butter chicken poutine and butter chicken burger show they were also enjoying bridging culinary cultures. “One of the things we liked was experimenting with food,” Kamal says. “Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t work, but that’s the whole fun [of it], right?” Other international culinary delights in Thunder Bay come from people’s certified home kitchens. Petra Catering and Bakery is owned by Fatima Bani Hani (who is also the chef) and her husband Mohannad Almousa, and is run out of their home. They came to Thunder Bay in 2012 from Jordan and launched the business roughly four years later. Almousa says they started out doing individual meals, but pivoted to catering for larger gatherings and events because it’s more

efficient time-wise, easier to plan for, and “it’s easier on the house,” although COVID19’s cancellation of gatherings forced them to adapt to do family-sized orders as well. The cuisine is largely Middle Eastern, with the core menu consisting of traditional Jordanian dishes, along with Syrian and Palestinian influences, Almousa says, and the food is halal (permissible under Islamic dietary rules). Favourites include things like mansaf (thin bread, rice, and lamb topped with almonds and minced beef, served with a side of a yogurt-based sauce), and maqluba (literally meaning “upside-down,” Almousa says, as the layers of tomatoes, other vegetables, chicken, and rice are prepared in a pot in reverse order and flipped). “It’s very nice to actually present the culture that we come from,” he says, adding that it’s also evident in their name—Petra, the ancient city and one of the seven wonders of the world for which the business is named, is in Jordan. “Presenting that name and also the food, it’s very fascinating to offer or share our culture, our food, our kitchen here in Thunder Bay, and in Canada in general.” In the case of Lubaba Shesho—who, along with her son Waleed Shasho, came to Canada in 2016 from Turkey— she got her training through a program with Roots to Harvest and home kitchen certifications and started helping the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association by periodically catering familiar foods for newcomers when they came to the city. “We’ve always had a close relationship with the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association,” Shesho says through Waleed Shasho’s translation, adding that it was a way to help the organization, especially during the onset of COVID-19 and during other times when she could help. “She enjoys the fact that she gets to help a friend,” Shasho says, adding that his mom loves to cook. “Not for the money, […] as they have helped us before, right? It is out of love.”

 (L-R) Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal and Mohammad Faisal, co-owners of The Outsiders (not pictured: Souvik Mukherjee)

 Mohannad Almousa, co-owner of Petra Catering and Bakery  Petra Catering and Bakery's lamb

 Petra Catering and Bakery's samosas

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Food Negima Yakitori

(chicken thigh and green onion skewers) Makes 10 skewers ½ c soy sauce (can substitute tamari) ½ c mirin (can substitute ½ c water + 2 Tbsp sugar) ¼ c sake (can substitute dry sherry, but not rice wine vinegar) ¼ cup water 2 tsp packed brown sugar

In a small saucepan, add the mirin, soy sauce, sake, water, brown sugar, and the green part of one scallion. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to ⅓ of the original volume (approximately 30 minutes). Let it cool to room temperature before using. The sauce will thicken with a glossy shine as it cools. Note: You can make the sauce ahead of time. Put only the sauce (without the green onion) in a mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Separate ⅓ of the remaining glaze for making cooked chicken skewers pretty and to avoid cross contamination, using ⅔ of the glaze for brushing on chicken while it’s cooking. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs 9 green onions Canola or vegetable oil

Negima Yakitori Skewers

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By Chef Rachel Bayes

o you have random chicken parts you want to use up, or just want to boast about making an appetizer using cartilage, gizzards, and livers? Here’s the recipe for you. At izakaya (Japanese tapas-style pubs), traditional yakitori can be made with up to 30 different chicken parts (including the tail, the skin, wings, and various organ meats). Some chefs will even source chicken from specific regions, using special butchering, skewering, and grilling techniques to showcase the bird’s unique flavour and texture. And yakitori sauce is as customizable as a basic barbecue sauce or salad dressing recipe. Here, we’ll be using a pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but feel free to make

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up that pound of chicken using livers, gizzards, or whatever else floats your chicken-on-astick boat. Typically, teppogushi bamboo skewers (“gun skewers,” on account of their shape) are used, and must be soaked for 30 minutes prior to use. Alternate the chicken pieces with large pieces of green onion, snugging them tightly together, grill, and brush with sauce. Easy-peasy. The sauce, tare, is a sweetsalty mix of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. If you like, you can add garlic or ginger, or nix the sauce altogether and simply season the chicken with salt before grilling. And, if it’s still -30°C outside while you’re reading this, you can skip the grill and use your oven’s broiler instead.

Cut remaining green onions into 1” pieces (white and green parts). Cube chicken into 1” pieces. To assemble on a soaked skewer, fold a piece of chicken in half, and skewer, then add a piece of green onion, perpendicular to the skewer. Alternate chicken and green onion— each skewer should hold about 4 chicken and 3 onion pieces.

Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack over top and brush with canola oil. Place skewers on top and preheat the broiler to high. Slide skewers under broiler and broil for 5–6 minutes. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and liberally brush the skewers on both sides with the yakitori glaze. Continue to broil about 3–4 minutes to caramelize the sauce. When the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F, remove from the oven and turn off the broiler. Remove the skewers to a serving plate. With a clean brush, baste the top of the chicken skewers with the reserved sauce. If you goof and accidentally dip the same brush you used on the under-cooked chicken, you’ll have to boil the sauce again. Itadakimasu!

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By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Pommelier and Sommelier

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ith the exception of a few short-lived deep freezes, we have had a blissfully kind winter up here in our northern nest, with its fair share of sun-dappled hibernal days that are growing longer by the minute. We’re almost out of the woods (I know, I speak too soon!), but maybe you have a trip on the horizon? Tis the season and March break approaches. If fairer climes beckon and you are jetting off to a warm, sunny stay somewhere, enjoy and indulge in all that is on offer. However, if a staycation is more your speed this season, you can still get the taste of far-flung shores in your own glass in your own home, with

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$94.95 for 700 ml Produced utilizing the traditional Scottish method, the malted barley whiskies from Japan always present with a delicacy and slightly floral note that is very sultry.

$59.95 for 750 ml Essentially an apple brandy (unlike most French brandies, which are grapebased) that is mildly barrel aged, with notes of pear (permissible) and mellow richness.

$42.95 for 700 ml Produced from the distillate of Muscatel grapes, this lively south-ofthe-border spirit has a distinct mouthfeel and is tremendous in sours.

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$49.95 for 500 ml Umeshu is essentially a sake made with small ume plums, which lend it a sweet and bright taste delicious on its own, or mixed with sparkling water.

$31 for 750 ml This classic French liqueur is ubiquitous in their culture— produced from the tart and sweet black currant, it’s best known as the rosy addition to sparkling wine to create a Kir.

Imanishiki Umeshu Plum Liqueur (Japan)

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Due south… Miguel Torres Chile Pisco El Gobernador (Chile)

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$34.15 for 750 ml Made from sugarcane juice (essentially molasses), rum, which is usually a sweet and spicy spirit, is chilled out in this sipping style with the addition of cream and spices.

spirits from around the world. Whether the spirit is fruit, grain, or veg-based (necessity is the mother of invention), every micro-culture around the world has its own spin on how to distill a spirit that speaks of the terroir, pairs perfectly with the cuisine, and always has a bit of bottled sunshine from where it was grown and made. Like a seashell held to the ear for ocean waves, culturally rich spirits can have the same effect, speaking a secret language that, if you allow it, can be transportive, taking you to exotic locales through aroma and taste. Enjoy the journey!

For fun… Strong:

Zimek William Pear Palinka (Hungary)

$63.10 for 350 ml This traditional Hungarian spirit is a fruit distillate and is aromatic and flavourful but packs a punch— best served as a digestif.

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Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry (Spain)

$18.45 for 750 ml Sherry has gotten a bad rap, but this age-old exquisite Spanish spirit is expressive, and both savoury and sweet—the perfect package.

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Cristina Enriquez, owner of Lasa, and her husband Adrian Libatique

Lasa

A Taste of the Philippines Review by Susan Pretty, Photos by Paul Krasauskas

asa is a new Filipino homebased food business that recently came on the scene, and it’s no coincidence that its name, “lasa,” translates to “taste.” “Filipinos love to cook and eat. It’s like our love language. Coming to Thunder Bay we missed our local dishes and we tried to recreate them by using the ingredients available to us,” says owner Cristina Enriquez. “During parties or any special occasions, we would bring some food and people gave us positive compliments. Then the idea of selling came to mind. It started with friends and co-workers and then we eventually decided to open it to the public on October 1, 2022 as a home-based, madeto-order food business.” Enriquez’s husband also helps out in the kitchen. “Our menu includes a variety of noodle and rice dishes, frozen and cooked meat items, baked breads, desserts, and other Filipino delicacies, which can all be found on our Facebook page.” Filipino cuisine is not typically hot and spicy, and the Lasa menu is full of fresh vegetables such as cabbage, celery, and bok choy, with plenty of coconut and an abundance of seafood. Their perfectly seasoned stir-fried noodles with chicken and mixed vegetables (called “pancit”) comes in a different array of sizes to feed any number of famished folks. And don’t forget an order of spring

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rolls—tightly wrapped and crispy, this little appetizer is filled with ground meat, carrots, onion, and a certain seasoning that is oh so good! Maja blanca, a coconut milk pudding with corn kernels, is a Filipino delicacy, and the leche flan was a smooth operator with a caramel syrup soaked in. But the showstopper here is the ensaymada—perfectly pillowysoft buns with a sweet butter frosting and (here’s the kicker) a salty Filipino cheese grated lovingly on top. This savoury-sweet combo works like an absolute charm, and one simply has to try it to believe it. This dynamic duo considers cooking their native dishes a literal “stress reliever” from regular life. “We believe that our talent is God’s gift to us and what we do with it is our gift back to God,” she says. “We are also very grateful and overwhelmed with how our dishes reach across cultures and getting some love and appreciation back overwhelms us.” To place an order, send them a message through Facebook (facebook.com/ Lasa.canada) or Instagram @lasa_canada, email, or call directly at 633-0579 (and watch for the national dish of the Philippines, pork adobo, coming soon to the menu).

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Baked Apple

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Cheer's The Village Pub Story and photo by Jack Barten

his month for Off the Menu, we turn our gaze to the heart of Fort William to visit Cheer's The Village Pub. Since it opened in 2007, Cheer’s has since become a neighbourhood favourite, establishing a comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff and homestyle pub food. Cheer’s is instantly inviting, and as you walk in you’re greeted by Norm, Woody, Sam, and the rest of the regulars—I’m joking of

course, but the familiar and cosy environment is really emphasized by everything, including the menu. This brings us to the baked apple, the pub’s featured dessert for the month of March. “Everyone is doing savoury, so I thought I’d change it up by doing a dessert,” chef George Turner says on the subject of creating the baked apple for the Off the Menu feature. Gala apples are cored and then smothered in honey

butter; the apple is then wrapped in puff pastry, along with oats and brown sugar. Next, the pastry is coated in a spiced rum and vanilla egg wash and dusted in maple syrup sugar before finally being baked. After baking, the pastry is finished with a crème fraîche maple drizzle. All the elements of this dish form what could be considered the perfect comfort desert. It is sweet but not too decadent, and also has a fresh fruit taste

from the apple while being buttery from the puff pastry. “I try to keep everything simple and give everyone that comforting homestyle experience.” Turner says, after I mention the nostalgic and familiar flavours present in the baked apple. What more can a reviewer say than this is a simple, iconic, and home-y dish that everyone can enjoy and share. The baked apple is available for the month of March at Cheer’s.

“I try to keep everything simple and give everyone that comforting homestyle experience.”

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Little Women

Cambrian Players Welcomes March with the March Sisters By Taylor Onski

early 155 years ago, Louisa May Alcott wrote a semiautobiographical novel about four sisters in Civil War-era Massachusetts. Since then, Little Women has become a classic comingof-age story that audiences adore as books, films, and theatrical productions. Now, Cambrian Players is bringing this gem to the Thunder Bay stage. To co-director Rachel Warburton, this childhood classic’s themes of strong female characters, sibling dynamics, friendships, and conflicts inspired her

to direct Little Women alongside Jim Hobson. “I had incredibly fond memories of it and was sort of surprised and pleased that so many people still did,” says Warburton. With a script by Marisha Chamberlain, this production follows one year in the March family’s life, focusing on the four sisters: mature Meg (Ariana Mclean), adventurous Jo (Nico Harding), shy Beth (Joelle Krupa), and ambitious Amy (Kara Coates). Cambrian’s production also aims to explore the character of Jo March—the outspoken writer/director

who rides horses, loves to go on adventures, and calls herself “boyish”--a little further. “We’re kind of leaning into the gender ambiguity of Laurie and Jo and working against some of the conventional gender things I think the story makes possible,” says Warburton. Meanwhile, eldest sister Meg, played by Ariana Mclean, is very much opposite Jo and has to navigate these roles and dynamics differently. “Meg wants to be popular and rich and impress her mother and aunt,” says Mclean. “She wants all these things in the

beginning, but it changes within a great range of anger, sadness, fear, and unsureness.” Alongside strong performances within this cast of 11, this story’s relatable themes promise a night of great theatre. “I hope audiences take away a sense of community working together, both in the production itself and the characters’ lives,” says Warburton. “I also hope they are entertained and amused by siblings interacting, working out their conflicts, and being devoted to one another.”

Little Women runs March 1–5 and March 8–11 at Cambrian Players, with a live-streaming option on March 10. For more information, find Cambrian Players on Facebook and Instagram @cambrianplayers, or visit cambrianplayers.com.

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Films with International Cuisine By Michael Sobota

THE T D MOS SECONURABLE PLEAS G WE THIN HE DO IN TK DAR

The man who embraces his mediocre nothingness shines greater than any.

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consider Big Night to be the best movie that features international cuisine. It is about two brothers trying to save their failing restaurant. But both Michelle McChristie and I have written about its glories in these pages previously, so here are three other gourmet-drenched screen stories to whet your visual appetite, as well as one that features that favourite beverage most of us indulge in with gourmet meals.

Babette’s Feast (1987)

Gabriel Axel directs his own script based on the short story by Karen Blixen (Blixen also wrote the memoir Out of Africa, on which the film of the same name was based). This is a period costume drama set in Denmark in the 1800s. Two sisters (played by Bodil Kjer and Birgitte Federspiel) grow up in a small rural community and sacrifice their youth to care for their aging father, a minister. When he dies, they continue on in the village to maintain the small congregation. They take in a young immigrant, Babette (Stéphane Audran) as a servant. But Babette becomes more than that, as the story swirls around spiritual, humanitarian, and relationship themes. Cinematographer Henning Kristiansen captures the time period with haunting light and shadows, mirrored in the beautiful score by Per NØrgaard. When we get to the sumptuous closing feast, it is not Danish cuisine, but French. The movie won the Academy Award in 1988 for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Antique (2008)

Director Kyu-dong Min, working from a script co-written by DaYoung Kim, Kyoung-eui Lee and Seon-hee Yoon, brings us a strange but engaging mystery-thrillercomedy about a Korean bakery in an ancient museum. The film is the third (and best) transfer to the screen of an original manga comic book called Antique Bakery. Kim Jin-Hyeok (Ju Ji-hoon) opens a bakery thinking that it will attract mostly female customers, from which he is certain to find a future wife. But Jin knows little about baking, so hires a master baker (Min Seon-woo, played by Kim Jae-Wook). Jin and Min grew up together and went to school together. Min had a secret crush on Jin and now, as an adult and successful baker, he is openly gay. His obsessive love for Jin has never ceased, but it remains unrequited by Jin. Though there is much humour laced in the script, the movie is not really a romcom, and is all the better for that (and those cakes that Jin bakes!) Cinematographer Kim Jun-Young lavishes his lens on these luscious delicacies so beautifully, you can almost smell them.

Bottle Shock (2018)

Director Randall Miller assembles a B-list cast (for 2008) including Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Dennis Farina, Freddy Rodriguez, and a young Chris Pine to tell the story of how wines from the Napa Valley in California came to be discovered by the rest of the world. Rickman plays Steven Spurrier, a British wine snob who is out to beat the French at their annual Paris Wine Tasting event. The wine tasting is blind—that is, the judges do not know the provenance of the wine they are drinking. Spurrer, having heard rumours about California wine growing, travels there, discovers the elegance of the Napa Valley grapes, and brings the vintages to Paris, where they win. Based on true events taking place in 1976, the film is a richly layered comedy supported by the great acting chops of this ensemble and the snobbery of elite wine connoisseurs. I have become a wine snob. I love this film.

Always Be My Maybe (2019) This movie is directed by Nahnatchka Khan from a script cowritten by Ali Wong, Randall Park, and Michael Golamco. Wong and Park also play the central characters Sasha and Marcus, childhood friends who reconnect after not having seen each other for 15 years. The plot veers into a recognizable but sassy rom-com, full of wit and raunchy comeons. Marcus even verbally slaps Sasha at one point with “Asian food shouldn’t be so elevated,” in reference to what Sasha does in her successful restaurant. But it is Sasha’s attempt to recreate Marcus’s late mother’s recipe for Kimchi jjigae that once again proves that romantic cliché, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. There is a stellar Asian acting ensemble as well as Keanu Reeves, playing himself in an overinflated, pompous, and funny Zen transformation. The food is Asian and served in an upscale San Francisco restaurant.

And here are six more movies you can savour as we slide toward spring: Big Night (1996), Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), Kitchen Stories (2004), Nina’s Heavenly Delights (2006), Butter (2011), and The Last Recipe: Memory of Giraffe’s Tongue (2018).

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just want people to know they deserve to be safe,” says Ryan McMahon of what he wants people to take away from his new investigative docuseries about Thunder Bay. “More directly, I want young Indigenous people to be safe, and I want people to want that too.” The four-part series, Thunder Bay, is now streaming on Crave and is not only based on the critically acclaimed, two-season podcast of the same name, but picks up where its second season left off, something McMahon says was “really important for us.” In addition to serving as host, McMahon, an Anishinaabe journalist, and writer, is also the TV series’ executive producer, writer, and co-director. The podcast was largely driven by the deaths of numerous Indigenous youth in the city (including the seven whose deaths were the subject of a 2015–2016 inquest), the 2017 killing of Barbara Kentner, and the city’s notoriously high homicide and reported hate crime rates, as well as complaints against—and investigations into—the city’s police force and oversight board. It also examined how all that fit within the context of colonialism and ongoing mistreatment of Indigenous people in Canada. “When you turn on this television series, and you stream it, you will understand why it is important to continue to follow this story,” McMahon says of the new series. “Because most people that I talked to when we came back with cameras had stopped following the story. They thought that the story had ended.” That, he charges, is because those in local leadership positions strive to “control the message, squash

the message.” Consequently, he says, that meant it was extremely difficult to get onthe-record answers from them, despite every effort to do so. “It’s really important for people to understand I have a lot of empathy and compassion for the people in Thunder Bay, and my goal has never been to napalm the place,” he says. “My goal has always been to get to the truth.” McMahon Host and executive producer Ryan McMahon (left) with private investigator Dave Perry from the adds that, despite knowing he Thunder Bay docuseries was returning to “a small town where people are already mad at you” to make the series, “people really wanted to talk and people had a lot to say.” “We have so much tape that will never be seen. There’s so many people that wanted to have their voice heard this time; we just can’t use all those stories,” he says. And while the series continues to take aim at the failings of the Thunder Bay Police Service, McMahon says that is directed at leadership. “We don’t have a problem with the rank and file in Thunder Bay. There was no time ever while making this show that I wanted to go after individual cops or take a look at the actions of any one individual police officer.” The Crave series is McMahon’s “first kick” at directing, he says, and telling the stories visually came with A rally in Thunder Bay, as documented by Crave’s Thunder Bay docuseries its own rewards. “It was really important for me to represent Thunder Bay as it is: one of the most beautiful places on Earth, truly,” he says. “[In] the visual treatment, we wanted Helping You Move. to create a really intimate story using the big world of Northwestern Ontario, and I think we’ve done that.”

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Hand to God

Actress Carly Martin, with puppeteering by Julie MacCoy

Story by Taylor Onski, Photo by Thom Currie

“Every time someone comes through the door, I want them to be a little knocked offkilter and surprised.”

An Insightful Dark Comedy…With Puppets

n 2015, Robert Askins’s Hand to God introduced theatregoers to Tyrone, a sock puppet supposedly possessed by the devil. Today, local actors are leading the performance of this five-time Tonynominated play at Magnus Theatre. Set in a Texas church basement during the early 2010s, the play follows the Christkateers, a teenage Christian puppet troupe getting ready to put on a show. Suddenly Tyrone, the handmade sock puppet belonging to 17-year-old Jason (Hudson Morash), begins spewing everything he thinks. As a result, there

is a struggle between good and evil, and chaos ensues. “We try to behave a certain way and people tell us how to behave,” says production director Thom Currie. “Jason and Tyrone, by extension, come out and go ‘No—I can think what I want and say what I want.’” With 17 years of experience as a puppeteer, Currie is excited to bring this medium to Magnus, with the actors all operating their character’s respective puppets. However, these puppets are not your typical family-friendly Muppet programming. “This play is for laughs, but also explores some

dark stuff. It’s a very funny physical piece of theatre with puppet-on-puppet fights, puppet-on-human fights, human-on-puppet fights, human-on-human fights, which get pretty awful,” says Currie. Returning to Magnus after her debut in Man of La Mancha, Carly Martin plays Jessica, the outspoken 17-year-old church and puppet enthusiast. Like Jessica, Martin looks forward to exploring her dual role as actor and puppeteer. “This play is something new for Thunder Bay. It will challenge the way people think about theatre with the way we integrate different forms of

art such as puppeteering, acting, fights, and intimacy.” As only the third Canadian production of Hand to God, Magnus looks forward to showing audiences this unique exploration of puppet mastery and comedy as part of a season of surprises. Every time someone comes through the door, I want them to be a little knocked off-kilter and surprised,” says Currie. “With Hand to God, I’d love people to walk out with selfreflection about their inner voices and expectations, a good laugh, and think ‘Oh my god, how did they do this?’”

Hand to God runs March 9–25 at Magnus Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit magnustheatre.com.

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An Ocean on the Tip of a Finger Olena Riaboshapkina’s AwardWinning Nail Art

By Kim Latimer, Photos provided by Olena Riaboshapkina

rt in its tiniest form: a perfectly crafted, microchipsized replica of a ship floats atop a ring fingernail, which has been transformed into a sea. Below, as though under the surface of the water, you can see whales, tortoises, octopuses, brilliant orange fish, even a starfish. Each one is perfectly glossed and embossed with ice and waves. Nail artist Olena (Elena) Riaboshapkina has begun to win international awards for her tiny, intricately detailed works. A recent award she won was from a free international charity online festival held by the International East European Beauty Association (IEEBA) in support of the masters of the beauty industry, with the theme “Faith, Hope, Love Will Save the World.” “I’m inspired by nature,” says Riaboshapkina, who created a micro-mini aquatic composition on exaggeratedly long, ocean-blue gel nails, the likes of which a real mermaid herself might don. “I was invited by a Ukrainian community of nail technicians to be part of their team,” she says. “I inlaid items and crystals on the nails. It’s important to ensure my idea would come across and would be done perfectly.” She says Lake Superior and the Marina in Thunder Bay inspired this design. Riaboshapkina holds several certifications and awards for her nail art. She recently won first place in another international contest based in Indonesia. “It’s always been my passion,” she says. “It’s been my dream since I was a child.” It’s been over five years since she and her husband moved to Canada, leaving their jobs as engineers in Ukraine. Since then, she’s gained certifications in esthetics, including hand and foot care, and opened her own business in 2019 that includes esthetics and selling candles, bath bombs,

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and Footlogix natural cosmetic products for footcare. She also gave birth to her daughter, the family’s first Canadian-born child. “My husband took the two-year electrical technician course at Confederation College, and we chose to come to Thunder Bay in the hope of making a better future for our children,” she says. Since then, they’ve endured both COVID and the terrifying war between Russia and Ukraine that is directly impacting their immediate families back home. “My mom, dad, sister, her husband, and their children are there. A few weeks ago, my family’s city was bombed,” she says. “My husband’s family and parents are there too. We don’t have the financial support to bring them here and the men can’t leave the country,” as they’re deemed servicemen. Last year, Riaboshapkina lost her grandmother to dementia—a direct cause of the war, she says, due to the lack of access to care, as health resources have entirely shifted to triaging war victims. She says the art helps “to make sure I don’t have time to cry.” She’s a year into the practical nursing program at Confederation College and currently on placement now at Pioneer Ridge, where she’s working with elderly people with dementia. “I try to care about people who don’t have family nearby, and Pioneer Ridge is a really lovely place,” she says. Her aim is to specialize in podology and provide footcare nursing. She leans on the nail art as a creative way to cope amidst the family hardships of war and worry. “I dream about these nail contests,” she says, smiling. See Riaboshapkina’s work on Instagram @elenariaboshapkina and on Facebook @Elena’s World.

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By Penelope Smart, Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Artist: Ruth Tye McKenzie Title: Me Date: Not dated Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 61 × 91 cm Collection of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, purchased in 2011 t’s with deep sadness that the Thunder Bay Art Gallery says goodbye to local artist Ruth Tye McKenzie, 94, who passed away on January 31, 2023. Ruth was a vibrant artist and a beloved member of the local art community.

In a popular self-portrait titled Me, we see Ruth cross country skiing, a favourite activity which she pursued into her late 80s. Holding ski poles in a sunny spot on the trail, she dons a bright red traditional Finnish hat, which she wore every winter since 1976 (“I had three versions of the same hat,” she said). You might call this painting an unfiltered selfie, as Ruth offers a candid, slightly crooked smile as she gazes back at the viewer. Ruth loved the natural environment of northern Ontario. She was known

HE FROM T BAY R E D N THU LLERY’S ART GA TION COLLEC for her expressive and spirited paintings and etchings of shorelines, rock cuts, and trees. She also had a talent for figure drawing and worked on series that combined nude and landscapes, known as “nudescapes.” “I’ve lived a charmed life,” she told the gallery in 2016. “It’s been really, really nice to be able to do what you love to do.” Ruth Tye McKenzie was born and raised in Edmonton. She studied art at the Banff School of Fine Arts and the Ontario College of

Art, where she studied under of Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson. Upon moving to Thunder Bay for the second time in 1976, she joined the Lakehead Visual Arts Club and subsequently opened the Painted Turtle Art Shop in 1982. The recipient of numerous grants and awards, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Annual Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Awards Ceremony in recognition of her continuous contribution to the regional arts community.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will present a selection of Ruth’s work in May.

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 Archaic Immaculates

 Fortune Teller

In Veneration Exploring the Weight of Motherhood Through COVID

Story by Sarah McPherson, Photos by Willow Fiddler/Willow Photography + Design

new exhibition is opening at Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre that focuses on the experiences of mothers during the pandemic. The internet is full of stories shared about the sudden halting of the world for the COVID-19 pandemic. For art teacher Ashley Walter, the stories that remained invisible were those of mothers. In March of 2020, Walter herself was on the cusp of beginning her master’s degree in social justice studies—something she’d pursued as a change of pace from her life

at home with her two-year-old child. The implementation of stayat-home orders caused Walter to remain at home throughout her studies. Walter’s resulting creative project developed into a collection of artworks exploring the widespread experiences of mothers during the early periods of the pandemic. “I had been thinking about the global unpaid labour of women and the mental load carried by women, mothers, and gender-diverse people,” Walter says about the project. “If women

 Ashley Walter  How We Get Through 1

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and mothers were experiencing what I was experiencing, it was invisible.” Walter views art as an accessible route to translating women’s experiences, which she says felt locked up in the house. Each piece was created using an object belonging to or chosen by the mothers who shared their stories with Walter. She notes that her role in this series has been to use the objects as catalysts for sharing, and that the stories presented through the works don’t belong to her, but rather to the anonymous mothers who contributed their objects and stories. “I’m hoping that other mothers will be able to find [the exhibition] cathartic,” Walter says, “and that the public will see what has been unseen through ignorance, or willfully ignored.”

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 Shrines Dedicated to the Veneration of Mothers 1

 Shrines Dedicated to the Veneration of Mothers 2

The exhibition opening is March 3, 7–10 pm at Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre, located in Goods & Co. Market, and will run for two weeks during market hours.

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Stomp the Catwalk

The Return of DefSup’s Derelicte By Amy Sellors

arch 11, 2023 marks the return of one of Definitely Superior Art Gallery’s most exciting events. Derelicte: A Fashion Odyssey is an ever-evolving showcase of performancebased wearable art. Now in its 13th season (with a two-year break for COVID), Derelicte 13 promises to engage and inspire those who attend the event at Black Pirates Pub.

pieces created. Many artists who participate in Derelicte found their inspiration as an audience member in previous years. Derelicte embodies evolution because “many of the artists have risen up through the ranks.” With each iteration, Derelicte develops and unfolds into something new. This may never be more evident than after COVID restrictions. The pandemic hurt performative art, and some artists no longer create. But it also gave new artists time to grow and find their stride. Derelicte is a curated show, and DefSup invites professional artists whose work has been shown, even if their work is currently

not wearable, including both past contributors and emerging artists. The brief is: proven artists employing new ideas, new mediums, and new thought processes. “Over the years there have been over 150 different artists involved,” says Karasiewicz. “It really provides the artist an opportunity to do something entirely different. Some have the mindset to do so very easily. Some do better in three dimensional forms than two dimensional, but they didn’t know that prior. Some artists can’t grasp how to make it work. The minds of artists are all so different.” “Most of the art is performative. It’s not just

‘oh, look at me!’ There’s a meaning to each of the pieces,” he adds. “An artist’s statement is presented. It becomes many levels of genres of art.” While wearable art is the medium of Derelicte, DefSup curates so much more than just a fashion show. This year’s event features 32 acts as wearable art, fashion, dance, music, drag, and performance co-mingle with runway models and contemporary design elements to deliver an evening that is unlike anything audiences may have seen before on a catwalk. The evening features four live bands and DJs, seven local fashion

Wearable artist: Denise Smith by Sarah Furlotte

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Wearable artist: Amber Ail

In this exhibition, “the art isn’t on the walls, it’s walking around the room,” says David Karasiewicz, DefSup’s executive/artistic director. “It takes artists to a new level.” Wearable art changes both the artist and the audience, suggesting a freedom to think and behave differently. We all wear clothes, so we all have the ability to see ourselves in the

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houses, 12 wearable art pieces, and nine performance acts, along with 100 artists/models and spectacular video mapping projections. Derelicte stemmed from the Divas Cabaret events and other organized themed house parties presented by DefSup back in the 90s. “It’s definitely an event that originated out of something that needed something else,” Karasiewicz says. Curated and organized by Karasiewicz and Renee Terpstra, the gallery’s development administrator, it later involved Lora Northway, D e f S u p ’s c o m m u n i t y a n d new generation outreach administrator. Logistically, this collaborative event requires a team of creators to flourish. “Derelicte is a must as it promotes Thunder Bay as an extraordinary and uniquely creative place, and showcases our creativity to everyone,” Karasiewicz says. Derelicte 13: A Fashion Odyssey is also a fundraiser for the DefSup and for LU Radio. In addition to the scheduled performances, the evening involves audience participation with a massive raffle and prizes for the best D.I.Y fashion pieces. Audiences can dress up in their best future glam finery, participate in “walk off” challenges and paparazzi moments, and end the night with the fashionista DJ dance party on the catwalk. The event starts at 8 pm and tickets are $20 at the door.

 Wearable artist: Caitlyn Jean McMillan

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 Wearable artist: Alyssa Kuzik

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 Wearable artist: Hannah Doxtater-Wynn

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For more information about Def Sup and Derelicte 13, visit definitelysuperior.com and follow them on Facebook.

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Photos That Wow

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Jack Hamlin’s Landscape Photography Showcases Natural Beauty Story by Bonnie Schiedel, Photos by Jack Hamlin

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ooking at Jack Hamlin’s landscape photos tends to make you think, “I can’t believe I get to live in such a beautiful place.” His composition often has the perennially soul-satisfying combination of sky meeting water, with plenty of texture and saturated colours. “I grew up here in Thunder Bay and I fished down by the waterfront; I was always down there,” he says. “It’s just such a beautiful place and I just love being by the water.” H a m l i n ’s i n t e r e s t i n photography began nearly three decades ago, when he became a dad and he went out and bought a digital camera from Greg at Imagetech. He’s been taking pictures ever since, learning by trial and error and gradually shifting from hockey tournaments and family vacation snaps to the landscapes of Northwestern Ontario. Hamlin owns Prestige Painting, and being outdoors and taking photos in his downtime offers a restorative break after a hectic day of running a small business.

“I grab my camera and I just go for a hike, and if I see something I’ll spend two, three hours in one spot taking 200 or 300 photos from different angles and different lighting,” he says. “That’s what I love to do: just get out in nature and walk. It’s exercise, plus it clears your mind.” Or, he may go for a drive and scout a location first, with his two shelties as co-pilots. Silver Harbour Conservation Area, Chippewa Park, and the Pigeon River border area are favourite destinations. Next up: driving the circle tour around Lake Superior with his wife Jodi, taking pictures along the way, of course. Four years ago, Hamlin began selling calendars as a way to raise funds to donate to local organizations, like Ka-NaChi-Hih Treatment Centre and Beendigen. He also donates photos printed on metal to local fundraisers. “The city’s been good to me with my business, and it’s just my way of giving back,” he says. “Why take pictures if you can’t share them with everybody?”

To see more of Jack Hamlin’s work, search for Jack Hamlin Landscape Photography on Facebook or visit @jackhamlinphotography on Instagram.

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Makwa (Bear) and Floral

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Artist: Ryan Pooman

Story by Laurie Abthorpe, Photos courtesy of the Recreation and Culture Division, City of Thunder Bay

T Makwa (Bear) and Floral, by Ryan Pooman—Arthur Street and James Street

Makwa (Bear) and Floral, by Ryan Pooman—Oliver Road and Sanders Drive installation

ravelling around the city, you may have noticed that some intersections feature a pop of vibrancy these days. Public art, introduced in the form of vinyl wraps, now beautifies a series of traffic signal boxes throughout the city. Beyond adding a new visual attractiveness to existing urban infrastructure, these unconventional canvases offer an opportunity for local artists to create and share their artwork within the community. Ryan Pooman was the first artist to have his work featured in this way. A painter and tattoo artist, Pooman is Bear Clan and a member of Fort William First Nation. Pooman shares that traditional Woodland paintings and his neo-traditional tattoo style inspire his art. This carries through in his piece titled Makwa (Bear) and Floral, which adorns the traffic signal box at Arthur Street and James Street, as well as the one on the corner of Oliver Road and Sanders Drive, both of which were installed in the fall of 2021, Pooman describes the opportunity as having “allowed me to present my art in the community through a bright, bold, Woodland-style Makwa (Bear) and Ojibwe floral. The inspiration behind this piece was strength, comfort, and

home. In Ojibwe heritage, the Makwa represents strength and comfort. Home is represented through the comfort a mother bear brings to her cubs.” Artwork created for the traffic signal boxes was selected through an open call to artists from the City of Thunder Bay’s Public Art Program, juried by the Public Art Committee. Funded by the City of Thunder Bay and the Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee’s emerging projects fund, this well-received initiative has been a collaboration between the Public Art Committee, the Recreation & Culture Division, and the Engineering Division. Laurie Abthorpe is the cultural development and public art coordinator with the Recreation and Culture Division of the City of Thunder Bay working with the Public Art Committee (PAC). PAC provides expert community-based advice and knowledge to the Recreation & Culture Division for the provision of high quality, successful city-delivered public art. Visit thunderbay. ca/publicart for further details.

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Group of Stephen Returns Eclectic Group Planning Art Show By Pat Forrest

diverse group of painters with a wide range of styles and a variety of professions and backgrounds will host their first exhibit in three years at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery from March 24 to April 23. The Group of Stephen, as they refer to themselves, is comprised of several full-time artists, two teachers, a nowretired coroner, a co-owner of an interior design company, a nurse researcher, a botanist and horticulturist, a plumbing business owner, the chair of the psychology department at Lakehead University, and a self-described “retired donothing dog walker.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, these artists and their mentor, award-winning wildlife photographer, writer, and artist Stephen J. Krasemann, were all set to begin their 13th year of painting together at Confederation College with the goal of showing what they had produced to the public. Unable to showcase their works during the pandemic, they’re now all thrilled to be back. It all began in 2009 when Krasemann started teaching an oil painting course to 10 people at Confederation College. The course evolved and has grown into a 12-person painting session. It’s the only art course still hosted by Confederation College and it’s one with a waitlist. Some of the 12 artists have been painting with the class since its beginning. In 2017, the Baggage Building Arts Centre

at the waterfront invited the artists to put together an exhibition. The group was tasked with coming up with a name for the exhibit and Brenda Hurley, one of the artists, suggested the name The Group of Stephen. The former coroner for Thunder Bay, David Legge, enjoyed painting when he was younger but stopped for about 30 years, only to take it up again a few years ago. Since then, he has become friends with the group members, likening them to congenial members of the family. He says his art is inspired by his love of travel and of the freedom of being in wide-open spaces. Theresa Czank Russell is a relative newcomer to the group, but she says she is already seeing her artistic talent grow thanks to Krasemann’s guidance and the input of her fellow painters. For the upcoming exhibit, she’ll be showing some of her works that are focused on colourful skies. Czank Russell also puts her creativity to good use at Dusk to Dawn Interiors, where she is a co-owner.

 Lisa's Bouquet, Dorothy Valiunas

 Lenny, Dorothy Valiunas

 Trinity Bay NFLD, David Legge  Bay & Algoma, Lauren McKinnon

 Lake Superior, Lauren McKinnon

There will be an opening reception with the artists on hand on March 31 from 7–9 pm. Gallery admission is $5 or pay what you can, and free on Wednesdays. For more information, visit theag.ca.

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 Thunder Bay Freestyle Ski Club athletes dominate the Slopestyle podium at Horseshoe Resort during the Timber Tour Ontario Freestyle competition January 13–15, 2023; front row (L–R): Kael Kardas, Ben McDermott and back row (L–R): Thomas Cava, Eric Jamsa, Lucas Flye, Josef Burkhardt, and coach Cody Myshok  Mason Flye during Big Air Canada Cup in Sun Peaks, B.C. in January, placing 14th overall

his past January, six members of the Thunder Bay Freestyle Ski Club competed at the Ontario Timber Tour Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario—and after two days of Slopestyle events, all six athletes left with medals (some with two). Not bad for a club that was just re-established with a new head coach in the winter of 2022. Rewind a few years to 2018, when some local skiers started exploring the world of freestyle at Mount Baldy Ski Mountain. “It was fun to be hanging out with friends,” says Mason Flye, “and a big adrenaline boost to land a trick.” When the pandemic hit and the hills were shut down, Flye and other skiers created their own opportunities, obsessively hitting rails in front and back yards, and homemade jumps at places like Waverley Park. “We

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were all bored. We all wanted to ski so we made what rails and jumps we could,” explains Flye. “Before even joining the Thunder Bay club, I wanted to ski with my buddies, and I had a good group that I looked up to. I became super attached to freestyle, and it made me like skiing even more.” In the winter of 2022, Flye joined the Thunder Bay Freestyle Ski Club and under the tutelage of new head coach Cody Myshok, he won the Timber Tour Horseshoe Valley Under 16 Competition and received an invite to join the Ontario Team and Agenda Freeski LTD., which included training in Quebec and British Columbia. Flye secured a wildcard spot at the Junior Nationals, where he placed in the top half. Coach Myshok says Flye was a catalyst for recruiting more athletes interested in

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overwhelmingly supportive of what we’re doing.” Flye also competed in the Big Air Canada Cup in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, this past January, and placed 14th overall at the national level. “I’m a little nervous going into these competitions,” says Flye. “The coaches are really good though, helping us and encouraging us to get through tricks, and then we kind of push each other to get better.”

To build the team, the Thunder Bay Freestyle Ski Club hopes to raise funds to purchase equipment like airbags and a trampoline for training, so that athletes can stay local instead of having to travel to other out of town places to improve their skills. For more information, visit thunderbayfreestyleskiclub. com.

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freestyle, explaining, “As a club, we were on the map once Mason became a part of the Ontario team.” The club has been building on that momentum ever since. This past summer, Myshok spent close to a month in Whistler, getting advanced training for coaching and inverted jump certification. The team also travelled to Momentum Ski Camp– a highperformance training camp on Horstman Glacier Blackcomb, followed by a trip to Quebec for water ramp, air bag, and trampoline training. “Our athletes have the drive and willingness to do anything,” explains Myshok. “They put their heart and soul into skiing. It’s all about having fun and learning as you go.” This past fall, the club also approached Giant Gymnastics and together they now offer a trampoline program for skiers. “Having a chance to do trampoline work locally has been super helpful,” says Myshok. “So many people in our community have been

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Spring Skiing (and Racing) Top Nordic Skiers Compete in Thunder Bay This Month By Bonnie Schiedel

h e c ro s s - c o u n t r y skiers are coming! The 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, Canadian College and University Nordic Championships (CCUNC), and Para Nordic Championships are taking place in Thunder Bay at the Lappe Ski Centre from March 11 to 17. About 700 exceptional athletes and support teams will be taking part and there will be junior, senior, and Para Nordic skiers competing in sprints, team sprints, and distance races. The event is hosted by the Lakehead Superior

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Nordic Association (LSNA), a partnership between Lappe Nordic Ski Club and Big Thunder Ski Club that was created to bid for and host provincial and national-level cross-country ski races and competitions. “It’s a great opportunity for our local athletes,” says Werner Schwar, one of the organizing committee chairs. “In Thunder Bay, we basically travel everywhere to go to high-level competition. And to have that high level of competition at home is a great opportunity, not only for the youth who are

competing, but also those who are younger, who get to see high-level events happen in their hometown and aspire to one day be in that event.” About 200 local volunteers are involved, and about 70 athletes from Big Thunder, Lappe Nordic, and National Team Development Centre Thunder Bay will be competing. “We try not to make this an event just about the athletes, but about t h e c o m m u n i t y, ” s a y s competition secretary Stephanie Marler, pointing out that young skiers taking

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recreational ski lessons through the Jackrabbit program are leading the opening ceremonies. “The community, the volunteers, the kids—everybody loves it, and they get so behind it.” The public is welcome to come to Lappe to watch the races, which will also be streamed and have live audio commentary. “We’re trying to create a festival environment. So there’ll be good ski racing and also other things to do, including the opening ceremonies and vendor tents,” says Marler. “The [Lappe] chalet has been fully renovated. It’s pretty much a brand-new chalet downstairs and now

it’s fully accessible. And the food services are great.” As well, skiers will be able to attend a mid-week athlete festival at Fort William Historical Park. “It is going to include traditional games, a ceilidh, and just an immersion in local culture,” says Marler. Overall, she says that organizers want the competition and visit to be memorable for the athletes so that in 10 years, they’re still talking about their trip to Thunder Bay. The event “is a re a l s h o w c a s e o f o u r community,” says Schwar. “Come out and see what ski racing is all about.”

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For International Women’s Day By Kelsey Raynard

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day of recognition for the women's rights movement throughout the world, highlighting important issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. More broadly, this day is rooted in social justice, and the fight to free everyone—regardless of gender identity or expression—from harmful gendered expectations and limitations. This month, we celebrate all female and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in Thunder Bay, as well as the products they create to support, uplift, and celebrate women everywhere. Here is Stuff We Like for International Women’s Day.

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Favourite Canadian Cannabis Strains By Justin Allec

ne unexpected benefit of cannabis legalization was affording licensed producers the ability to experiment with strains for a mass market. Canadian growers now have the freedom to produce strains for an eager public that are unique or unavailable to the rest of the world. Rather than clandestinely producing a strain in secret to supply the black market, a Canadian cannabis company can produce a strain, try it on the market, gather feedback, and tweak the recipe. That explains the astounding variety currently available at your local shop, including a few that have become national favourites. Because cannabis strains are created by blending a n d c u r a t i n g d e s i re d plant characteristics, each strain grows out of what came before. The original cannabis strains found in the wild became known as the landrace strains. These are the ancestors of our modern strains, and formed the building blocks of how cannabis exists today. Landrace strains like Kush from Afghanistan and Acapulco Gold from Mexico, for example, are distant kin to all modern strains. New strains building

on the landrace ones were developed over generations, mostly by American growers: Northern Lights, Haze, and Skunk are examples of three heavyweights whose genetic fingerprints are all over new developments. Mango Haze (Sativa, 4.50–13.50% THC, 6.00– 13.50% CBD) This balanced sativa hybrid has become a national favourite thanks to its distinctly fruity aroma and a taste that offers both sour and spicy. Part of its popularity is probably due to how light it feels; this is a great daytime strain for an energetic afternoon while still leaving you with some feeling for the evening. The strain genetic lineage is a combination of Haze, Skunk #1, Northern Lights, and an unknown CBD strain. Except for the CBD one, the other three strains were all hugely influential on cannabis culture in the 1990s, thanks to California growers. It makes sense that versions made by Canadian companies, like Color Cannabis, are flourishing north of the border, as Mango Haze almost comprises a “greatest hits” of desired cannabis characteristics: not too potent, great taste, and easy euphoria.

Blue Dream (Sativa, 18– 24% THC, 0–2% CBD) A combination of Blueberry and Haze strains, Blue Dream is a potent sativa hybrid with some misleading numbers. Even though it’s mid-range for THC (typically around 17%), its combination of characteristics and deliciously sweetened berry taste makes this a great strain to accompany your creative endeavours. Blueberry (or Berry Blue as it's sometimes called) is a Thai indica strain adapted by American growers in the 1970s. Haze has a similar origin, first appearing in California during the 60s, which had the perfect conditions for the strain’s long growing season. Blue Dream has become a Canadian favourite thanks to the flavourful punch that it provides, and producers such as Pure Sunfarms, Spinach, and Station House grow tonnes of it to satisfy the demand. Chemo (Indica, 27% THC, 1% CBD) A true “made-inCanada” strain, Chemo was first developed by the University of British Columbia in the 70s to, as the name suggests, treat the side effects of chemotherapy. It’s a strongly flavoured indica with a heavy earthy

aroma reminiscent of B.C.’s deep woods. This strain goes mostly towards the body because of its origins: expect total body relaxation while countering insomnia, chronic pain, and appetite loss. Not to be confused

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Bailey Symington, owner of Hearthstone Breads

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f y o u ' re l o o k i n g f o r a healthier alternative to highly processed, flavourless, and mundane white bread, then Hearthstone Breads provides a delicious solution. From golden baguettes to crispy loaves of artisanal sourdough, after tasting Bailey Symington’s homemade breads, you’ll never consider another store-bought loaf again. For those new to the sourdough world, traditional recipes use a starter made of water and flour, which ferments over time. The starter produces a natural yeast with a slightly acidic flavour that gives sourdough its appeal. When asked how you can know if it’s sourdough, Symington says, “If

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flour, water, salt, and yeast are the ingredients you see, then you are good to go.” About her ingredients, Symington says, “I love to source locally. The flour is local—the rye and whole wheat are from Brule Creek and Ardent Mills—and the yeast is wild.” Symington has been baking since she can remember, and recalls childhood visits with her grandmother, whose home would always smell of freshly baked bread. Growing up in a family of cooks and bakers, bread making was always a part of her life. She moved to Thunder Bay for university, and also travelled Ontario building her resume as a baker, but working in a Toronto-based

CityScene bakery is where she acquired a good chunk of experience with sourdough. Returning to Thunder Bay, she worked for Sapling Bakery, where she took over as head baker and was encouraged by friends and coworkers to set off on her own. While searching for a space for her bakery, Symington was using a subscription-based service to deliver her breads. “It’s a three-day process,” Symington says of the sourdough baking process, and deliveries were not the most efficient method of getting her bread to market. So when the Thunder Bay Country Market called, she was ready to set up for February 1. Hearthstone Breads is located on the second floor of the Thunder Bay Country Market, where Symington’s specialty breads (generally all sourdough) are on display. Her menu varies weekly, but ranges from traditional loaves, like the baguette or sandwich, to more flavourful loaves such as rich, dark

rye with caraway and cinnamon raisin. There are crisps made from the same dough as the loaves for a crispier treat as well. And if you would like to try baking your own bread, some helpful accessories like a starter journal and bannetons (proofing baskets) are also available. Occasionally there will be some special loaves that will find their way on the menu, so be sure to follow Symington on social media for updates. Not only will the flavour of her basil and olive or northern rye loaves appeal to your taste buds, but the lame (pronounced lahm, meaning blade in French) scored designs on the loaves themselves add to the unique brand that is Hearthstone. For more information on Hearthstone Breads, follow @hearthstonetbay on Instagram or find them on Facebook, and visit their booth at the market.

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Social Impact with Super Thrift Thunder Bay

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t is no surprise that thrifting has an enormous environmental impact, but did you know that shopping secondhand can have an equally powerful social effect? This month, we are proud to feature Adult & Teen Challenge Super Thrift, a used clothing and homeware superstore that is funding a holistic and transformative rehabilitation program for people struggling with addiction right here in our community. Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada (ATCCC) is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing longterm, holistic rehabilitation for people struggling with addiction. With such a high demand for treatment options in our city, the organizers at ATCCC created the Super Thrift store as a means to help fund their women’s live-in rehabilitation program. Students within the program also help to run Super Thrift (which happens to be the flagship store) as a way to gain employable skills. Once treatment is complete, graduates often stay within Super Thrift, powering both the program and the store. Terrence McKenzie, the development director for Teen Challenge here in Thunder Bay, says that not only is the store continuously getting busier, but they are starting to see a younger generation coming in to look for vintage treasures. However, unlike other secondhand shopping stores, store manager Jay Mann explains that customers can see the difference they are making right there in the store. “When you shop here, you can directly see the impact you’re having. We are all graduates here, so

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you know where your money is going and the influence it is having.” “We aren’t looking at helping people just through tomorrow,” says McKenzie. “We want to help them through the next day and on through the rest of their life.” This month, Super Thrift is showcasing a wide range of items, reflective of the wide variety of products they carry. First up, we have a bold canvas print (perhaps a premonition of rain instead of snow!) for $9.99. Next, we have a black wool fedora ($19.99) paired with a chunky wooden necklace ($1.99). Underneath, we have a trendy StreetWear Society turtleneck (size large for $4.99). We all know March weather is unpredictable, to say the least, so top your look with a Relativity leather jacket (size medium for $29.99). Accessorize this outfit with a Belcor cross-body bag ($4.99) and a cosy knit black scarf ($0.99). Lastly, we have a pair of chic Le Chateau pants (size 30 for $6.99) paired with a Joe Fresh belt (size medium for $2.99) and sleek brown ankle boots by Blowfish (size 6.5 for $9.99). Check out Adult & Teen Challenge Super Thrift located at 107 Johnson Avenue or keep up with their latest items and sales on Facebook @SuperThriftTbay. You can also support the rehabilitation program directly by sponsoring a student through monthly donations. Visit teenchallenge.tc for more information.

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With Gord Ellis

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ou may know Gord Ellis through a variety of ventures: he’s been a respected journalist in Thunder Bay for decades (including our music columnist here at The Walleye and a popular, multi-faceted contributor to the CBC); he’s a lifelong angler and hunter; he runs a successful guiding business; and he has played in numerous bands, currently as part of local reggae rockers Rock Steady. Ellis spoke with The Walleye about getting back on stage, his fitness push, and his most treasured possession. The Walleye: Rock Steady played its first gig in a while in February. Tell us about that? Gord Ellis: It was the first time we’d actually played together for about eight months. The post-pandemic music scene has been a little bit different, and also, just [getting] five busy people together to play. But it was wonderful to play out and play at a bar [The Foundry] that features a lot of local live music, and look into people’s eyes and see people dancing and doing all that cool stuff. I think that was only our third or fourth gig since our pandemicimposed break, which just about every band had. TW: What got you into performing? GE: I’ve always loved music, have always been fascinated by it and I think when I was about 16 years old, maybe 15, I got interested in guitar. At the time, I was taking piano lessons at the Avila Centre. I wasn’t a particularly good piano player, and I also just didn’t want to do lessons that way, but I have a very clear memory of actually sitting in the Avila Centre and they had a bunch of booklets and pamphlets there and one was “25 Cowboy Chords for Guitar.” In retrospect, I probably shouldn’t have taken it, but I did, and that was the end of my piano playing at the Avila Centre,

but the beginning of my guitar playing. I started learning the cowboy chords and drove my parents nuts for a few years. In high school, I played in the band—I played euphonium— but after that, there were a few musicians who would play guitar or drums and we would jam. Then at some point we ended up having a high school band and it’s just been part of my life [since then]. TW: Away from work, what do you enjoy doing? GE: As you know, I like to fish, and I’m known for that probably a little bit. I love fishing and even though it’s part of my career, I still love it. I guide in the summer—this’ll be my 10th year guiding as I took to guiding late in life, and it’s a job, but I love it. You’re taking people out and basically getting them to fish. It doesn’t involve a lot of me fishing. So, on my days off, I want to go fishing. My dad always says, “How can you go out every day and take people fishing and then on your day off, you want to go out and do that again?” I just love it. It’s just one of those things I’ve done my whole life. I’ve done it literally since I was barely able to walk and just always loved it and was fascinated by it. I built, in some ways, a career around it—indirectly, in many ways, but a lot of where I ended up was funneled through that love of the outdoors, not just fishing. There’s just something about the water, and the fish, and the beauty of the outdoors, and growing up here as I did, just being around this incredible beauty that we have here. TW: Your love of the gym and fitness is also well known. How did you get into that? GE: I was always interested in that, too. In high school, a couple buddies and I, we always worked out. And I am no jock, but I did play sports. Then, as often happens, the thing that slides is your own personal health, and that’s what happened with me. I got really

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Gord Ellis with one of his dumbbells at his home gym

out of shape and just didn’t feel good. In my mid-40s, I was on a hunting trip, and I had always prided myself on being able to tromp all over the woods, and at the end of the day, I was a hurtin’ unit. I just felt terrible. So I started, and my wife helped me, I started walking, and on my own, started to run a little bit. Then my sister started working at a gym, but then opened her own and said “Hey, I’m going to do”—and this is a classic— “a celebrity challenge.” So I was one of the celebrities. I did it, and for the next eight or nine years, I was

a gym rat, right up until the pandemic. I haven’t been back to a gym [since], but I now have a gym in my house for all intents and purposes. During the pandemic, I bought weights, kettlebells, a punching bag, all that stuff, so at this point right now, I’m working out at home. I just find it therapeutic. TW: What’s your most treasured possession? GE: I do have a few guitars. I have an electric guitar I’ve had since I was 24 years old. It’s a 1970 Telecaster I bought off a guy for 350 bucks, which at

the time was a lot of money for me. It doesn’t seem like a lot of money for a 1970 Telecaster now, but then it wasn’t even considered vintage when I bought it. I still have that guitar, and I also have the first guitar I ever bought—I remember going to the bank with my dad because I didn’t have enough money, so he was going to have to take 500 bucks out of the bank for me. I still have that guitar, a Yamaha. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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This is Thunder Bay Interviews and photos by Leah Morningstar This month we asked The Walleye readers: What is the most nostalgic meal from your childhood?

Chris: The most nostalgic meal I remember from my childhood is easily fries and gravy at Kim's, which is now called The Sovereign Room. That same booth is still there by the spiral staircase, but the stairs never used to extend up to the second floor.”

Jay: While there’s plenty of classic nostalgic favourites from my mom’s recipes, one of the more memorable meals (which, to be clear, was certainly not provided by my mom), was raw hot dog wieners and butter tarts while sitting in a snowbank during the winter storm of 1996. Sure, there’s absolutely more to that story, but there’s no time to tell it here.

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Greg (and Newt): The most nostalgic meal from my childhood in Moose Factory is a tie between the fried moose meat and roast goose and dumplings that my parents would make for us. And Newt here loves fried pickerel cheeks and fried caribou.

Lisa Dawn: My favourite food from childhood is actually at a restaurant called Nick’s Inn, which is in Headingley, Manitoba. It’s a family-owned restaurant we have been going to for as long as I can remember. It could be years without a visit and they still know me and my family; I have eaten the same plain hot dog and fries since I was a child. It really is the food of my childhood.

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Sewing by Ying

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Story by Matt Prokopchuk, Photos by Ryan Hill

ucked into a small basement studio space of a Thunder Bay hair salon is Sewing by Ying, an alteration and tailoring business owned by Ying Zhang. Zhang majored in economics and international trade in her native China and worked for a couple of years in banking. But she says fashion was always her passion, and took

courses so she could learn to sew, make patterns, create garments, and do alterations. She moved to Canada in 2015, and started working in a local menswear store, where she says she gained even more skills, before launching her own business. She says it’s helped her meet new people. “I’m getting [to] know more people,” she

says. “People come to me and ask me [about it] and I’m very excited [to tell] them.” Zhang adds that it’s a satisfying feeling. “I’m glad I can help them.” You can find Zhang’s business on Facebook at facebook.com/ yingsewing

 Spools of thread are stored on one of the studio walls. This thread is specifically designed to be used with industrial sewing machines.  A cover stitch machine. Zhang says she uses it for jobs involving fabrics like spandex that are used in activewear.

 A Juki computerized sewing machine. Zhang says Juki is one of, if not the most, popular brand of machine in the world.  Precision is key. Zhang guides the needle through a piece of fabric.

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 Zhang with a figure skating costume she’s working on for a young athlete in town. She says she may do more of these in the future.  Zhang holds up a pair of dresses she made for her daughter. The pink dress was when her daughter was three, and the blue one was when she was five. “Every mom wants to make something nice [for] their daughter,” she says.

 Another of Zhang’s creations she made a couple of years ago displayed on the Judy, or mannequin, in her studio. She says the fabric inspired her to make a vintage-styled dress.

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Building the 24-foot Voyageur birchbark canoe replica is a favourite of his. The time (approximately 300 hours) and attention it takes to produce these is and has always been well thought out, with no time or material wasted. Originally, communities worked together to accomplish all aspects of the boats needed, which made lighter work. The public is welcome to join him in the canoe shed to learn about the art of canoe building and try their hand at some of the tasks involved. Try to sew the bark seams together with spruce roots, work with cedar for the frame, or maybe mix some pitch for inevitable patching. Depending on the time of the year and how far along each boat is in the building process, the type of job the public can try their hand at will vary. Visiting the canoe shed is an experience, and a great opportunity to learn how and

why individual items were made, historically. Every tool has a purpose, and is perfectly matched with the job it’s meant to do. Come out this season and get a feel for the old days, whether with an awl, axe, or crooked knife, which were the main tools used (and still are). For more information, visit fwhp.ca.

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Connor Hamilton Position at Fort William Historical Park: Canoe Builder he union of past and present is ever present at Fort William Historical Park, and Connor Hamilton, resident canoe builder at age 25, is an ideal example of this. Hamilton was brought up around FWHP (his parents met while working there), and the park has always been a central theme running through his life, both through work and play. “Oddly, I didn’t like history class growing up, until it came to the fur trade,” Hamilton says. “Then I started getting interested, especially with material

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culture—drawings, paintings, clothing, moccasins, snowshoes. I am interested in how all of those things were made in the early 18th century.” Hamilton started in the canoe shed as a summer student in 2014, and then moved on to become the Fort’s tinsmith and armourer before returning to the canoe shed full time in 2021. At present, Hamilton is happy in the canoe shed, building any of the three different types of boats that are in use at the Fort. “I’m like a jack of all trades. People say my hobby is collecting hobbies, because I have so many interests in all of these different things to make.”

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Blues House Party 4

Thunder Bay Blues Society to Present Homegrown Talent By Ken Wright

ince its inception in the summer of 1998, the promotion of local blues musicians has been a cornerstone of the Thunder Bay Blues Society’s (TBBS) mission statement. A prime example of that commitment is the Blues House Party series, which features an entire evening dedicated to our homegrown blues talent. The fourth edition will be staged at the Port Arthur Polish Hall on Court Street on March 25. “We’ve got to support the local music scene,” says TBBS president Rob Croves. “If we don’t have a local scene, the interest will just totally go away.” For many years,

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through its Highway 61 to Memphis initiative, the TBBS has sponsored both bands and solo/duo acts to participate in the world’s largest gathering of blues musicians at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge held annually in Memphis, Tennessee. “The local blues community is tightly knit,” says Croves. “The friendly competition always brings out the best in all the musicians. It encourages them to write and perform original songs as well as record their music.” With the Thunder Bay Blues Festival currently in abeyance and fewer venues offering live music, there

aren’t many performance opportunities, especially for blues musicians. Blues House Party 4 promises to narrow that performance gap. “As long as people keep coming out, we’ll just keep putting it on,” says Croves. “That’s basically what it comes down to. If the interest is there, if there’s an audience for it, then we’ll do our best to fill the need.” In 2023 the society will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Blues House Party 4 will shine the s p o t l i g h t o n Vo o d o o Blues (a newly formed blues/rock quartet), The B l u e P re t e n d e r s ( t h e traditionalists in the lineup), James Boraski & Momentary

Evolution (classic rhythm and blues that earned them two appearances at the Thunder Bay Blues Festival), and the B5 Blues Band (comprised of regulars of the long-running Sunday night blues jam at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5). “It really says something about Thunder Bay when we can do this four times with very little repetition,” says Croves. “It’s always good to have variety for the audience. They’ll hear some different styles that will appeal to everyone.” Ultimately, Croves adds, with satisfaction evident in his voice, “I see a lot of people having a good time.”

“As long as people keep coming out, we’ll just keep putting it on.”

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Matt Andersen’s Big Bottle of Joy Blues-Rocker Plays the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium This Month Story by Kris Ketonen, Photo by GR+AG-Studio

att Andersen’s new album, The Big Bottle of Joy, carries a simple message. Be good to each other, I think, is kind of the general vibe to the album,” Andersen says. “A lot of the songs were written during the pandemic, and at that point, a lot of people were kind of at each other's throats, it seemed like, so it was just kind of a reminder that we don’t need to do that.” The Big Bottle of Joy is set for release on March 10, not long before

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Andersen takes the stage at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. The album is 12 tracks of blues-rock infused with gospel, folk, and Americana, all overlaid by Andersen’s powerhouse voice. Andersen, who’s from the East Coast, says it was the “stories and the grooves” that drew him to blues music in the first place. “Blues is [in] a lot of music I listened to growing up,” he says. “Lots of classic rock and that kind of stuff, and lots of country.” “My brother had some

Eric Clapton, and some Stevie Ray Vaughan, so I kinda got into them, and then started looking at their influences, and just kinda went back from there,” he continues. Andersen’s voice is one that some blues fans in the city will no doubt be familiar with. His musical career stretches back two decades, and The Big Bottle of Joy will be his 13th album release. Andersen has also won several Maple Blues Awards, and has shared the stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Gregg Allman,

Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Serena Ryder. He’s also played Thunder Bay before, as well, including a solo gig at the 2011 Thunder Bay Blues Festival. And he says the upcoming show in the city will be a good time, to be sure. “It’s an absolute blast,” Andersen says. “This band is one of the most fun things I’ve done on stage.” “We’re all really good friends,” he adds. “I think that’s coming out on the stage. We’re all smiles, and having a ball.”

“This band is one of the most fun things I’ve done on stage.”

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David Crosby performing at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on September 6, 2016

David Crosby A Voice for the Ages

Story by Gord Ellis, Photo by William Gross

s rock stars go, David Crosby didn’t look much like one. He was a largish man, with a handlebar mustache and long, scraggly hair that he rarely tried to tame. Yet everything else about him was very rock and roll. Crosby battled drug addiction much of his life, shot off his mouth a lot, and even did time in jail. It was these bad behaviours that often overshadowed his talent.

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Yet in the history of rock and roll, David Crosby holds a unique place. His impact on modern music is undeniable and his voice remained strong into his 80s. That made his death this past January especially cruel. The Croz was still making vital music. Crosby came from a showbiz family and at one point thought he might become an actor. Yet the call of music was too strong. He ended up founding one

of the seminal bands of the 1960s, The Byrds. Roger McGuinn was the primary frontman of The Byrds, and sang in a Dylanesque whine while playing a jangly 12-string Rickenbacker electric. But what set the Byrds apart from the pack were their vocal harmonies. In particular, the high harmony that David Crosby added so effortlessly. The Byrds were the first band to blend folk songs with rock music, effectively creating folk-rock, and would later go on to develop a sound that became known as psychedelia. The song “8 Miles High,” co-written by Crosby, may be the

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most famous of those early psychedelic anthems. In many ways, The Byrds were the first Americana band, even though that genre label didn’t exist back then. As good and as successful as The Byrds were, there was inner turmoil, with most of it centering around Crosby. He was subsequently dismissed from the band he helped form. Yet the hand of rock and roll fate was not done with Crosby. Shortly after he was canned from The Byrds, he met singer/songwriter Stephen Stills in Laurel Canyon, California. The year was 1968. The two started jamming together. They were

soon joined by Graham Nash of The Hollies. At a party at Joni Mitchell’s house, the three sang together, and Crosby, Stills & Nash was born. It is hard to explain how big a band CSN was in its day. The band's songbook includes many classics including “Teach Your Children,” ”Southern Cross,” and “Wooden Ships.” The supergroup CSNY was created when Neil Young joined the band. Their album Déjà Vu (released in 1970) is widely considered one of the classic albums of the golden age of rock. Fast forward several decades to 2016: David Crosby is on a solo tour with his son in northern Ontario. The tour comes after Crosby has had some highprofile spats with his former bandmates. He said (as he later put it) “bad things,” about Neil Young’s girlfriend. Young is not amused. He is on the outs with Nash and Stills as well. So CSN is on ice. Yet Crosby is having a late period burst of musical creativity and has been releasing solo albums that are critically wellreceived. He is playing a show in Thunder Bay and I have a chance to speak with him for CBC Radio. It is a surreal moment when I pick up the phone and that familiar voice says “Hi Gord, it’s David Crosby.” Crosby is a lot friendlier and more upbeat than I expect him to be. He is quite willing to talk about things he has likely covered a thousand times before. His curmudgeonly reputation is not in evidence. But he is a pro. And he has tickets to sell. The show he later does at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is excellent and he is in fine vocal form. The crowd on hand knows they are in the presence of greatness. Crosby was a rare talent and will not be forgotten, as his timeless music will live on.

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Old, Yet New

Matt Sellick to Delve into Recent Albums at TBSO Shows Story by Matt Prokopchuk, Photos by Zahra Saleki

hen Thunder Bay-born flamenco guitarist Matt Sellick takes to the stage this month with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, the musician says the pieces will be familiar to those who have his albums, yet new at the same time. “A lot of the newer stuff that I’ve been working on is off my two more recent albums […] and I haven’t really gotten much of a chance to perform it,” he says. North Shore and Uprooted, Sellick’s two most recent albums— his third and fourth solo albums— were released in 2019 and 2021 respectively. He says when North Shore was released, he initially was going to tour it, but within weeks, he joined Canadian flamenco legend Jesse Cook’s band, which kept him busy; when Uprooted came out, COVID-19 rules effectively had wiped out touring. “North Shore came out four years ago, but I’ve never really performed the stuff off of it, so this is going to be new for me, too,” Sellick says. “It’s material that’s a couple years old at this point, but it’s going to be a brand new experience for me, so I’m really looking forward to that.” Sellick is no stranger to performing with his hometown symphony, having shared the stage with the orchestra several times over roughly the past decade. For this show, he’s been working on arrangements of his pieces to include orchestral accompaniment—a process he calls both fun and challenging. “[Flamenco guitar is] not like violin where it cuts right through, or like those instruments where you can put an orchestra behind you and you stand out on top of it, naturally,” he says. “You really have to finesse the arrangements in order to make sure you, as the

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soloist, are still audible.” Having the opportunity to share his music with the symphony’s backing is something Sellick says he enjoys and it’s an opportunity he appreciates. “It’s hard to get stuff performed in that format,” he says. “Most people can’t just phone up an orchestra and be like ‘would you play my stuff?’” he says, laughing. As for the rest of 2023, Sellick will be back out touring with Jesse Cook, but also expects to have some time to get himself back out on the road as a solo artist—an endeavour that he says the TBSO concert will be “the best place to start.” “It’s sort of a start of what I’m starting to try to do, which is more of my own arrangements, more of my own pieces, more of my own shows,” he says. “I’ve got four albums worth of material and I really want to start playing it for people.” An Evening with Matt Sellick runs March 31 and April 1 at 7:30 pm at the Da Vinci Centre. For more information and tickets, visit tbso.ca.

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By Kris Ketonen Birthplace: Port Perry, Ontario Instrument: Flute Age you started to study music: Piano at age 8, flute at 14 How long have you been with TBSO: Since October 2022 What’s on your personal playlist: Usually listens to the music she’s currently working on for the TBSO hunder Bay Symphony Orchestra principal flute Sarah Pollard calls her job with the local organization a “dream come true.” “It’s a very welcoming and supportive community,” Pollard says. “I’m always inspired by my colleagues. Having recently completed my graduate studies in flute performance in the spring of 2022 at The Glenn Gould School, I feel very fortunate to have been offered this position.” Pollard says she was always interested in learning music, stretching back to her childhood, and flute was at the top of the list of instruments she wanted to play. Although she began on piano at age eight, she got her first chance to pick up a flute in her school music

program. “I just loved it,” she says. Pollard, of course, stuck with the flute, enrolling in lessons at age 14, and then continuing her study of the instrument through university. Pollard joined the TBSO as principal flute in October, and brings a wealth of orchestral experience to the role: she’s performed with a number of other ensembles, including the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, The Orchestra of the Americas, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. And when it comes to choosing flute over the piano, Pollard certainly has no regrets. “I chose to pursue the flute over the piano because playing in ensembles made me feel happier and more fulfilled than anything else I had ever pursued,” she says. “Playing in ensembles is when I feel like I’m the most in my element. It feels like it’s where I’m meant to be.” For more information about Pollard, visit sarahpollardflute.com.

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The Magic of Miller

Roy Coran Big Band to Perform Classic Tunes By Kris Ketonen

hunder Bay’s Roy Coran Big Band will be celebrating musical history when it takes to the stage this month. The Magic of Miller is being held at the Da Vinci Centre on March 4, and will feature a selection of music by the late trombone player, composer, and arranger Glenn Miller. “It’s kind of the tradition,” Roy Coran Big Band artistic director Ted Vaillant says. “He’s our bread-and-butter kind of composer.” Miller was

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born in March 1904. His band, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, was the bestselling band from 1939 to 1942; his recording of “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” released in 1941, was, in fact, the first-ever gold record. In 1942, Miller enlisted in the U.S. Army, entertaining troops during World War II with the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra. “He was a military musician, and he took, basically, his band with him into the

military," Vaillant says. “A lot of his music has got a lot of military flair, a lot of marching-sounding pieces.” In December 1944, a flight Miller was on disappeared over the English Channel. Miller and the plane’s other occupants were later declared dead; Miller himself was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal. “We’re gonna play stuff that people obviously know,” Vaillant says of the Magic of Miller show. “You come to see a Glenn Miller

concert, you need to hear a tune called ‘In the Mood,’ which is one of his classics— probably everyone knows it even if they don’t know they know it.” “There’s a number of other things, like ‘Tuxedo Junction’ and ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000,’” he says. “But I’ve been doing a lot of curating of lesser-known Glenn Miller tunes, and we’re going to mix in some of that stuff, too, which will be a lot of fun.”

“We’re gonna play stuff that people obviously know.” The Magic of Miller will take place on March 4 at 7:30 pm at the Da Vinci Centre.Tickets are available—cash or cheque only—at Music World Academy. For more information, find Roy Coran Big Band on Facebook.

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TBShows.com presents On The Scene Page 38 Offers Straight-Up Hard Rock with a Dash of Grunge Story by Jimmy Wiggins, Photo by Keegan Richard

s someone who keeps a very close eye on the music scene in Thunder Bay, I can tell you there’s arguably no harder working band than Page 38. Over the last decade, I’ve watched them evolve from a high school band playing all-ages shows for their friends and families to professional musicians playing at nearly every venue in town, as well as a handful of festivals. These guys put in the work and can keep a crowd entertained all night playing anything from highenergy classic rock covers to their own original rock and roll bangers. Over the years, Page

38 has put out several recordings, including Angel & Demons (2013), Rock N Roll You (2016), Swingin’ From The Ceiling (2018), Burning the Midnight Oil (2019), and the single, “Waves” (2021). Currently, the guys are working on a new album that will showcase the truest representation of what this band is capable of. “We started working on this record right after our hiatus in 2019,” says drummer and co-founding member Taylor Nicholl. “The direction and sound has gone through many revisions between then and now, but at this point, we’re 100% committed to what we have now and we’re

very eager to get it out. The entire concept is essentially to reinvent our sound while still staying true to what we’ve crafted over the last 10 years. It's a straight-up hard rock album with a dash of grunge.” Writing an album is no small task, even for the most seasoned musicians. Each band has their own writing process, influences, and obstacles, which is what makes every album unique. “Everybody brings collective musical/life experience,” explains guitarist Jacob Goodman. “When you get five different guys with five different lives, you get a unique writing process that

can be both the best and worst thing in the world.” “Usually two or three guys will get together to develop a skeleton of a song then they’ll bring it to the other guys and we’ll develop it further as a band,” says lead singer and co-founding member Andy Hubbard. “We all have equal input on writing but I can say Taylor and Preston [Robinson] have been putting in the most time to get this stuff together. The biggest influence has been life since the last time we wrote music. I can confidently say my life is 110% different now then it was four years ago and what we’re gonna pump out is going to be a reflection of that.” “The biggest obstacle has been time,” Nicholl says. “Back in April 2022 when live music revved up again, we had a ton of bookings and we had to get together for many stage shows in limited time. It felt like we

were playing shows straight through the summer and then we didn’t get back to the process until the fall.” It's a little-known fact that over the years of working with Page 38, I’ve never once been able to find out what the band name means—until now. “I’ve kept this a secret for 10 years, but I think it’s time,” laughs Hubbard. “Check the February, 2012 issue of this magazine [The Walleye] and you’ll see an amazing picture of my sister's husband. I made a joke that that’s what I’m gonna call my band and mother was not happy about and said ‘There is no fucking way you’re calling it that’ and I said, ‘Bet?’” Catch Page 38 live on stage April 21 and 22 at The Wayland. Follow @page38, @tbshows, and @wigginsproductions for more info.

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Queen of Me

The Land, The Water, The Sky

Shania Twain

Black Belt Eagle Scout

Man, I feel like a comeback. Canadian country legend Shania Twain has returned to the music scene with her sixth studio album, Queen of Me. Throughout the album, Twain uses her breathy voice and tonguein-cheek lyrics to explore romantic relationships, friendship, and one’s own self-acceptance and growth. The album opener “Giddy Up!” is an upbeat, catchy tune encouraging listeners to live it up (and is the most country-leaning song on the tracklist). The album truly shines when Twain uses her signature brutal honesty and emotional vulnerability to tell a story; “Best Friend” is a nostalgic, short, and snappy tune that details the legacy of a long friendship, whereas “Pretty Liar” is a stronger pop beat that reveals a bitter break up. While on this album she veers quite far from her country roots, she ultimately delivers a fun and easy listen that brings (some) old-school Shania vibes as well as newer pop hits. Even though hardcore fans might leave this album feeling nostalgic for a bygone Twain era, ultimately she proves that she can still champion self-empowerment with songs that you can’t get out of your head.

The Land, The Water, The Sky is a love letter to the ancestral lands of Swinomish/Iñupiaq singer-songwriter Katherine Paul, otherwise known as Black Belt Eagle Scout. Through 12 sonically lush vignettes, Paul evokes the sights, sounds, and traditions of her home along the Skagit River. And, while each story she tells is undeniably personal, Paul’s songwriting is also deeply and intentionally communal. Even on a track as intimate as “Understanding,” Paul performs with such warmth and selfawareness that I could almost feel her loved ones’ presence within the soundscape, holding her close as she confides that “[s]ometimes I can’t even hold me.” Paul’s lyricism is also noticeably more concise on this album, which affords her ample space to showcase the storytelling potential of her intricately evocative guitar solos. The Land, The Water, The Sky solidifies Paul’s reputation as a multifaceted storyteller whose wailing guitar work and emotive lyricism equally contribute to the album’s overarching narrative of healing through homecoming.

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Kate Greenwood

Ron Sexsmith

I’ve always thought Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada’s best songwriters. Many other musicians agree: Rod Stewart, Emmylou Harris, Feist, and a long list of others have all covered his songs. That creative brilliance continues on his new album The Vivian Line. I really like it for a number of reasons. There is a gentle warmth to many of the songs here. His vocals shine on both the heartfelt ballads and the catchy uptempo tunes. The production is clean and uncluttered, with some great background harmonies. There’s a Beatlesque vibe to some of the songs with orchestral backing. Favourite tunes include the ballad “Place Called Love” and “This, That And The Other Thing,” which has a calypso vibe with some serious drums and bass. Check out the song “What I Had In Mind” on YouTube. If you’re looking for a soothing balm after a stressful day, this album fits the bill. Fans of Ron Sexsmith won’t be disappointed in The Vivian Line, and If you’re new to his music then this is a great place to start.

Local Thunder Bay musician Kate Greenwood’s collection of songs, memories, makes the difficult look easy. By now, the whole folky, acoustic, solo singer-songwriter thing has been done, and it’s been done by so many artists over the decades to such varying degrees of quality that a gentle acoustic line and wavering, tender vocals shouldn’t be able to move me. And yet, here’s Greenwood’s soft picking and absolutely tender vocals sneaking their way into my listening rotation, as needed and safe as the comfort of my dark house just before sunrise. The five songs here are heartfelt and subdued. It’s easy listening, but memories is also a lowercase offering with quiet moments of triumph and bravery. There’s nowhere for the musician to hide when it’s just guitar and voice, and the lyrics better stand up as well. No concerns here: Greenwood’s singing lifts these songs up to the necessary heights. During “sunburns,” for example, the chorus of “we thought we found a heaven we could trust” ramps up during each repetition until there’s no ignoring the ugly betrayal at the heart of the song, even if it is wrapped up in a beautiful package. Full of small moments that play big, memories is another worthy contribution to the genre and a reason to keep an eye on Greenwood.

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Turning on Ron Gallo’s latest album brings a mix of nostalgia for novelty indie rock of the 2000s—that sound reminiscent of the Beatles mixed with Weezer, and talky vocals with a comedic edge. Gallo, the former lead singer of roots-rock band Toy Soldiers, lets out all his angst over social issues in his new album, FOREGROUND MUSIC. Anxiety and other distressed mental states are explored in the album, and with his range of styles, tempos, and messages, each track helps drop listeners right into a maelstrom of inner reflection. The title track delivers an honest representation of a sufferer of anxiety and high self-criticism, allowing the listener to empathize. The meaning continues to be the centrepiece of the songs on this album, as Gallo tries to help people understand a world dissatisfied with itself and be conscious of where they are going. His talky vocal performance in many songs let his comedic edge not be missed by those of us with slow ears. The highlights of this album of bluesy garage rock are the witty, neurotic lyrics that make the anticipation for the next song almost therapeutic.

It’s rare for an artist of Kelela’s stature to truly distance themselves from the pressures and expectations of an artist working within the strict boundaries of the music industry. But after a nearly six-year hiatus, Washington-born Kelela has done exactly that—both internally and in a real-life context—and in doing so, produced a remarkable and intentional piece of art. Raven is a soft and intimate record that details the frustrations of a relationship running on borrowed time. Sonically, it never seeps into rage of any sort. The front and back cover appropriately reference water, as for many parts this album sits in total stillness. Her enchanting vocal layers isolate, oftentimes only backed by a sole synth or brooding bass. In these sonic confines, she’s mastered the atmosphere, and moments like the percussion hitting gently as a whisper in “Let It Go” as the bassline springs into its groove are evidence. The album drifts into a dreamstate as the second half caves inwards. The opener and closer share a sonic theme, and so the album exists in a perfect circle, one that demands endless revisiting.

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Borderline Salty Carla Lalli Music and Rick Martinez

When it comes to cooking, there’s always something new to learn or exciting to try. Music and Martinez, the co-hosts of Borderline Salty, are enthusiastic cookbook authors and selfdescribed “food detectives” who help listeners revive their love for food and introduce recipes that have no boundaries. Guests join in frequently to help keep the perspectives fresh as well as share personal cooking experiences, no matter how disastrous or bizarre. I love the segment “This Week’s Recipe Book,” where contributors give up their all-time favourites, building a solid fan base and keeping those creative juices flowing. There’s also a bunch of episodes on spices—how to choose them wisely and the magical powers they possess to completely turn a dish around. “Don’t Give up on Fungi”and “Jalapeño Hands Won’t Stop the Party” are just a few examples of the foodie-fun episodes to be had on Borderline Salty. -Andrea Lysenko

Sirocco: Fabulous Flavors From the Middle East Sabrina Ghayour

If you can’t get away this winter, travel the world from home with British-Iranian chef Sabrina Ghayour’s Sirocco. Packed with gorgeous photographs, Sirocco is a treasure trove of recipes from the Middle East and Mediterranean. The book is broken down into breakfast, snacks, sides, mains, and sweets, and almost every recipe has an accompanying picture that perfectly captures what the finished dish should look like. Surprisingly, most ingredients will be easy to find, although a few recipes call for more exotic elements, like nigella seeds for the Spiced Beet Yogurt, or rose harissa for the Loqmeh Spiced Lamb Kebabs. Potential drawbacks are the small font used in the book, the format of the recipes themselves (paragraph style instead of a numbered list of instructions), and it may bother some home cooks that there is no estimated time included for preparation. Overall, Sirocco will make a vibrant addition to your kitchen. -J. O’Flaherty

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Fort William Historical Park’s Great Hall

Story by Jennifer Bonazzo, Photos by Paul Krasauskas

hen you walk through the front palisade of Fort William Historical Park, if your gaze is immediately drawn to the impressive building directly across the way, you’re not alone. Elevated slightly above the others not only physically but for its purpose, the Great Hall is the brightest jewel in an array of meticulously reconstructed buildings showing Fort William as it would have been in 1815. The reconstruction of the Fort was a long process. It started in the 1960s, when it was debated where it would be rebuilt—on the original East End site, or in its current location on the Kaministiquia River. Once that was determined, a

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contract was struck between National Heritage Limited and Pigott Project Management in 1971, with the former focusing on planning, research, and supervision and the latter on construction. Research continued even as building started. According to a July 5, 1975 article in The Chronicle Journal, Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, a writer of Canadian history and a consultant for the reconstruction, came to Thunder Bay to check on the progress. Some of this research included paintings and drawings from the original Fort site. A few of these were vital to reconstruction of the Great Hall, including a watercolour by Robert Irvine from approximately

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1811, and two drawings from 1817, often credited to when Thomas Douglas, the 5th Earl of Selkirk, took over Fort William with his De Meuron soldiers. Renderings of inside William McGillivray’s bedroom, along with a view outside his window at the main square, were invaluable to understanding how to recreate the architectural features of the Great Hall. Built in the Georgian style, the Great Hall has all the classical elements of that genre. Popularized in Britain between 1750 and 1820 while Georges I through III were on the throne, it was brought to Canada by the Loyalists who remained loyal to the Crown. This style is known for its simple, symmetrical design, and one not overly ornate or detailed. Looking at the exterior of the Great Hall, with its three large windows on each side of the main doorway and the two end chimneys—both working—it’s clear to see it achieved this balanced vision.

A large verandah also covers the front of the building. The hall was completed by 1976, but it didn’t officially open until 1981 with its furniture and exhibitions. Walking through the interior with its rows of tables and chairs and the huge paintings on the walls, it’s not hard to imagine hearing the echoes of gentlemen debating important fur trade matters. Keeping up the maintenance on such an important historical building isn’t easy. The hall is made of wood, so if damage or rot occurs, logs have to be hand hewn so modern machine marks don’t show throughout the repair process. Finding people who can complete the work can also be a challenge, but worth it when the building sees over 100,000 visitors annually. July 2023 will be Fort William Historical Park’s 50th anniversary. This seems like the perfect time to come and experience the Great Hall’s timeless charm for yourself.

Jennifer Bonazzo is a member of the Heritage Advisory Committee, which advises city council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites, and resources, and their integration into development. For more information on the city’s heritage resources, visit thunderbay.ca.

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Danny Johnson’s Piano Bar Wednesdays Shooter’s Tavern

Come see one of Thunder Bay’s most prolific musicians as Danny Johnson turns Shooter’s Tavern into a piano bar every Wednesday night. Requests are welcome, and there’s an extra mic for singers. No cover.

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Blissful Beading County Park Library

Drop in after school and relax while you create beaded trinkets. Ages 4+. Program ends 30 minutes before closing. Email cpark@tbpl.ca for more info.

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Open Decks Night Atmos

Calling all DJs! If you want to take your passion for music to the stage, sign up for a 60-minute set on the main stage every Thursday night at Atmos.

Little Women Cambrian Players

Cambrian Players presents this stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s nearly 155-year-old semiautobiographical novel about four sisters in Civil War-era Massachusetts. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.

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March 3, 7:30 pm

TBSO presents: Bridging the Distance

Hilldale Lutheran Church Featuring Simon Rivard as conductor and Kevin Brohman on vibraphone, the TBSO presents an evening of music, highlighting works by Kurt Weill, Michael Oesterle, Erkki-Sven Tüür, and Sergei Prokofiev.

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March 3, 9 pm

Leash: A Tribute to Pearl Jam NV Music Hall

Join in for spectacular scenery, smooth jazz, and incredibly crafted cocktails and food at Anchor & Ore in The Delta for Jazz & Old Fashioned Fridays with Mood Indigo.

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March 3, 10, 17, 24, 8 pm

Live @ Loch

Loch Lomond Ski Area

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March 3 & 4, 11 am– 5 pm & 9:30 am–3 pm

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Open Mic Night Sing for your pint! Sign up at the bar and sing for a free beer, or come cheer on the singers from the comfort of your seat.

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Ashley Walter Exhibition Opening

Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre The opening of a twoweek exhibition by local art teacher Ashley Walter, which focuses on the experiences of mothers during the pandemic. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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Northwestern Fur Trappers Annual Convention Various Locations

The public is invited to check out the displays, vendors, demonstrations, and competitions at the CLE Heritage Building. There will also be a smorgasbord, dance, and silent auction at the Slovak Legion on March 4.

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Live @ Loch continues with four more concerts of fresh live music and local talent. This month features two shows by Clay Breiland (March 3 & 17), Connor Loughlin (March 10), and Maple Sons (March 24).

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March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6 pm

A band of five fans, friends, and musicians, playing homage to Seattle’s own Pearl Jam, one of the finest rock bands of our time. Tickets from $25.15.

March 3, 7–10 pm

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March 4, 7:30 pm

Roy Coran Big Band presents: The Magic of Miller Da Vinci Centre

The Roy Coran Big Band will feature a selection of music by the late trombone player, composer, and arranger Glenn Miller. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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March 5, 9 am

44th Sleeping Giant Loppet Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

First held in 1978, this mass participation ski festival is a fun and exciting event for athletes of all levels and abilities. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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March 5, 10 am

Fat Bike Loppet Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Presented by Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club, the loppet will feature a day of racing, with three different distances: 8 km, 20 km, and 50 km. There will also be lunch at the park visitor centre, and a campfire at the starting site.

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March 5 & 12, noon

Ice Racing

Chippewa Park Ice Racing returns to Chippewa Park with beautiful Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant as the backdrop. Races start at noon, and there are bleachers to watch from, so dress warm (or you can watch from your car).

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March 5, 12, 19

Winter Fun Days 2023 Various Locations

Weekly outdoor activities will be held at Marina Park and other locations throughout the city. This month, enjoy winter science through Science North, snowshoeing,

creating outdoor tulips in the snow, and various indoor activities at the Baggage Building Arts Centre.

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March 5, 12, 19, 26, 8–11 pm

Open Stage Jam Sessions

Port Arthur Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Club Room Calling all musicians and live music-lovers! The Branch 5 Legion is hosting Sunday night open jam sessions. No cover, and all are welcome.

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March 7, 6:30 pm

Strong Towns: A Community Discussion

Italian Cultural Centre Join interested citizens and local decision makers to learn what makes a “strong town” and how to build a bottom-up revolution to rebuild prosperity and influence the future direction of the city.

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March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:30 pm

Trivia Night The Foundry

Weekly trivia nights are back at The Foundry. There is a new topic each week, and each game has themed food and drinks to match the trivia. Registration starts at 7:30 pm, but you’re more than welcome to come early to guarantee a table for your team.

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March 9–25

Hand to God Magnus Theatre

Hand to God by Robert Askins is an irreverent, occasionally shocking, and perpetually hysterical romp to hell and back. The play’s exploration of faith, morality, and human nature will leave you sore with laughter. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.

March 12, 2 pm

Stitch & Bitch Crafters MeetUp

Red Lion Smokehouse

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Knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery—whatever your needle craft, get together to work on a project, compare patterns, share techniques, and trade tips with others. And of course, get to know each other and gab! All experience levels welcome.

March 9 & 23, 7:30 pm

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Celtic Night

Red Lion Smokehouse Join in for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over Red Lion Smokehouse for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels, and the occasional song.

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March 10, 8 pm

Latin Dance Party Fundraiser Goods & Co. Market

Join in for a beginner Latin dance lesson and a fun night of social dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue, kizomba, and reggaeton in support of the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay, hosted by Dame Más Dance. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

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March 11, 8 pm

Derelicte 13: A Fashion Odyssey Black Pirates Pub

A wild night of art, fashion, dance, music, drag, and performance, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery and LU Radio. Tickets are $20 at the door (cash only), 19+, photo ID required. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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March 11–17

Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals Lappe Ski Centre

The 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, along with the Canadian College and University Nordic Championships (CCUNC), and Para Nordic Championships are coming to Thunder Bay. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

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March 13, 2:30 pm

Surprise Puppet Show Mary J.L. Black Library

Will it be Clifford? Arthur? The Paper Bag Princess? Who knows! All ages are welcome to this surprise puppet show and craft.

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March 17

St. Patrick’s Day at the Madhouse Madhouse Pub

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at the Madhouse with a special Irish menu (including Irish stew and Guinness chocolate cake), prizes, giveaways, and an evening bagpipe performance. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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March 17, 7 pm

Shamrock Shakedown Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

Shake your Shamrock in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy over 15 craft beers on tap, including special-release St. Patrick’s Day brews. Music by DJ Wurlwind and food by Beefcakes Burger Factory.

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March 17, 7:30 pm

Mark Menei Unhinged Comedy Tour

Port Arthur Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Imperial Hall Mark Menei focuses his material around his life as a husband, father, son, comedian, and thrifty Italian that will have you laughing the whole way. He’s a high-energy comedian who also mixes his material with crowd improv to make every show memorable.

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March 17, 9 pm

Joe Nice Atmos

Joe Nice, who has been highly instrumental in the growth and success of dubstep and bass music for the past 21 years, takes to the Atmos stage with support from Tension, Icosa, and Ancient Thrones. Tickets from $25, 19+.

Until March 19

Jason Baerg: Tawâskweyâw Thunder Bay Art Gallery

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This exhibition charts key contributions Jason Baerg has made in the first 25 years of his dynamic practice, which includes interactive immersive generative media projection pieces and lasercut painting installations.

March 17, 10 pm

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St. Patrick’s Day Bash Port Arthur Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Club Room

A classic night on a Friday with classic rock covers by Breaking Limits, featuring cuts by Van Halen, Cheap Trick, Judas Priest, ZZ Top, and more. $10 cover.

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March 18, 7:30 pm

Snowed In Comedy Tour

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium This quartet of four acclaimed comedians (Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher, and Erica Sigurdson) travels from coast to coast bringing laughs to venues small and large. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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March 18, 8 pm

Consortium Aurora Borealis presents: The Captivating Flute

St. Paul’s United Church Be transported to the drawing rooms of Europe as Doris Dungan shines in a programme of late Classic and early Romantic chamber music for flute and strings, from Vienna, Paris, and Copenhagen. Tickets $25; $15 for students.Masks strongly recommended.

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Until March 19

Waabigwanii-we-Aadizookewinan: Legends of the Flowers Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Waabigwanii-weAadizookewinan: Legends of the Flowers is an intimate look at a beaded breechcloth made by master bead artist Ogimaabinasiik Bella Roy and worn by hereditary chief Paabamasagaa of Naotkamegwanning First Nation.

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Until March 19

NWO, NOW Juried Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is proud to welcome the return of the Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition, showcasing a compelling selection of works created over the past three years. The exhibition is co-jurored by Anong Beam and Maria Hupfield, and includes painting, sculpture, beadwork, digital media, and more.

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March 23, 7:30 pm

TBSO Presents: Journeys

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Featuring Paul Haas as the TBSO music director and Rachel Mercer on cello, Journeys explores the works of three composers from three very different worlds: Felix Mendelssohn, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Airat Ichmouratov. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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March 24–April 23

The Group of Stephen Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Featuring works by a diverse group of painters with a wide range of styles, and coming from a variety of professions and backgrounds. Opening reception with artists on March 31 from 7–9 pm. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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March 25, 6:30 pm

Blues House Party 4

Port Arthur Polish Hall Come see four talented and varied blues bands/ artists at the Blues House Party 4. Featuring Voodoo Blues, The Blue Pretenders, James Boraski & Momentary Evolution, and the B5 Blues Band. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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March 25, 6:30 pm

Rocking Spring Fundraiser

Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch #129 Come out for a rocking good time in support of Evergreen A United Neighbourhood, with an evening of great food and great entertainment from The Gin Tonics and World Cultural Dance. Tickets $60, 19+.

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March 28, 8 pm

Public Lecture: Places and Faces Thunder Bay Museum

Join Nancy Angus for a lecture about the concept of placemaking and hear how storytellers, all 65 years or better, captured their stories digitally (in videos composed of photos and voice-overs), as audio recordings, and as written accounts. Also available for streaming over Zoom.

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March 29, 8 pm

Matt Andersen

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Celebrating the release of his latest album The Big Bottle of Joy, Matt Andersen brings his high-energy show to the community auditorium. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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March 30, 4 pm

Eggcellent Easter Eggs

County Park Library Haven’t decorated Easter eggs yet? Looking for a new way to decorate? Drop by the library’s County Park branch and experiment. All ages, but there is an allergy alert.

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March 30, 7 pm

Woodside Social Club: Folk Night Woodside Bar

Enjoy an evening of music featuring local musicians Jamie Smith and Kyle Shushack covering artists like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Leonard Cohen. Look for tickets to be sold on Eventbrite.

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March 31 & April 1, 7:30 pm

TBSO presents: An Evening with Matt Sellick Da Vinci Centre

An exciting night of music featuring Thunder Bayborn flamenco guitarist Matt Sellick, a talented guitar player who acts as a vessel for the authenticity and humanity at the root of flamenco. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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March 31–April 2, 10 am

Spring Home & Garden Show Canadian Lakehead Exhibition

The Spring Home & Garden show is a staple of the late-winter Thunder Bay event calendar, and is a trade show of local Thunder Bay businesses, specializing in home and garden.

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Forever Living Originals

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Before The Album: a love letter to the moons of mars

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Semblance

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9 Status/Non-Status* January 3rd

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Head Full of Wonder

Arts & Craft

16 Field Guide*

And In Darkness, Hearts Aglow

Sub Pop

3 Alvvays* Blue Rev

Polyvinyl

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Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing

Waiting Game

City Slang

Mothland

Late Developers

Matador

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HIS HAPPINESS SHALL COME FIRST EVEN THOUGH WE ARE SUFFERING

27 Self-Cut Bangs* Circle Around the Free

You Don’t Understand [EP]

13 Belle and Sebastian

Five Easy Hotdogs

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Mint

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Yep Roc

Pray 4 Tomorrow

Time Spent Swimming

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Birthday Cake

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24 Selina Martin*

25 Mac DeMarco*

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Fool Under Water

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Dreaming Eyes

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Remember Never Before

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All Together In One Canoe Story and photos by Leah Morningstar Tattoo by Ryan Pooman of High Tide Tattoo Parlour

rowing up, Ash Moreau always knew they were Métis; their mother instilled traditional knowledge and cultural pride within them from day one. More recently, Moreau found out their father is also Métis, and is from root ancestor lineage. They explain that “when you have root ancestors, that means you come from the original dozen or so families.” Moreau says they were happy to answer questions and tell stories about their culture as a child and that’s still true today. Their enthusiasm is evident as Moreau talks about relatives born during buffalo hunts and relatives who fought side by side with Louis Riel. Being a musician and an artist, Moreau often uses music and art to express themself. Moreau plays the mandolin and the washboard, sings, draws, paints, and does traditional crafting like sweetgrass baskets. The ribbon of Moreau’s Métis identity is woven through their various art forms and extends to this canoe design. Moreau designed it and Ryan Pooman from High Tide Tattoo did the inking. Moreau explains that their tattoo—or rather, the original art piece—was intended to be a logo

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for a local product with all proceeds of said product going to charity. Unfortunately, the project had to be cancelled, but Moreau still wanted to use the original art piece for something special. “This piece comes from my heart and has a lot to do with who I am as a person, and who I am as a Two-Spirit Métis,” they say. When drawing it as a logo several years ago, Moreau was inspired by ancient pictographs on stone walls and exposed cliff faces. Moreau remembers seeing pictographs on family fishing trips, like messages from the ancestors. They hope their canoe design can also serve as a message one day, maybe to future generations. Moreau explains that they wanted to create a more modern, yet timeless, design to represent humanity going in the same direction. “We are all so different and sometimes it’s hard to come together,” they say. “But if all of us—Ojibwe, Cree, Métis, non-Native—can come together and paddle in the same direction, amazing things can happen.” Moreau hopes the tattoo can be read as an inclusive love letter to humanity, as well as a thank you letter to everyone in their chosen family who continued to paddle with them when times were especially hard.

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Buying Local as a Way to Strengthen Our Regional Food System Story by Karen Kerk, Coordinator, Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy, Photos by

t goes without saying t h a t a g r i c u l t u re i s a fundamental part of our food system. Not only does it provide most of the calories we need to survive, but it is an important employer and contributes in a large way to the Canadian economy. Thunder Bay is fortunate to have a strong food production and processing sector. The region is home to 150 farms with nearly 40,000 acres of farmland in production, employing well over 6,095 agri-food related jobs, and gross farm receipts topping $30 million. There are a lot of challenges facing our local food production sector, including supply chain disruptions that have increased the cost of inputs while also causing delays in acquiring certain parts, more erratic weather due to climate change, high capital costs to start up and expand, and ongoing labour

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shortages. Despite these challenges, there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of our food and farming sectors. There are technologies like tile drainage, which makes farmland easier to work and opens opportunities to grow different crops. Thunder Bay has many early adopters of robotic milking technology (60% of dairy farms use milking robots), which makes farms more efficient while also improving herd health. Several local livestock farmers are venturing into regenerative agricultural practices, such as rotational grazing, which improves forage growth, climate resilience, and environmental outcomes. The cost of land is also much more reasonable in this region compared to further south. Thunder Bay is envied across the province for its robust local food scene.

This is due to its farmers markets, many choices of locally grown and processed foods (including pork, lamb, beef, poultry, produce, dairy, and more), and lots of stores, restaurants, and even some institutions sourcing those local products. Thunder Bay's strong local demand has actually boosted many businesses, and led to new start-ups and cross-business collaborations. Yet, most of the food consumed in our region is still not produced here—it is imported from food terminals to the east and west. One effective solution to help stabilize and grow our local food and farming sector is for all consumers (including institutions, restaurants, etc.) to prioritize purchasing more local foods. While some local options are at a higher cost premium, there are lots of readily available local foods including beef, potatoes, and flour (and more items) that

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are very competitively priced with grocery store options. The Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy estimates that if everyone in our region committed to spending 10% of their grocery budget on local food, we’d inject an incredible $10 million into our region, with a multiplier effect seeing almost double that amount circulating locally. The City of Thunder Bay’s Pioneer Ridge long-term care facility is one institution prioritizing buying local with an annual spend of $300,000 on regional foods. Imagine the impact if all consumers and institutional buyers got on board? The benefits would ripple beyond to more investments in local infrastructure to continue growing the food and farming sector, an increase in available jobs, and overall achieving a greater level of self-sufficiency when it comes to feeding ourselves.

Buying local food isn’t the only solution to our current food system issues. There’s also a need for better food and farming policies and support, as well as advocating for living wages for all, but buying local food is a tangible action that almost everyone can commit to and feel good about. The alternative means continuing to rely on food imports and being at the whim of everincreasing costs. Are you ready to show your love for our local food system and be a part of the solution? For a more detailed overview of Thunder Bay’s food and farming sector, check out the foodsystemreportcard.ca. To find local producers, processors, and retailers of local food, check out tbayineason.ca.

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Sustainability Starts in the Kitchen By Erin Moir and Denise Smith, EcoSuperior

he types of food you choose are like casting a vote on the type of future you want to see. To make food more sustainable and healthier for the Earth and yourself, you don’t necessarily need to overhaul your shopping list, but you can instead make tweaks over time to help both the planet and your budget.

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Often when we think about sustainable food, we envision a plastic-free farmers market, where food is grown within 100 kilometres, and you can talk to the farmer. But that might not always be attainable. When at the grocery store, try purchasing food grown closer to home or in season, ensuring that it has travelled a shorter distance

to get here. In the warmer months, try growing your own container or backyard vegetable garden. Try to reduce plastic waste by choosing loose produce over items in packaging, using reusable produce bags, and reaching for paper, cardboard, or glass packaged items over plastic. Choose a plant-rich diet.

It is healthier for your body and your wallet. It doesn’t need to be all or nothing. Try a few meatless meals a week for a small step to make a big difference. Shop with intention with careful meal planning, purchasing only the foods you need, and being creative with leftovers. Food near its expiration date is often

available for less than half the cost. Try the Flashfood app to see where you can save on this type of food. Keep your fridge sustainable and rescue your nearly gone veggies with this kitchen sink soup. The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility. Substitutions or subtractions are encouraged, and always make sure to taste as you go: • In a large pot, sauté a few cloves of garlic, an onion, leek, or scallions in 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of herbs of your choice, such as sage, rosemary, oregano, and/ or marjoram. • Add 6–8 cups of random chopped veggies (potatoes, carrots, celery, cauliflower, squash—cook’s choice). Add potatoes and harder root veggies first to soften them before adding the rest. Sauté for 10–20 minutes until softened. • Optional: add ½ to 1 cup of dry grain or noodle of choice and/or cooked beans. • Cover with 6–8 cups of broth or water, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20–30 minutes, checking in frequently. • Once the veggies and grains are fully cooked, toss in a cup or two of leafy greens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy! Good planning, shopping with intention, and a little creativity will save you time and money while contributing to a healthy future for people and the planet.

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Growing Your Own Vegetables From Seed By Hedy Koski

tanding in front of the seed rack at the store or scrolling through catalogues online to plan your vegetable garden can lead to some questions. What seeds go straight into the ground outside? And when? And what needs to be started indoors? When do I do that? Most gardeners will tell you trial and error brings experience. I also believe this to be true. But also listening to gardeners with that trial and error experience who are willing to share their knowledge is priceless. Talk to friends and neighbours, or join a group. Most seasoned gardeners love to pass on their knowledge. I have joined the Thunder Bay Horticultural Society—they have expert speakers at their meetings and I always learn something new from them.

When choosing your favourite vegetable seeds to plant, read the seed packages, as they have a lot of information on them. They will have planting depth, which is important. For example, if seeds are planted too deep, they will struggle to reach the surface and may never make it, or will be weak and may never fully recover or develop. There will also be information on spacing. I have broken spacing rules many times (I’m trying to be better at it). Root vegetables are smaller or deformed if they are too close together; also, powdery mildew can form on some vegetables if there is no airflow because of overcrowding. Some packets say to plant as soon as the ground can be worked. These are the vegetables that can tolerate a light frost if they

emerge—turnips, peas, beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, spinach, and kale, just to name a few. Some can even handle snow, but keep in mind damage can occur on some plants if that cold is ground-freezing. Other packages say to sow outdoors after all danger of frost is past. If those seedlings were to emerge too early, they wouldn’t be able to handle a light frost. Other frost-sensitive plants like peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, and squash, I recommend starting indoors. They take time to mature, and with our short growing season, we need all the head start we can get. These seed packs will say something like “start indoors 2 to 4 (or 6 to 8) weeks before the last frost.” Oh boy—now, when is the last frost? This is the challenge for all gardeners

in the spring. The old saying in this area is “no more frost after the full moon in June.” The full moon in June this year is June 4. That’s super early! But for starting seeds indoors, I will be using the date June 4 and count back, start my seeds, then hope for the best. But watch that weather very closely in June before you put them out. Keep an eye out for my column on frost prevention in the May issue. When first starting, I recommend getting a combination of a direct sow (straight outside) seeds as well as those that need to be started early indoors. Don’t start everything indoors or you will quickly run out of room. Then you’re going to need a heated greenhouse to keep up. (Not a bad thing, but…)

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Erika Niva, Owner, Keramiikka Maan How did the Summer Company program help you in becoming an entrepreneur? Summer Company connected me with many great people within the arts community and also just throughout the city. Connections are so important because you get to know your customers, your peers, and your competition. It helped me realize that being an

Meet Erika Niva, owner and artist behind Keramiikka Maan, a local pottery company. Erika is a multimedia artist who focuses mainly in creating functional and sculptural ceramic work. She has always had a passion for creating and working with her hands. When she was in university, Erika started making pottery as a side hustle and in her third year, she decided to take her small business to the next level. Through the Thunder Bay and District Entrepreneur Canter’s Summer Company program, Erika officially launched Keramiikka Maan in May 2020. Since then, Erika has continued her entrepreneurial journey and continues to sell her pottery through Keramiikka Maan. Find her on Instagram @ erika.niva.art or visit keramiikkamaan.com for more information.

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What drew you to entrepreneurship? I want people to have things that make them happy, but that can also be useful. The idea that someone could enjoy using an item that I enjoy making encourages me to

entrepreneur is more about relationships than I had thought. What was your most memorable moment as a Summer Company participant? Most memorable moment was probably when my coordinator Kirsten Kabernick came out to Kakabeka, where I lived, to visit and take some pictures of me making pottery in my yard.

create more. I wouldn’t want to sell just anything—knowing that the products I create will bring somebody joy also brings me joy. What inspired you to launch your business? Making a hobby into a career can be a difficult thing to do all by yourself, so by working with Summer Company to launch, I was able to do it sooner in my life than I otherwise would have. I figured if I didn’t do it while I was young I might not ever get to it, so I just wanted to make it official. What advice would you give to a fellow student who is looking to start a business? Know what you want to sell and why you want to sell it. What does your product (or service) provide for your customers? How does it benefit you—is it enjoyable for you, does it push you in ways you’ve never tried to push? If you’re just doing something to make money and don’t have any real desire to provide a specific thing, maybe think a little harder, haha. It will make future you much happier.

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Five Things Doctors Want You to Know About Colon Cancer By Caitlund Davidson, Health Promotion and Communications Planner, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

olon cancer is appearing in news headlines more often nowadays. After the deaths of several high-profile individuals, an increasing number of celebrities are coming forward to share their diagnosis, in hopes of bringing awareness to colon cancer. This is sparking conversation about a disease considered taboo in the past and not openly talked about. So let’s talk about it, starting with the experts. What do health-care providers want us to know about colon cancer? Cancer screening is one of the best tools we have to find colon cancer early. In Ontario, your chances of developing colon cancer are approximately 1 in 20.

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However, there is good news. “When colon cancer is detected early, the chance of survival is 90%, which is outstanding compared to many other cancers,” shares Dr. Jordan Green, regional colorectal screening and GI endoscopy lead at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “However, in our region, we have one of the highest rates of ‘overdue for screening’ in the province, at almost 50%.” This means that almost half of the eligible population in Northwestern Ontario is due for colon cancer screening. Getting screened for cancer is easier than you think and does not necessarily mean you need a colonoscopy. If you are at

average risk for colon cancer, you should be screened every two years with a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit. Someone is at average risk if they are 50 to 74 years old with no first-degree relative (parent, brother, sister, or child) who has been diagnosed with colon cancer. A colonoscopy may be recommended if you are at high risk for developing colon cancer. You should consult with your health-care provider about your screening options. Screening for colon cancer with the FIT can be done at home. “I strongly encourage people to get a FIT—it is easy, can be done at home, and could save their life,” says Dr. Green. “Many of the FITpositive patients that come for follow up testing end

up having large polyps— abnormal growths that form on the lining of the colon. We are able to remove these using an endoscope and actually prevent cancer from forming. A simple test like the FIT can literally save your life.” Learn your family history. If you have a parent, sibling, or child who has had colon cancer, you are at a higher risk of developing the disease. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you should speak to your health-care provider about the type of

screening that is right for you. Lifestyle can play a significant role in whether or not you may get colon cancer. Even if you are outside of the colon cancer screening age range, there are lifestyle choices that you can make to reduce your chances of getting colon cancer. Maintaining a healthy weight by staying active and choosing nutritious foods, avoiding red and processed meats, limiting alcohol consumption, and living smoke-free can reduce your risk.

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The Waste of Us By Betty Carpick

ecently, I enjoyed the sweet, aromatic experience of eating a bright Valencia orange on a snowy morning. I don’t know if I was too busy, too preoccupied, or too distracted, but later, the oranges that I’d bought became a science experiment

colonized by microorganisms. When I threw the decaying oranges into my composter, I noticed that they’d originated in South Africa, one of the planet’s biggest citrus exporters. Aside from the orchestration of transporting sensitive, perishable, tropical

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to increased global warming and the rise in tropospheric ozone air pollution which impacts human health. Based on Thunder Bay’s last waste audit, up to 45% of garbage in the city’s landfill is food waste. The City of Thunder Bay’s organic curbside collection for residential addresses is presently wending through the processes of consultation and infrastructure development, with an anticipated launch in 2025. The program is one way the city will meet provincial requirements to divert food and organic waste from landfills. Humanity recently experienced the emotional and devastating havoc of what happens when all hell breaks loose. In our epidemically and ecologically challenged world, it’s more important than ever to restore value to food and to appreciate its central role in the life cycle. The good news is that raising awareness and taking action to change our consumption habits and mitigate food waste is one way we can minimize climate impact to support healthier, more equitable communities. Ultimately, wasting food is a conscious decision. Being reluctant, indifferent, and letting someone else take care of the problem is succumbing to yet another game-over scenario.

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White ghosts of plastic bags dangle like sighs from the bushes lining the road to the Trout Lake dump. There, the disgorged contents of homes and camps anticipate their burial: stained mattresses and cracked resin lawn chairs, a moulded Santa head, mittened hand raised in greeting beside his flaming cheek, plastic riding toys, styrofoam chunks. Undertakers in boots and flannel shirts stand beside pickup trucks, joking about the weather as they glance at the mass grave around them. An abandoned purple dinosaur with courageous smile stitched on awaits his fate.

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