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■ 18 Fiddle Faddle ■ 21 Gourmandises Bantu ■ 22 Blooms to Bubbles ■ 25 Union Jack’d ■ 26 The Habit ■ 28 Soured but Delicious ■ 30 Films with Float Planes ■ 33 Fay Gleeson Dance Centre ■ 34 Perfect Wedding ■ 36 Theatre in Education ■ 39 ■ 40 ■ 43

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or me a fly-in canoe trip is the best of both worlds. You get to experience Northwestern Ontario’s pristine wilderness from the land and air. But between the canoe and float plane, I think the latter is the quintessential mode of transportation in NWO. I say this not only because a float plane is quicker, but because with a float plane you’re not limited to your destinations by portage trails. Yes, you need a large enough body of water to land on, but we’ve got no shortage of those here. When doing research for this issue I stumbled upon an article about two flying prospectors: Lloyd Rochester and Bobby Cockeram. In the piece from The Northern Miner, it stated how back in 1926, Rochester and Cockeram flew for the first time from Sioux Lookout to Red Lake, a trip that usually took them six days by canoe. Shortly after this, the two decided to buy an aircraft and the next year formed Prospectors Airlines. In terms of accessing logging, mining, or fishing camps, float planes have played an important role in shaping the history of our region and in connecting surrounding communities.

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As part of our cover story, Kat Lyzun chats with pilot and trailblazer Liz Wieben, who logged her first flight at age 11 and carries on her family’s aviation legacy. We also take a tour of the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre where our region’s history has been collected, preserved, and celebrated. From Norsemen to Otters, we present some info on the most popular float planes used in NWO. Plus, Tiffany Jarva gets a look into the operations of the adventure fly-in tourism operator Wilderness North, Emma Christensen gives the rundown on the Canadair CL-415, an amphibious aircraft that is a cornerstone for firefighting not only in Northwestern Ontario but the around the world, and we talk to pilot and photographer Rich Hulina about the beautiful air-to-air photography featured in his book Bush Flying Captured II. So whether you’ve logged many hours piloting a float plane or have never stepped foot in one, we hope you enjoy this month’s issue. - Adrian Lysenko

On page 12 of our April issue (Vol.9 No.4) we incorrectly stated that the weight of an average adult brain is 13,600 g. It should be 1,360 g. On page 59 we incorrectly identified The Honest Heart Collective’s new album as Grief Rites. It should be Grief Rights.

Featured Contributor Brooke Towle Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Brooke is a freelance photographer whose favourite form is portrait and creative works. She enjoys spending her free time brainstorming creative photoshoot concepts and bringing them to life, exploring the outdoors, travelling, and trying new things with friends. Although she has contributed to The Walleye since September 2017, Brooke has been a media intern with the magazine since last January as part of the Interactive Media Development program at Confederation College, which she will be graduating from this spring.

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If you haven’t heard of this all-female alt-rock band from Toronto, then you’re about to. Hot on the heels of their recent Juno win for Breakthrough Group of the Year, The Beaches are hitting the road (and Highway 11/17) for their first headlining tour in support of their debut album, Late Show. While the ladies might be young, they’ve got serious street cred and have gained quite the following for their energetic shows and throwback sound: think 60s chill meets 70s rock with some 90s grunge. If this is the future of rock and roll, we like it. A lot. Show starts at 8:30 pm; tickets are $12 in advance. loffredo.ca

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Black Pirates Pub It’s time to celebrate and Black Pirates Pub has it dialed to party mode! For the past 10 years, the pub has built a reputation for being a great place to catch a wide range of wicked live music with a laid back come-as-you-are vibe. Join them for their Decade of the Beast bash—four nights of awesome music with five bands a night hitting the stage. Some of the acts you can expect to see include The Married Singlemen, Jean-Paul De Roover, and Femur. Be sure to snag one of their anniversary t-shirts too. The action gets underway at 9 pm nightly; 5$ gets you in the door. blackpiratespub.com

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Downtown Port Arthur On the first Sunday in May, the creative community will gather together in downtown PA for the spring edition of the Craft Revival. In addition to having over a hundred talented local artisans showcasing their handmade products and wares, there will be live music and performers, pop-up cafés, and plenty of other surprises. Participants are encouraged to visit each of the 15 venues to get a stamp on their “passport” for a chance to win the grand prize. Stroll from The Foundry to Madhouse and everywhere in between for door prizes and tasty cocktails from 10 am until 5 pm. Grab a friend and go! thecraftrevivaltbay.com

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Literary-minded folks take note! The Northwestern Ontario Writers’ Workshop is hosting two days of literary celebrations that include a reading, Q&A, and writing workshop with acclaimed author Angie Abdou (In Case I Go, Between, The Bone Cage). The weekend will culminate with the Literary Awards Party and Gala Dinner with Abdou as keynote speaker, which will include a symposium reception, an announcement of the winners of NOWW’s annual writing contest and literary awards, a 10x10 play performance, door prizes, and dancing. Don’t miss the literary event of the year! To register for the workshop or to buy tickets, visit their website. nowwwriters.ca

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Race Route And they’re off! A Thunder Bay tradition since 1910, this race is the oldest 10-mile road race in all of Canada. The route is a scenic out-and-back course that follows the west shore of Lake Superior with a loop through Marina Park for a rewarding view of the Sleeping Giant. Welcoming to runners of all levels and ages, this communitycentered sporting event unites competitive athletes from around the world with local school relay teams, several running groups, individuals striving for their PB, and firefighters in full gear. It’s on rain, shine, or snow (but let’s hope no snow). See you at the finish line. 10mileroadrace.org

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Flying Wild Our Bush Plane Heritage

et’s face it: living in Northwestern Ontario can be an isolating experience. With 526,417 square kilometres to cover, we’ve had to be creative about cultivating community. While the advent of modern technology like the telephone, internet, and cellular helps bridge communication gaps, we still need vehicles to help us traverse immense physical distances. Enter the float plane, a mainstay of northern Ontario life for almost a century. The Walleye salutes our region’s rich aviation history, celebrating the noble Beavers, Otters, and the “Norsemen of the North,” as well as the people who pilot them fearlessly. Whether they’re fighting fires, delivering goods and services, or uniting communities, this month is all about float planes.

An Aviation Legacy The Flying Wieben Family By Kat Lyzun

Liz Wieben

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f you ever find yourself in a room with local aviation buffs, you’re likely to hear the name “Wieben.” The family is an aviation legacy in Northwestern Ontario, with four generations of pilots and engineers. The man who started it all, Orville “O.J.” Wieben, logged 30,000 flight hours on everything from small Cessna bush planes to war machines like Hawker Hurricanes and Curtiss Helldivers. Today, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren carry on his passion for flight; his daughter Liz, in particular, has made an indelible mark for women in aviation.

O.J. always knew he wanted to fly, and earned his wings at age 16. While barnstorming on the prairies, he got his engineer’s license and became one of the first Canadians to be trained on instrument flying. This would set the course for his next adventure: moving to Ontario to operate the Fort William Aero Club in 1934. When WWII broke out, O.J. returned from a brief stint with Imperial Airways of Great Britain and took over as chief instructor at the flying training school in Fort William. At the same time he became a test pilot for warplanes produced at the

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Orville “O.J.” Wieben stands in front of his Cessna Airmaster with several prospectors and a family on Dog Lake

Orville “O.J.” Wieben dressed in his signature shirt and tie in front of fish at the Armstrong Fisheries in the 1950s

Can Car plant, zooming past his home on the Kaministiquia River at the end of a day to let his wife know he’d soon be home for supper. In 1941, O.J. started his bush-flying business, Superior Airways, which he would operate until his passing in 1979. He began flying equipment into logging camps along Lake Nipigon, and formed partnerships with many northern Indigenous communities to ship out fish and bring in fuel and other supplies. He set up bases in Thunder Bay, Armstrong, Nakina, Big Trout Lake, Pickle Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Pays Plat. At its height Superior Airways had 30 planes, many of them outfitted with special equipment designed by O.J. himself, including dollies that allowed the planes to be changed easily from ski to float. Liz, O.J.’s eldest daughter, says although she knew how much of his

outstanding career in aviation. It wasn’t a typical path for women at the time. In the early 1970s the young mom was doing cloud seeding with a DC-3 in Washington. When the company began taking on passengers, Liz was told she could no longer fly “because passengers just weren’t ready for a female co-pilot.” Eventually, under pressure from her male captain, the company relented: Liz could still fly, but only if she got on the plane before the passengers and stayed off the intercom. In 1979, Liz and her family returned to Thunder Bay and took over part of O.J.’s business, running an air charter and outfitting business out of Pays Plat under Wieben Air Ltd. Liz flew all day, every day—into mining camps, delivering hunters to remote locations, navigating perilous weather and dicey landings to make sure clients made it back safely at the end of the day. There were days

life was spent in northern communities, she never realized the impact he had. “We hosted a Superior Airways event and [an elder] from Fort Hope spoke about how he started working for my dad when he was 12, and how much he admired him. He remembered my dad showing up in the community with loads of flour, lard, baking powder—whatever he thought they might need,” she says. He was also famous for dressing as Santa and flying in Christmas gifts for the kids. O.J.’s own children grew up flying with dad and working the business. Daughter Roberta flew commercially for years; Kay became a private pilot. Son Don flew commercial and bush planes for over 50 years and restores aircraft in Alberta; tragically, youngest son Howard was killed in a plane crash at age 18. And Liz, who logged her first flight at age 11, went on to have an

The family of the late Orville “O.J.” Wieben stand in front of a NorOntair

when she had to fly with her youngest son strapped in a car seat in the back of a de Havilland Beaver while her three older children helped out with the camp. In 1983, Liz was asked to establish Confederation College’s first women in trades and technology program and would go on to join the college’s Aviation Flight Management faculty. Upon her retirement in 2005, she received Professor Emeritus status and recently received the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights Award for excellence in aviation education. “It’s amazing to see how far women have come in aviation,” she says. “There were hardly any women flying when I was younger, and now you see more of them in the industry every year.” Today, Liz and her siblings are still active in aviation, as are many of their children and grandchildren as pilots, engineers, and pilots-in-training across Canada.

Dressed as Santa, Orville “O.J.” Wieben fills a canoe full of presents for locals in Fort Hope

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The CL-415

Firefighting Float Planes

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By Emma Christensen

hen it comes to fighting forest fires, few float planes can compete with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) CL-415 water bombers. These Canadian-made planes have gained a global reputation as the only aircraft designed specifically for the task of firefighting. Called a “tanker” in Canada and a “Super Scooper” in the U.S., the CL-415 is a faster, heavier, and more aerodynamic version of the CL-215, manufactured by Canadair in the 1960s. “Being a purpose-built aircraft for aerial firefighting, it’s designed to take the severe g’s [g-force]

and the severe environment it operates in,” says Rob Mauracher, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Viking Air, its current manufacturer. Led by a smaller, more maneuverable “bird dog” aircraft, the tanker provides initial fire suppression and combats extreme fire behavior. The aircraft is able to deliver large amounts of water and fire-suppressant foam in a relatively short amount of time. The aircraft is also amphibious, able to take off and land on a runway or on water, and can descend to fill its tanks from natural water sources, eliminating the need to return to base to refill. The MNRF has been using

CL-415 aircrafts for nearly two decades. “They were acquired in 1999, with six initially being purchased,” says Jonathan Scott, a fire information officer with the Northwest Region Fire Management Centre in Dryden. The CL-415 was preceded by Consolidated Aircraft’s PBY Catalina—a “flying boat” prevalent during World War II—that was adapted for use as a water bomber. Today, the base in Dryden houses seven of the Ministry’s nine CL-415 water bombers. The remaining two are stationed in Sudbury. Working as a captain or co-pilot of a CL-415 requires a willingness to work overtime in isolated locations.

“Flight crew[s] work 10 days on and four days off,” says Scott. Good decision-making skills are vital to their safety and that of the multi-million dollar aircraft they fly. Captains need a minimum of 4,000 hours of fixed-wing flying time before they can apply for the job. During the forest fire season, which officially extends from April 1 to October 31, the planes can be pre-positioned anywhere in the northwest according to the threat of a fire. Quick strike agreements also allow fire crews to respond to emergencies beyond provincial and even national borders. The CL-415 is used in dozens of countries in Europe and Asia, including Croatia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Thailand. “We’re all over the world; there are about 170 in service today,” says Mauracher. Viking Air is the third owner of the CL-415 aircraft program, preceded by Canadair and Bombardier. These firefighting float planes, historically a cornerstone of fire control efforts around the world, may soon have other applications. Mauracher anticipates announcement of “the next generation of the aerial firefighter,” the Viking 515, with production beginning in 2023. “It can be utilized in different environments […] allowing us to expand the envelope of the aircraft,” says Mauracher. “We believe it can do many jobs and it can be a viable asset throughout the entire year, not just through the fire season.”

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Length: 19.8 m Wingspan: 28.6 m Cruise Speed: 333 km/h Empty Operating Weight: 12,882 kg Maximum Water Capacity: 6,137 L Scooping Time: 12 seconds Distance of Water Pickup: 410 m Speed During Water Pickup: 130 km/h Maximum Weight After Water Pickup: 21,319 kg References: Bombardier. (1997-2017). Firefighting Techniques and Technologies. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20170312205545/http://www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace/amphibious-aircraft/firefighting-techniques-and-technologies.html, Bombardier. (1997-2017). Specifications and Performance. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20170313024600/http://www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace/amphibious-aircraft/specifications-and-performance.html, Catalina Flying Memorial. (2007-2009). Description. Retrieved from http://catalinaflying.org.au/catalina.htm, Ministry of Government Services. (2016). Talent Pool – CL-415 Captain. Retrieved from https://www.cbaa-acaa.ca/CBAADocs/91367%20-%20Job%20Ad.pdf, Pilot Career Centre. (n.d.). Air Tanker Bird Dog Pilot. Retrieved from https://www.pilotcareercentre.com/Pilot-Life-Story-Blog/121/Air-Tanker-Bird-Dog-Pilot

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Planes of the Northwest

The Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre Story by Bonnie Schiedel, Photos by Brooke Towle

’m sitting at the controls of a Cessna taxiing down the runway at Thunder Bay International Airport. It’s surprisingly tough to steer straight, and I press the left rudder pedal. Oops—the plane starts to slew and I end up on the grass, heading for a fence. I pull back on the yoke and juuuust clear the rooftops. “Don’t worry,” says my instructor. “Everyone has trouble flying this at first.” Fortunately for everyone around the airport, this is just a flight simulator, a very cool new feature at the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre (NOAHC). Jets, small planes, military aircraft, helicopters, as well as bush planes: they’re all familiar sights around the northwest. At the volunteer-run NOAHC, the goal is collecting, preserving, and celebrating this rich aviation history. Established in 2007, the centre moved to a new location on Victoria Avenue just over a year ago. Denise Lyzun, executive secretary

of the board, explains that Victor Stevenson, a former aeronautical engineer at the Canadian Car and Foundry (Can Car) was the primary push behind the centre. He wanted to make sure the region’s contribution to aviation history—like the 4,000 women or “Rosies of the North” who made fighter planes at the Can Car plant during WWII, and Canada’s first female aeronautical engineer, Elsie MacGill, who headed the production of the Hawker Hurricane and Helldiver fighter aircraft—was preserved. Soon, however, it was clear there was much more to that history (consider the role of the bush plane in exploring the region, for example) and the mandate was expanded to include civilian as well as military aviation. So, that means when you tour around the 1,600 square foot centre you will see beautiful old wooden propellers from 1930s planes, a leather aviator hat and goggles, test pilot helmets, bits from the 2005 Snowbird crash, a crumpled

three-foot wing tip from a 1941 Hurricane crash near Mapleward Road, and rare Trans-Canada plane models donated from the community. An old control tower radio chatters softly in the background, relaying information from the airport, and there is a coffee nook beside shelves of aviation books and DVDs and a TV screen showing vintage slides. Displays include information about the Can Car planes, the Rosies, and John Paterson’s Spitfire, which he bought after piloting them in the war and which

arrived unassembled in six giant crates. The centre also has about 30 video interviews with bush pilots and other aviation pioneers, hosts special events, and partners with organizations to bring in interesting aircraft to the area, like a B-17 and Lancaster. “We’re passionate about our place,” says Lyzun. “We want to continue to be vibrant, share the history and keep our aviation community going.” For more information visit noahc. org or find them on Facebook.

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Know Your Floats

ave you ever been in the bush or out at camp and heard a loud buzzing (no, not the mosquito buried in your eardrum) only to see a float plane and wonder, “Is that a Beaver or Norseman?” Well, we’ve broken down the specs on four of the most popular float planes in Northwestern Ontario. Next time you’ll be able to identify them and maybe even impress any out-of-town guests.

The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Specs Length: 9.22 m Wingspan: 14.63 m Empty weight: 1361 kg Maximum speed: 255 km/h Capacity: 6 passengers

Known as “The Harley of the North,” the Beaver is probably the most iconic float plane to have ever been produced in Canada. The Beaver was created after WWII in response to pilots wanting an aircraft with more power, shorter takeoff and landing capacity (STOL), as well as a design that could be fitted with wheels, floats, or skis.

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The Noorduyn Norseman Specs (for the Norseman Mark V) Length: 9.86 m Wingspan: 15.70 m Empty weight: 1923 kg Maximum speed: 249 km/h Capacity: 10 passengers

With its first flight dating back to 1935, the Norseman is a single engine aircraft known for being reliable and able to transport heavy loads, which helped it earn the nickname the “Workhorse of the North.” In postwar production, the Canada Car and Foundry in Fort William acquired rights to the Norseman design. Can Car produced a version known as the Norseman Mark V, a civilian version of the wartime Mark IV. Although last year saw the end of commercial Norseman use in NWO, the float plane is celebrated every year in Red Lake (the Norseman capital of the world) during the Norseman Festival in July.

The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter Specs Length: 12.80 m Wingspan: 17.69 m Empty weight: 2010 kg Maximum speed: 257 km/h Capacity: 9-10 passengers

Similar to its cousin the Beaver, the Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, and STOL aircraft. Developed by de Havilland Canada in 1951, the Otter is an overall larger aircraft with longer fuselage, greater wingspan, and cruciform tail, meaning it was able to carry twice the payload as the Beaver and increased the range for operators travelling in the north as well as other remote regions in the rest of the world.

The Beechcraft Model 18 Specs (for the UC-45 Expeditor) Length: 10.41 m Wingspan: 14.53 m Empty weight: 2800 kg Maximum speed: 360 km/h Capacity: 6 passengers

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Also known as the Twin Beech, the Beech 18 is a twin-engined, low-wing, tailwheel light aircraft manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation produced from 1937 to 1969. With its double engines and sleek design, the Beech 18 is probably the most identifiable float plane among the others featured here. Because of sporting two engines rather than one, the Beech 18 isn’t intended to be used for budgetconscious pilots, but it has a reputation for being a highly capable bush plane.

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Bush Flying Captured

Pilot and Photographer Shares Passion for Aviation in New Book Story by Adrian Lysenko, Photos by Rich Hulina

ich Hulina’s new book has combined two of his passions: aviation and photography. Bush Flying Captured II is a collection of 250 images from Canada and the U.S. taken by the Sioux Lookout photographer and pilot. The book features many of Hulina’s favourite style of shooting: air-to-air. “That is where in my mind the airplane comes to life,” he says. “Air-to-air photography is challenging but when pilots/photo-pilot and photographer all work together it is truly a rewarding experience. “I shot over 45,000 images, all digital, and travelled more than 50,000 miles, from Greenville, Maine to as far west as Dillingham, Alaska,” he adds. “My approach to Volume Two was to travel to locations I’d never been, focus on an

operator that had a specific or rarer type of aircraft, then fill in my time with whatever I could find.” Hulina’s love for aviation stems from growing up in Ignace across the street from the local airstrip. “During the summer there were all kinds of airplanes landing and taking off as well as the very busy Ignace Airways located on Agimak Lake, which operated bush planes, like the Norseman, Beaver, Otter, Beech 18, and Cessnas,” he says. “At the airstrip there was an abandoned [Royal Canadian Air Force] C 45 Expeditor (Beech 18) that we would play in as kids. My father was also a private pilot and built plastic models so I was always exposed to aviation in some sort of way.” As a child Hulina started taking pictures with a Kodak Disc camera,

upgraded to his father’s 35mm camera, and then in 1988 he was introduced to Kodachrome 64 slide film by a photographer from Australia who was travelling throughout Canada photographing bush planes. From 1989–1991, when Hulina was enrolled in the aviation flight management program at Confederation College, he took his first air-to-air picture of another airplane. “It was of one of the college’s Cessna 172s flying from Geraldton to Thunder Bay; it was nothing spectacular looking back, but it was a well-centered shot and in-focus,” he says. “I was hooked but I would have to wait until I got a flying job to be able to experiment with air-to-air photography again.” After the success of his first volume of Bush Flying Captured, Hulina

had the incentive to compile a new book but states the main motivation was his interest and desire to travel to the remote locations, tracking down bush planes and companies, and documenting the aircraft before they were decommissioned. “The Beech 18 and Noorduyn Norseman were operated in large numbers in Northwestern Ontario; today there are no commercial Norsemans in NW Ontario but I was able to include the last ones in my book from a June 2017 photoshoot,” he says. “Shortly after they were damaged by hail in Red Lake. The Beech 18s which appear on the cover are also disappearing. [They’re] such classic airplanes that helped open the north.” For more information visit bushflyingcaptured.com.

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Taking Off

Thunder Bay Historical Museum

A Visual History of Float Planes in Northwestern Ontario

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De Havilland Fox Moth, Ministry of Lands and Forests, Wabigoon Lake, 1934

Circa 1935-45, possibly a Fokker Seaplane

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Royal Canadian Air Force Otter, single prop, used by Ministry of Lands and Forests, 1961

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Forestry float plane, unknown date and location

Possibly a Fokker- or Fairchild-type float plane, mono-wing, single prop, circa 1940

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Rusty Myers of Rusty Myers Flying Club in Fort Frances stands in front of his aircrafts at the Fort Frances dock, 1968

Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre

Republic Seabee aircraft owned by Orville “O.J.” Wieben of Superior Airways. Shown are (L-R) N. Shields, H. Wright, and P. Spelly

Norseman CF-HCB at a Kam River Base

After a crash, a Cessna aircraft on skis undergoes repairs at the edge of an unknown lake

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Flying the Historical Beaver and Otter By Tiffany Jarva

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ucked among Port Arthur’s historical shipyard and grain elevators is Wilderness North, where a bright orange de Havilland Beaver aircraft and its cousin, a turbo Otter, are housed in a 1,000 square foot warehouse overlooking Lake Superior. “The Beaver is responsible for opening up the north,” explains Krista Cheeseman, co-owner of Wilderness North. Known as the workhorse of the aviation industry, the Beaver is a perfect fit for adventure tourism, accessing pristine

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Back row (L-R): Martin Dube, Kyle Stone, Dan Murray, and Brian Trottier. Front row (L-R): John Orange, Danny Parnham, and Krista Cheeseman. northern lakes and rivers, including the company’s network of remote lodges and outpost cabins—the dreams of avid anglers and paddlers. Those dreams are made possible because both the Beaver and Otter are Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircrafts, making it easy to beach or dock almost anywhere. Wilderness North exists because of aviation enthusiast and air force veteran John J. Mark (known as Jack) from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, who visited Canada in 1960 and fell in love with northern Ontario. For

decades he would fly north for his own “northern fixes” and then finally in the early 90s, Jack purchased his first outpost cabin, wanting to share the Canadian wilderness with others. He bonded with Alan Cheeseman over their mutual appreciation for the north, and in 2000, Alan and Krista took over the company. In the decades that followed, lodges and cabins were built, a huge premiere fly-in fishing destination was cultivated, and now the company has expanded to include delivering bulk fuel year-round to

remote communities. In addition to the historical Beaver and Otter, the fleet also includes three modified Air Tractors for the fuel delivery side. Each Air Tractor has a 4,000-litre capacity and can carry more than it weighs—one of the greenest ways to get fuel to northern communities. But it’s the Beaver that is the real star of the show. Dating back to 1952, the Beaver was actually used as part of the U.S. Army Air Force in Vietnam, and is also well known as a sturdy bush camp plane. There are many reasons why it’s referred to as

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Fiddle Faddle By Chef Rachel Globensky

amed for the ornate scrollwork atop a violin, the fiddlehead is one of the region’s most delicious early risers in the spring. Matteuccia struthiopteris, more commonly known as ostrich ferns, grow prolifically in little pockets all over the floodplains and river banks of Canada, especially Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick; other varieties of these edible ferns are found worldwide. Bracken ferns (Pteridium aquilinum) can be

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confused with the ostrich fern, but should not be eaten due to possible carcinogenic properties. So know your ferns before you go a-pickin’— ostrich ferns usually have 6–8 fronds emerging from a single crown, while brackens have one. The ostrich fern is the first native Canadian plant to achieve commercial success as a vegetable. Harvested mainly from wild stands (and some experimental cultivation), if you buy fiddleheads in the store, they’ve likely

come from eastern Canada or New England. Most of the local pickers I know keep the whereabouts of their stands a closely guarded secret. If you happen to find your own area to forage, please exercise sustainable harvesting practices by snapping or cutting the stocks with a knife, taking care not to damage adjacent stems, and by taking only half of the fiddleheads from a single crown. Fiddleheads are at their absolute best for about two weeks before their leaves grow beyond 7 cm in length (usually mid-May here, but this year, who knows?); they tend to get too bitter to eat after that. Some sources say you can eat fiddleheads raw, but I would caution against that, unless you’re into gastrointestinal distress of various degrees. Health Canada recommends: • Don’t eat raw fiddleheads • Remove as much of the brown husk as possible from the fiddleheads before cooking • Wash the fiddleheads in several changes of clean, cold water • Cook the fiddleheads in boiling water for 15 minutes or steam them for 10–12 minutes. The water used for boiling or steaming fiddleheads should be discarded. Fiddleheads should also be boiled or steamed prior to sautéing, frying, or baking. So, in the interest of safety and simplicity, my favourite way to enjoy fiddleheads is to steam a couple of handfuls for 10–12 minutes, drain well, and then sauté with butter, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and devour!

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Gourmandises Bantu Food as Cultural Ambassador Story by Ayano Hodouchi Dempsey, Photos by Brooke Towle

here’s a new takeout place in town, and it’s unlike anything else in Thunder Bay. Lionnel and Danielle Ngue Djon started Gourmandises Bantu in March, encouraged by years of dinner guests saying their food was so delicious they should open a restaurant. “There aren’t any African restaurants here, but people like to discover other cultures and taste their food,” Lionnel says. “We wanted to share a different story about people from Africa—not just what people see on TV. We want to show that our culture is really diverse, and you can learn a lot of things just by eating the food.” Parents of two young children, Lionnel and Danielle decided to start a Saturday-only takeout place while keeping their full-time jobs. Planning began in early January as they went through the paperwork for opening a food business, chose and tweaked the menu, and found a place to cook at the RFDA kitchen. If business goes well, they hope to eventually start a sit-down restaurant. The name “Bantu” does not actually refer to one place or one

ethnicity, but a group of hundreds of tribes whose languages are related. Each tribe has their own dish, and some of those have made it onto the menu. Danielle says her cuisine is based on common ingredients such as onion, garlic, and ginger—the main difference is that while people elsewhere use small amounts of each separately, she uses them all and in larger amounts. “Most of the food is made with things you can find anywhere,” Lionnel explains. “But the time [Danielle] puts into it makes the difference. This is not food you can cook after work for a quick dinner. It takes hours.” A common misconception about African food is that people expect a lot of heat, Danielle says. “It’s not spicy food; a baby could eat it. But people ask for more spice, so I added a little heat to the grilled chicken.” Peanuts used as a thickener in sauces is also typical, and shrimp is a popular ingredient. “When the Portuguese came to Cameroon, they saw a river full of shrimp and called it Rio dos Camarões,” says Danielle. The name

stuck and the whole country became known as Cameroon. A popular dish is ndole (bitterleaf, similar to spinach but with a slightly bitter taste) stewed with peanuts and shrimp. There’s also the chicken yaounde: chicken stewed with vegetables, fried plantains, and yams in a slightly sweet tomato sauce. Hearty and mild, it’s comfort food at its best—and surprisingly familiar. Another menu item is beans and makala, a sweet and soft beignet of fried dough that

Lionnel claims is like “Tim Hortons in Cameroon.” A very popular quick meal, you can find the combo of beans and makala all over the country. “But these beignets are not Timbits,” he adds. To check out Gourmandises Bantu, go to their Facebook page at facebook.com/gourmandisesbantu or gourmandisesbantu.com. Orders are accepted online throughout the week, and delivery or pickup is on Saturday between noon and 5 pm.

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Blooms to Bubbles By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

othing says spring quite like the shimmer of sparkling dew dressing the petals of a frost-free blossom. Such is the allure of the mimosa plant, a shy member of the pea family that bashfully boasts a pretty spray of pastel hues as summer approaches. Owing its name to its effervescent and uplifting legume forerunner, the mimosa cocktail was first invented circa 1925 by Frank Meier at the Parisian Hotel Ritz. Paying homage to its bright and vernal genesis, the mimosa became wildly popular as a springtime celebratory drink and to this day ushers in the summer months with a fizzy, juicy bloom. Whether raising a glass to mum on Mother’s Day or just enjoying a sun-dappled spring brunch, the mimosa cocktail epitomizes spring with its fresh, fruity flavour and frothy burst of bubbles.

While different schools of thought prevail on the delivery of the cocktail, the basics are as follows: • Always serve in a flute glass • Half juice, half wine is standard, but adjust to your taste • Original recipe calls for champagne but feel free to substitute with a sparkling white wine • Press your own or pour from a carton; whatever your preference, pulp-free orange juice presents the best • Feel free to top up with an orange flavoured liqueur; alternative recipes require it, house palate prevails • Go full-out with a Buck’s Fizz by filling your flute with sparkling wine, then adding just a splash of juice. • And best of all, serve anytime from breakfast on

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Double Decker “Bustraunt” Arrives on Culinary Scene Story by Andrea Stach, Photos by Brooke Towle

here is no denying that life is full of many chapters. For local entrepreneur and caterer Michelle Hamilton, her most recent chapter involves digging into her Scottish heritage and finding strength she never knew she had. Four years ago, while looking for a new career path that would blend her many years of experience in the hospitality industry with her creative side, Hamilton decided to buy a 1966 double decker bus, sight unseen, from Beaver Bay, Minnesota. Once the bus arrived in Thunder Bay, the ultimate transformation began in turning the old Scottish landmark into the city’s newest restaurant on wheels. Learning as she went, Hamilton

did all of the hard restoration work herself and in the process felt that she and “Jack” (the bus) grew to love each other. The vintage bright red bus has now been amazingly transformed into a quaint little bistro restaurant where the seating area is on the upper deck, allowing visitors a unique vantage point as they enjoy their meal. As much as she could, Hamilton has used upcycled materials from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and is pleased that through her project she has been able to give back to the community—so much so that she plans to have the Union Jack’d Bustraunt’s grand opening at the ReStore, giving all of her profits from that day to the local charity. While Hamilton is still sorting

out some details, the plans are to spend the spring and summer parked at Northern Lights Golf Course (corner of Oliver and Townline Roads). The location makes it a great destination for lunch or dinner on a lovely summer day. The menu, featuring light and tasty fare, will certainly appeal to

everyone. Hamilton is excited to introduce Jack to the city she’s called home for her entire life, and says “I want to inspire the women in my world that you can life your dream.” Follow Union Jack’d Bustraunt on Facebook for more information regarding their grand opening and hours.

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Great Coffee for a Better Cause Story and Photos by Leah Ching

he Habit is the newest café and pastry shop to be welcomed into Thunder Bay’s local coffee scene. Envisioned and brought to life by local Anglican mission church Urban Abbey, The Habit is located at 308 Red River Road, in the historic First Baptist Church. Since acquiring the 100-yearold building for the symbolic price of $1, Urban Abbey has engaged in constant renovations, converting the space into a community hub for community support. In the spirit of abbeys and monasteries of old, Urban Abbey decided to open a commercial project to help sustain and expand their community work. “This coffee shop is meant to support everything that we do at the

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Abbey; it’s a business that’s ancillary to our charity,” explains lead pastor and head of staff Scotland Morrison. “We want to continue to offer everything we do for free, with no barriers, but the building expenses and costs to keep up and running are obviously quite high.” The café, meticulously envisioned and designed by the team at the Abbey, is intended to be a pro-circuit coffee shop, one of Thunder Bay’s “places to go” for high-quality coffee and baked goods. Working with Vancouver’s J.J. Bean Coffee Roasters, connoisseurs can look forward to fresh, high-quality beverages and pastries made inhouse. “All of our chocolate beverages are all made with drinking

Scotland Morrison chocolate, so when you’re ordering a hot chocolate or a mocha, it’s pure chocolate being poured into your cup,” says Morrison. “Plus, we have a bakery downstairs equipped with a brand new dough-sheeter, so all of our pastries are made fresh.” The Habit features a minimalist design, complete with high ceilings, simple furnishings, and a gas fireplace for keeping warm. “The two guiding principles for our café are ‘ancient’ and ‘simple.’ We wanted to keep the walls as bare as possible, with lots of white space happening. The menu is simple, and the coffee is simple but good,” explains Morrison.

“We also wanted to channel the history of the building, displaying some of the old art and creating booth-seating out of the pews.” Having hosted a number of soft openings, The Habit is scheduled to open in May. Hours will be Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm, with free parking for visitors. In addition to enjoying a coffee at The Habit, the Abbey also welcomes visitors to tour of their facilities, to view the historic building and its art, or find out more about the church’s mission. For more information visit urbanabbey.ca.

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The Wild World of Sour Beer By Josh Armstrong, PhD, Certified Beer Judge

ne of the exciting new trends in craft beer and homebrewing is sour beer. While it may sound unappealing to the uninitiated, sour beer can be both funky and fun. Most sour beers are unique to themselves, yet there’s a wide range of sour beer styles to explore. With flavours ranging from tart-sweetness to rustic and fruity, the wild world of sour beer can be full of adventure. Simply defined, sour beers are just beers that taste acidic. The increased acidity is mainly produced by brewers through adding different microbes to the wort or beer other than the standard brewer’s yeast. Bacteria called lactobacillus and pediococcus along with wild yeast called brettanomyces can ferment sugars into alcohol while also producing the groovy flavours commonly found in sour beers. Lactobacillus and pediococcus are lactic acid-producing bacteria. These lactic acids, produced in the fermentation process, provide the mouth-puckering, tongue-tingling tartness that may remind you of the candies of your youth like Sour Patch

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Kids or SweeTarts. Many styles of sour beer use these types of bacteria in their production including lambic, gose, oud bruin, and Flanders red ale. Locally in Thunder Bay, you can often find beers from a Belgian brewery called Rodenbach that will provide delicious flavours from bacteria like sour cherry combined with oak and are unlike anything else you’ve probably ever tasted before. While many sour beers can take months, if not years, to mature before being ready to be bottled and served, many North American breweries have learned to make quicker versions. Often called kettle-souring, brewers can add lactobacillus to the wort before it is boiled. Once the right acidity level has been reached, the wort is then boiled to kill off the bacteria and then used to produce soured beer in a matter of weeks. A great commercial example of a kettle-soured beer is Jelly King by Bellwoods Brewery. Brettanomyces is one of my favourite “bugs” used in beer making. Also known as Brett, this “wild” yeast produces dry beers with funky flavours including pineapple, mango,

or the not-so-pleasant sounding “horse blanket” (preferably called rustic by some). You can use Brett on its own (like in Nickel Brook Brewing Co.’s Uncommon Element) or add it after fermentation by brewer’s yeast (as done by Orval, one of my favourite Trappist breweries). While Brett beers are often grouped with sour beer, brettanomyces does not produce any acids on its own. However, the bold and funky flavours made by Brett nicely combine with lactic acid-producing flavours. Look for Citra Grove from Bench Brewing Company in Beamsville. It is a deliciously tart and funky example of a beer that blends yeasts and bacteria. Producing soured beer at home can be difficult and risky. You may

wait for months for a batch of sour beer to mature, only to find out you made 20 litres of a weird tasting vinegar. There is also the potential for the bacteria and wild yeast to infect your equipment and taint all your future batches. Homebrewers must be careful to follow proper sanitation procedures and it is best to use separate equipment when making sour beers. With the growing number of yeast producers, a whole range of wild yeasts and bacteria are now available to homebrewers. There is no limit to the flavours that you can produce with the right microbes. In my opinion, there has never been a better time to explore the wild wide world of sour beer. Drink it up!

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loat planes are not a major subject or even a minor one in movies. There are many aircrafts featured in the long-running James Bond series, and yes, a couple are float planes, but they are mostly there as impressive technical props. I don’t have a list of ten movies to recommend to you. However, here are four films that give these flying boats the attention they deserve.

I know now that the love we hold back is the only pain that follows us here. - Pete (Richard Dreyfuss) to Dorinda (Holly Hunter) in Always

Bush Pilot (1947) A Canadian melodrama about manliness in the far north, this film, co-directed by Sterling Campbell and Larry Cromien, is shot entirely in Cooksville, Ontario, which masquerades as anywhere farther north in Canada. This early Canadian feature film (just one hour long) has a story about two half-brothers, each operating separate, competitive bush pilot businesses and in love with the same girl. Yes, they fly float planes and in one spectacular sequence that is sort of like an aerial dog fight, we get to see two float planes in the air simultaneously and close to each other. Remember this is 1947—this was real flying without any edited in special effects. The plot turns on the accidental death of the girlfriend’s brother and the ultimate test by our hero to prove it wasn’t his fault by flying a load of nitro to a distant mine site. But the story doesn’t really matter. This is a fascinating example of early feature filmmaking in Canada and well worth a view.

Bush Pilot: Reflections On a Canadian Myth

(1980) Flash forward three decades and we have a documentary made by Norma Bailey and Robert Lower for the National Film Board (NFB). Using remarkable historic footage of pilots in float planes in the early part of the last century, as well as footage of miners staking claims with pick axes and steel rods and Indigenous villagers harvesting wild rice, this 23-minute-long film is an NFB gem. It has both nostalgic reflection and an undercurrent of sadness as it chronicles how bush pilots and their float planes “opened up the north to development only to see land-based airstrips all but put them out of business.” There is historical footage about the founding of Thompson, Manitoba described as “a mining town rising out of the bush like a suburb without a city.”

Always (1989)

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I am cheating by including this lesserknown Steven Spielberg film because, while the story is built around bushplane fire fighting, most of the planes we see are land-based (there are some float plane water bombers as well). Screenwriters Jerry Belson and Diane Thomas crafted a modern hero’s love story from an original script by Dalton Trumbo. Pete (Richard Dreyfuss) loves Dorinda (Holly Hunter) but is unable to tell her. When he dies in a wonderfully cinematic way, he comes back into the movie to haunt her as she attempts to pull her life together. This is a gorgeously made romantic comedy (the highlight is a smoldering dance sequence in a small-town bar done to the music of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”) with thrilling sequences in the air and on the ground fully exploiting the visuals of forest fires. It also features the final performance on screen of Audrey Hepburn, as a most human angel. She would be dead just three years after completing this movie.

Martin Scorsese’s big-screen biography of the early-to-middle years of Howard Hughes’s life won an Oscar for Cate Blanchett playing Katharine Hepburn, but not for Leonardo DiCaprio (Hughes). I would put The Aviator among Scorsese’s best films—certainly in his top five. Although he orchestrates a spectacular plane crash in a Los Angeles neighbourhood, the film makes this list because of one of Hughes’s spectacular inventions— the world’s largest (at that time) flying fortress, an eight-engine water-based plane dubbed “The Spruce Goose” because most of it was built out of wood. Flown only once and piloted by Hughes himself, Scorsese makes this moment the underscore sequence to the title of the film. Thrilling.

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rab your dance shoes, put on your favourite tune, and join in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Fay Gleeson Dance Centre this May. The studio emerged in May of 1958, when, at the age of 15, Fay Gleeson began teaching dance to roughly 60 students. Since then, her studio has

grown to teaching over 250 students, with many teachers being former students of Gleeson’s. “We just stuck to it,” says Gleeson. “We let our love for dance take over and as time went on, we took on more students, hired more teachers, and grew and grew.” The Fay Gleeson Dance Centre

offers many types of dance classes for children and adults, including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, cabaret, and more. The studio participates in about four to five competitions each year, both in Thunder Bay and beyond. “The events and competitions inspire the girls and give them something to look forward to and work towards,” says Gleeson. This year, the studio’s intermediate and senior competitive teams are heading to New York City in the summer to dance in the National Dance Day event in Times Square. While there, they will also go on to perform their own routine in one of the Broadway stage shows.

Family spirit is what keeps the studio thriving. “It’s the people that keep this place running,” says Gleeson. Remaining at the helm of the studio to this day, her passion for the art and studio are no secret. “I just can’t imagine life without dance— without the studio, without the kids, families, and teachers who dedicated so much time and passion to it,” she says. “It’s my life.” In celebration of their 60th anniversary, the studio will be performing a diamond jubilee show on May 10 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. To learn more about the studio or available classes, visit faygleesondance.com.

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Perfect Wedding Magnus Theatre’s Season Closer

Story by Steph Skavinski, Photo by Scott Hobbs

agnus Theatre’s season is going out with a bang. Robin Hawdon’s wild and entertaining Perfect Wedding is The Importance of Being Earnest meets The Hangover meets Three’s Company. A bridegroom wakes up on his wedding day next to a woman he doesn’t recognize, with no recollection of what has happened. A series of hilarious misunderstandings ensue; in the style of a classic farce, one small misunderstanding snowballs out of control as he tries to solve the problem (but of course only ends up creating more). This show is stacked with an amazing cast, including Thunder Bay’s own Jo-Ann Waytowich (of Ivanka fame). Reflecting on his first year as Magnus Theatre’s artistic director, Thom Currie is extremely pleased with how this season has gone. By bringing in a range of different productions, he has been able to bring something new to audiences. Season highlights include shows like The River, a production that gives rise to more questions than

(L-R) Samantha Piper, Jennifer Dzialoszynski, Jesse Nerenberg, Tom Finn, Jo-Ann Waytowich, and Kate Madden answers, Bed & Breakfast, which tackles LGBTQ issues within a comedic framework, and We Will Rock You, a North American regional premiere. Of the shows he’s bringing in, Currie says, “I want to be challenged, and I want to challenge the audience. I’m really interested in finding shows that intrigue people. Every show we’ve done this season has been markedly different from one to the next.” In addition to ensuring Magnus has a diverse program, Currie has

also brought in some other changes. He started the pay-what-you-can initiative (the second Sunday of every run), which he believes is important: “I want everyone to be able to come and have the theatre experience. It’s not like seeing a movie, or watching a TV show. It’s a unique experience unto itself.” He’s also looking into expanding their educational programming by creating more workshops not just for children, but for adults and seniors as well. One other change that Currie

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has made is to extend the show runs in order to ensure that everyone who wants to share the experience of theatre is able to. Magnus shows now run three weeks instead of just two, giving people in Thunder Bay more opportunity to come and enjoy the shows. This means you’ve got a three-week window to make sure you don’t miss out on Perfect Wedding, running May 3 to 19. For more information visit magnustheatre.com.

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Theatre in Education at Magnus

Students Experience Creative Theatre Process Story by Kyle Poluyko, Photo by Scott Hobbs

he demand for theatre education opportunities for children, youth, and adults has been steadily growing in Thunder Bay. At the forefront of the offerings is Theatre in Education (TIE) department at Magnus Theatre, headed by Danielle Chandler with intern Amanda Vinet. While camps and courses offered throughout the year have different focuses and specializations, Chandler identifies a core importance in the Magnus program. “I see theatre in education as a vessel,” she says. “While on the surface we are teaching a variety of theatre skills, we also strive to create an inclusive space where students of all ages can take risks and learn about themselves as people. It is a means for confidence building, self-expression, and improving

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communication.” Most classes at Magnus are process-based, which means that the focus is attaining theatre skills rather than performing in a major production. Students participate in the total creative process, learning the fundamentals of play construction so that they can create a short play highlighting their own strengths. Classes and camps are run yearround for students beginning at age 6 through to adult masterclasses. Among the numerous initiatives the TIE department has brought to the Magnus stage is the Collective Creation Project, in which teens collaboratively write and perform a script about a social issue (this year’s script explores refugees and their journey to Canada). The revival of the project—at no cost to participate— is the accomplishment Chandler is

most proud of. “I’ve seen first-hand how the students’ skills improve over the course of each project, how it creates a sense of belonging and purpose for those involved, and how it increases their social awareness and empathy,” she says. Vinet began her internship with TIE last August and immediately saw an opportunity to expand the department’s offerings. “The position appealed to me because it offered the chance to bring my specific skills to Magnus and grow TIE through French,” she says. “Theatre mimics real-life experiences and there are few opportunities chances to practice the French language in an authentic environment in Thunder Bay, which allows [students] to hear, see, and use it more frequently.” This season, Magnus TIE began offering classes in French, and a French summer camp will run this summer. TIE at Magnus is currently in the process of expanding adult classes for the remainder of the

current and upcoming season. When classes are not taught by Chandler or Vinet, professional theatre artists such as Amy Sellors— who has performed at the Stratford Festival and most recently in We Will Rock You at Magnus—or local playwright Eleanor Albanese take the educational lead. A masterclass series is in development to offer several technical workshops with set and lighting designers. Looking forward, Chandler and Vinet say they plan to expand Magnus’ TIE programs so that they are offering classes for a wider market within Thunder Bay. “Thom Currie, our artistic director, is a visionary in the sense that he came to Magnus with a clear idea of how he wanted to shape its future,” says Chandler. “That also applies to our TIE department, and we are excited about the future of professional Theatre in Education in Thunder Bay.” For more information visit magnustheatre.com.

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Almost, Maine

Cambrian Players Close Season with Critically Acclaimed Play Story by Michelle Kolobutin, Photo by Matt Goertz

t was a cold winter, and spring sure is taking its sweet time getting here. It is time for us to step out of the long, dreary, and worrisome season of winter, at least for one night, into an evening of lighthearted live theatre all about love. Cambrian Players has chosen Almost, Maine for their season closer. Almost, Maine showcases nine vignettes, all tied together with the overall theme of love—think a better written and higher concept version of movies like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, which follow several different stories that are cleverly intertwined. Making her directorial debut, Julie MacCoy chose a large cast for the play. There are 19

actors in total, including a handful of new faces and some veterans. The director feels audiences will connect with the play, and many references will strike a familiar chord. “It takes place in a small, mythical town in Maine [but] it felt like home to me as soon as I read it,” says MacCoy. Almost, Maine is the perfect reset button for those who may be feeling emotionally worn out, and for those who believe that love will keep us going. “Love isn’t always happy, but even when it doesn’t turn out the way we want it to, there is something heartwarming about it. There is something very relatable to each of the vignettes,”

(L-R) Dennis Dubinsky and Rory Ryan says MacCoy. The show runs from May 30 to June 2 and June 6 to 9 at the Confederation College Lecture

Theatre. Tickets are available at Calico Coffeehouse and Thunder Pet. Find out more on Cambrian Players’ Facebook page.

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An Evening of Ukrainian Music, Folklore, and Dance

Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association Celebrate Two Decades of Success By Pat Forrest

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orya” is the Ukrainian word for “stars,” and when the Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association was formed in 1997 to showcase and celebrate their culture through Ukrainian dance, its members aimed to take their dance skills to great new heights. Mission accomplished. From the founding group of 14 that practiced in backyards and basements, the ensemble has grown to about 80 members, 15 of whom also serve as instructors. They’ve performed at numerous events in Thunder Bay as well as throughout Northwestern Ontario and many other locations

and festivals across North America. In 2019, Zorya will be travelling to Ukraine for a tour that will include workshops with renowned Ukrainian dance ensembles and a public performance for Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations. To celebrate two decades of success, the Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association will present its 20th anniversary concert on May 12 at 7 pm at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. With almost 80 dancers on stage accompanied by the Thunder Bay Community Band, the event promises to be a wonderful evening of Ukrainian music, folklore, and dance. The focus will be

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on Baba, the beloved matriarch of a Ukrainian family. Kind, supportive, generous, and just a little bit stubborn, Baba is woman of innumerable talents and a provider of advice (whether wanted or not) on a wide variety of topics. Ukrainian culture, traditions, and rituals have been passed from generation to generation all thanks to the stories Baba shared. Through dance, the performers will be sharing the stories that their Babas have passed down. “It’s going to be an honour to pay homage to Baba for all she has taught us,” said Zorya’s public relations coordinator Eric Hibbert. “These stories

are a reflection of who we are as Ukrainian-Canadians.” This will be a treat for Mum and the whole family on Mother’s Day weekend. Why not bring your own special Baba and have a ball? Tickets are just $23-$28 and are on sale at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium (online or at the box office).

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Bye Bye Birdie Why’d You Have To Go? By Brooke Towle

earts are throbbing and hips are a-swiveling over at Paramount Live as the theatrical cast prepare to present the one and only Bye Bye Birdie. In this musical set in the rockin’ 50s, rock star Conrad Birdie, played by Luke Semeschuk, receives an army draft notice. As the news devastates his teenage fans, Birdie and his agent take advantage of the opportunity and plan a contest to choose a lucky girl to receive “one last kiss” before he enlists. Uproar ensues as teens go crazy, parents lose their patience,

(L-R) Conrad Birdie’s Fan Club: Tamsyn Klazek-Schryer, Micaela Morrow and Jessica Smith and rock and roll turns the whole town upside down. Based on the original two and a half hour script, the performance is a full Broadway musical. Directed by Candi and Lawrence Badanai, the dedicated cast have been working hard to prepare for the performance since February. Meeting twice a week to practice, the cast consists of 28 individuals in Paramount Live’s senior group between the ages of 14 and 21. “We wouldn’t be able to run without our huge team of parents and volunteers,” says Candi. “Everyone teams up and makes sure that what needs

to be done gets done, and you can just see the passion in the cast when they perform.” And while the classic song “Bye Bye Birdie” isn’t actually in the original script, the group decided it was too good to leave out. Ending the year with a bang for the graduating students, Bye Bye Birdie is a classic that’s jam-packed with fun for the cast and audience alike. Don’t miss out on this theatrical experience as it takes the stage May 30 and 31 and June 1 and 2. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children/students, and are available at Maple Tops Activity Centre.

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t all started with a handful of crafty friends, wares in tow, getting together at Maelyn Hurley’s parents’ house for a Christmas exchange. Four years later, the Craft Revival has become an annual tradition, drawing the community together into the downtown core twice a year to celebrate art in all its forms. Hurley is the mastermind behind the increasingly popular event, which is playing a huge role in the growing the art and craft movement in our community. The name came to be in the second year, when the event raised money for the “revival”

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of a family’s home destroyed in a natural disaster. “The event always has a giving-back value in mind” says Hurley, who now forwards some of the at-door-donations to the entertainers who perform at the event. She explains that in addition to highlighting local artisans, the intent of the event “is to have a festival vibe in terms of entertainment and dance, as well as making it fully inclusive for all to enjoy.” With an ever-increasing number of people of all ages wandering from venue to venue enjoying all that downtown has to offer, it

TheArts appears that Hurley has achieved her goal. And the spring 2018 edition of the event will be no exception, with 16 venues highlighting over 100 artisans. As expected, putting on such an event is no small task, and Hurley notes how appreciative she is of all the volunteers. The extra details do not go unnoticed—the beautifully designed advertising, the “passport” you get stamped at the different venues for a chance to win

the grand prize of a stay at Beyond the Giant, and even the timing of the events (hint: Mother’s Day is coming up!) are all appreciated by artists and attendees alike. “It has been amazing to see it all come together,” says Hurley. The Craft Revival – Spring Edition is being held on May 6, 10 am–5 pm. For more information go to thecraftrevivaltbay.com or find them on Facebook or Instagram.

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Elk Man Waiting For Love By Andrea Terry, Acting Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Artist: Mary Longman Title: “Elk Man Waiting For Love” Date: 1996 Medium: Matrix G, elk antlers Dimensions: 102 x 127 cm Mary Longman’s sculptural installations act as poetic symbols of her life experiences to promote deeper readings of Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and cultures. Born in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, and a Saulteaux band member of Gordon First Nation, Longman studied at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and the University of Victoria. “Elk Man Waiting For Love” was featured in Longman’s 2000 solo exhibition Blood and Stones at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Constructed from elk antlers, cast with matrix G (a polymer modified concrete), and painted in a bronze patina, the anthropomorphic elk sits with his head thrown back crying. The sculpture refers to a Saulteaux courting ritual in which a man would play a special flute to

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ew to Thunder Bay’s art scene, Lise Cousineau is a young artist whose passion for yoga, crafting, and being environmentally conscious is at the heart of her business. Cousineau started with small sewing and knitting projects, and moved on to explore new craft ideas and mediums. She now sells her dreamcatchers and boho-style clothing and jewelry through her shop, Liesel Collections. Caring for the earth, Cousineau aims to make as small of a footprint on the environment as possible. She does this by choosing plantbased fabrics for her clothing, such as rayon or cotton, and tries to stay away from fabrics like polyester.

“It’s been a little bit of a struggle with where to draw the line, as it’s far too easy and there’s so many more accessible and affordable fabrics, but they’re just not ethical,” says Cousineau. Many of the craft supplies she uses are also thrifted or upcycled from family members or given to her as gifts, and she uses crystals and discarded pieces that are often the byproducts of mining. “A lot of the doilies I use have even been given to me by ladies who are cleaning out their houses or don’t have a use for them anymore.” Always needing to keep her hands busy, Cousineau often finds herself crafting away while watching a movie or visiting with friends.

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TheArts Youth Art Collective to Hold Event in Thunder Bay’s Graffiti Alley Story by Kim Latimer, Photos by Patrick Chondon

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Die Active’s Street Art Festival Kathleen Beda

stroll down Cooke Street in the Port Arthur downtown core has an unexpected vibrancy that can only be described as a visual mood enhancer. It’s the mark of all of the colourful local youth artists’ voices reflected on the walls of what would otherwise be boring, drab weathered backsides of buildings. Cooke Street is now Thunder Bay’s own graffiti alley. The vibrant city walls on Cooke Street have been 10 years in the making by over 120 youth artists. It all started with the plan to encourage the next generation of artists in our community, and 10 years later the group is planning a massive Street Art Festival to celebrate. “Youth artists are doing big things and achieving interesting works of art and Die Active is really that collective effort. We offered this program because youth artists told us that this is something they want,” says Lora Northway, community/youth outreach coordinator. “We want the community to become exposed to the diversity of art forms and gain a respectful understanding that will rewrite the notion of graffiti as vandalism. We work with spray paint, but the street artists also collectively decide what else they want to work with, including silk-screening, sculpture, stencil street art, freehand graffiti, photography, and film.” Thunder Bay’s first Street Art

Festival in July intends to raise awareness in our own community of urban street artists. It’ll be a mix of graffiti artists, street performers, hip hop DJs, and dancers. Similar to Upfest in the UK, House of PainT in Ottawa, and Pow! Wow! in Hawaii, the idea is to bring together the community of collaborative urban artists to celebrate for one day in the downtown core. “There is a collaborative spirit,” says Katie Beda, a youth street artist who also studied fine art at Lakehead University. “They are living walls; they are always changing and altering, and it’s nice to be part of that living creativity and embracing that it will change or someone else might come along and respectfully add or enhance what you’ve done.” Beda got involved in the Die Active Program and went from learning graffiti to quickly becoming a mentor in the program. She now teaches other youth artists the techniques she’s learned. “It gives a voice to youth and it’s a way for us to see ourselves reflected in and around our city rather than feeling like you have to leave to find it elsewhere,” she says. “It is about feeling like you are part of the community.” The Die Active youth art program is looking for 30 painters to join the program this July. If you are a painter or a graffiti artist contact Lora Northway at loradefsup@tbaytel.net.

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oing about our daily lives in Thunder Bay and area, we often forget to appreciate that people come from distant places every year to experience the grandeur of nature that our local landscape offers. Quetico Provincial Park is one such destination. The park is over 470,000 hectares and offers remote wilderness experiences, as well as family camping and cabin rentals. Long loved by canoe enthusiasts, its 2,000 plus lakes are a canoe tripper’s paradise, but despite having had books and art dedicated to it, it remains an under-recognized treasure in our backyard. Quetico Park has a “Friends of” group that has been working to raise awareness of the park and to preserve its natural wilderness since 1984. According to volunteer Ken Allan, “The mandate of the Friends of Quetico Park is to supplement and enhance the unique educational, research and resource protection mandates of the park.” This month, the group is coordinating a fundraiser in Thunder Bay that is intended to raise both the profile of the park as an outstanding recreational resource and generate some funds to support upcoming projects. Taking place at the Finlandia Club

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f you’re planning to get away from it all for some fishing this long weekend— specifically up, up, and away—you’ll want to be well-prepared. And as anyone who fishes knows, there’s more to the experience than what you might reel in. It’s coasting on calm blue waters; it’s sitting beneath a blanket of stars at night near a crackling fire. So that you can make the most of your time in the great outdoors, whether you land the big one or not, here’s the Stuff We Like for Fly-in Fishing.

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he name says it all: “nodus” means “the knot” in Latin, and “designs” are the creative output of owner Alicia Munn. This unique market vendor offers a variety of handmade macrame pieces with designs ranging from complex and intricate to minimalistic and simple. The creative process for Munn’s designs begins on the shores of the lakes and rivers surrounding Thunder Bay as she carefully handpicks and collects unique pieces of driftwood. Next, Munn strings up the driftwood and lets the knots take her where they want to go. “As I’m working, the design is constantly changing,” she says. “I never work from a pattern or plan, but find inspiration in the process itself. It really brings itself together.”

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Any coloured pieces are handdyed by Munn before nestling in and starting the knotting process. “It’s very relaxing for me. I enjoy that mundane style of work, and it’s a form of meditation for me.” As she never makes the same design twice, all of Munn’s creations are one-of-kind. Her favourite projects are custom orders, and she will even deliver and install the piece herself to ensure that it hangs properly and doesn’t tangle or get twisted up in transportation. Munn wants to spread her love for the art this summer as she begins teaching macrame workshops. You can contact her or check out more of her designs on Instagram (@nodus. designs), or purchase one at the market on Saturdays from 8 am–1 pm.

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This is Thunder Bay Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton

This month The Walleye asked what issues our readers—as people living in Northwestern Ontario— hope will be addressed in the provincial election.

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here from southern Ontario five and a half years ago. One of my big complaints is they send a government representative or a hydro representative from southern Ontario who don’t have a clue what’s up in Northwestern Ontario. So, my big beef is, utilize the people that are up here, that are educated with the area, to make the best decisions for the people living here. Employmentwise, naturewise, and environment as well.

Jamie: That’s a hard question, and I know there’s no clear answer for me. I’d need to know what the provincial government does for a municipality and for me as a small business. One of the things I’d like to see is costed platforms from all of [the parties], but so far there haven’t been. So, I don’t know what they could do for us.

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education system is no good—they should be doing more for trades and stuff like that. And even stuff like the Nipigon River bridge—they’re talking about building a bridge around the bridge, because the other one don’t work. So, it’s time for a change.

thorough dementia strategy moving forward that addresses the needs of older adults in our region and our province. We’ve been neglecting our older adults in a really, really big way for a long time. We’re seeing a lot of issues around staffing levels in our long-term care system, people’s access to advance care planning, things like that. We need an overall strategy that meets the needs of organizations and the needs of older adults, as well as support for their caregivers, both professional and unprofessional. I think that all the parties are capable of contributing towards some positive momentum in this area. Any single party could do better.

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Reinvigorating Waverley Park Building Community by Building a New Pavilion By Betty Carpick

averley Park, with its modest size, giant cottonwood trees, and view of Lake Superior, was established in 1871 as a community recreational space during the first official survey of Prince Arthur’s Landing. In 1988, the park became the centre for the 70 buildings in the Waverley Park Heritage Conservation District, the city’s only formal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Throughout time, there have been subtle changes to Waverley Park but its open green spaces and quiet, contemplative identity remain an attraction for residents and visitors. Since the early 1990s, the Coalition for Waverley Park has advocated for the preservation of the public use of Waverley Park. In 2014, with support from Thunder Bay’s Supervisor of Parks and Open Spaces, the coalition met with Approach Design Inc. to discuss plans for building a new pavilion without disrupting the fabric of the familiar landscape. Through a concerted effort, funding was achieved through public, municipal, and federal avenues and construction began in fall 2017. On May 26, the Coalition for Waverley Park and the City of Thunder Bay will celebrate

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the grand opening of the Waverley Park Pavilion with free music and entertainment. In keeping with cultivating conservation, the new pavilion has been built on the same concrete foundation as the former Rotary Thundershell built in 1979 and dismantled after 32 years of use. The hexagonal structure, with its distinctive heritage-based design, is a welcome focal point for inspiration and respite for people of all ages. It features timber framing, cedar shingles, a copper finial, interior lighting, and power outlets. The entertainment stage is ideal for intimate musical and theatrical performances, celebrations, and receptions with its accessible ramp, stairs, and low wall for sitting. Everyone loves to spend time in a nice park. Thanks to dedicated community leadership, Waverley Park, with its 150-year-old history, has a lovely new pavilion to enhance and strengthen this important neighbourhood open space.

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Finding Fatherhood

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ver 10 years ago, during a personal time of sorrow and seclusion, Rob Kozak put pen to paper and began to journal about his experiences. At the time, the father of two did not realize the worth that those words would have. “I unboxed my thoughts, feelings, emails and distilled them down to 240 pages,” Kozak says. These 240 pages soon evolved into Finding Fatherhood—a memoir focusing on Kozak’s challenge of maintaining a healthy relationship with his son, who lives halfway across the world. “It’s just my

sharing of how I dealt with the physical separation, kept myself focused, made healthy life choices and thought about things that are still very relevant today.” While his family was in Manitoba, Kozak’s ex-wife relocated to Australia with their son, who was eight years old at the time. At that point, Kozak made a promise to his son that he would save enough money to see him at Christmas the following year. That initial period of separation lasted about 440 days. After that, Kozak visited his son on six separate holidays until

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This month, Kozak will host a book launch at The Chanterelle on Park to formally introduce his book to the community. The event will integrate specific passages from the novel with the work of local artists. “We have a vibrant arts community and it’s something we shouldn’t take for granted,” Kozak says. “There are opportunities for partnerships where people should look to artists to share their events… let’s keep the arts alive” Finding Fatherhood is available now at Chapters and online for purchase. Rob Kozak’s book launch will take place on May 20 from 1–5 pm at The Chanterelle on Park.

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he high cost of food in remote fly-in communities in northern Ontario can be shocking. At the highest end of the spectrum, the average weekly cost of nutritious food for a family of four in Sachigo Lake, located near the Manitoba border, is $468 per week. By comparison, the average weekly cost of nutritious food for a family of four in Thunder Bay is $218.75 per week. The high cost of food in Ontario’s northern regions is a multifaceted issue, and there are several factors involved. At the top of the list is transportation costs and lack of infrastructure. Many

remote, fly-in, or winter road access communities cannot always access commercial goods due to limited ground transportation infrastructure, thus making the food and services they can access incredibly expensive. Even if a community has ice road access during the winter months, most of the year they rely on chartered air transportation to bring in food to feed their families. Some alternatives that are being explored are drone delivery systems, airships, and greater air infrastructure (though this would be limited to physical landing surfaces available in communities).

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frank about his tried-and-true business strategy, but he’s quick to give credit where credit is due. “Ultimately the community is my biggest motivation. Without the people that support, perform, and partner with this bar, I couldn’t be here doing what I’m doing.” With its easy-going atmosphere and dedication to kick-ass live entertainment, Black Pirates has become a pillar of downtown Port Arthur nightlife. Turkish-born, Torontoraised Altinbilek came to Thunder Bay in 2002 to attend Lakehead University and developed the bar in 2007. Black Pirates opened its doors officially in 2008, and has since become a go-to venue for killer live performances of all musical stripes, a hub for the city’s thriving drag scene, the foundation of local fashion and art events, and many a sweaty dance party—often all in the same night. Altinbilek wants Black Pirates to be three things for patrons and performers—safe, affordable, and fun. A self-described punk kid, he believes strongly in personal expression via arts and culture and aims to make his bar an open, inclusive space. “I love seeing people reacting to what’s onstage, or expressing themselves onstage,” he says. “When I see people expressing themselves in this room, it’s like oh—that’s why I’m doing this. I’m not perfect, the bar’s not perfect, but it’s a place where I can be myself, and I want anyone who comes in to feel the same.” Over 10 years of business, Black Pirates has been host to massive

annual events, many of which are put on by local partners. TBShows’ live music and drag extravaganzas, Definitely Superior Art Gallery’s Derelicte and Hunger events, and L.U. Radio’s fundraisers are all eagerly awaited by locals. Altinbilek loves the passion and commitment his partners bring to the live events. But he admits that of all the big nights Black Pirates hosts, his favourite is the pub’s anniversary weekend in May. “It’s a literal new year for us. It’s rejuvenating. It really makes me appreciate what I do, and who I’m doing it with. Every year I get to shed my skin a little,” he jokes. “If I were a lizard, it’d be perfect.” This year’s anniversary bash will feature 20 bands over four nights, $5 dollar cover, new beers on tap, and, of course, a special anniversary edition Black Pirates Pub t-shirt. After a quarter century of playing music, two decades in the service industry, and 10 years running his own business, Altinbilek still loves that his job is never, ever boring. “Every other minute something funny happens,” he says. “Entertaining, crazy, or funny. In 10 years of work, I’ve maybe had six or seven bad nights. It’s still a tonne of fun.” He pauses for a second, then smiles. “A decade of your life is a long time. There’s nothing else yet that I’ve given a decade of my life to. I’d love to do it a decade more.”

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The Good Lovelies Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Kicks Off New Season By Paula Marsh

he Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society will start off their new season with the folk/ country harmony trio The Good Lovelies, who will grace the stage at the Port Arthur Polish Hall on June 2. Hailing from Toronto, The Good Lovelies are a pop-folk trio held together by intertwining harmonies and soft, upbeat acoustics. Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore have modernized Canadian folk music by adding pop influences with traditional folk beats. These women have a decade of music and experience under their belts; not to mention a Juno and four Canadian Folk Music Awards to decorate their mantles. Catchy, upbeat, and sunny, The

Good Lovelies embrace the happy-go-lucky vibe that many artists tend to shy away from. One of their earlier songs, “Lie Down,” is one you can’t help but bounce along to— relying on vocals, acoustic guitars, and clapping, it proves that good songs don’t need to be loud, overly edited, and busy to be a bop. Their raw-yet-gentle voices have an overwhelming feeling of familiarity that makes you feel as if you’ve known them all along, even when listening for the first time. “I See Gold,” the first single from their latest album Shapeshifters, sews pop undertones to their traditional sounds. It has a more mature, melancholy theme while still being unrelentingly upbeat and inspiring. Original songs aren’t The Good Lovelies’ only strength. Their cover of “Crabbuckit” by k-os gives the song a unique twist, and the result is a sound that is reminiscent of a 1940s barbershop quartet meeting a jazz band. On the other end of the spectrum, they are known to cover Leonard Cohen’s famous ballad “Hallelujah.” This is a song that is often over-performed by many and becomes focused on the artist’s own vocal abilities. The Good Lovelies’ rendition, however, respects the message and the tranquility of the sadness, and their quiet, tender

harmonies pay homage to Cohen’s haunting original performance. For a taste of true musical talent, head down to the Port Arthur Polish Hall on June 2 for this sureto-be entertaining concert. For more information on the Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society’s new season and memberships, visit sleepinggiant.ca or find them on Facebook.

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West Coast Folk-Rocker to Play Thunder Bay By Kris Ketonen

esley David Scott’s music may shift between genres, but the west coast indie folk-rocker always keeps the songs themselves grounded. “I like details and stories and places,” says Scott, who performs as Zulu Panda. “I’ve got a song [...] called ‘No Fishing In Motown’ and it’s about kids fishing out of a pothole in Detroit. It was a true news story. I’ve got another song called ‘Carve My Name’ that is [about] falling in love with a piano player in Italy.” Scott’s love of music stretches back to his high school days. However, the singer-songwriter admits music wasn’t a big passion of his when he was a child. “I didn’t always love music… when I was a kid, I used to sneak out of choir practice and hide in the little boys’ room,” he says. “My parents weren’t musical at all, so it was something I really found on my own. I fell in love with music when I got out of high school.”

Things have, of course, changed. Scott released his first album, Hope All Abandoned, in 2013. That was followed by his 2016 EP Two-Way Street (Not War). Now, Scott has added two more albums to his discography, both of which released in April: Power On! was produced in a Vancouver studio, while 13 Canadian Love Letters was recorded during a cross-country tour Scott embarked on last year. “Every song was recorded in a different province and territory by a different local producer,” says Scott. “I was able to fly around the country and get a lay of the land, so to speak. Then this year I’m choosing to hit more spots and drive across the country—at least to Montreal and back.”

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Noondaagotoon Journeying Toward Reconciliation Through Music

throughout the concert showed a beautiful blending of traditions. Amero’s heartfelt folk songs and personal anecdotes really brought home the feeling of music as medicine. His duet with Hovorka, “Adoption Song” (co-written with Mark Saville) underscored the very difficult decisions some parents have to make, and the mixed feelings of sadness and the hope they feel for their children’s future. In the second half, McKenney brought her powerful vocals to the forefront with Fontaine on guitar. In “Song for the Sundancer,” she asked “Are you a dancer in this world? Do you walk the Sundance of life?”—a reminder to be present and participate in the world around us. In the spirit of passing on the musical torch to young people, Hovorka and her student Kendall Cormier (age 13) sang “The Power of Words,” which they wrote together.

By Steph Skavinski, Photos by Brooke Towle

s anyone who was in attendance at the Noondaagotoon concerts will attest to, music is deeply powerful and fosters connections among people. “Noondaagotoon” is Ojibway for “play it,” and play it they did. Over two nights at two different locations—April 9 at the Fort William First Nation Community Recreation Centre and April 10 at the DaVinci Centre—the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Simon Rivard, teamed up with renowned Indigenous artists ShyAnne Hovorka, Don Amero, Vince Fontaine, Shannon McKenney from

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the collective Indian City, and Lake Superior Women Drummers to put on a memorable event that truly struck a chord. Special guest speaker Renee Tookenay, an entrepreneur from Fort William First Nation, spoke about coming together to share understanding and experience as part of reconciliation—a theme that resonated throughout the evening as both performers and listeners shared this musical experience. The Drummers opened with “Migizi (Eagle Song),” accompanied by the orchestra (arranged by Justin Sillman) and each of their songs

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The most emotionally charged song of the evening was Hovorka’s “Only the River Knows” (co-written with and orchestrated by Micah Pawluk). She sang of the children who have been taken from us in the city’s waterways, emphasizing that we don’t know what happened, but “water is not the enemy; it is what carried them through to the spirit world.” Only the river and the souls of the children know what happened. This performance was made all the more poignant by the presence of her students in the George O’Neill Public School Choir. The children singing had an enormous impact on the audience, bringing many in the room to tears. Noondaagotoon was a spectacular success, and an important cultural event that will hopefully continue as a tradition.

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Gateway to an Unhallowed Road The Black Dahlia Murder Return to Thunder Bay Story by Justin Allec, Photo by Jonathan Pushnik

“W

e love playing Thunder Bay,” Trevor Strnad, lead singer of Michigan’s The Black Dahlia Murder (TBDM), tells me as he anticipates yet another tour—their third run around the continent promoting their eighth album, Nightbringers. “You guys go absolutely nuts! It’s something we like about smaller cities. In New York there’s a show every night, so fans take it for granted… but in smaller cities, people are hungry.” Strnad is more right than he knows. It’s true that we’re occasionally starved for shows, but when a band like TBDM show up, as they will at Crocks on May 29, everyone feasts.

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Metal, and fans, need bands like TBDM—bands that push the entertaining aspects of metal’s frowny darkness and harsh sounds, bands that are gateways to the scene. After 17 years, TBDM are perfectly positioned between the underground and the mainstream. The band specializes in “approachable” melodic death metal, featuring a hyper-kinetic workout of harmonized guitars, unrelenting drum work, and Strnad’s psychotic, hook-heavy vocals obsessed with nocturnal horrors. Their songs translate into a high-energy live show, where the band still seems overwhelmed at their good fortune and wants to take

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advantage of the chaotic fun. “It’s ridiculous. Legendary bands that I loved as a teenager, we now get to tour with,” Strnad gushes. “We love playing our stuff live, and we’ll do it anywhere, for anyone—arenas, smaller cities, festivals. That’s how we’re looking ahead.” Strnad still can’t believe how his band has ascended to melodic death metal’s upper tier through hard work, consistently great albums, and a smirking awareness of why any of the deadly serious, blasphemous trappings matter. TBDM also don’t show any signs of slowing down. “I think we’re only getting meaner and nastier

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with age,” Strnad laughs. “Maybe ‘cause we pretty much live outta the van.” Even though the addition of Nightbringers’ tracks to the live set means a few older songs must be cut, Strnad sees it as a challenge to please old and new fans. “Some songs we’ll always play, but adding new ones keeps things fresh, keeps things fun,” Strnad concludes. And fun for the band means another vital night of metal for the fans.

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BURNING TO THE SKY

Willie Nelson The Red Headed Stranger By Gord Ellis

he first time I ever heard the voice and guitar stylings of Willie Nelson was via a record in my parents’ collection. The year was 1978, and my jams at the time were by the Rolling Stones, the Who, and the Clash—musicians and bands that, at first blush, would seem far removed from Willie Nelson. On top of that, Stardust was truly an easy listening album, a group of standards done with style and flair. Not the stuff this 16 year old was really into. Yet I liked the album, and have always measured

all versions of “All Of Me” and “Blue Skies” against Willie’s versions. His delivery seemed so effortless, so without pretense. It was purist music-making. It wasn’t until several years later, in my early 20s, that I would discover Willie Nelson as a genius songwriter. It was in a bin of clearance cassettes at Zellers that I found a tape of his songs. It was called Hello Walls, I think. I say “I think” because you will find no record of it as an official release. The cover sleeve pictured a short-haired, very

clean-cut Willie, wearing a suit and tie, no less. Regardless, that tape included about a dozen songs that were marked as “written and sung by Willie Nelson.” This was a revelation, and as the songs played on my old Sony boombox, I discovered that his sheer level of songwriting heft was amazing. Even though some of the recordings dripped with the old Nashville sound that included choirs of singers, strings, and everything else they could throw on there, the songs shone through. And so did Willie’s voice, which was instantly recognizable, if not quite as nuanced as the Stardust voice. I grew to love that cassette and had Willie songs like “Hello Walls,” “Funny How Time Slips Away,” and “Crazy” burned into my brain. It’s not clear what

happened to that cassette, but I miss it to this day. Even back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Willie Nelson was a seasoned pro with a long career. For instance, that album Stardust, which came out in 1977, was his 23rd studio album. Think about that. Then consider that Willie Nelson is still singing, touring, recording, and performing today. It would be nearly impossible to chronicle the ups and downs of Willie’s life and career. He has truly seen all the highs and lows. Willie is often referenced as the artist who spearheaded the branch of music now called “outlaw country.” Many of his contemporaries, including Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash are gone, but Willie is still kicking and has been widely embraced by a whole new generation of artists. Willie’s new album Last Man Standing came out April 27, just a few days before his 85th birthday. The title song is an upbeat, shuffling ode to old age, and the loss of friends. The song is both tonguein-cheek and deadly serious. In the video Willie, who is sitting, looks a bit weary but otherwise well. He has been suffering respiratory issues lately, but his voice sounds as clear as ever. He name checks a few of his lost colleagues and wonders if they will all jam again in the next world. In 2018 we are lucky to still have Willie with us, playing music and writing. And with all due respect to Keith Richards, Willie may very well be the last man standing.

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In Difficult Times, Colin Kutchyera Turns to Music By Kris Ketonen

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olin Kutchyera’s new album couldn’t be more personal. Notionside, released at the beginning of March, marks Kutchyera’s return to music after a 10-year hiatus. And while Kutchyera, aka Kutch, is thrilled with the end result, he was in a very different place when he started working on this eclectic collection of pop-rock. “In 2016, I had my first kid,” Kutchyera says. “Everything really started out fine, but about two months in, we noticed he wasn’t really moving much, like a normal kid would… so we brought him in and he was diagnosed with a condition called spinal muscular atrophy, type one.” The prognosis wasn’t good. As Kutchyera says, if people with the condition “can live past their first birthday, they’re lucky. It hit pretty hard.” So Kutchyera turned to music, and an old friend, to help him get through it. He called up Rob Benvegnu, aka La+ch, who’s now a

Juno-nominated musician and producer in Toronto. “I said ‘I need to make some music,’” Kutchyera recalls. “‘Is there any way you can help me? Can I crash on your couch, and can we just write some tunes?’ And he said ‘yeah, for sure.’” The pair got to work, meeting in Toronto for two weekends over the next few months. Each time, they wrote and recorded four songs, which now make up the eighttrack Notionside. “We work really efficiently and very well together,” Kutchyera says. “Something that was just supposed to be kind of an outlet for creativity at the time turned into something that I just wanted to share with people.” Kutchyera says he tried to take a step back from his own situation as Notionside came together, although his own experiences are certainly explored. But, he says, his focus was on “looking from an outsider’s perspective at other people’s lives, and some of the struggles they might be dealing with.” He adds, “I’m obviously going through a really crappy thing, but other people struggle with things as well.” And yes, Kutchyera’s son is doing well, thanks to a new treatment. “He’s lived past his one-year prognosis,” Kutchyera says. “Things are a challenge, but he’s very happy.” Notionside is available at New Day Records, as well as through digital music services.

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A Trip Around the Apollo Suns By Jimmy Wiggins Born: Apollo Suns Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Genre: Instrumental/jazz rock/ psychedelic Recommended if you like: Snarky Puppy, Billy Cobham, Jeff Beck, Five Alarm Funk Apollo Suns played their first official show together in March 2016, but the idea of the band had started to take shape a few years earlier. Ed Durocher and Dave Guenette had been playing mostly free-form music with various other musicians around town, trying to get their feet wet in the Winnipeg music scene. Eventually something would click and with a concept for the band in mind, the guys went to work on bringing their vision to life. Since then Apollo Suns has grown into a seven-man, brass-driven musical machine. Featuring Ed Durocher (guitar), Anatol Rennie (keys), Paul Klassen (percussion), Glenn Radley (drums), Karl Manchur (bass), Anthony Bryson (trombone), and Eamon Sheil (alto sax), Apollo Suns mix classical jazz with progressive rock, post-rock, and funk. The sound

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of Apollo Suns draws influences from a very diverse pool. Listening to their music you can hear elements of everything from Frank Zappa and King Crimson to Kamasi Washington and Chick Corea to Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé. Over the last short while the band has been busy taking their music on the road with several western Canadian tours and festival spots already under their belts, including Shine On Music Festival of Music & Art and Festival du Voyageur where they opened for Montreal’s The Brooks and Vancouver’s Five Alarm Funk. Recently the band was met with an enthusiastic response from not only their Canadian supporters but fans from parts of the U.S. and Europe for the release of their debut album, Each Day A Different Sun. Apollo Suns will be making a stop in Thunder Bay on May 25 as part of their eastern Canadian Tour.

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here really is no big mystery to how MonkeyJunk has achieved their phenomenal success. It’s posted prominently on their website: “Most important, play our butts off, all the time, every night.” Add that admirable work ethic to requisite talent and a combined century of performing experience and it’s no wonder that they have come so far in so little time. It started innocently enough in the spring of 2008, when Tony Diteodoro (guitar), Steve Marriner (vocals and harmonica), and Matt Sobb (drums) started playing a casual Sunday night gig at Irene’s Pub on Bank Street in Ottawa. Soon our nation’s capital was dancing to the band’s buoyant amalgam of swamp rhythm and blues, soul boogie, and bedroom funk. They lifted the quirky band name from a remark that legendary blues man Son House made in an interview about his beloved music: “I am talking about the blues. I ain’t talking about no monkey junk.”

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Thunder Bay Blues Society Brings Juno Award-Winning Band to Town” By Ken Wright

In 2010, they became only the second Canadian act to ever receive a Blues Music Award from the [American] Blues Foundation. To Behold, the band’s second album, won a Juno Award for Best Blues Album in 2012. Time To Roll, their latest, duplicated the Juno win this year. The group’s 15 Maple Blues Awards include several individual honours, but it’s the collective recognition for Electric Act and Entertainer of the Year that truly reflect the uncommon musical chemistry that exists in this trio and the way that they connect

with their fans. At a time when a lot of entertainment flunks the litmus test for quality, it’s a pleasure to encounter a real deal blues band whose substance surpasses the hype. It all comes back to musicianship and that work ethic.

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concert not to be missed this month is Choirs for Hope—seven local choirs united not only to raise funds for cancer, but also to inspire hope in patients, survivors, friends, and family. The concert is organized by Bryan MacKay, in memory of his son Kol MacKay, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 40 after

a decade-long fight with brain cancer. Artistic and musical, Kol loved singing and performing and was in a local band for many years. Throughout his son’s illness, MacKay noticed that “the common denominator of all cancer survivors was a belief in hope. [Kol] believed in the power of hope to help in his healing and well being.

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As a musician he also believed in the power of music and song to express his feelings and emotions.” In organizing this event, MacKay hopes that the united voices of the local choirs will inspire hope in people impacted by cancer. “I witnessed how hope helped my son and wanted to help others feel they aren’t alone in their cancer journey as well as remind them of the power of hope.” MacKay approached Diana Hannaford-Wilcox, music director at St. Paul’s United Church, who mobilized the many choral groups in Thunder Bay, including the Lakehead Choral Group directed by Susan Korstanje. “Music has such a magical way of bringing community together to celebrate joy, bond with our shared past, and look with hope into the future,” says LCG member Lynn Chambers. The youngest participants will be the Vibe Music Performance

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Academy Youth Choir, and at the other end of the age spectrum, the Silver Sounds Choir is based in the 55 Plus Centre. Other participants include the Dulcisono Women’s Choir and Sounds of Superior Chorus—both women’s vocal ensembles—and Oras Chamber Choir, a mixed choir performing mostly classical music. Courage Chorus, directed by Hannaford-Wilcox, combines all the choirs and any other people who would like to sing but who do not belong to a participating choir. The concert will take place at St. Paul’s United Church on Saturday, May 5 at 7 pm. Instead of tickets at the door, concert-goers will be given envelopes for donations, and contributions of $20 and more will be issued tax receipts. All proceeds of the concert will go to the Northern Cancer Fund, which supports local treatment, equipment, and research.

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Grief Rights

The Honest Heart Collective

There are precious few moments in a music fan’s life that resonate—the first time an album raised the hair on the back of your neck, brought tears to your eyes, beat the breath from your lungs. My first listen to Grief Rights was one such moment. Thunder Bay is a town which has always appreciated good, clean rock and roll with storytelling swagger, and local boys The Honest Heart Collective have crafted a sophomore offering that brings both in spades. Grief Rights packs anthemic, arena-ready riffs and lyrics begging to be belted from the top of your lungs in “North American Dream,” “I’ve Got You,” and “Lonely Bones.” But it’s the deeper cuts where HHC’s songwriting chops really shine. “Debts” spins a blue-collar tragedy so familiar Springsteen himself would shed tears, and I dare you to ignore that chill seizing your spine when the harmonica hits in “Eleanor.” Grief Rights not only recommended—it’s required listening. - Kirsti Salmi

REVIEWS

Boarding House Reach Jack White

Sometimes in life we must work through what we consider to be disturbing, ugly, and offensive in order to find beauty and truth. Jack White’s music tests the limits of this scenario extensively, and his latest album Boarding House Reach is no exception. Depending on your perspective, this album will either be like a chunk of granite smashed open to reveal an amethyst or it will just be a jagged old rock in the bottom of a muddy creek. Personally, I have always loved how White experiments with the blending of noise and harmony and I like the new record. However, some people might not be as happy with some of the new songs as his artistic reach is, at times, overextended. “Connected by Love” is a classic rock and roll love song and some of my favourites like “Over and Over and Over” and “Corporation” will hold up to any other Jack White song out there. But there are moments where even I am left with nothing but a sore ear and a puzzled look on my face. - Jamie Varga

Piggybank EP

Reckoning

Piggybank

Melody McKiver

Piggybank is a relatively new local band, but all the members’ years of experience are on display in these seven songs. I’ll throw some adjectives around: shambling, low-fi, screechy, and melancholic. Some visuals, too: a drum kit thrown down the stairs, the death throes of a smashed guitar, anguished sentiment for vocals instead of skill. There’s a lot going on here that becomes even more endearing after a few listens. Classification? Genre? Piggybank EP is a mashup of slashes, a noisy post-punk/ scuzz-indie/pre-hardcore beast that’s by turns tender and terrible, grungy, and great. Boiling with feedback and rotten with melody, if you don’t pay attention these tunes might seem half-assed before you realize Piggybank has pulled a feint, and yeah, actually, toe-tapping deliciousness resides right under those fuzzy layers and its really deep. It’s easy to have a good time with this one—push “play.” Get it from their Bandcamp, and hope that you won’t have to wait long for the next batch of songs.

In addition to Melody McKiver’s collaborations with artists like A Tribe Called Red and Lido Pimienta, they are most definitely a composer. Their latest EP, Reckoning, is a six-track series of accessible new music, one track flowing into the next. The tracks are titled simply by their number, but in Ojibway—the first, “Bezhig,” is especially haunting, with heavy reverberation and eerie harmonics. McKiver uses their instrument to convey diverse emotive expression and sound effects, at times sounding like a person singing a song, or birds flying overhead. Explicit tension is built by layering sounds, giving the music a swirling, almost chaotic effect, but always coming back down to this place of reflection. Even if this kind of music is not your “thing,” it is absolutely worth taking 20 minutes to sit down without any distractions, put on some headphones, close your eyes, and let this experience resonate. - Steph Skavinski

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Paradox

Daryl Hannah Paradox is the kind of film you can go to the washroom in the middle of and not miss much of the plot, only because there really isn’t one. Directed by Daryl Hannah, the film is supposedly about a group of outlaws led by the “Man in the Black Hat” (played by Hannah’s partner, Neil Young) who search for mountain treasure. Paradox is a half-baked, meandering mess with bad acting, jarring editing, and shaky cinematography that pointlessly switches between 16mm film and poor digital video. Although her intentions are good, Hannah’s directorial debut aims a bit too high trying to address her and Young’s pet causes, such as environmental activism against GMO farming and the evils of digital music streaming services. The only saving grace is the film’s music by Young and Promise of the Real. I would just skip Paradox and listen to the soundtrack—but if you decide to stream it, don’t let Shakey know.

The Golden Boy

Aviation in Thunder Bay

The Golden Boy is Matheson’s memoir about his experience with narcotic and alcohol addiction. It starts by relating the beginnings of his illness in the early 2000s when he was a physician practising in Charlottetown, and how his life spiralled out of control as he sank deeper and deeper into its clutches over the course of a few years. He talks about his time in rehab and the constant struggle he now lives with even after years of sobriety. The first chunk of the book feels a bit wooden, but Matheson finds his voice as he takes us with him into treatment and helps us to understand that he’s just a regular guy trying hard to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. If you haven’t heard much about addiction from the sufferer’s side, The Golden Boy probably isn’t a bad place to start.

Published posthumously by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Aviation in Thunder Bay is a fantastic primer on the history of flying in the region. It is meticulously researched with a focus on using local sources of information. The photographs selected provide the reader an opportunity to see how things really were in the past, including some significant accidents, and the text is engaging enough to draw in even someone with only a cursory interest in aircrafts. If for no other reason, pick up Aviation in Thunder Bay to learn about the first female engineering graduate of the University of Toronto, and how the location of our airport was determined.

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Gumboot Soup

Jim Lyzun

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard promised five releases in 2017 and they delivered—sneaking in just under the wire, Gumboot Soup was released digitally on their Bandcamp page just before midnight on December 31. Title wise, Gumboot Soup sounds like it might be a throwaway album, but it is definitely far from it. In fact, this may very well mark a new direction for the band, with much more emphasis on melody and pop song construction. From cocktail lounge to soft pop—and, of course, a little bit of psychedelia thrown in for good measure—the band takes some chances on the album, but it is so well-crafted that listeners are easily drawn in. If the changes in 2017 on Microtonal Bananas are any indication, there could be a whole new slew of amazing pop music from the King Gizz camp to be blasting out of everyone’s speakers this year.

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Architecture

The Chapple Building

Story by Laurie Abthorpe, Photos by Brooke Towle

he 1913 Fort William Industrial and Commercial Review reveals that Fort William, having been selected to house the Grain Commission of Canada headquarters along with a sample market for trading, was informed by government officials that a suitable building would need to be erected by its citizens. Enthusiasm for the project was high and within weeks all of the $280,000 needed for the project was raised by the shareholders of Fort William Commercial Chambers Ltd. A.C. Stewart was hired as contractor, and site work commenced on February 17, 1913 at the northwest corner of Victoria Avenue and Syndicate Avenue. Completed in mid-November 1913, the Fort William Grain Exchange set a new building timeline record for the city. Described as modern and upto-date, the new Grain Exchange building was designed by Carl Wirth of the local associated architects Wirth, Carson, and Smithley. Influenced by the Chicago School

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style of architecture, the handsome five-storey building was constructed using 5,000 cubic yards of concrete reinforced with 300 tonnes of high tensile reinforced steel. Rounded surface gravel used in the concrete came from the Nipigon Straits. The flat-roofed brick veneer building has a metal terminating cornice with large dentils and classical inspired frieze along its Victoria Avenue and Syndicate Avenue frontages. In fact, the majority of the building’s detailing and decorative elements were kept to the façades of those two avenues. Brick piers with ornamented stone relief capitals create seven bays along the 125-foot Syndicate Avenue façade and six bays along the 100-foot Victoria Avenue façade. Paired windows with stone sills and lintels on the upper four stories create vertical bands in the recessed bays between the brick piers. Doric columns flank the recessed Syndicate Avenue entry and the building’s wide carved stone stringcourse separates the main level from the upper floors. Ornamental

elements on the stringcourse include sheaves of wheat carved to symbolize the building’s purpose. Although for a time it was the headquarters for the Canadian Grain Commission and housed offices for many grain-related organizations and businesses, the building never truly fulfilled its destiny of becoming the nation’s grain trading centre—that hard-fought battle was lost to Winnipeg. The most well-known tenant of the Grain Exchange lends its name to the building today. Chapples Limited

opened its magnificent new store here—23 departments in all and the largest in western Canada—on November 13, 1913. Arriving at the Lakehead just years earlier in 1909, Mr. Clement E. Chapple opened the district’s first ladies ready-towear store in the Roy Block further east on Victoria Avenue. Business flourished and the biggest difficulty Chapple had was maintaining enough stock to meet the demands of his clientele. Seeing an opportunity for expansion, he leased the entire main floor and basement of the

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Alderman C.E. Chapple, circa 1921 Grain Exchange, over 23,000 square feet with 225 feet of frontage on one of the city’s main business corners, for $14,000 a year. Many residents of Thunder Bay still fondly reminisce about Chapples’ beautiful window displays, especially those decorated for Christmas. Chapples Limited bought the Grain Exchange building in 1946. It was here on the second floor that the firm operated its enterprise, which had grown to include numerous locations throughout Northwestern Ontario. In 1980,

a large portion of the Chapple Building was enclosed within the newly completed Victoriaville Centre. The Chapple Building was added to the City of Thunder Bay’s Heritage Register in December 2010. Laurie Abthorpe is the heritage researcher for 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/living/culture_and_heritage.

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Health moderate to vigorous activity every week, including at least two days of muscle and bone strengthening activities.

Practice healthy sleep habits – Roughly 40% of Canadians will experience a sleep disorder during their lifetime, which can lead to serious health risks over time. Strive to get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night.

40s – Create Balance Practice mindfulness – Stay present by thinking about the “now” rather than focusing on what is to come. Reset by taking 5, 10, or 15 minutes to get in-tune with your breathing and thoughts.

Know your family history – Being involved in your family’s health history is important, because screening methods can be different for high risk patients.

Follow a healthy diet – Canada’s

Women’s Health Through the Decades By Katherine Mayer, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

s we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s a perfect time to remind the women in our lives to take control of their health by putting themselves first. Whether you are 20 or 60, you can benefit by following simple health advice to age gracefully through the decades.

20s – Be Proactive Wear sunscreen – 58% of young women protect themselves from overexposure to the sun, which is much lower than in older populations. Remember to reapply broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 throughout the day.

Practice safe sex – Starting at age 21, or once becoming sexually active, women should have a Pap test every three years to help protect themselves against cervical cancer. Using

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contraceptives such as condoms can also help to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Follow low risk drinking guidelines – If you choose to drink, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recommends no more than 10 drinks a week for women, with no more than two drinks a day.

30s – Make Time for Yourself

Food Guide recommends adults to eat a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. Strive to get your dose of seven to eight servings daily.

50s – Embrace Change Get screened – Starting at age 50, women can self-refer for a mammogram to screen for breast cancer every two years, and complete a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kit to screen for colorectal cancer every two years.

Be body aware – Listen to your body and bring up any changes you see to your health care provider. Be aware of issues, such as vision and hearing, heart function, joint pain, or changes to your breasts.

Maintain a healthy weight – Staying active, limiting processed foods, reducing screen time, and managing stress are all ways to maintain a healthy weight. These tips will also help to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

60s and Beyond – Keep on Keepin’ On Get involved in your community – Retirement and empty nest syndrome tend to happen this decade. Reaching out to family, friends, and neighbours is important. Volunteering is also a good way to increase your social support network while giving back to your community.

Continue with physical activity – Keep active and incorporate strength and flexibility exercises within your range of motion to enhance balance and prevent falls. Pilates, yoga, and swimming are all great, low-impact activities to try.

Continue with screening – Older adults who are in good overall health can talk with their health care provider to see if continuing with cancer screening is appropriate for them. Even though every decade is different, finding out your personalized health risk for six different types of cancer can be done at any age. MyCancerIQ is a website that helps you understand your risk for cancer and what you can do to help lower that risk. Once completed, the risk assessments print out a personalized action plan that can be taken to your health care provider. Visit mycanceriq.ca to complete your risk assessment.

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Pay attention to mental health – Women in their 30s are often juggling work, family, and friends. Make time for yourself, even if it means scheduling short self-care appointments in your calendar.

Keep up with exercise – The Canadian Society of Exercise recommends getting 150 minutes of

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The Scoop on Dog Poop Protecting Our Waterways

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hile most of us are eagerly awaiting the arrival of summer, spring is the shoulder season that uncovers all kinds of hidden surprises after winter’s snowy blanket melts away. With the spring thaw and every rainfall that follows, dog waste left on pathways, in parks, and in residential yards mixes with surface runoff. Under natural conditions, this water seeps into the ground, but in urban areas, it flows over impervious surfaces such as compacted soils, sidewalks, and pavement. From there, that waste is carried downstream during rainstorms and enters waterways as contaminated runoff or through storm drains that are connected to our streams and rivers. So when you fail to pick up after your pooch, you may be doing more than irking your neighbours. Studies conducted by the Maryland Department of the Environment and Salisbury University in watersheds across that state have found that pets produce up to one-third of bacterial pollution in waterways near developed areas. Dog waste is loaded with startling amounts of E. coli, giardia, salmonella, and other microscopic pathogens, which can be harmful to both human and environmental health. Here at home, it’s estimated that there are some 15,000 dogs in Thunder Bay. Since the average dog produces about a third of a pound (0.15 kg) of waste per day, that adds up to nearly 16,485 kg of doggie doo every week! This summer, EcoSuperior will be running a free workshop funded

by the city and attendees will make and take home a pet waste digester. There are no additional funds provided to make pet waste digesters outside of the workshop. Installing a pet waste digester is a simple and cost-effective way to safely dispose of pet waste in your backyard. These receptacles compost pet waste beneath ground level to completely break down the waste and protect our waterways. You’ll need a few household items including a plastic garbage bin, a drill, a keyhole saw, a spade shovel, and a package of septic bacteria treatment to activate the decomposition process. Start by choosing a spot away from vegetable gardens and preferably out of direct sunlight. Make sure to call for utility locates before you dig. You can add pet waste to the digester from your yard or from walks with your dog, but avoid using bags unless they’re 100% compostable. For a detailed set of instructions, visit the Publications/Resources page of our website to download a fact sheet at ecosuperior.org, or drop by our office location for a paper copy. This popular workshop fills up fast each year, so stay tuned to our website for registration details.

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MayEventsGuide May 1 & 2

Picture Your Health: Your Future Community Workshop Oliver Road Community Centre/Vickers Heights Community Centre

North West LHIN hosts this workshop, in which participants will be able to share their ideas about what is most important for the future of healthcare at a local level.

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May 3, 7 pm

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Rain Garden Workshop Book Signing

May 6, 10 am–5 pm

Learn how to be eligible for a rain garden rebate, receive a rain garden resource kit, and more at EcoSuperior’s Rain Garden Workshop.

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May 2

May 1, 7 pm

20-Minute Makeover Paint Nite: Lovely Lilacs for Workplaces Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse

A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and drinking in support of Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario.

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Various Locations

Help launch the 2018 Spring Up to Clean Up campaign by taking 20 minutes out of your workday to beautify your workplace neighbourhood! Contact EcoSuperior for your 20-Minute Makeover kit.

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May 1–5

May 2, 7 pm Critically Acclaimed National/International Paint Nite: Birches Be Crazy Contemporary Art Definitely Superior Art Gallery

Erysichthon - Jon Rafman (Quebec): A film immersive installation by critically acclaimed international artist Jon Rafman, whose work has a recognizable visual internet language that unleashes the bizarre and normalizes it, meanwhile forcing the mundane to become mystical. Canadian Contemporary 16 - Dr. Chaudhuri Art Collection: An impressive curated selection of 16 art works from one of the largest private collections of contemporary art in our region. See works by Canadian artists, big on the international art scene and featured in major art magazines.

Daytona’s Kitchen + Creative Catering

General Food Art Sports Music

A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and drinking in support of Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:30–2:15 pm Norwest Community Health Centres

Basic Workshop: The Way of the Shaman

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May 5, noon–4 pm

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Chapters

The Craft Revival Spring Edition

Superior CVI

Presented by RSVP Thunder Bay After 5, this presentation by singer, songwriter, musician, comedian, and inspirational speaker Wendy Farha will entertain and inspire you.

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May 3-19

Perfect Wedding Magnus Theatre

In this play, a groom wakes on his wedding morning and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

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Paint Nite: Infinite Space

Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse

A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and drinking in support of ThunderCon 2018.

Thunder Bay Job Fair Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Meet face to face with recruiters, H.R. managers and hiring companies from Thunder Bay and across Ontario. Register online.

May 4–5

Write NOWW Lit Fest Various

NOWW is hosting two days of literary celebrations that include a reading, Q&A, and writing workshop with acclaimed author Angie Abdou. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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May 5, 4 pm

Madhouse Kentucky Derby Party Madhouse

Join in the fun at Run for the Roses! Pick a pony and cheer it on for bragging rights while enjoying our mint juleps and a southern-inspired menu.

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May 5, 7:30 pm

Cambrian Players Improv Show Superior CVI

May 5–6

Support New Hope Dog Rescue as a number of local food vendors provide their creative taco offerings for you to enjoy.

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Chapters Thunder Bay will host contributing author Julio Gomes for a signing of 150 Years Up North And More, which features 16 authors from across northern Ontario.

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One hundred students will be taking part in this year’s musical, which tells the story of an upbeat Chicago teen who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned.

May 4, 5:30 pm

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May 3, 1–3 pm

Footloose

Another evening of the usual improv fun; performances made up right on the spot, based on suggestions from the audience.

Tacos y Cervezas

Practice low-impact yoga facilitated by a certified yoga instructor at this free event. Snacks provided, and bus tickets are available upon request.

Until May 5, 7 pm St. Patrick High School

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Chair Yoga

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Laughing Out Loud with Wendy Farha

May 4, 7 pm

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May 5–6, 9 am–5 pm

Glitched Memories V.2 - Drew DeGruyter (Regional/International): A CRT-based analog glitch video art installation in which DeGruyter utilizes stock videos processed through 1980s video gear, recorded to VHS tape, captured as a compilation of analog glitch art, then played in a gallery installation comprised of a dozen TVs. Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, noon–6 pm. All ages welcome. Admission by donation.

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Blue Sky Community Healing Centre

The creative community gathers together in downtown PA for the spring edition of the Craft Revival. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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May 6, noon–4 pm

Northern Images Art Exhibit & Sale

Oliver Road Community Centre Join members of the Northern Images Art Club as they host their pre-Mother’s Day exhibit and sale featuring originals, prints, giclees, cards, magnets, and more.

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May 7, 7 pm

Lakehead Music Festival Gala

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Come out and support local musicians, vocalists, and dancers at this annual gala celebration.

Folklore Festival 2018

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At Folklore Festival, people come together to experience, enjoy, and show respect for all the cultural heritages that the various ethnocultural and Indigenous communities bring to our country.

Paint Nite: Welcome Home Sign

Fort William Gardens

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May 8, 7 pm

The Waterhouse

A local artist will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of painting and drinking.

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May 8, 7 pm

May 12, 7 pm

May 18–20

May 24, 11:30 am–1:30 pm

May 26, 10 am–4 pm

Kenny and Spenny continue where they left off on their hit television series, competing for victory in insane challenges.

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Valhalla Inn Hotel

Come on out to this luncheon presented by NOIC to help celebrate innovative businesses, projects, and individuals in Northwestern Ontario!

Learn expert gardening and financial wellness tips, how to have the ultimate travel experience, and how to be your best self from over 50 vendors and 30 free workshops.

Kenny Vs. Spenny Live Zorya at 20: Baba’s Stories Crocks

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Lakehead Stamp Club Hammarskjöld High School Library

Program is a tribute to the letter K and a floor auction. Entry is free and visitors are welcome.

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May 10, 6:30–9:30 pm

Celebrate Quetico Park Finlandia Club

The Friends of Quetico Park will be hosting a fun filled evening celebrating Quetico Park. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

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A wonderful evening of Ukrainian music, folklore, and dance by Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

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May 12, 9:30 am–4 pm

Flip It: A Mother & Daughter Conference Claude E. Garton School

Learn about the legalities of cyberbullying, create positive art with a local artist, and more at this conference for grade 7 and 8 girls and their mothers featuring keynote speaker Lynelle Cantwell.

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Until May 13

Honouring Our Stories Thunder Bay Art Gallery

May 10, 7 pm

Honouring Our Stories is an art-based community project that centres the resilience and dignity of women surviving sexual violence.

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

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Fay Gleeson Diamond Jubilee

Join in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Fay Gleeson Dance Centre. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

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May 10–12, 7:30 pm

Anything Goes Paramount Theatre

Anything Goes is a wacky shipboard farce featuring romance, intrigue, colourful characters, and a glorious score from Cole Porter, presented by Paramount Live.

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May 11, 7–8:30 pm

Yoga in the Dark Bodymind Centre

Experience yoga with a twist. Presented by CNIB, this blindfolded yoga experience will leave you feeling rejuvenated, blissful, and inspired by the time you leave your mat.

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May 12

Art and Design Home Tour Various Locations

An annual home tour organized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

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May 12, 7 pm

Until May 13

Lakehead University Visual Arts Department Annual Major Studio Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The fourth year graduating students in the Lakehead University Visual Arts Department present their annual exhibition full of wild, wonderful, wacky, and fabulously creative and compelling artwork.

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May 14, 7 pm

Paint Nite: Misty Mountain Sunrise

DaVinci Centre Sports Bar

A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and drinking in support of Rexall Onewalk to Conquer Cancer.

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May 15, 7 pm

Paint Nite: Morning Lake Glow Daytona’s Kitchen + Creative Catering

A local artist guides you and your friends through two hours of painting and drinking in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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The Gentlemen of Harmony Present I Wanna Be A Cowboy

May 17, 8 am–4 pm

Come out and enjoy some good four-part acapella harmony at the Gentlemen of Harmony’s Annual Spring Show.

Climb aboard the Scissor Lift and enjoy an amazing view of the city while calling your friends, family, and coworkers to raise money for the United Way of Thunder Bay.

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26th Annual Great Billboard Rescue Lowerys

Isshinryu Karate Expo RBC Innovation Awards 50+ Lifestyle Expo 2018 Victoria Inn Victoria Inn Come out for a fantastic weekend of training and friendship, over 20 seminars offered by expert instructors, a banquet, and black belt testing conducted by Hanshi Mady.

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May 18, 7–10 pm

Gala Opening Reception: RetroGraduate Exhibition and Fortify This

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RetroGraduate Exhibition 2018 (12 graduates): An exciting multidisciplinary convergence featuring selected artworks from the students’ four-year L.U. visual art program, including new works. Fortify This (12 Indigenous artists): The Fortify This Collective presents this eponymous exhibition to highlight the longevity, creativity, and achievements of Indigenous artists’ production in Northwestern Ontario. Featuring photography, drawing, beadwork, wearable art, painting, and a multimedia installation. This multidimensional show amplifies the accomplishments of Indigenous rights, cultural autonomy, selfdetermination, and sovereignty, while strategically disrupting stagnant iterations of the colonialist past. The gala opening features art, music, artist talks, and catered refreshments. Exhibition runs until June 16, Tuesday–Saturday, noon–6 pm. All ages welcome. Admission by donation.

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May 21, 9 am–12:30 pm

Fire Fighters 10 Mile Road Race Race Route

Welcoming to runners of all levels and ages. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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May 22 & 23, 7:30 pm

The Sound of Music Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

A brand new production of the beloved musical stops in Thunder Bay on its North American tour.

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May 23, 5–7:30 pm

Thunder Bay PITCH 2018 Victoria Inn

Northern Ontario Angels and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre are pleased to co-host this event as entrepreneurs and innovators pitch their businesses to angel investors.

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May 24, 7–8:30 pm

Walking Mindfully Mary J. L. Black Library

Join Dr. Jennifer Lailey, a family physician who practices psychotherapy and runs mindfulness groups in the community, as she shares techniques on walking mindfully.

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May 25, 7–10 pm

Kitchen Party & Open Trad Session The Sweet North Bakery

Come out to the last Kitchen Party and Open Traditional Music Session, featuring Pierre Schryer, Clay Breiland, Lads of the Lake, and TBay Trad, finishing with Pierre’s regular Open Trad Session.

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May 25, 7:15 pm

Lakehead Stamp Club Hammarskjöld High School Library

Program is a speaker, stamp scrabble, and a floor auction. Entry is free and visitors are welcome.

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May 25–26, 7–10 pm

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May 26, 1:30–3:30 pm

Waverley Park Pavilion Grand Opening Waverley Park

Free music and entertainment at this grand opening celebration. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

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May 27, 1–3 pm

8th Annual Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk Confederation College

Celebrate the lives of those lost to suicide, and help bring awareness to the seriousness of depression and suicide. outofthedarknesstbay@gmail.com

May 30, 31, June 1, & 2, 7:30 pm

Bye Bye Birdie

Paramount Theatre

Lawrence and Candi Badanai direct this musical about a hip-swiveling rock and roll heartthrob.See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore

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Join Opera Northwest for this production of Gaetano Donizetti’s comic two-act opera, L’Elisir D’Amore (The Elixir of Love).

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church

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May 26, 11 am

26th Annual Mini-GO-Ride

Neebing Roadhouse

Come out for a scenic, fun, noncompetitive bicycle ride that doubles as a fundraiser for Bicycles for Humanity Thunder Bay Chapter.

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May 26, 10 am–1 pm

Walk for Alzheimer’s 2018 Prince Arthur’s Landing

Come join in the Walk for Alzheimer’s 2018 as we walk to advance the cause and raise funds to address the needs of these individuals and their care partners in our community.

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Almost, Maine

Enjoy an evening of lighthearted live theatre all about love, presented by Cambrian Players. See this month’s Film & Theatre section for more info.

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Until June 3

By Request: Collective Curation of the Permanent Collection Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The first show in the gallery’s history that features works from the permanent collection chosen by people actively engaged in the region’s arts.

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Until June 17

Aaron Veldstra: Tarlacan

Thunder Bay Art Gallery

An exhibition by Lakehead University Visual Arts Department graduate Aaron Veldstra.

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Thunder Bay Community Band

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The Apollo 9 pm • $8 • 19+

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May 3 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

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BPP 10-Year Anniversary Bash - Night Two Black Pirates Pub 9 pm • $5 • 19+

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The Convalescence + Becomes Astral Crocks 9 pm • $8-$10 • 19+

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EDLA + DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

May 5 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm • No Cover • 19+

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Elle Kay + Rodney Brown + Josh Talakoski Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm • No Cover • AA

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John Booth

Tin Pan Alley + DJ Big D

Southern Comfort

Oras Choir: Duruflé’s Requiem

May 20 Open Jam

Steve Hills as Garth Brooks Night Two

Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm • No Cover • AA

St Paul’s United Church 8 pm • $12–$15 • AA

The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

PA Legion 8 pm • No Cover • AA

BPP 10-Year Anniversary Bash - Night Four

Let’s Have a Kiki: Pre-Pride Drag Show Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $10 • 19+

Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Choirs for Hope

DJ Big D

May 21 Every Folk’n Monday

Black Pirates Pub 9 pm • $5 • 19+

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The Wolfe + Soapboxer + DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

May 6 Open Jam

PA Legion 8 pm • No Cover • AA

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Jen’s Bent

Hosted by Jen The Bent Metcalfe Tuesdays 3-6 pm Jen The Bent Metcalfe has been captaining a three hour, freerange radio tour through the coastal waters of folk, roots, and blues Tuesday afternoons on CILU Radio since March 2005. The bent one, self-proclaimed freshwater-Newfie, has been loving life on the northshore of Superior since arriving at Lakehead University in the fall of 1989. Navigating with a toolbox chock-full of instinct and love (both synonyms for “bent”) each musical journey laces together spontaneous themes (bent threads) and frames a tapestry of largely acoustically-driven lyrics and harmonies. Always grateful for your “regul’ears”, Jen is bent by design and making use of it by unleashing possibilities in your world. Catch Jen’s Bent, it feels good.

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Music CILU 102.7fm’s Monthly Charts for this issue reflect airplay for the month ending April 24, 2018. Check out our weekly charts online at luradio.ca or tune in to the weekly Top 20 Countdown Saturday from 5-7pm (or the rebroadcast Monday 4-6pm) on 102.7fm in Thunder Bay or stream us live world-wide at luradio.ca.

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3 ChessClub* These Flowers Are For You Urbnet

16 Destroyer* ken Merge Records

4 Duckwrth An Xtra Uugly Mixtape Republic

17 Gord Downie* Introduce Yerself Arts & Crafts

5 Fraction & Finsta* Thoughtwork Self-Released

18 Born Ruffians Uncle. Duke & The Chief Paper Bag

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Beautiful Nubia And The Roots Renaissance Band* Amunudun Eniobanke

Loud 1 Yamantaka//Sonic Titan* Dirt Paper Bag

2 Preoccupations* New Material Flemish Eye

2 Afrika Mamas Iphupho ARC

3 Miesha and the Spanks* Girls Girls Girls Saved by Vinyl

3 Jonghyun Poet S.M. Entertainment

4 Storc* Storc Self-Released

4 Boogat* San Cristóbal Baile Inn Maisonette

5 Kal Marks Universal Care Exploding in sound

6 Colour Tongues* Colour Tongues Self-Released

5 So Long Seven* Kala Kalo Self- Released

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7 Soccer Mommy Clean Fat Possum

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3 Ought* Room Inside the World Royal Mountain 4 Greenbank* Glory Days Self-Released 5 Bahamas* Earthtones Barchords

8 Spirit of the Bear Fade into Blue Self-Released 9 Charlotte Day Wilson* Stone Woman Self-Released 10 Milk & Bone* Deception Bay Bonsound 11 Liza Anne Fine But Dying Arts & Crafts 12 Everett Bird* People Person Royal Mountain 13 Weaves* Wide Open Buzz Records 14 Shame Songs of Praise Dead Oceans

Electronic 1 Freak Heat Waves* Beyond XXXL Telephone Explosion

2 Kutch* Notionside Self-Released

1 Søren Nissen* Departures Self-Released Peripheral Vision* More Songs About Error And Shame Self-Released

Joe Vickers* Notes for the Wood Burning Stove Gunner Records

2 Sue Foley* The Ice Queen Stony Plain

3 Hax Meadroom* Astral Projection Self-Released

4 Jason Sharp* Stand Above The Streams Constellation

3 Prime Time Big Band* Live at the Ironwood Chronograph

4 Buffy Sainte-Marie* Medicine Songs True North

5 StegoSarahs* Simple Subtraction Self-Released

4 Sharel Cassity & Elektra Evolve Relsha Music

5 Mayhemingways* Skip Land Self-Released

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5 Adam Shulman Sextet Full Tilt Cellar Live

3 Innes Wilson* Northumberland Slums Out of Sound

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1 Cadence Weapon* Cadence Weapon eOne Music 2 Tachichi* Chico’s 90s Project Hand’Solo

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Timing and Cycles in Lake Superior Story by Graham Saunders, Photo by Darren McChristie

temperatures and sunlight. Water attains its greatest density at 4°C, sinks, and is replaced by colder, lighter water. This convection current mixes oxygen downward and transfers nutrient-rich bottom waters closer to the surface. Deep lakes stratify into three major layers in the summer. The epilimnion is the upper layer of relatively warm water, about six metres deep, where dissolved oxygen concentrations are moderate to high. The thermocline is the transition layer between the epilimnion and the hypolimnion, a colder, non-circulating layer with reduced oxygen. These layers change with the seasons and with wind conditions. Winds blowing offshore keep the epilimnion mixed by pushing surface water (usually warmer) downwind. This prompts upwelling of deeper water and higher oxygen content (important to fish and other creatures) throughout the layer. In the spring, when the surface ice melts, the water temperature is

just 0°C. In deep lakes, any further warming will not happen until an entire layer of water has warmed to 4°C. On Lake Superior, this threshold is usually reached in later June. Once it happens, the surface can warm relatively quickly; usually the average surface temperature reaches 21°C in August, although shallow and inland lakes can make this transition to swimmable conditions much more quickly. The record is 24°C, set over a few days in August 2012—but don’t count on breaking a record this summer. “To everything there is a season” and this is certainly the case with northern lakes. The fall overturn completes the cycle begun in the spring. The critical factor is, again, the density of water at 4°C and the reason deep and large lakes are relatively warm though the fall season. How do these overturn processes and changes influence success at catching fish? I admit to being out of my depth on that one.

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lake’s “ice-out” process can be a stubborn one, and this year it was especially so. Usually it begins in March, when the sun is higher over the horizon and days with melting temperatures increase as the month progresses. But this year, the month of March was unusual because of the timing of melting temperatures—typically the final weeks are much warmer than the early ones, but this year, contradicting some of our thinking about what happens in the spring season, the month concluded with more frigid conditions. The dispute about spring continued well into April and this, coupled with an unusually cold February resulting in

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thicker-than-average ice on both inland lakes and the Great Lakes, caused ice breakup to fall about three weeks behind schedule. What’s next? As I write this, several forecasting agencies are predicting May will be warmer than the long-term average, but a true/false confirmation will take a while. Full disclosure: the same forecasting agencies did forecast a warmer April.

The Spring Overturn Unlike metal and other substances, water does not expand and contract in response to temperature. Ice floats on top of water because it is less dense. Surface water temperature warms in response to higher air

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Dumb About Drones By Betty Carpick

or some reason, I jumped at the opportunity to write about drones. I’m not particularly mechanically inclined or into gadgets or aerial photography. However, something about the subject caught my attention. In my early days in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, without a road connecting us to the outer world, float planes provided passenger and freight service throughout the north and Transair’s golden fleet offered short-haul aircraft to the south. Mrs. Latimer, our grade one teacher, once told us that in our class’s lifetime we’d be flying around on personal airplanes. I never forgot that. Growing up around a lot of sky, water, bush, and vast distances, it seemed like a perfectly reasonable prediction. With a kid’s sensibility and naivety, I could only imagine

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something cute like a Volkswagen bug with wings that could be used in all types of weather for the benefit of humankind and the planet. There’s no way I imagined “flying around” would mean a dynamic remotely navigated aircraft, which is what an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone is. Little did I know. UAV innovations began in the 1900s as military tools for operations that were “too dull, dirty, or dangerous” for humans. The concept was to operate and communicate between an unmanned aircraft system and a ground-based controller using various degrees of autonomy. So, essentially, human behaviour would guide a human-built product. Up until 1959 and the beginning of the Vietnam War, UAVs were little more than remote-controlled airplanes. That’s when things changed

and America began using highly classified UAVs for combat missions. For all involved, the human costs were in the millions. It’s amazing how long and detailed the Wikipedia entries are on weaponry and wars. As I researched the topic, my thinking was clouded by reading about the harsh realities, emotional complexities, and enduring consequences. I felt overwhelmed. It was difficult to view my assigned subject with a critical historical and cultural lens. Mostly, I felt defeated. I felt angry to be reminded of how aggression and so-called “shows of power” continue and don’t seem to be slowing. I felt sad. I believe in giving peace a chance. I found it really hard to move along the trajectory and applications of UAVs even though it fascinated me that the design and engineering

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of UAVs has always relied on the study of birds and insects. And that these complex, fast, and agile fliers with bodies specialized for flight have informed how UAVs can hover like a hummingbird, swoop around obstacles like a bat, fly backward like a dragonfly, and perform other marvelous manoeuvres. It interested me that all kinds of UAVs have been invented for multiple purposes—and mostly for good. There are rapid expansions in many sectors, including commercial, science, entertainment, recreation, and agriculture. Drones equipped with different types of high-resolution cameras and sophisticated sensors offer amazing possibilities for photography, mapping, data monitoring, and more. Thunder Bay Police are apparently investing in a Canadian-made drone for search and rescue purposes. I don’t want drones to be ubiquitous. I’m glad there are proposed drone use regulations in Canada to keep the public and other airspace users safe. The unchecked proliferation of drones without setting boundaries will make skies and ground more dangerous. The Vietnam War lasted almost 20 years. From before I was born until I graduated from high school, it came into our home daily. It wasn’t until I was writing about an invention first created by the military that I was triggered into thinking about the implications of something being “too dull, dirty, or dangerous” for humans. The kind of environments in which robots excel, as human-built products guided by human behaviour.

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