February 2017 by The Walleye Magazine

FILM FREE ARTS Vol. 8 No. 2 MUSIC FEBRUARY FOOD 2017 CULTURE thewalleye.ca

Eight Reasons to Love Winter

FOOD BÉBÉ ON BAY P 21

FIBRE ARTS EXHIBITION P 33

BREAKING THE ICE P 47

IAN THORNLEY OF BIG WRECK P 53

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Contents FEATURES

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CoverStory: Eight Reasons to Love Winter ■ 8 Cross-Country Skiing ■ 9 Outdoor Lake Skating ■ 10 Winter Fat Biking ■ 11 Kick Sledding ■ 12 Telemark Skiing ■ 13 Dog Sledding ■ 14 Ice Boating ■ 15 Ice Climbing ■ 16 Groomed to Perfection ■ 17 Mount Baldy Ski Resort

FOOD

■ 18 J'aime l'Amour et le Chocolat ■ 20 Monsoon ■ 21 Food Bébé on Bay ■ 22 Hot Mug! ■ 25 Damascus Donair FILM&THEATRE

■ 26 Cool Girls ■ 28 Films About Winter Activities ■ 29 Love Letters THE ARTS

■ 30 Neechee Studio ■ 32 Big Back Yard ■ 33 Fibre Arts Exhibition ■ 34 Dayna Slingerland ■ 36 North Shore Jewelry

CITYSCENE

■ 38 Snowkiting ■ 39 Thai-Karen Cookhouse ■ 40 The Black History Month Gala ■ 43 Fund Drive ■ 44 Après-Ski After-Hours Style Inspiration ■ 45 U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships ■ 46 Bring Henry Home

39 Thunder Bay’s arts & culture alternative

Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie Editor Adrian Lysenko adrian@thewalleye.ca Associate Editor Amy Jones Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva

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WEATHER

■ 46 Weather Eye MUSIC

■ 52 Falsifier ■ 53 Ian Thornley of Big Wreck ■ 54 Beatific Moments ■ 56 Remembering the Rat Pack ■ 58 Five Winter Songs ■ 59 Maple Sons ■ 60 Martin Blanchet ■ 61 Becoming a Music City ■ 62 An Orchestral Legacy ■ 63 DJ Big D’s Caribbean Flavour in the North ■ 64 Cy

ARCHITECTURE

■ 50 27 Cumberland Street South GREEN

■ 70 For the Love of Nature HEALTH

■ 72 Getting Your

Best Sleep During the Long Winter Nights

■ 19 Drink of the Month ■ 41 This is Thunder Bay ■ 42 Stuff We Like ■ 66 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 74 Tbaytel February EVENTS ■ 76 Music EVENTS ■ 77 LU Radio's Monthly Top 20 ■ 78 The Comics ■ 80 The Wall ■ 81 The Beat ■ 82 The Eye

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■ 47 Breaking the Ice ■ 48 Fast and Fabulous ■ 49 TVO to Create Local

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Embracing the Season

en years ago or so, I found myself back in Thunder Bay. It was early winter, unusually mild, and the city was without snow. A good friend of mine worked at Kamview and asked if I wanted to pull an all-nighter to make snow for an event the Nordic centre was hosting. Equipped with a John Deere Gator, a propane blow torch, various hoses, and a snow maker, I felt like we were in The Thing. As we worked all night to create a pristine blanket of white over the dead grass, I didn’t realize how much work went into making snow. When Thunder Bay Nordic Trails manager Peter Crooks arrived in the morning, I was fast asleep in my truck exhausted from the work. Looking back, I guess as much as we complain about snow when it’s here, some of us also complain or yearn for it when it’s not. For many residents of the city, the snow and cold temperatures keep us active and sane during the coldest months of the year. With this in mind, our February issue is devoted to winter sports and activities. From telemark skiing to kick-sledding to

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ice boating, we take a look at eight people involved in different pastimes unique to the season. Plus, Bonnie Schiedel profiles Peter Crooks as he celebrates 20 years with Thunder Bay Nordic Trails and Tonya Muchano talks to the Kardas family, the new owners of Mount Baldy Ski Area. Keeping with our theme, menswear stylist Lyle Morissette provides some suggestions for après-ski, film columnist Michael Sobota shares his picks for winter activity themed movies, and I cross snowkiting off my bucket list… sort of. February also brings Valentine’s Day, so Amy Jones presents some tried-and-true first date options in the city, Chef Rachel Globensky serves up a delectable chocolate fondue recipe, and if you’re celebrating the holiday alone, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with Stuff We Like for the happily single. So go outside, try a new winter sport and embrace the snow, because drinking wine and watching Netflix doesn’t count.

- Adrian Lysenko

Featured Contributor Laura Paxton Photography is important to Laura because time goes by so quickly and she loves preserving stories and moments to treasure and look back on. Born, raised, and proud to be from Thunder Bay, she has been taking pictures since childhood and started her photography business Flashback Photo in 2010. Aside from carrying her camera around, Laura has a diploma in Social Service Work and does random things in that field, spends a lot of time with her kids, designs/creates jewelry, and tries to stay active. Check out Laura’s photos in This is Thunder Bay on page 41.

On the Cover Eight Reasons to Love Winter Photo by Julian Holenstein

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Manchester by the Sea February 2

SilverCity Thunder Bay Cinemas

North of Superior Film Association presents the critically acclaimed film Manchester by the Sea, starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams. Set in a small town in Massachusetts, the film tells the story of an uncle who takes care of his nephew after his brother dies. Manchester by the Sea premiered at Sundance to widespread critical acclaim, and was chosen by both the American Film Institute and National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2016. Tickets for the showing are $6 for members and $9 for non-members. NOSFA memberships are just $15. nosfa.ca

February 9 & 11

Italian Cultural Centre Two of Thunder Bay’s finest guitarists—Joseph Roy, a well-known guitar teacher and sessional lecturer at Lakehead University, and Matt Sellick, voted Best Guitarist in our Best of Thunder Bay Readers’ Survey—join guest conductor Paul Haas to bring their energy and talent to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra stage for two nights in this cabaret concert that highlights both classical and Flamenco guitar music. Tickets are $11.50$32 and are available at the Thunder Bay Auditorium box office. Concert begins at 8 pm. tbso.ca

Big Wreck with Ascot Royals February 14 Rockhouse

Spend your Valentine’s Day rocking out to Big Wreck at the Rockhouse! Formed in Boston in 1994, the neo-prog hard rock band Big Wreck put out several albums before disbanding in 2002, when Canadian frontman Ian Thornley embarked on a solo career. Reuniting in 2012, the band is now touring in support of their fifth album, Grace Street, with support from Canadian rock/pop band Ascot Royals. Tickets are $35 in advance, and are available at Galaxy Lanes, Body Basics, Fat Guys Auto Parts, Valente’s Music, Rockhouse, and online. rockhousetbay.com

Hygge Week February 9–15 Grand Marais, MN

The Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-gah) is the ritual of embracing life’s simple pleasures—feeling relaxed, cozy, and surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, community, and fire. This year Grand Marais is launching its first annual Hygge Week, during which visitors will enjoy all the splendors of a classic north woods winter vacation: dogsledding, snowmobiling, stargazing, fireside gatherings, and cross-country skiing, with the added bonus of unique events to encourage the celebration and enjoyment of the wonderful things that make North Shore winters unique. Layne Kennedy

TBSO Cabaret: Duelling Guitars with Joseph Roy and Matt Sellick

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Family Day at the Art Gallery February 20 Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Join in the fun as you search and discover A Question of Animals on exhibit at the Art Gallery. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore large animal drawings by Amanda Burk, newly acquired paintings by Norval Morrisseau, and Liz Buset’s exhibition, Swine. Gallery staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer Amanda Burk, Bound (my Aesopian guidance on your visit. The adventure sadness), 2016, Digital Video continues with a relaxed animal-themed art activity suitable for all ages. They will watch the weather and if favourable, an outdoor activity will be offered too. Event runs 12:30–3 pm. theag.ca The Walleye

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Eight Reasons to Love Winter Julian Holenstein

Back in our August 2015 issue, we laid the claim that Thunder Bay is Canada’s best outdoor city, profiling individuals who were passionate about specific summer sports and activities. But because our love for the outdoors isn’t seasonal, we decided a winter edition was in order as well. Here are eight individuals who are ambassadors for certain winter activities and sports that are popular, if not unique to Thunder Bay.

Cross-Country Skiing Marianne Stewart, 43 How did you get into it? I did some

cross-country as a kid, but mostly downhill. I got back into it again in my early twenties as cross-training for rowing. How long have you been doing it? Just

over 20 years.

What’s unique about it? It's a full-

body workout that gets you outside during the winter. You can ski on groomed trails at our local countrycountry clubs or hit the backcountry for more adventure and solitude. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? Even

though our winters are getting warmer we still have great snow and five groomed cross-country ski areas to choose from. TBay has a great Nordic community. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? For day-to-day skiing, I love

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Kamview—you always run into someone to visit with, yet you still might see a lynx or a marten while out on the trail. When I have some extra time, you can't beat skiing at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park—stunning views, majestic white

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pines, and 50 km of groomed trails within a short drive of TBay. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)?

My favourite mid-winter conditions for skate skiing are around -5 to -10 on freshly groomed trails for awesome glide. Anything below -20, and I switch to classic skiing. Spring skiing on the crust is also pretty sweet, you feel like you're flying. Advice for beginners? Get a lesson or

two if you can—good technique makes skiing much more fun. Our local ski shops are super knowledgeable about equipment and beginner packages for skate or classic are really reasonable—a great investment in your health. Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)? I love

wearing a cozy wool base layer (socks, long johns, and half-zip is my favourite combo) from Icebreaker or Smartwool and a buff to keep my face warm. The saying “there's no bad weather, just bad clothing,” is so true. I have a reputation for never cancelling a Jackrabbit session due to cold weather!

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Outdoor Lake Skating Julian Holenstein, 55 How did you get into it? Friends

invited me out to a number of the outdoor rinks around the city for pick-up hockey games in the early 1990s. At that time I could barely skate and my “stopping” consisted of running full speed into the boards. Not much has changed since then. I think that is why I prefer skating on open lakes now—no boards to run into! How long have you been doing it?

27 years. What’s unique about it? Lake skat-

ing provides a feeling of unlimited space and freedom of movement. It is so different from the confines of a dark enclosed arena or even the confines of an outdoor rink. You feel like a farm animal that has escaped from their pen. The effortless glide of skates allow you to cover some tremendous distances. It is a chance to explore and see the many shapes, colors, and even moods that frozen

water offers. It is a sport for all ages—evidently. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport?

Thunder Bay is great because we are surrounded by many lakes of varying size. Because of this size variation their freeze up extends over the duration of the winter. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? It is hard to pick a

favorite location because opportunities change from year to year but I have had many great skates below the cliffs of Caribou Island on Lake Superior. Lake Superior often “sings” to the skater with thunderous booms on days where the ice formation is under various pressures from wind or cold. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)? When you choose a lake

for skating you are usually very exposed – understatement. This means

winds can travel over large distances (open fetch). Any month is great provided winds are not strong and temperatures are moderate. Most skates do not provide much insulation for the feet so I usually look for days with temperatures above -15C. Advice for beginners? Beginners

should always skate with friends particularly if they are unfamiliar with their ice conditions. It is advisable to carry a light day pack to change clothing layers as needed. A small hatchet is very useful for testing ice thickness. Throw ropes used for canoeing/kayaking rescues are also a reasonable safety item to carry. Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)?

Don’t leave your skates in the car overnight. I like to bring a small piece of padding or Ensolite foam to sit on when changing into skates. I often skate with “skate ski” poles to assist with balance and push off—really helpful for touring. The Walleye

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Winter Fat Biking Will Takacs, 32

How did you get into it? I got into

fat biking because the wider tires and increased float and traction were a better solution to mountain biking in the snow with skinny tires. How long have you been doing it? I

have been fat biking for three years. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique about it? The most

unique part is the bikes with the huge tires. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? Thunder

Bay has great snow, temperatures don't get too cold for too long, and we have great access to trails to ride. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? Shuniah Mines. What are the ideal winter conditions

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for the activity (temperature, month)?

All of winter works well. I like temps in the 0 to -10 range, but with the correct gear you can ride well below -20. A decent snow base helps makes the trails smooth and fast. Advice for beginners? Best tip for

beginners is to dress in layers. It's very easy to overdress and overheat when riding leading to wet clothes, which then freeze and it becomes hard to stay warm. Always a good idea to pack an extra pair of gloves. Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)?

Studded tires can be life savers on ice, warm gloves, or pogies to keep your hands warm and dry, good wicking base layers like wool keep you dry and comfortable on the bike.

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Kick Sledding

Ruth Chapman, 70 How did you get into it? I saw an ar-

ticle on kick sledding and just got the [Nor'West Outdoor Centre] going and I didn’t want to do cross-country skiing. They were doing that at Kamview but the terrain at the centre was really too hilly for cross-country skiing. So I thought, I’ll try a couple of kick sleds and we’ll see if that would work. We had a couple for the first year and we just ended up getting more and more and more. How long have you been doing it?

18 years. What’s unique about it? It’s very low

impact but you can make it high impact if you do extreme trails. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? I’m

not saying it is, to be honest. The best place for kick sledding is a Scandinavian country where they don’t salt the roads because people can take them out on the road and go wherever. But we do have tonnes of lakes though, and they’re great on the lake. People can use them for ice fishing rather than a snow-machine. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? I go to the golf course on

Mountain Road (Fort William Country Club) with my husky. I hook him to the kick sled and we go all over the golf course there. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)?

The thing with a kick sled is you have to have packed snow. You can’t do in powder snow. Ice provides the best conditions, or hard pack snow. Advice for beginners? No, it’s a pret-

ty easy sport to gain proficiency at.

Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)? You

want good boots that have a good kick or crampons.

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Telemark Skiing Richard Culpeper, 56 How did you get into it? I found the

hills on hiking trails problematic for my cross-country skis, so I practiced turning at a ski hill. One day a skier told me about cross-country skis with metal edges that would make turning a lot easier. The world was never the same for me since then. How long have you been doing it? I’ve

been skiing for over forty years, and telemarking for over thirty years.

What’s unique about it? Telemarking

is a graceful dance of simple elegance and refined movement while playing with gravity and speed on a sloping crystalline ballroom floor.

Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? We have

terrain, we have snow, we have a lot of happy skiers of various disciplines of skiing, and we have saunas. What else is needed in life? Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? Thunder Bay has the best lift-ar-

ea skiing in Ontario at Loch Lomond, with its Giant, Jolly Giant and Devils Dive. Cruising the Giant at speed is a lyrical combination of power and

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balance. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)?

It’s all good. Well, to be more accurate, it’s all great! Late January and early February are usually best for backcountry power, but can it be a might nippy (-15 or significantly colder on some days) up until the mid- to lateFebruary thaw. Late February and early March are not so cold (often a happy -10 C), and the snow at lift areas is usually very good, but occasionally there will be daytime thaws and nighttime freezes that result in heavy snow and breakable crust which is not a friend of backcountry skiing. Advice for beginners? Don’t be too

goal oriented. Just get out into the snow and play in it—motion on skis is where it all starts. Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)? Wear

a helmet (no excuses—wear it—no one wants to have to clean up after you) and use releasable bindings so you and your skis can have a quick divorce if the relationship gets rocky.

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Dog Sledding Paul Amano, 39 How did you get into it? While in out-

door recreation at Lakehead University, I had the chance to try it at Nor'west Sled Dog Adventures and loved it, so I volunteered with them throughout my years at Lakehead. How long have you been doing it? 19

years total, nine years with my own dogs. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique about it? Very few

things require the patience for process that mushing does. Each season starts anew with a slow building process. You build your community of dogs and your team moves slowly towards your goals. Each dog progresses in her/his role throughout the seasons from puppyhood to retirement and fits in differently each season. There are no shortcuts. You are meeting their needs in the now towards your goals several years down the road. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? It is a core

part of our central identity. Thunder Bay has always been (pre- and post-European settlement) a meeting place or hub where different modes of transportation came together. Our port sees grains, potash, and other goods from the west come in on trains and transported to ships to continue east over the Great Lakes. The rendezvous at Fort William saw interior river navigable canoes come in with furs to be sent east with larger voyageur canoes or schooners. Dog teams were also central to the fur trade.

Before a big network of roads connecting the outport communities on Lake Superior, dog teams delivered mail and goods from community to community in the winter. There is a long history of dog teams here from contributing to pre-European economies to the racing community of the past several decades. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? My own property and the crown

land adjacent to it. To travel a landscape so frequently allows me to have a deep intimate relationship to my more-thanhuman community. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)?

There is no ideal. It's every single day whether on sleds in winter, wheels in fall, or simply going for a walk with them in the summer. You are immersed in it no matter what is thrown at you. Adversity sometimes reaps the greatest growth opportunities. Advice for beginners? Sled dogs are just

dogs. Meet their needs as dogs first, then the sledding is easy. When they trust you, you can ask them to try new things. Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)? Just

be there with your dogs. Remove any distractions (cell phones, GPS) and be mindful of your dogs. Keep your mind in the here and now and enjoy the company of your best friends and the storied landscape you are travelling. The Walleye

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Ice Boating Vicki Nikkila, 56 How did you get into it? My father

became interested in ice boating and made a prototype using a mast and old cloth sail from a discarded sailboat. The first experiments with this boat were not all that successful but we were hooked and determined to build a better boat. How long have you been doing it? I

got involved in ice boating when I was a teenager in the 70s. What’s unique about it? Ice boating

is a sport that is completely dependent on the weather and ice conditions. In Thunder Bay we usually get nice cold weather but the trick is searching out good ice. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? In Thunder

Bay we have more opportunities for good ice out on Lake Superior. Many of the bays freeze at different times during the winter so there is usually another opportunity to find new ice. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)? The ice needs to be thick

enough but also be clear of snow. We get these conditions in the early winter on the inland lakes, but conditions may only last for a day or two depending on snowfall, and then you have to hope for wind as well. We have often

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found beautiful ice and have had no wind, and then the snow comes and it’s all over. When you hit the conditions right, this is an exhilarating sport. The ice boat can reach speeds of 50 mph, which is really fast when you are sitting in an open cockpit a few inches above the ice. It can also be frustrating waiting and searching for the perfect conditions and then waiting for the right winds. Advice for beginners? Do your re-

search! There are a lot of different styles of boats out there—some are racing boats and some are recreational. Ice conditions here in Thunder Bay are not always ideal, and sometimes there are snow patches or rough ice to deal with. I really like having a sturdy boat that can take a lot of abuse. It is definitely no fun being far out somewhere and having an equipment malfunction. Also, it is important to go out prepared—bring tools and spare parts and above all, scout the ice before you get out there. The boat is very fast and there are no brakes! I once drove my boat into an area with open water, the boat stopped instantly and I was catapulted into the water (don't try this!) Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)?

Essential gear would be an ice boat, helmet, and some elbow and knee pads. Warm clothes and hot chocolate!

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Ice Climbing Frank Pianka, 64 was a natural extension of my interest in all things related to rock climbing and the related technical rope skills. How long have you been doing it?

Over 25 years. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique about it? Ice climbers

enjoy the fact that once we have our basic gear and skills, there are no admission fees, line-ups, or (in our area) avalanches to worry about, but the real attraction is the challenge of moving safely over beautiful terrain that could otherwise be impassable. Sharing the challenge and risk with reliable partners also creates unique friendships. Why is the Thunder Bay area such a great place for this sport? The easy ac-

cess to fabulous ice (and rock) climbing is at the top of the list of what makes our area attractive to a growing population of climbers throughout the world. Visitors envy the fact that our travel time to world class rock and ice climbing is a tiny fraction of theirs. Favourite location (close to Thunder Bay)? One of my favourite ice climbs

offers continuous movement in a spectacular setting on the river as a great warm up for the steeper ice ahead, and in a good year, there's even more above that, for the full alpine experience. What are the ideal winter conditions for the activity (temperature, month)?

Ideal ice climbing conditions present late in the season (late February and March) when the ice growth is just starting to wane, the days are longer, sunnier, and temperatures are ideal, just below 0. Advice for beginners? Ice climbing

is challenging, exhilarating, and fun, but it can also be very dangerous, so it's important to start off slowly. The Alpine Club of Canada, Thunder Bay Section, (acctbay.ca) has years of experience introducing beginners to rock and ice climbing, and best of all, it's all free for the price of an annual membership.

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How did you get into it? Ice climbing

Insider tip (e.g. essential gear)? That's

a no-brainer. A helmet! We say, "Put it on early, and leave it on."

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CoverStory and its wider trails means bigger machinery than just the snowmobile. Crooks compares driving the $200,000 Sno-Cat to sitting in an airplane, complete with a heated seat and Sirius satellite radio. Still, there are lots of chilly days and nights where he and his crew still use the snowmobile and its small groomer to do trail touch-ups, in an effort to keep costs down for TBNT. Figuring out what approach to take to grooming is different every single time, he says, because the snow is always different. The grooming equipment is adjusted every time to tweak elements like the tiller speed, depth and pressure, and the machine speed. “It’s very satisfying watching the final product [of a freshly groomed trail] turn out behind you,” he says.

And for those of us who count listening to Crooks’ recorded updates on the snowphone as an essential part of a TBay winter, we’re not alone: the snow-phone gets regular calls from listeners from the West Coast, the southern U.S., Minnesota, Iowa, and more. “When I met one of the Whistler groomers at the 2009 World Cup, he told me he listens to me every morning,” says Crooks with a smile. Looks like we all appreciate an upbeat voice telling us to come out and play in the snow.

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Crooks’ expertise is in demand outside of Thunder Bay as well. He teaches at a ski trail grooming conference in Michigan and while he has groomed trails for a variety

of provincial and national events, he says his career highlight was spending six weeks in British Columbia as a groomer in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. “Being involved in an Olympic event was very cool,” he says. “I’ll never forget being alone in the cross-country stadium at three in the morning, working with the snow.”

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Peter Crooks Celebrates 20 years with Thunder Bay Nordic Trails Skiers, do you know who Dudley was?

By Bonnie Schiedel

f a thief hadn’t stolen Peter Crooks’ downhill ski equipment from the Crest Hotel parking lot more than 40 years ago, the cross-country ski trail situation in Thunder Bay might look a lot different. Crooks couldn’t afford to replace the alpine gear, so bought some used cross-country skis instead and gave it a go. “It was fantastic!” he says of his first experiences with Nordic skiing. “I loved it and got right hooked on it.” Plus, he adds, it was good off-season training for motocross, his other passion at the time. In the early 1970s, he started grooming the cross-country ski trails at Centennial Park, using a snowmobile and the barebones grooming equipment that existed then. He also owned and ran a ski shop, Red River Service, until the late 1980s. This

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year marks Crooks’ twentieth year with Thunder Bay Nordic Trails (TBNT), where as trails manager he oversees and maintains more than 100 km of trails at Kamview Nordic Centre, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, and Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. It’s an all-in job that can mean working in the middle of the night (and often does, judging by Crooks’ remarkably cheery 4:30 am trail updates on the snow-phone) or waking up every 90 minutes to check one of his six weather radar websites. “There is no such thing as a typical day of grooming,” he says. “A groomer’s life is ruled by the weather!” Crooks gets out skiing about once a week, but finds that he gets distracted by a mental to-do list on the trails. The growing popularity of skate skiing

Dudley’s Trail, a 3.4 km ski trail at Kamview Nordic Centre, is thought to be the first doggie trail at a ski centre in Canada. For more than 20 years, hundreds of skiers and their dogs have been able to get a workout together on a trail specially designated for dogs. (Yes, it’s wellmaintained—you don’t have to watch where you step. It’s also accessible from the far parking lot if you want to bypass the chalet.) Many assume that Dudley refers to a pooch, but in fact the trail is named for Arthur Dudley Vigars, a longtime TBay resident who had a passion for skiing. An avid downhill skier and ski hill owner, Vigars took up cross-country skiing with equal enthusiasm in his late 50s and loved the Sibley Ski Tour (now the

Sleeping Giant Loppet), competing in the 50 km race until his mid-70s and the 20 km race in his mid-80s, with a friendly rivalry to be the oldest skier. He was also a huge supporter of Kamview and taught the youth Jackrabbits program for many years. To honour both his commitment to skiing and his love of dogs, Dudley’s Trail was named for him. “He was involved in North Superior Paws, a dog rescue organization, and always had a dog, usually one in desperate need of a home,” remembers his daughter, Donna Vantaa. Vigars died in 2008 at age 90, but his ski legacy lives on. A new configuration of Dudley’s Trail opened in late December 2016, with an additional 850 m and fun twists and turns for both classic and skate skiing.

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Mount Baldy Ski Resort Family-Run, Family-Fun for Over 60 Years By Tonya Muchano

ulling in to Mount Baldy on a sunny afternoon, I am met with perfect lines of freshly groomed snow, with sunlight gleaming over the stilluntouched slopes. In the newly renovated chalet, I wait in front of a roaring fire, the room buzzing with activity and anticipation of the first day of night skiing this season.

The importance of the whole family experience is immediately evident as skiers begin to arrive: teenagers, toddlers, parents, and grandparents all file in together for a day on the slopes. I ask Kardas what it is about skiing that makes it

so family-friendly. “There’s no other sport out there that you can go rip around high speed, take jumps (with your parents), and have fun!” He adds that there’s a community safety aspect to it as well. “We grew up on the hill as kids. You could leave us out here and not get into trouble. It’s that skier’s etiquette, the skier’s mentality. It’s a nice safe zone,” he explains. “And it goes all the way down

to our lifties knowing customers by name.” For now, they are working on building their customer base with affordable prices and great service, and making connections to redevelop some areas that have fallen to the wayside in recent years. Kardas explains that their future vision includes cross-country and snow machine trails, strengthening ski

racing, and developing a quality slopestyle terrain park. As for ski jumps, Kardas just laughs, “I think Baldy had one of the original ski jumps, way back when, and you will see a ski jump in the future. The Kardas family will not let this die.” Mount Baldy is located on Mount Baldy Road, off Hwy 527. It is open Thursday through Sunday, with night skiing until 9 pm offered Thursday through Saturday.

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“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” says Kristof Kardas as we settle into a spot by the chalet’s massive picture windows. He is clearly at home in his role as the new owner of the hill. Kardas and his brothers Jason Kardas and Daniel Kardas purchased Mount Baldy from the previous owner, Craig Spiess, just last year. Spiess’ family had been running it since 1988, passing the hill from one family member to another, so it was important for him to have a family with a deep connection to skiing take over.

The Kardas brothers grew up on slopes. Their father Slav Kardas is a former Olympian and national ski jump coach, and was instrumental in the genesis of Big Thunder as a premiere ski jumping facility. The Kardas brothers themselves are all former national team ski jumpers. “It’s been my dad’s lifelong dream to have a ski hill, so when we had the opportunity to [purchase Mount Baldy], it seemed like a great fit—one ski family to another ski family, to carry on that legacy of a family resort,” explains Kardas. “The support we have from the local community is amazing. We had so many people pushing and advocating for us.”

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J'aime l'amour et le chocolat By Chef Rachel Globensky

n May of 2006, while I was in culinary school, I worked in a twoMichelin star restaurant during our class trip to Paris. Apprenticing at a place like Drouant was this aspiring chef ’s dream. And, springtime in Paris—can you imagine?! My brief time in the City of Lights wasn’t as romantic as it seems—I logged 38 hours in three days at the restaurant! My coworkers looked quite vampiresque from busy split shifts and lack of sleep. But I was quite happy to learn from them, and even braved the le Métro by myself at midnight to do so (sorry, Mom). At Drouant, I chose to work in the pastry shop, as baking is my first love.

Chef Chançeau was so gracious, and kind—he didn’t even relegate me to doing le travail de l'âne (literally: donkey work), the menial tasks that the lowest of the low are assigned in the kitchen. I airbrushed ice cream pyramids with cocoa, mixed up lemon-scented madeleines, and placed mille-feuille into perfect stacks, with the apprentice’s motto, “uniformity and consistency,” running through my mind on repeat (thanks, Bill and Shane). A master at classic French baking, the chef shared some of his recipes with me—methods that were explained using my €2 French-English dictionary and a lot of hand gesturing.

I have those recipes tucked away in my scrapbook of the trip; they are written in French, and mine has gotten a little rusty over the past decade. However, the basis of la cuisine Française has stayed with me, though these days I don’t get the chance to show off much. My eight-year-old isn’t too impressed with Pain de Mie or chocolate tempering, even when I spike my cooking lessons with French swears to see if she’s listening…

Here’s a classic recipe to share with your sweetheart (or yourself, if that’s the way you roll. I’m not going to judge!) this Valentine’s Day. Very simple, and very good—the two mainstays of French Cuisine—using the best ingredients you can find. Bon appétit!

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8 oz premium semi-sweet chocolate (like Lindt, Callebaut, or Valrhona) 1 cup heavy (35%) cream

1 Tbsp good vanilla 1 Tbsp kirsch or brandy

Strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, brownie bites, marshmallows, cookies, cake, or any other items of your choosing.

Grab a saucepan and a bowl that can sit atop the saucepan. Pour a few inches of water in the saucepan and bring it to a slow boil; let the bowl sit on top. Heat the heavy cream in the bowl while you chop the chocolate. Whisk in chocolate pieces until melted and smooth. Whisk in vanilla and booze. Remove from heat and serve in a fondue pot over a small flame. If you’re not fancy, just keep the saucepan simmering while you fondue, and return the bowl to the water when you need a warm-up. Cut your dippers into bite-sized pieces, and arrange artfully (or not!) beside your fondue pot. Dip, drip, and enjoy!

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Story by Rebekah Skochinski, Photo by Adrian Lysenko Not everyone gets a getaway to escape winter. For those of us seeing all 28 days of February to the bitter end, Tomlin has a drink to quash any FOMO we might be feeling. Bitter Bird is their take on a classic tiki cocktail that uses equal parts pineapple juice, yellow Chartreuse (an aromatic liqueur with a million delicious and secret ingredients), Courvoisier cognac, which imparts a mild and nutty flavour with a hint of orange, and lime juice. They add a few dashes of Elemakule Tiki bitters—a tropical combination of cinnamon, allspice, and spice blend from Polynesia and the Caribbean—before pouring it over crushed ice. It’s finished with a splash of Campari, freshly grated nutmeg, and mint. Drinking this cocktail is like finding an empty stretch of beach, throwing your towel down, and lying face up to the sun. In other words: paradise. The only thing bitter about the Bitter Bird is when it’s done. Bartender, another round please!

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he restaurant is full. Spoons clink against soup bowls. In the background, Ella Fitzgerald croons “Our Love is Here to Stay.” Wearing a long red apron, Tracy Pinet moves seamlessly from the open kitchen to the dining area and back again. It’s easy to forget it’s -22 degrees outside. The entire space is bathed in sunlight and Pinet has just brought a steaming bowl of clam chowder to the table. “Bon appétit” she says, setting down the plate. Hearty, yet silky-smooth, the chowder is flecked with brightly coloured vegetables and is exactly the sort of thing one needs on a deep freeze day. Part café, part homey kitchen, the décor and the menu at Food Bébé reflect Pinet’s French heritage (Quebecois, Parisian, and Acadian). Near the door is a large framed black and white

photo of Pinet’s aunt Edna, who moved to Ear Falls from Quebec and opened a café. “This place is my way of paying homage to the women in my family,” she says, looking to the photo. “I feel like they are with me in the kitchen.” There are salads, sandwiches, and wraps to choose from, as well as an enticing Parisian Plate, which includes liver paté. But the draw for many has been the iconic Croque Monsieur—a combination of buttery bread, French mustard, shaved ham (soaked in a maple syrup au jus), Gruyère cheese broiled with a béchamel sauce, and (more!) Gruyère. It is decadent and delicious. Though Food Bébé only opened a few weeks ago, it’s been a long time in the making. “As a little girl I almost burned the house down with my Easy-Bake oven,” Pinet

says. After that, the women in her family took her under their wing. “I come from a family of wonderful cooks,” she says. “Unfortunately I lost two generations of my family, but I learned a lot from them.” The name of the restaurant also holds a family connection. “My uncle called me bébé, and that, combined with the idea of being able to give people that full, satisfied tummy, essentially a food baby, is what I hope to do.” She adds, “The heart logo is because they always told me: anything you do in life, do it from the heart.” Food Bébé is located at 270 Bay Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-3, with plans to expand for breakfast. They also offer small-scale catering. Check their Facebook page for daily specials and updates.

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Drinks to Warm Hearts & Hands By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

he winter solstice has come and gone, the days are getting longer, and the sun is lingering later on the thick mantle of snow outdoors. The air is warming up, ever so slightly, so it’s high time to enjoy the last of the clement winter weather.

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Ingredients: 25 fresh mint leaves 3/4 cup boiling water 2 oz gin 1/2 oz lemon 1 oz homemade cranberry syrup Lemon slice for garnish

Ingredients: Maldon salt Half of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp softened butter 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped out 4 oz dark rum 8 oz apple cider

Ingredients: 1 (12-oz) bottle stout 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 Tbsp granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 3 cups whole milk 4 oz milk chocolate chips 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chips 4 oz Baileys 4 oz Irish whiskey

Directions: In a mug, pour boiling water over mint leaves and steep for five minutes. While mint is steeping, combine gin, cranberry syrup, and lemon juice in mug. Strain mint tea into mug and stir to combine. Discard mint leaves. Garnish with sliced lemon and serve. Cranberry Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 cups fresh cranberries, roughly chopped Directions: Combine water, sugar, and cranberries in small saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently and adjusting heat to maintain a bare simmer, until cranberries have completely softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on cranberries to extract liquid. Let cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Directions: Scatter Maldon salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of two mugs with the lemon half, then dip in salt. Combine butter, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds in small bowl. Set aside. Combine rum and cider in small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Pour into prepared mugs, then top each with half of the butter.

Directions: In medium saucepan, cook stout over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Set aside. In medium saucepan, stir cocoa with sugar and salt. Stir in milk, milk chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot. Gently whisk to completely homogenize mixture. Add Bailey's, followed by reduced stout and whiskey. Whisk until frothy, pour into mugs, and serve immediately.

Whether you’re coming in from shovelling or after a long day on the slopes, coming off the trails or are hanging up the skates for the night, shake the chill out of those stiff fingers with a hot mug of something warm and inviting. Try:

North of 48 Sangria Ingredients: 1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine 1⁄2 cup cocoa nibs 1⁄2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dried chamomile 5 quinces quartered 3 oz rum 3 oz dark rum Cedar cones, to garnish Directions: In a medium saucepan, combine wine with cocoa nibs, sugar, chamomile, quince, and one cup water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until quinces are soft, about 45 minutes. Remove pan from heat, pour wine through a fine sieve into a bowl, and discard the solids. Pour four cups of wine into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in both rums. Divide the cocktail among six mugs and garnish each with a cedar cone before serving.

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t’s been a long journey for the Toubaji Family to open up their restaurant, Damascus Donair. The Syrian refugee family—Zaher Toubaji, his wife Nisreen Darwesh, and daughters Hadeel and Sema— arrived last year with sponsorship from members of Redwood Park Church and Mahmoud Hatoum, a relative of the family and the owner of Kabab Village, who is helping finance the restaurant. Hatoum states he was glad to assist the family as well as provide them advice in what type of food Thunder Bay residents might enjoy. “We wanted to help them out as much as we can,” he says. The restaurant will be serving

donair wraps, shawarmas, hummus, and fattoush salad, as well as other items. “Damascus Donair was a dream for Zaher and Mahmoud Hatoum last summer. Without Mahmoud's backing, it would not have happened. He has the expertise and vision,” says Reg Jones, chair of the Redwood Refugee Settlement Committee. “We have supported it in various ways and are encouraging people to eat there.” When the church’s small committee started the project to bring refugees to the city, Jones claims he had no idea what the outcome would be. “It is so gratifying to see

the Toubaji family thriving here,” he says. “They are our friends and neighbours now and will be for a long time. I think TBay will embrace them and their unique takeout restaurant.” Zaher says the people in the city are very nice and his family are happy to be in Thunder Bay. “There are now about 13 Syrian families here totalling almost 100 people. There is also a large Arab and Muslim community in TBay,” Jones says. “This country consists of mostly immigrants at some point and our diversity is our strength. They bring something new to our community and we are the richer for it.” The Walleye

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Web Series Prepares for Second Season By Stephanie Wesley

n the fall of 2016, the four-part web series Cool Girls was released, much to the delight of its co-creator Thunder Bay-born Laura Commisso. Cool Girls is a satirical comedy about a YouTube blogger named Amber-Mae who, alongside her buddy Terri-Lynn, gives advice on many subjects in the form of how-to videos and tutorials. The results are hilarious as it quickly becomes apparent that these two young women are really not the best people to be giving advice. The web series was created and developed by Commisso and Sarah Campbell, who met while studying devised theatre at York University. The two burgeoning comedians started

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The Second Most Pleasurable Thing We Do In The Dark: A Column About Movies

Films About Winter Activities By Michael Sobota

Winter is a time when closeness is both sought out and forced upon us. Let us be kind to one another. -John Books, in The Old Same Story

The Snow Walker (2003)

Force Majeure (2014)

Director Charles Martin Smith first visited Farley Mowat’s material two decades earlier when he starred in a magnificent winter movie, Never Cry Wolf. Smith wrote this screenplay from Mowat’s story Walk Well, My Brother. Charlie Halliday (Barry Pepper) works for Shepherd (James Cromwell) as a bush pilot based in Yellowknife in 1953. In the far north on an unscheduled run, Charlie agrees to take on a passenger, Kanaalaq (Annabella Piugattuk) who is ill and needs to get flown out to a hospital. Enroute—and off his pre-logged route—the plane crashes and the story turns into that long walk home. Only the opening and the final third of the film take place in winter. But on this journey we get to see the vast beauty and desolation of northern Canada, experience the layered learning of survival and the arrival of love. Don’t blink and you will see a cameo by a very young Michael Bublé, in a straight acting role.

Writer/director Ruben Östlund has created a near perfect winter film about a family. He takes great care in showing us the casual normalcy of a Swedish dad, mom, and two blonde pre-teen kids, on a family skiing vacation in the French Alps. Here the outdoor wilderness is tamed, groomed, wired with elegant chair lifts, and pinned to the mountain by a grand ski hotel. The wilderness, however, is not outside. On the second day, while breakfasting out on a sunny deck, they see an avalanche begin, off in the distance. It soon engulfs the deck in a snow shower and unleashes those interior, all too human basic instincts. This is a gorgeous film to look at, wellcast, paced perfectly, and both emotionally and intellectually challenging. Though the kids in this family are prescient, this is not a movie for kids.

n movies, we are active in winter both by purpose and default. What pleasure it has been re-watching these movies in preparation for this column. Each of them involves outdoor activity, whether skiing, skidooing, mountain climbing, or simply walking for survival. And, of course, when the temperature drops below your comfort level, tuck in with a friend, make some popcorn, and indulge some of these.

Meru (2015) Meru is a mountain in the Himalayas. It is one of those mountains that looks cartoonish (like the Matterhorn). Its peak is like a spear thrust into the sky. It has sheer verticals to ascend. No one had ever reached its summit. There are hundreds of documentaries about mountain climbing. New technological advances including go-pro cameras and advanced lenses have made climbing cinematography spectacular. This is one of the very best. Three experienced mountain climbers, Conrad Aiken, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk attempt to reach the top of Meru. The documentary moves backward and forward to reveal their individual stories. We meet their wives, girlfriends, kids. By coming to know more about who they are, we also realize they will make another attempt. With spot-on narrative interjections from writer and mountaineer Jon Krakauer, the film is thrilling and heart-opening.

The Eagle Huntress (2016) This is a Mongolian documentary that chronicles the true story of Aisholpan, as she trains to become the first “certified” female eagle hunter. Aisholpan is thirteen years old. Supported by her father, he begins her rigorous training. This culminates in an annual gathering of eagle hunters, where all the contestants and all the judges are male, except for Aisholpan. It’s not a spoiler alert to reveal that, against generations of cultural sexism, Aisholpan wins. The final section of the documentary takes us deep into Mongolian winter where she must actually apply the skills she has learned and prove her worth in a practical, life sustaining way.

And here's another five to snuggle up with when the weather outside is frightful: Downhill Racer, Men With Brooms, Touching The Void, Encounters at the End of the World, and Winter Sleep.

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Roman (Dane DeHaan) and Lucy (Tatiana Maslany) are isolated roustabouts in the Canadian high North. Each has an unsatisfactory job, and, when not working, they race ski-doos. And drink. And pine. For each other. Roman is frequently visited by a polar bear, most often when he is drunk. The bear speaks to him, but this is not a funny, cartoon, bear (the bear’s voice is Gordon Pinsent). He speaks to Roman like an oracle. Roman and Lucy abandon the unhappiness of their jobs and decide to go further, deeper into the North. On ski-doos, of course. In the journey they discover sources of their sadness, joy, and (spoiler alert) eternal love. Director Kim Nguyen shot the movie in Iqaluit and near Timmins, with stunning cinematography by Nicolas Bolduc.

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alk about convenient! Just in time for the most romantic day of the year, you can show the love of your life just how amazing you are by not only providing them with an early Valentine’s Day gift but by also showing how philanthropic you are as you support local theatre. Cambrian Players is presenting Love Letters, A.R. Gurney’s popular 1988 play about the poignant love story between Melissa and Andrew as told through their 50-year written correspondence (this is before email, people). Starring Bev GravelleMacLeod and Gabe Ferrazzo and directed by Kathryn Ferrazzo, you will follow Melissa and Andrew’s story as they share their hopes and dreams, victories and disappointments, and highs and lows as they age from 7 to 60 right before your eyes. This fundraising event will allow Cambrian to continue to provide the community with first-rate theatre experiences. Board member, past president, and current fundraising committee member Eva Burkowski says, “Cambrian Players has been the major community theatre of the Lakehead since 1949, putting on three plays a year. We do theatre to a professional standard for the love of it, and have always been 100% volunteer.” Though plays by Shakespeare don’t

charge royalties, “the performance rights for a popular musical like the play currently in rehearsal, The Full Monty, can cost thousands of American dollars,” Burkowski shares. “Cambrian has no grants or funding beyond box office and donors and sponsors' contributions with which to pay for productions, rising studio and theatre rents, and expensive sound and lighting equipment. We aim to keep our tickets affordable, so it is time to raise some extra funds by this special evening.” In addition to a top-notch performance, patrons will be treated to live music from John Welyki, Morgan CarletonShubat, and Tim Walters, a beef or vegetarian dinner catered by The Hoito, and a silent auction where they can bid on several tempting items including gift certificates from local businesses and professionals, paintings and prints from local artists, a health basket full of items to help with New Year’s resolutions, a kitchen grill, elegant artisan-crafted bags, vintage wine, and wine-related items. The event takes place on February 11 at the Finlandia Association. Tickets are $50 each, obtainable from Calico and Steepers, and tables of eight can be reserved by contacting Donna at dlgardin@yahoo.com. The Finlandia is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator. The Walleye

theArts problem-solve the cutting and sewing of the leather. As the Little Moccasin Making evening progressed, the energy went from loud excitement to a gentle murmur. The shared concentration and collaboration was a beautiful reminder of the importance of exploring commonalities and differences through community arts and the Indigenous ways of doing. Neechee Studio workshops are a presentation of Definitely Superior Art Gallery's Die Active Art Collective with support from the Regional Multicultural Youth Council, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Matawa First Nations, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. For more information, visit definitelysuperior.com or Neechee Studio’s Facebook group.

Neechee Studio Celebrating Life with Art

Story by Betty Carpick, Photos by Sarah McPherson

t’s a testament to our northern spirit that on a January night of -24°C there are 50 people jammed into Neechee Studio at Definitely Superior Art Gallery. Since 2013, the free studio has offered a space for traditional and contemporary Indigenous artistic creation and development, access to resources and events, dialogue, pizza, and fun! The monthly Friday evening workshops from 5:30 pm to 8 pm are for Indigenous youth from 14 to 30. Over 30? Bring a youth. For young people from surrounding communities living in Thunder Bay or for high school students, it’s an easy and non-threatening way to connect with their culture, traditions, and to make new friends. For those who can’t make it or live far away, artwork can be shared on Instagram with the hashtag #neecheestudio. Neechee Studio’s youth-led structure guides the programming. Emerging and Indigenous artists teach workshops in quillwork, pine needle basketry, beading,

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silk-screening, hip hop and freestyle writing, filmmaking, sculpture, street art, and more. An online exhibition, a live exhibition, and a publication showcase the work from each year’s workshops. Lucille Atlookan from Eabametoong First Nation is the founder and lead outreach coordinator. With a glowing intensity, Atlookan says, “Neechee Studio helped me shape my path. I’m learning Oji-Cree and I’m in my second year at Lakehead University for my degree in art and education.” Little Moccasin Making with artists Jean Marshall and Helen Pelletier from Fort William First Nation was Neechee Studio’s first of six workshops for 2017. Artist and elder Audrey DeRoy offered an opening ceremony. She later explained that the seven tiny tassels at the heel of the moccasin represented the Seven Teachings and was intended to obliterate the trail of the walker on snow. Following a step-by-step tutorial, Marshall and Pelletier bounced around helping

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urchased by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in 2007, artist Roly Martin’s playful sculpture “Big Back Yard” (2006) features a large black resin doe atop a wooden house. Inspired by a trip to his hometown in southern Ontario where “farmland and the remaining plots of forests were being turned over to organized communities,” Martin observed how “the new residents

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along with various forms of wildlife were all busy rearranging while trying to settle into an entirely new landscape.” Indeed, while the juxtaposition of house and deer in “Big Back Yard” evokes humour and delight, it also brings to our attention the unintended results of rapid land development and how often we are made to share urbanized environments. Based in Thunder Bay since 1993, Roly Martin is an assistant professor in the visual arts department at Lakehead University. His work in the permanent collection represents the gallery’s continuing commitment to collecting and exhibiting contemporary artists from Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.

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n the depths of winter, the Baggage Building Arts Centre is offering an exhibit sure to warm your weary bones. The second annual Fibre Art Exhibition runs from February 25 to March 26 this year, and the public is being warmly invited to enjoy works of weaving, felting, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more. Last year’s exhibition included Darlene Hecnar’s intricate weaving, Julie Rosenthal’s felted wearable art, Linda Hope Ponting’s felted geodes, and even a knitted monster circus by Heliina Swerdlyk. Exhibition coordinator Angie Jensen says the BBAC hopes to build on the success of the first event, held last March. 3She speaks highly of the growing regional talent in the fibre arts field. “I was amazed how many submissions we received, and impressed by the stories that went along with the pieces, as well as the sheer amount of time that goes into creating them,” she says. Jensen hopes word has spread about

the exhibition so that this year’s event can showcase a larger variety of techniques. Last year’s Fibre Arts Exhibition showcased approximately thirty pieces; Jensen hopes to have “too many pieces” so that the exhibition can expand to other locations. Response has been encouraging. “Some people have created projects just for this exhibition, and we may also see some submissions from the Grand Marais area,” she says. This year’s exhibition holds some new surprises for gallery visitors. Jensen says this year’s event aims for more public involvement. On February 18 and 19, patrons will be invited to create fibre art dolls to display during the exhibition. A people’s choice award will be implemented: patrons vote for their favourite piece, and the winning artist will receive a $50 gift certificate from Lockstitch Fabrics. Some interactive surprises are promised to pop up throughout the exhibition as well. If you plan to visit the Fibre Arts Exhibition, Jensen hopes that you “take

Gnomes knitted miniatures by Heliina Swerdlyk

away a sense of awe and appreciation of something made by hand. Hopefully some will be inspired to take a fibre arts class, or join one of the many groups or guilds in the area. There is such a sense of satisfaction creating something with your own hands, and these types of open exhibitions really help share that message and bring awareness to the craft.”

The Fibre Arts Exhibition will run from February 25 to March 26 at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, located at Marina Park. The exhibition is free to the public and viewing hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 am-5 pm, and Saturday-Sunday noon-4 pm. If you are an artist who would like a heads up for next year’s submission call, please contact Angie at bbac.angie@gmail.com for details. The Walleye

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Dayna Slingerland Honouring Natural Textiles and the Beauty of Process

Artist Dayna Slingerland in her wearable art piece Tranquility.

By Tiffany Jarva

here is a warm and friendly energy that emanates from artist Dayna Slingerland, who needle felts the loveliest of miniature images in hushed, layered, old-time memory natural hues. “I’ve always been interested in textile art. I love it,” she says. When she was little, Slingerland’s mom taught her how to knit, which led to embroidery. “I did a lot of embroidery,” she says—skills that are clearly evident today in her detailed landscapes, portraits, jewelry, and wearable art. While living in Dawson City, Slingerland began scavenging leftovers from the local art school. She started making little creatures, which led to needle felting. “Natural fleece and felt are lovely to touch and work with, really calming and forgiving,” she explains. “You can always be experimenting.” When she moved to Montreal from the Yukon, Slingerland continued felting for enjoyment. And in Thunder Bay she delved further into the “beauty of process”—she learned to sheer sheep on

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a local farm, wash the fleece, and explore natural dying in more depth. “It’s really quite a huge process from getting the raw material to the final product.” While doing her Masters of Education research on the benefits of communitybased arts, Slingerland also created pieces as a means to communicate data—a type of arts integrated research methodology. “I started making pieces as a response to interviewing pre-service teachers,” she says. One such piece is her wearable art design entitled “Tranquility,” showcased during Definitely Superior’s annual Urban Infill event. As an arts integrated researcher at Lakehead University, Slingerland also collaborated on pieces, including the emotionally moving project “Dandelion Hopes”—a sewing and needle felting penny rug created in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association in Toronto. Slingerland hopes to exhibit a body of work one day and plans on further exploring nuno felting (a fabric felting technique developed in Australia) as well

as participating more in the local weaving and spinners guild. “I want to push my boundaries in the world of textile art,” she says. Recently in the UK, Slingerland hiked in northern Yorkshire, gathering pieces of sheep fleece off the fences. “I love working with natural material

because there is a life to it,” she says sincerely. “I would love to do a travelling art project one day: collecting materials along the way, dying pieces naturally at camp, and mapping the experience.” Find out more about Dayna Slingerland and her creations at procraftinations.ca.

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North Shore Jewelry Made With Love by Mia By Emma Christensen

ia Mickleburgh has always been a creative person. But when her father took up agate collecting as a hobby, she began to look at jewelry-making in a whole new way. “One day he came home with this rock with a natural hole in it, and it kind of re-ignited making jewelry for me,” Mickleburgh says. She still wears the stone that inspired her to launch Made With Love by Mia, her jewelry design business. Mickleburgh no longer relies on finding naturally occurring holes in the rocks she works with. Instead, she drills holes with a dremel rotary tool, allowing her to layer stones and incorporate charms. She also uses wire-wrapping to weave gems and beach glass into her designs. The resulting jewelry is simple, smooth, and

uniquely North Shore. Rock collecting continues to be a family activity for Mickleburgh. She and her family go on day trips to hunt for amethyst in the Mackenzie area, and for beach stones and glass near Grand Marais. She often finds bags of beach glass and rocks in her mailbox, tokens from family and friends who collected them during their own travels. Mickleburgh doesn’t limit herself to making jewelry with local materials. She also creates wall and window hangings using driftwood, glass beads, and yarn. Travelling with her jewelry-making supplies allows her to create new pieces wherever she goes. At yoga instructor training in Costa Rica last November, she made jewelry for her classmates with beach

glass they found nearby. Another participant was so impressed with Mickleburgh’s work that she offered to sell it in her yoga studio in the United States. Although she is excited about the prospect of expanding her business, Mickleburgh refuses to lose sight of the positive energy that strongly influences her designs. “I just love being able to create things from nature using what I love in nature, bringing them together into pieces of art for people to wear.” North Shore Jewelry, Made With Love by Mia is available at Up Shot Coffeehouse and on Etsy at etsy.com/ca/ shop/MadeWithLoveByMiaCo. For more information, visit facebook.com/northshorejewelrybymia or email mia.adele@ hotmail.com.

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▲ Darren McChristie snowkiting on Whitefish Lake

▼ Getting a feel for the kite

Snowkiting By Adrian Lysenko

I’ve always wanted to try snowkiting but have felt a little intimidated to do so. Similar to water-based kiteboarding (but with the footwear used in snowboarding or skiing), snowkiting combines aspects of snowboarding, sailing, windsurfing, as well as paragliding into one sport. When we first arrive at the lake the sky is clear and the wind has a steady blow—ideal conditions for learning, McChristie tells me. After setting up the gear, unraveling the lines of the trainer kite, and an introduction into the basics, the trainer kite flies up into the blue sky. The kite is steered by a control bar which you use like a shopping cart, not like a steering wheel, I soon figure out after almost crashing the kite into my instructor. After getting used to the controls, I’m able to do basic figure eights in the sky with the kite. But this is the

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easy part. I’m not even strapped into my snowboard or attached to the bigger kite. Once I’ve got my harness on and am buckled in to my snowboard, I realize the steepest learning curve is using the kite to get launched off the ground (similar to water-skiing when the boat revs and pulls you up out of the water). As I sit on the ground with the kite in the “wind window,” I steer it into the power zone. I manage to launch myself up but take a little bit more power than I can handle and get dragged on the ice for a bit before regaining some control. After a few more attempts, I take a breather. The wind has picked up and conditions aren’t as ideal for a greenhorn like myself. As I take some time to lick my wounds, McChristie heads out on the ice, gliding down the large lake past the various ice shacks, the kite glowing in the setting sun. It’s amazing to see how much speed you can get by harnessing the power of the wind. Despite some minor rugburn and sore muscles, I’m not deterred and will get on the ice again before the winter is over. If you are interested in snowkiting lessons or gear, find Superior Kiteboarding on Facebook.

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verybody gets dragged around their first time,” Darren McChristie, my snowkiting instructor, assures me as we stand in the middle of Whitefish Lake on a relatively mild Sunday in January. This is encouraging, considering moments ago I was being yanked across the frozen surface of the lake like parmesan cheese over a grater.

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Thai-Karen Cookhouse

Go Local Thunder Bay Country Market

Story by Sarah Kerton, Photo by Marty Mascarin

hai-Karen Cookhouse has been bringing Southeast Asian flavour to Thunder Bay at the Thunder Bay Country Market for the last three years. Recently Kaw Ray took over the reins of running the family business from his sister. Originally from Myanmar (Burma), Ray came to Thunder Bay with his family to join his brother who was already here studying. Ray comes from a family of entrepreneurial cooks and also works at Salween Restaurant, which is also owned by part of his family. He loves serving up traditional foods reminiscent of those found on the Thai/

Burmese border to our local community. “The response has been really good. People really like our food, and the spring rolls are a market favourite,” he says. A variety of fresh homemade food is available at the market on Saturdays, from chicken samosas to salad rolls to noodle bowls— and of course, the favourite vegetarian spring rolls. The Cookhouse takes special orders, and is happy to accommodate requests. If you can’t make it to the market you can also pre order your meals ahead of time and arrange for pickup at Salween Restaurant. Call Kaw Ray at 707-5123.

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The Black History Month Gala

Honouring Legacy and Contribution to History By Pat Forrest

very year, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy and contribution to history that Black North Americans have made. Here in Thunder Bay, each February the Caribbean African Multicultural Association of Thunder Bay (CAMAT) hosts the Black History Month Gala, inviting all community members to join in the celebrations. If winter has you down and you’re dreaming about getting away to the tropics, this event just may be for you. The 7th annual gala, taking place on February 25 at the Italian Cultural Centre starting at 5 pm, is going to be a feast for your eyes, ears,

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and taste buds. There will be a traditional Caribbean dance performance by a family from Haiti, as well as a Dominican bachata performance by the World Dance Centre. There will also be a fashion show featuring traditional Caribbean and African wear, a silent auction, a WestJet draw, and a delicious fourcourse meal including jerk chicken and Jamaican patties. The awards ceremony will recognize volunteerism and work in support of equality and diversity. At the end of it all, a local DJ will keep the celebration going with dance music until 1 am. CAMAT president Dianna Atkinson says that the event is intended to not

only celebrate Black History Month but also to highlight the work that the association does in the community. “CAMAT is focused on encouraging a culturally diverse and welcoming presence in our city, where multiculturalism, racial harmony, diversity and community matter. Through this event we can not only share the richness of our culture but also recognize those who are working to help us achieve our goals,” she says. All proceeds from the evening will go towards the CAMAT scholarship fund. Tickets are available on Eventbrite as well as at various locations in the Thunder Bay. CAMAT’s events page on Facebook has more information.

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This is Thunder Bay This month, we asked people: what’s your favourite winter activity? Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton

Joe “My wife and I like to walk our dogs, do nature walks with the dogs, which is really nice this time of year, especially with the snow on the trees.”

Hongbo “The wind now is very cold. Next week I will go skate with my classmates.”

The Brain Injury Association of Thunder Bay and area (BIATBA), an affiliate of the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA), will be publishing a colouring book to raise funds for their programs and services. BIATBA supports people living with acquired brain injury through education, public awareness, information and advocacy. BIATBA, established in 2005, is a charity organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Their programs include: • Coordination of the OBIA Peer Support Program • The Social and Support Group for Survivors, Families and Caregivers • Donation of Bike Helmets For Kids in partnership with the Ontario’s Trial Lawyers Association • The Therapeutic Garden Project in partnership with Partners in Rehab

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Chelsea “Probably going sliding, or skating with the kids. We have two small kids, so anything that’s fun for them to do outside. I wish there was more to do.”

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Fund Drive LU Radio Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser

By Adrian Lysenko

s LU Radio (CILU 102.7) celebrates 12 years of being on the air, it’s time again to support your local campus community radio as the station kicks off their annual fund drive at the end of the month. “The purpose of the fund drive is to try and fill some gaps,” says Jason Wellwood, station manager. “CILU is funded partially by the students of Lakehead University, so we receive a per full-time student rate of $10 which hasn’t changed in 10 years. The rest of our funding

Krista Harper and Craig Smyth in the LU Radio studio during last year's fund drive

comes from advertising or from fundraising.” The station has two fulltime staff members who are funded through the station and one full-time and one parttime staff member who are funded through a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada. “Basically it’s a struggle, as with any not-for-profit. It’s a struggle to keep the doors open to keep thing flowing and you want to maintain your integrity,” Wellwood states. “We’re only allowed to advertise four minutes

per hour, versus a commercial station which is probably closer to 40 minutes per hour.” The on-air portion of the fund drive kicks off on February 25 and will wrap on March 3, with various events including a pub night at the Outpost on March 2 as well as live-to-air broadcasts from the Thunder Bay Country Market. Wellwood says the station raised an estimated $11,000 last year but for 2017 he would like to see them reach $20,000. This

year also marks his last fund drive as station manager. He’ll be leaving the station to focus on running New Day Records and Accessories. “I’ve been at the station for 12 years. It’s all I’ve done pretty much my entire time in Thunder Bay,” he says. “So yeah, it’s like saying goodbye to your kid and letting them off to do their own thing.” If people haven’t tuned into the station before, Wellwood states that during the fund drive is a great time to do so. “It’s

when everyone is on their game. It’s the most fun radio you’re going to hear and a lot of people will bring out the big guns, so to speak,” he says. “They’ll really work hard on their shows and it’s really great radio to listen to.” To donate to the fund drive, stop by the station on 707 Oliver Road, go to luradio.ca, or visit New Day Records and Accessories. Stay tuned to the station’s website for details on fund drive events as well as the wrap party.

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skiing (or snowboarding). It is truly an intoxicating proposition that is difficult to resist. Be that as it may, and seeing as it is likely that you have your on-piste style well sorted out, the question that you may need to ask yourself is: what should one wear come evening and its call for après-ski social frivolities? My advice? Something along the lines of either one of these two ensembles. One

Both are utilitarian in form and classic in styling while still being inviting in their general ease of wear. Having said that, what truly differentiates and divides one from the other (aside from the formal/casual divide) are the accompanying (outfitdefining) accoutrements that

complete each look. Marrying a practical sensibility with an eye for high/low après-ski styling, both looks are completed by fluid winter wardrobe staples that are all fashioned of fine natural fibres (such as insulating wools and plush cashmeres) and finished off in universally flattering neutral colour palettes, crafting two texturally layered ensembles that have the ability to instantly draw the eye in for all the right reasons. With that in mind, feel free to mix and match as you please from any of the pieces included, and experiment with them to discover whatever best suits your needs or the occasion. So, whether you are looking to bolster your après-ski wardrobe or are just in need of a simple touch of inspiration, these two options will see you through most après-ski eventualities, whether you find yourself at a luxury ski chalet or a secluded rustic mountainside cabin (or even just your home) after a long day of hitting the slopes. Chose wisely, proceed accordingly, and live stylishly my friends!

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U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships

City to Host Canada’s Best Up-and-Coming Downhill Skiers By Tara George

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saw them race at Loch in 2017” is what you may find yourself saying when you see some of these up-andcomers racing for the Canadian Alpine Ski Team in the future. This month, 180 of the best 14- and 15-year-old downhill skiers in Canada will congregate at the Loch Lomond Ski Area for the Mackenzie Investments U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships. “This is an important event in Alpine Canada’s development system [as well as a] significant contribution to the community,” explains event chair Dave Bradley. The honour to host the event was granted through a competitive process that required a substantial amount of planning and preparation. Bradley could not say enough about the local and national partners that have come together to support the event, and noted that volunteers are critical component that continue to be welcomed. “From the infrastructure side, there’s a lot of work we’ve done to guarantee the venue and hill quality,” says Jason Gerry, general manager of Loch Lomond. Work

started in the summer, when three existing runs were joined together, portions of some runs widened, and a starting gate platform was built at the top of the hill. New equipment was also purchased to increase snowmaking capacity to ensure skiers get down the hill safely and fairly. For those who wish to go out and cheer on the racers, which includes four local skiers, there are events and activities that span over the week of February 20-25. There will be five main racing events to view (super G, alpine combined, slalom, giant slalom, and parallel team slalom), as well as sponsored interactive displays, and an athlete’s parade. Bradley shares that they are working with the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing and are hoping to have a para-event as well. The future of Canadian skiing will be in your backyard, go out and cheer them on! For more information about the event or to volunteer visit www.u16ski.ca.

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Bring Henry Home

Fundraiser Aims to Return Icebreaker to Thunder Bay By Pat Forrest

he sight of the icebreaker Alexander Henry arriving to open up the port for a new shipping season was for many residents a harbinger of spring. Built in 1958 by the former Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company Limited and named after the explorer/pioneer furtrader Alexander Henry, the ship was commissioned as an icebreaker and buoy tender in 1959. After 25 years of service on Lake Superior, the icebreaker was decommissioned and put on display at the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes in Kingston, Ontario. The vessel quickly became a popular tourist attraction and operated as well as a bed and breakfast.

Now with the sale of the museum’s property, the vessel is facing being sunk or scrapped. Those options, says Thunder Bay’s Paul Morralee, president of the Lakehead Transportation Museum Society, are unacceptable. “The Bring Henry Home campaign is so important as it is

about celebrating our heritage. Many families still remember when the Henry was built and they recall watching it work the harbour,” Morralee says. “In Kingston for the last 30 or so years, the Alexander Henry was a leading tourist attraction with 12,000 visitors annually. We can see it having that kind of an

impact here as well.” To bring the Alexander Henry home will take some work. While the City of Kingston will transfer ownership to the Society for one dollar, the cost for shipping is extra, likely totalling $250,000. To date over $100,000 has been raised.

The Bring Henry Home Icebreaking Fundraiser will take place on February 4 at the Prince Arthur Hotel with a dinner, presentations, silent auction and an opportunity to learn more about the project. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at PC Medic, Thunder Country Diving, and the Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites.

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Ten First Dates in Thunder Bay: A Guide

ou’ve finally put your money where your mouth is and asked them out. Now what? In honour of Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a list of some tried-and-true first date options (as well as some unconventional ones) that are sure to put you in the running for a second date.

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• Dinner at Tomlin A romantic dinner is a nobrainer for a first date, and Tomlin serves up some especially sexy fare, including a cured meat board that is perfect for sharing with that special someone. 202 1/2 Red River Road

• Karaoke at The Foundry If you and your date are on the outgoing side, karaoke can be a great icebreaker, and The Foundry has one of the best karaoke nights in the city (plus they have amazing mozza sticks, which will keep you fortified through yet another Adele song). 242 Red River Road • Skating at the Marina The Marina is great at any time of year, but it’s particularly romantic in the winter, when you can don a pair of skates and glide around under the watchful eye of the Sleeping Giant. And if you get too cold, tuck into Bight right next door for a cocktail to warm you up. 2210 Sleeping Giant Parkway

It’s cozy, quiet, they have lots of great beer on tap, and if you run out of things to talk about, you can play Guess That Famous Person Hanging On The Wall. 295 Bay Street • Thunder Bay Conservatory If you’re planning a midday date in mid-winter, how about a visit to the Conservatory? The tropical vibes will put you both in a good mood, and if all goes well, you can go back later for your wedding photos—great

• Pint at Madhouse There’s a reason why Madhouse is the runnerup in our Best of Thunder Bay Readers’ Survey for Best Place to Go on a First Date.

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• Boulder Bear Climbing Gym And if you are both truly adventurous, hitting the Boulder Bear Climbing Gym is a super fun way to get your adrenaline pumping (and if it proves to be a bit much, at least you’ve got a built-in second date: couple’s massage!) 425 Northern Avenue

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Fast and Fabulous Thunder Bay Roller Derby League By Andrea Stach

n 2008, in an old indoor rink in Westfort, a group of women came together to try something fast and fabulous. Armed with quad-roller skates, protective gear, spunky names, and the drive to have fun, the Thunder Bay Roller Girls Roller Derby League was born. The league now trains in the basement of the old Eaton’s building in the city’s north core.

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With at least 20 active members, the league has two home teams that play locally (The Elle Capones and The Grizzly Madams) during a season that runs from April to June. The competition is fierce as these teams fight for points to win the coveted “Sparkly Skate.” In addition, the league also has a travel team that is composed of members from each of the house

teams (The Babes of Thunder). A team sport, with loads of strategy and speed, each roller derby bout is a complex race that has five players from each team on the track at one time. Each team has one “jammer” whose job is to try to lap players on the opposing team to score points. The remaining four team members are called “blockers” and they must try to stop the opposing team’s jammer

up for your first bout, everyone must successfully complete what is affectionately known as “Freshmeat training.” This sixweek session typically starts in October or January and will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be drafted to a home team. No skating skills or physical prowess are required and they welcome women 18 years and older. The league can help you get all geared up (a typical Freshmeat kit costs no more than $300) and ready to go. So what will your derby name be? For more information, find them at tbayrollergirls.com.

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n January 11, TVO announced that they would be expanding their local current affairs coverage in communities across Ontario as a result of one of the largest philanthropic gifts to journalism in Canada: a $2 million donation from Goldie Feldman and the Barry and Laurie Green Charitable Trust.

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Thunder Bay, with three more hubs to be named. The donation will improve the overall presence of Ontario issues, ideas, and events on TVO’s broadcast and website drastically, and will include more in-depth current affairs coverage of Indigenous issues. TVO stated that the donation has come at a time when “journalism has been threatened by economic forces—an estimated 10,000 jobs lost in the past decade, fewer investigations, and reduced context and analysis, leaving local audiences and communities feeling further alienated from each other.” A $500,000 part of the $2 million is contingent on TVO fundraising additional dollars. Barry Green said in a statement that his family felt it was an important time to create a meaningful impact for the citizens of Ontario. “We need TVO and the type of journalism it provides now more than ever before: respectful, informed, and above all, based on facts,” Green said. “We hope our gift will address this and inspire others to give as well.”

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Weather Are skiing and other recreational pursuits based on a snow base over, or are there a few more weeks left before bare trails and spring mud? Well, for better or worse, the best known weather predictor, especially at this time of the year, is a rodent meteorologist who appears (or not) on Groundhog Day on February 2. The belief in a rodent who hibernates comes from northern European weather lore about Candlemas Day. The importance of February 2 is encapsulated in the old English saying: When Candlemas Day is bright with sun; Then Winter’s power has just begun – But when Candlemas Day is dark with rain Then Winter’s power is on the wane. If it is clear and sunny, the emerging groundhog sees its shadow and dives back into its burrow and continues snoozing for another six weeks. The clear skies probably happen because of a ridge of high pressure which results in cold overnight and early morning temperatures. Does the groundhog retreat because of the cold perhaps?

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If the groundhog doesn't see its shadow at sunrise, it implies spring-like conditions sooner rather than later. However, in this part of the world, it is very likely that anything resembling spring weather is still at least six weeks away.

Beyond Mid-Winter By Graham Saunders

efinitions of winter vary with one’s location. In latitudes closer to the Equator, occurrence of the rainy or dry season is as least as important as temperature. In central North America, cool or cold is a defining feature. The three coldest months define the winter season for most purposes at and around our latitude. January is almost always the coldest month of winter, but February occasionally claims this honour, and December also on rare occasions. All the daily record low temperatures in Thunder Bay are -30° C or colder in these three months. If this is part of what defines winter in Thunder Bay, the season is longer! These bitter cold records begin in late November and extend to March 24. A frigid -30° C was recorded on March 24, 1965. Okay, it can be bitterly cold, but those cold statistics have been gathered from 140 years of records. Balmy is not the appropriate word but the 21st

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century has had a couple of winters when this frigid threshold has not been crossed. Last winter had two days, but the dreaded winter vortex of 2013-14 had 26 days -30° C or colder. No -40° C temperatures officially took place in the city, but rural and northern locations had this dubious honour on two or three mornings. Winter is the easily the most variable season for temperature and also for snow amounts. Snow totals of more 220 cm were routinely recorded in the 1950s and 1960s. The record total occurred in the 1955-56 season, with 430 cm or 14 feet. The winter of 1995-96, with 355 cm in Thunder Bay, is in second place. Average snow amounts in the 21st century have been much less than in the 20th century. Thunder Bay used to be in the 100% club for likelihood of snow on the ground on Christmas morning. A white Christmas is defined as a snow cover of 2 cm or more on Christmas morning. There have been two brown Christmases

in the 21st century and Christmas a few weeks ago was a squeaker. One airport location reported 1 cm and another 3 cm. Famous Forecasters Most people wonder about winter’s duration at this point on the calendar.

The temperature in the morning of Groundhog Day in 1996 was a bitter -37.6°C at Thunder Bay Airport. Sometimes groundhogs need to be coaxed out to make a prediction. Sometimes they refuse. In any case, depending on various definitions of the end of winter, it lasted another seven to ten weeks.

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issonant, dismal and earth shatteringly heavy, this is the music of Falsifier, the lords of lurid aggression hailing from Windsor, ON. Aiden Versteegh (vocals), Collin Giofu (guitar), Alexander Skinner (bass), and Matt Andrews (drums) of Falsifier are a whirlwind of misanthropic, mutilating, honest anger that downtempo deathcore has been lacking. These Canadian crushers blend low, slow instrumental elements with catchy riffs and throat-shredding vocals to a stagnant and repetitive scene in dire need of a renovation. Formed in the winter of 2013, Falsifier took the Canadian metal scene

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by storm in 2014 with their first selftitled EP and the music video for their single, “86,” followed by months of live shows and a ruthless practice schedule. By the following winter, Falsifier was touring Canada and playing gigs with metal giants like Ion Dissonance, AngelMaker, Extortionist, and Continent. The band would go on to re-release their debut EP in a higher quality format, aptly titled Reissue. In 2015 Falsifier released their sophomore EP, Life In Death featuring the single “I Am Death,” which was well received, especially in the US. They have been crowned the kings of heavy in Canada and have garnered international attention for their hard-hitting, ruthlessly aggressive sound. This past spring the band signed to Sacramento, CA’s renowned Artery Records (Alesana, Chelsea Grin, Attila).

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Ian Thornley of Big Wreck By Kris Ketonen

he new year is bringing with it brand new music from Canadian rock icons Big Wreck. Grace Street, Big Wreck’s fifth studio album, releases on February 3, and the band has embarked on a coast-to-coast Canadian tour that brings them to Thunder Bay’s Rockhouse on February 14. The Walleye chatted with frontman Ian Thornley a few days before the tour kicked off. The Walleye: You’ve got a new album releasing soon, and you’re heading out on a long tour—how are you feeling these days? Ian Thornley: You’re always excited. There’s a little bit of nerves when you have something new. Ultimately, you try to please yourself when you’re making music, but before you release it to the public, it goes through your mind—I really hope people

dig it anywhere near as much as I do. So it’s exciting, but a little nervous. It’s real different. TW: Do you feel pressure to

sound a certain way?

IT: I’m always trying to stretch as a writer and craftsman of music, I’m always trying to do different things. With this record, there was almost a mission statement from the onset between [producer] Garth Richardson and myself—we were like “Let’s make a record where every song is a trip, and every song has its own thing.” TW: How much of that approach was due to Garth Richardson producing? IT: He helped facilitate the whole thing. In his trick bag, he has a lot of tools at his disposal. Every record, I expand my trick bag, there’s always “Oooh, I like

that, I’ll steal that from that engineer, from that guy.” There’s always great, wonderful tricks, and Garth has a lot of them. And a lot of them just come from conversations. For instance, the wine glass thing. You know when you have a crystal wine glass and you wet your finger and you can make a tone out of it? We just had a conversation about the song “Motionless”—what can we do in that chorus to really get it pop? Because the whole song was pretty barren as it was recorded. And I liked that. I liked how intimate it was. All you could hear was a guitar, a bass, and drums, with maybe a one-note overdub here and there. And then the chorus would come, and it’s like well, how can we make it pop, but it’s not a typical Ian move, not a typical Big Wreck thing, what can we do that’s different?

The wine glass thing came up, and I quickly forgot about it. We were on to some other stuff. And then an hour later or so, Garth shows up with a bunch of crystal wine glasses, and a turkey baster. The turkey baster, of course, is to tune each glass. We spent a while tuning it to essentially a G major scale, and then recording the wine glasses. And it sounds like a it could be keyboard, but it’s way too organic for that. These kinds of things happened all over the place. TW: How is the departure of guitarist Paulo Neta affecting the tour? IT: We’ve been rehearsing as a four-piece, and it’s new and strange, but it’s also very familiar, because Big Wreck initially was a four-piece, as was Thornely.

TW: Will you be bring another guitarist on? IT: It’d be hard to find somebody to replace Paulo. Not only with his talent, but it’s also a chemistry thing. He is one of my best friends, and I love the guy dearly, and I’ve known him forever. I’m not going to get somebody to cover all that ground musically, but also gel with the rest of the guys and myself to be on a bus for a month and a half. That wasn’t going to happen. So it was like “Alright, let’s just see how this feels as a four-piece.” And once we started rehearsing as a four-piece, I was like “I missed this, this is actually fun.” Nothing against Paulo, obviously—he’s a brilliant musician. But when there’s four people making noise, there’s obviously that much more room than there is with five people making noise. The Walleye

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Blue Rodeo Live at the TBCA Story by Peter Jabs, Photos by William Gross

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his crowd is here to rock” said opening act Ron Hawkins to Blue Rodeo on January 11 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. To me, his band sounded like their mentors and could be called Blue Rodeo. Jr. Hawkins, an obviously seasoned performer at his young age, added “I hope you appreciate that we risked our lives getting here”—presumably alluding to a snowstorm they drove through. We appreciate it. We live with it. The palpable excitement settled as Blue Rodeo took the stage and got into a comfortable groove. Time stretched. It seemed like the Auditorium audience was waiting for their favourite hits to deliver cathartic release from the dreadful mid-winter existential ennui we call “cabin fever.” According to one fan I met there was a lot less patter onstage this time round. Just as well, as I felt slighted when Greg Keelor announced, “this is a rehearsal.” He took that back after some eyeball-nudging from his partner. Eventually Jim Cuddy, being the pro

that he is, thanked us for coming out on a cold night to see the show. When their assigned stage positions were abandoned and the musicians sat around up front in a loose semi-circle, the “Rodeo” part of their name gained a connotation. They played more together, with each other and for each other— creating synergy greater than the sum of their constituent parts. Cuddy sang with such conviction. Guitar hero Colin Cripps contributed flawless sparkle. The bass and drums were rock solid. On this night I thought the most passionate performance belonged to keyboardist Mike Boguski flaunting his jazz chops. Utility replacement Jimmy Bowskill, once an eleven-year-old blues prodigy playing at Jeff Healey’s pub, demonstrated wizardry on the fiddle, pedal-steel, and mandolin. Finally, during the encore, all the pieces fit and there we were—the whole house, standing and waving just like in concerts past only without lit lighters, singing as a choir “Lost Together.” It was a beatific moment.

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Remembering the Rat Pack

The Roy Coran Big Band Revisits the Music of the Rat Pack By Melanie Larson

n the 1950s, the late Roy Coran formed a band of 10 musicians who performed and shared their love for big band music with audiences all over Thunder Bay. Although the lineup has grown to an 18-piece band, their mission of sharing the beloved genre of music remains the same. Throughout the years the band has played many concerts, some paying homage to jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, while others simply take audiences back in time. However, their upcoming show Remembering the Rat Pack promises to do a bit of both.

Las Vegas hotel to catch a glimpse of the effortlessly cool jazz trio. Some would say it’s a tough act to follow, but according to musical director Ted Vaillant, the Roy Coran Big Band is up for the challenge. “We started rehearsing this music in December, and have been working tirelessly on these authentic Las Vegas-style arrangements,” assures Vaillant. Taking on the Rat Pack themselves are vocalists Colin Stewart, Rod Jackson, and Derek Kenney. There will also be a special guest appearance from Theresa Marie Thibert, who will be performing as Marilyn Monroe.

Whenever the sign of the Sands Hotel read “Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.” audiences from all over would flock to the

Remembering the Rat Pack will take place at the DaVinci Centre and will include a dinner along with what Vaillant describes as “solid music from

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start to finish.” With this event the Roy Coran Big Band hopes to transport the audience to another time, one of enjoyment and good music. “The era of the 50s and early 60s was a time many people fondly remember as far as music goes,” says Vaillant. “The Rat Pack would fill Vegas clubs night after night. It was a carefree time and people were enjoying life to the fullest. The show hopes to bring back that feeling.” As these musicians croon and play their ways into audiences’ hearts, they’re sure to create the perfect Valentine’s evening for all. The event takes place on February 14 with the doors opening at 5:30 pm. For more information visit facebook. com/roycoranbigband.

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Five Winter Songs By Gord Ellis

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“Winterlude”

From Dylan’s criminally overlooked and underplayed album New Morning comes “Winterlude.” It’s a light, happy, almost Tin Pan Alley-ish song done In ¾ time. It’s a waltz on a frozen pond. Well, come out when the skating rink glistens By the sun, near the old crossroads sign The snow is so cold, but our love can be bold Winterlude, don't be rude, please be mine Dylan sings—croons—the song while tickling the ivories. At the time, in 1970, this was not the Dylan most people knew or wanted. Yet 40 years on, and with the benefit of hindsight, it was clearly a snapshot of things to come. And the vivid winter imagery is clearly written by a man who grew up in northern Minnesota.

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h, winter. The frozen eyelashes. The wheezing furnaces. The snow drift where the garden used to be. Winter is the most desolate of times, yet it has inspired some awfully unique pieces of music. Here are five interesting and unusual winter themed songs from some pretty well-known artists that immediately spring to my mind.

The Avett Brothers

Joni Mitchell

Neil Young/Pixies

The Rolling Stones

I waited for you, Winterlong

There is something beautiful about songs that celebrate imperfect love. It’s a real thing. So with that in mind, we have “January Wedding.” It’s bluegrass meets something akin to a death ballad. Yet it’s a happy ending story.

Often mistaken as Christmas song, “River” is so much more and anything but. Yes, there is a lot of melody going on is this song. And the winter imagery of the skating is so beautiful. But it is clearly a song about pain, lust, loss, and heartbreak.

I hope that I don't sound to insane when I say

He tried hard to help me

This song, recorded for Goat’s Head Soup in the mid 1970s, while Keith was spending most of his time with a needle and a spoon, is a Mick Jagger song through and through. Mick is singing about Christmas trees in California and restoration plays. In other words, not much of

You know, he put me at ease

There is darkness all around us

And he loved me so naughty

I don't feel weak but I do need sometimes for her to protect me

Made me weak in the knees

And reconnect me to the beauty that I'm missin'

I could skate away on

“January Wedding”

And in January we're gettin' married Love it.

“River”

Oh I wish I had a river Later in life, Mitchell would question how “River” could become one of her most covered songs (500 versions and counting), and how people could sing it with a smile. For her part, Mitchell told NPR the song is about “taking personal responsibility for the failure of a relationship.”

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“Winterlong”

You seem to be where I belong. It's all illusion anyway. A Neil Young song that seems to have nothing to do with winter, yet feels like February. It has the unique harmony breaks and unusual chord progressions Young is known for. And those lyrics. But as great as the Young recording is, you need to seek out the Pixies’ version. It is about as perfect as a Neil Young cover gets. The Whitehorse cover gets an honourable mention. Why can’t our boy Neil write like this anymore?

“Winter”

"Winter” really makes sense. It's sure been a hard, hard winter, My feet been draggin' 'cross the ground; And I hope it's gonna be a long, hot summer; And the light of love will be burnin' bright Considering the song was recorded in Jamaica, Jagger manages to come up with a decent approximation of a harsh winter. Special kudos to Charlie Watts, who does his best to try to make this deep cut a classic, and to Mick Taylor, whose soaring guitar was never more welcome.

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Maple Sons

Creating Musical Chemistry Story by Leah Ching, Photos by Laura Paxton

here’s a new band in town. Meet the Maple Sons, otherwise known as the “cottage rock” brainchild of lead singer Bernhard (Bernie) Wolski, who is no stranger to the music scene. As a seasoned musician and performer within the Durham/Oshawa region, Wolski founded Maple Sons in southern Ontario along with his wife Jennifer Swistun-Wolski and two other members. Maple Sons took on a new shape after Wolski moved to Thunder Bay to join his wife. After a summer of performing and touring as a duo, as well as recording with the band's original guitarist Troy Williams, they were ready for a new adventure. Originally on drums, Wolski transitioned to Maple Sons’ frontman, leading on vocals and rhythm guitar. "I'm usually a drummer, I've been a drummer for about 12 years now, and this is my first foray into guitar," Wolski says. "I kind of decided

that I wanted to be up front a bit, and I decided that since I've been writing these songs for about ten years, it was about time." Less than two days after his move to Thunder Bay, Wolski embarked on an impromptu trip to Tumblestone Music Festival, a trip that proved pivotal in this new phase of Maple Sons' development. "I ran into musicians I hadn't seen in years and got introduced to some amazing members of the Thunder Bay music scene," he says. The couple bought Richard Tribe and Clay Breiland into the band after a barbecue and jam session following Tumblestone. "Our chemistry was great,” says Wolski. “Everything happened very organically in this band. We have myself on rhythm guitar and singing, my wife Jennifer on bass, Clay on lead guitar, and Richard on keyboard." Always a bit of a family endeavour, the band eventually welcomed Wolski’s little brother

Mike Wolski on drums after he decided to move to Thunder Bay. "The one really cool dynamic about this project right now is that three of us in the band are related," says Wolski. "I've always been a big fan of the family dynamic, generally it works for lots of people. I mean, look at Kings of Leon." Citing influences like Dave Matthews and Tom Petty, the band members all note a musical chemistry that brings them together, and a unique sound that reflects that chemistry. Eaglesstyle four-part vocal harmonies and a thunderous rhythm section sets Maple Sons apart, giving their music a lush full sound with performances that are both engaging and fun. With a debut show under their belt, the band looks forward to playing more shows in the coming year, and making their mark on the Thunder Bay music scene. For more info visit maplesons. com or find them on Facebook. The Walleye

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Symphony Spotlight

Martin Blanchet

Principal Bass, TBSO

Story by Kris Ketonen, Photos by Superior Images Born: Quebec City Instrument: Bass Age you started to study music: Five How long have you been with TBSO: Since 2007 What’s on your personal playlist: Jazz, baroque When it comes to being a professional musician in Thunder Bay, Martin Blanchet has found the sweet spot. Blanchet is the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s principal bass, a prestigious position in itself. However, the job gives Blanchet the freedom and opportunity to pursue his other musical love: jazz. “The symphony is something I always wanted to do, but jazz as well,” Blanchet says. “I wanted to do 50/50 in my life, and that’s what I get to do here. It’s fun.” Much of Blanchet’s non-TBSO focus these days is on the Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, which highlights different forms of jazz during its regular Thunder Bay concerts. “Jazz is as big as classical can be, right?” Blanchet says. “There are so many styles.” For example, during Cafe Paris shows, the Quintet plays cabaret jazz,

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while gypsy jazz is the focus during the Manouche concerts. Meanwhile, those interested in jazz standards would do well to check out one of the Sharp Ninth performances. “Each show is with different musicians,” Blanchet says. “There are so many good jazz players here.” Blanchet also regularly plays for other bands in need of a bassist, and teaches in the music department at Lakehead University. He credits two things for his success as a professional bassist: his principal bass position with the TBSO— which he says opened many musical doors—and the relatively small size of Thunder Bay. “[In Thunder Bay], as a bassist, a professional double bassist, there’s not that many,” Blanchet says. “I’ve got lots of good opportunities.” “In a big city, it would be really hard for me to do this,” he says. “There’s a long list of people. That’s the thing I like about [Thunder Bay]—my qualifications get me lots of stuff.” For more information about Blanchet’s upcoming jazz performances, find Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet on Facebook.

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ean-Paul De Roover’s got good reason to believe Thunder Bay is poised to become a music city. “I stand by this statement—Thunder Bay has got one of the best music scenes in the country, bar none,” he says. “I think with a bit of support and team building from the musicians, and outside influence from businesses and agencies, we can really improve upon what we’re already doing.” If you agree, you’ll want to check out Becoming a Music City, an event hosted by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce. On February 22, the TBCC is inviting interested participants from the Thunder Bay music scene to discuss the economic, cultural, and tourism benefits of becoming known as a top destination for music. There will be presentations and discussion from keynote speaker Graham Henderson, president and CEO of Music Canada, and panelists such as Jen McKerral (Music and Film in Motion Sudbury), Cory Crossman (music officer for the City of London), and Jason Wellwood (LU Radio).

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TBCC president Charla Robinson came upon the initiative after hearing Henderson speak at a meeting for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Henderson developed promotional toolkit which cities like London and Guelph have used to pursue the project. Robinson hopes participants can learn from successes and challenges

Becoming a Music City TBCC Aims to Build on Strong Local Music Scene Story by Kirsti Salmi, Photo by Shannon Lepere

of other music cities, so that Thunder Bay can build on a local music scene that is already strong and well-established. TBCC is hoping to attract participation by artists, tourism agencies, venue owners, festival and event organizers, recording studios, arts councils, and reps from music, business improvement, and hotel associations. As a musician, De Roover hopes to

see critical discussions around common problems for himself and his peers, such as geographical isolation, availability of venues, and affordability of rehearsal space. However, he’s keen to hear other perspectives, particularly when it comes to what obstacles business owners face. “It’s a collaborative process, and the solutions need to be beneficial to everyone involved,” he says.

Robinson enlisted De Roover’s help to promote the event, and is excited to see what participants bring to the table. “Getting everybody in the same room to start the discussion is key, and it hasn’t happened before,” Robinson says. “A lot of these issues have bubbled up on their own, and having everyone in the same room discussing them is a big step.”

Becoming a Music City is scheduled for the afternoon of February 22. The TBCC will be issuing further information and press releases leading up to the event. Interested participants should contact Charla Robinson for more information regarding registration and event details. Robinson can be reached at 624-2626, or charla@ tbchamber.ca.

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An Orchestral Legacy Three Generations of Mozart from the TBSO

Story by Justin Allec, Photos by Superior Images

n Thursday, January 19, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra performed selections from three generations of the Mozart family. The prodigal Wolfgang Amadeus, as the most prominent, had three works, but TBSO also featured a symphony from his father, Johann Georg Leopold, and a shorter piece by Wolfgang’s son, Franz Xaver. Guest maestro Mélanie Léonard is a diminutive figure, but the orchestra’s first notes from

the overture to Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro unleashed a whirling giant. Out of breath afterwards, she joked, “wasn’t that fun?” I recognized the piece from innumerable movies as background music, but Léonard’s fervent directing demonstrated how thrilling the overture actually can be. A violin concerto followed, which featured violin soloist Jessica Linnebach’s considerable skills taking center stage. Effortlessly accompanying the orchestra for the first part, Linnebach’s soloing

took over during the pensive adagio with concentrated determination. Her emotive phrasing and rapid sweeps carried us along until the rest of the musicians rejoined for a rousing conclusion. After intermission, the orchestra focused on the other two Mozarts. The sinfonia by Mozart’s son was a treat, as orchestra members had actually transcribed the piece from manuscript; as such, Léonard ventured that it was an Ontarian, possibly even Canadian premiere. Following

this uplifting piece, the orchestra shuffled members before playing the Toy Symphony. Attributed to the senior Mozart, it demands unconventional percussion. Bird whistles, ratchets, and other “toy” instruments supported a jubilant melody. The night wrapped up with the Mozart’s Symphony No.35. Adapted from a serenade, the romantic flourishes of the first part quietly subdue into a hypnotic middle before racing to an ecstatic finish. Life is short, art is long, and

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DJ Big D’s Caribbean Flavour in the North

Bringing Love of Soca Music to Thunder Bay Story by Kirsti Salmi, Photo by Chad Kirvan

elon Thomas might be one of the few among us to have successfully stuck with his New Year’s aspirations. Thomas, known as DJ Big D, found his calling as a musical guru when he was 12 years old. “I took my dad’s boom box out on the block as we waited to ring in the new year,” he recalls. “We did it for three years and every year it got bigger.” Thomas’ New Year’s celebrations turned into block parties, which turned into DJing, and a career was born that would take him from the Caribbean to Canada.

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Born in Grenada, Thomas grew up in Trinidad, where he developed a deep love of soca (short for “soul of calypso”) and calypso music. His DJ moniker developed affectionately between family and friends, cementing his reputation as their go-to-guy for beats. “In high school, I was the guy drumming on the desk or beatboxing for a classmate who would rap battle. My name was DJ D, and while performing one of my friends called me ‘Big D.’ DJ Big D sounded right. It fit.” By the time Thomas had emigrated with his family to Canada at age 18, DJ Big D’s block parties took on a legendary quality: people told him he started something special when he went home to visit. Encouraged by the feedback, Thomas started his DJ career in Toronto during the summer of 1997. His sister’s fiancé, also a DJ, helped him get started and taught him the basics so he could begin DJing barbecues, birthday parties, DJ competitions, and weddings.

Thomas married a woman from Thunder Bay and moved here in 2004, where he has since been an enthusiastic ambassador for soca and calypso music. After a positive experience at LU Radio, Thomas applied to the station as a volunteer programmer and now hosts Tropical Storm, which “brings Caribbean flavour to the north.” Boasting over 10 years of airplay, Thomas finds Tropical Storm’s soca and calypso playlists well-received in Thunder Bay, noting that the style is often requested when he plays regular sets at The Foundry or DJs events for his business. While he can’t pinpoint a favourite artist to spin, Dr. Hyde, Chinese Laundry, and Papa Rocky are among his favourites. His hustle hasn’t gone unnoticed; Thomas received positive feedback and praise from Toronto-based Deejay DOC after opening for for him. Still, DJ Big D’s best career highlight happens just about every time he performs. “The most rewarding part is seeing the reaction of a full dance floor of people when they hear their favourite tune,” he says. It’s “go big or go home” for DJ Big D, and he’s spinning tunes to make sure you won’t ever want to leave the party. Catch DJ Big D at The Foundry’s Wednesday Night Throwdown, or tune into Tropical Storm at CILU 102.7fm on Mondays from 7pm-9pm. DJ Big D will be celebrating his birthday with a bash at The Foundry on the evening of February 4. For booking inquiries, contact 252-2443 or djservice@djbigd.ca.

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Modern and Traditional Acadian Folk By Audrey Debruyne

stablished 50 years ago, Thunder Bay’s Club Canadien-Français organizes social and cultural events within the city and continuously strives to offer the people of Thunder Bay the opportunity to discover various bilingual and Francophone artists. With that in mind, the organization is welcoming Cy, a Maritime band, for a performance

at the Port Arthur Legion Branch #5 on February 18 at 9 pm. Cy, made up of musicians Jacques Blinn, Guyaume Boulianne, Éric Dow, and Jacques Boudreau, has one EP and a full-length album, Deuxième Nation, which was released in 2016. “With our music, we combine the past and the present,” the band said in a statement. “We

like to look in archives, find old songs or melodies, and modernize them. Either that or we look for stories in our neighbourhood in Nova Scotia, and we tell those stories in a song.”

was just a man who liked to drink, play cards, and chase women. He was doing inappropriate things in a very Catholic era and the band wanted to appropriate some of his values.

The band’s name is based on a legend from Baie Sainte-Marie in Nova Scotia. In the early 1900s, a man was supposedly possessed by the devil, but in fact, he

Since September 2013, Cy has been mixing vocal harmonies and guitar to create sounds both modern and reminiscent of days past. With three guitars, a mandolin, keyboards, and four vocalists, this Acadian indie-folk prog band has taken to the road in Canada and Europe, promoting their music with the wind at their backs and the sea in their suitcases. In addition to the evening show, a free workshop to discover French music throughout the world will be offered at Novocentre (234 Van Norman Street) at 4 pm. For more information visit cymusique.ca or facebook.com/ clubcanadienfrancaisdethunderbay.

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Voice of the Void

Anciients

Last year featured a strange trend in some corners of metal, with many of the best releases taking inspiration from the chaotic, frigid wastes of outer space. As a counter to all this hellish black hole negativity, Vancouver’s Anciients’ sophomore album Voice of the Void offers some earthiness and human warmth in the form of guitar epics with immediate replay value. The album happily

Near To The Wild Heart Of Life

Japandroids

The latest work from Canadian twopiece Japandroids, Near To The Wild Heart Of Life, is the quintessential third record. A third album is always the mark of whether or not a band has more to offer while remaining true to their originality. Keeping this in mind, I was pleased to find that the album’s division from the first four songs to the last is almost precisely a showcase of that very trait. “Arc Of Bar,” already established as my new favourite Japandroids song, sets the tone of a newer sound while perfectly illustrating the full presence they are able to create. Like their previous efforts, the album features eight tracks because as vocalist and guitarist Brian King says, “eight songs is the standard template for a great rock n roll album.” This album is definitely the Japandroids you are looking for. - Jamie Varga

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Most Wanted

Preme

Having worked to establish his name and carve out his territory in the Canadian hip hop/ rap battle scene, Preme draws a line in the sand with his new album and dares you to step across. The album immediately establishes his reverence for the genre with tracks “Never Slack” as well as “Know the Sound” and then he drops into a swagger that relentlessly evolves into an unforgiving battle stance. To add weight to his stature, the album includes guest appearances by Canadian underground heavyweights Madchild, Evil Ebenezer, Merkules, as well as notable inclusion of fellow TBay brother-in-arms Dystrakted. Tracks “Canadian Killaz” and “Notorious” evoke imagery of slow-motion action sequences, while the title track “Most Wanted” cries for all-out battle. In the end, Preme stands, arms-crossed, mic dropped, inviting you to best him. - JAFO

demonstrates Anciients’ ability to chain cascading riffs to brawny drum lines with vocals that howl like the north wind. Anciients’ pedigree may be dirtbag psychedelia, but their melodies are pointedly direct and fierce. Though the nine songs play out over an hour, there’s no sense of bloat or plodding excess— Anciients are purposeful at arranging entertaining hooks. Suites of memorable

riffs (and more riffs!) are meticulously built up around a propulsive bottom end, with further dynamics provided by the contrasting clean singing and death growls. It’s fine to admire the night sky, but sometimes you need to keep both feet aggressively grounded in the dirt. - Justin Allec

Radio Darkness

Adaptive Reaction

Many things have changed over the years, but one thing that has always been consistent with Adaptive Reaction is the high quality of their music. Radio Darkness, the band’s first full-length vinyl release, continues the legacy of quality and experimentation. At once catchy and confrontational, dark and enlightening, with surprising subtleties hidden within the aggressive sound, the album sounds like the illegitimate offspring of a new wave and industrial coupling, raised by a foul-mouthed political punk rock father. This is punk rock to learn from and dance to. Adaptive Reaction’s brand of punk isn’t something you’re likely to hear at the mall anytime soon, and I think they would be fine with that. Highly recommended! - Jason Wellwood

Vicious Dogs

Henry Brock

The Year of the Comet

Sergei Lebedev

Henry Brock’s first novel Vicious Dogs takes you on a fast-paced journey, chasing a cat’s tail through Toronto’s avenues and alleyways in this noir mystery from Northwestern Ontario that’s true to its roots. Derek Lasker is a washed up PI who’s been hired by a paranoid father to keep his rebellious son under surveillance after a neighbour’s cat is found decapitated in their backyard. Lasker soon finds himself in the middle of a police investigation that has him butting heads with a variety of colourful characters. Brock’s swift and to-the-point writing style keeps the story focused. The descriptions are kept to a minimum, which complements the overall feel and tone of the novel very well. A no-nonsense approach to writing is what makes this novel such an enjoyable, albeit quick, read.

The Year of the Comet is a telling of the lead up to the collapse of the Soviet Union from the viewpoint of a young man trying to grow, mature, and find a purpose during such uncertain times. In the narrator’s dry, almost academic analysis of why others around him acted the way they did, we not only get a very clear characterization of him and his two grandmothers especially, but also a great frame of reference on how everyone experienced a sort of shared history differently, and how the world around them strongly influenced their personalities. Although there are at least a few moments that feel ripe for further detail and exploration that we don’t quite get to, Lebedev’s story is a thoughtful look at the unravelling of society and the gradual changes that erode your trust in what you thought were sturdy symbols and institutions.

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Rhymes of the Midnight Sun: A Robert Service Treasury

Robert W. Service

As we reach the very depths of winter the poetry of Robert W. Service seems terribly appropriate. We can empathize with Sam McGee feeling “chilled clean through to the bone.” While “The Cremation of Sam McGee” is one of Service’s best known poems (especially in Canada), this treasury includes not only his poetry of the Yukon, but also an excellent sampling of his later work. We travel with him from the Yukon to the trenches of the First World War to a life in France. Throughout the collection readers will enjoy his rhymes and find themselves reading aloud, as poetry should be. Curl up by the fire with a hot cup of something and rediscover Robert W. Service. - Ruth Hamlin-Douglas

Operation Avalanche

Matt Johnson

Operation Avalanche is a conspiracy theorist's dream. The found footage/thriller/black comedy is about two CIA agents who infiltrate NASA by posing as a documentary film crew to expose a potential Soviet mole, only to become embroiled in a conspiracy to fake the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. What’s interesting about the faux-documentary is the Toronto filmmakers (Matt Johnson and Josh Boles, who also star) employed similar tricks their characters use in the film, including getting permission to shoot at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston under the guise of making a student documentary. They also create a seamless scene where Johnson meets director Stanley Kubrick on set of his film 2001: A Space Odyssey using archival stills, audio, 3D projections, and green screens. Although Operation Avalanche’s humour is hokey at times, the film’s technical innovations absolve the goofiness to create an enjoyable ride into the paranoia of the Cold War era. - Adrian Lysenko

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27 Cumberland Street South Bank’s Investment Renews Prospects for the Future

Story by Pamela Cain, Photos by Adrian Lysenko

n 1909 the Daily News reported the Molson’s Bank purchase of property on the corner of Cumberland and Park Ave for $30,000 “[restored] confidence in the city’s prospects for the future.” With “assurance that the Bank will erect a handsome and exclusive modern bank building,” British-born architect Philip John Turner designed a building in the Edwardian Style. From 1911-1920 Turner was involved in the construction of thirteen Molson’s Banks in Quebec and southern Ontario. Turner wrote about “The Smaller Branch Bank Building” in 1916 and described incorporating the building’s design to ensure the proper image of the institution was projected.

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Details included placing the entrance on the street with the most foot traffic, the importance of natural light in the banking hall, windows located high enough so that chairs and desks could be placed underneath, securing the lower portion of windows for reasons of security and so bank documents would not blow away, and the importance of placing the manager’s office near the main entrance and at street level with windows so they could look out but also be seen. 27 Cumberland Street South is an anomaly of the Edwardian style, known for sparing application of classical features and guarded understatement. The three storey building is busy with details. Recessed panels are

Architecture placed between rusticated limestone with stone quoins on the ground floor, a recessed entrance features a pediment between two Doric columns, windows are adorned with pediments and curved moulded keystones, elaborate floral and leaf designs are placed throughout, windows are rounded, and dentil cornices and lion heads spouts grace the roof line. In 1954 Molson’s Co. sold their bank assets to the Bank of Montreal, who continued to operate on Cumberland for several years. In 1984 the Hockenhull brothers bought the bank building. The Slate River farmers opened a full service restaurant using fresh beef and produce from their farm and recipes that the family had collected over the years. In the Prospector Steak House evidence of the bank remains—safes have become fridges, bank signs are intact, and the brick walls are revealed. A visit upstairs is a step back

in time. Original wooden stair railings lead to offices once used for onsite lawyers and the top floor reveals a residence for the manager and his secretary. The Prospector survives today, built on the demands of hard working northerners and honouring the Molson’s Bank’s confidence in the city. In 2011, 27 Cumberland Street South was deemed culturally, historically, and architecturally interesting and placed on the Heritage Register by the Heritage Advisory Committee as required by Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Pamela Cain 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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For the Love of Nature

pine cones, and other items turn into treasures, each one preserving the memory of a special time and place. The desire to add to the collection also helps motivate more outdoor time.

4) Grow something Even if you don’t have the room or time for a garden, giving a child the opportunity grow a few seeds in a pot is an amazing experience. Growing a simple edible such as sprouts for a sandwich is even more rewarding.

5) Set a good example Don’t squash that bug! Put it in a jar and let the kids spend some time observing it before releasing it outdoors. Take a minute to stop and admire the sunset, find shapes in the clouds, or look for constellations in the night sky. Let your children know that nature is important to us all.

By Ellen Mortfield, Executive Director, EcoSuperior

any of our global problems are the result of too many people who don’t appreciate or respect the natural environment. One of the greatest things you can do to protect the planet is to help a child learn how to love nature, and February, the month of love, is a great time to start. Here a few ways to instill a love of the great outdoors in your family:

1) Make time to explore Even in the bitter cold, the outdoors is a beautiful place, so make time to stop and appreciate it. Instead of bundling up just to go from the house to the car and back, plan a trip to nearby park or forest and take a walk. Be an active explorer, pointing out the birds and squirrels, and looking for animal tracks in the snow. Check out the nests that can be seen in

the bare branches and look for patches of open water in streams and rivers. Give children time to explore freely and enjoy the outdoors without a playground. Visit the same area several times and point out what has changed, and what’s still the same.

2) Try a field guide You don’t have to be an expert—you can learn together to identify some of the plants, trees, birds, and tracks with the

help of field guides from the library or a field guide app on your smartphone. Apps like LeafSnap and Audubon Field Guide apps can help identify some of the things you see and hear on your explorations, as well as inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

This very short list will help you get started, but there are endless ways to develop a lifetime appreciation of the natural world around us. Your little one will become a more thoughtful, science-minded and compassionate citizen, and for that, the planet will thank you!

3) Start a collection Encourage your child to build a collection of natural things: rocks, pressed flowers,

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As a way of giving back to the local community we are offering FREE physical examinations/assessments in our new Physiotherapy Clinic through December 2017.

These FREE physical examinations/assessments are;

Seeking Participants for Study on Attachment Injuries in Couple Relationships What is an Attachment injury?

• A critical incident or significant event, in your current or past relationship, when you or your partner felt distressed due to the other failing to respond to distress by providing support and reassurance. The outcome is that the incident had an effect on your relationship.

• Provided by Registered Physiotherapists • Available to any patient, even those with no benefits/coverage • Provided once per month on the third Thursday of the month – Please see schedule below

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FREE Physiotherapy examinations/assessments schedule

Eligibility

Thurs 16 Feb 2017 Thurs 20 Apr 2017 Thurs 15 Jun 2017 Thurs 17 Aug 2017 Thurs 19 Oct 2017 Thurs 21 Dec 2017

Thurs 16 Mar 2017 Thurs 18 May 2017 Thurs 20 July 2017 Thurs 21 Sept 2017 Thurs 16 Nov 2017

To book your FREE physical examination/assessment please call (807) 683-9500. Spaces are limited so please call in advance. Additional services include: Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology Programs provided by Partners in Rehab include: • Homecare • Pediatric & School Health • Outpatient Physiotherapy • Brain Injury Program • Vocational Rehab • Catastrophic Injury Program & Case Management Services

• Not letting your partner know that you have lost your job • Being cheated on or cheating on your partner • Refusing to attend your partner’s important family gathering • Individuals 25 years or older • Experienced an attachment injury in a significant intimate relationship (past or current) • Engaged in / caused an attachment injury in a significant intimate relationship (past or current)

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• Phone screen questionnaire (5 min) • Audio-recorded qualitative research interview (1-2 hr) • Questionnaire completion (10 min)

Compensation

• Thank you card & $5.00 Tim Hortons card

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• Contact Karin Almuhtadi at kalmuhta@lakeheadu.ca or 708-2992

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Getting Your Best Sleep During the Long Winter Nights By Sara Chow, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

esearch has shown that 40% of Canadians are affected by some form of sleep disorder, meaning that we have some improvements to make to prevent sleep issues. Now that we are in the heart of winter, the long, cold nights can serve as a motivator to improve your sleep habits and quality. Mark Mosley, registered respiratory therapist, sleep technologist, and clinical sleep educator, says that we should always be concerned about our sleep as part of our overall health. “Our bodies require many things to function properly, including sleep,” he says. “Sleep is as essential as good nutrition and hydration. We need sleep to de-stress and recharge for the next day. When we don’t get enough sleep it can affect our ability to concentrate, increase daytime fatigue, and decrease patience. Chronic sleep deprivation can impact work performance and even your quality of life.”

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In order to get your best sleep, Mosley provides his top three tips:

between 18 and 64 get seven to nine hours of sleep every night.

1. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Following a sleep schedule helps to regulate your body’s clock. This could help you to fall asleep and stay asleep for the night.

How do you know if you have a sleeping disorder? According to Mosley, “Some common signs of sleep disorders include: increased daytime fatigue, waking up and choking, being told that you stop breathing while sleeping, frequent waking, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, snoring, morning headaches, and inability to concentrate. If you are getting fewer than 4 to 5 hours of sleep per night, you may want to speak to your health care provider.”

2. NO SCREENS before bed or in the bedroom. These activities can stimulate the brain and delay sleep onset. Avoid TVs, phones, computers, etc. Late night texts, emails and calls can make it difficult to fall asleep and can also wake you up. 3. No caffeine or alcohol after 7 pm. Caffeine is a stimulant and can delay sleep onset if consumed later in the evening. Alcohol can negatively affect sleep quality by disrupting normal brain wave patterns, and can make sleep apnea (a type of sleeping disorder) worse. It is recommended that adults

A good quality sleep is part of your everyday health and well-being. Take advantage of the season, with its long evenings and dark mornings, to get the sleep that your body needs. For more information and tips on getting a better sleep, visit the Canadian Sleep Society at css-scs.ca.

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FebruaryEventsGuide February 1, 8 pm Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament Red Lion Smokehouse

Are you a Rock, Paper, Scissors champion? Pit your skills against the masses to find out. Entry is $5 per person. Winner receives $50 cash.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

Until February 2 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Gunflint Trail

This is the longest dog sled race in the lower 48 and is a qualifier for the famed “Iditarod” in Alaska. Over a dozen world-class mushers compete in the nearly 400 miles long full distance marathon, with over two dozen in the mid-distance race, all competitors are vying for one of 20 cash prizes totaling $30,000.  beargrease.com

February 2 Angry Inuk 314 Bay Street

Bay Street Film Festival Docs on Bay presents Angry Inuk, a 2016 Canadian feature-length documentary film written and directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril that defends the Inuit seal hunt, arguing the hunt is a vital means for Inuit peoples to sustain themselves.  baystreetfilmfestival.ca

February 2 Manchester by the Sea SilverCity Thunder Bay Cinemas

North of Superior Film Association presents the critically acclaimed film Manchester by the Sea. See this month’s Top Five for more info.  nosfa.ca

February 2–4 Winnie the Pooh Paramount Theatre

February 3 & 4 Dave Atkinson Crickets Comedy Club

Originally from Marathon, winner of the 2013 Thunder Bay Comedy Contest and national touring Yuk Yuks comedian Dave Atkinson headlines Thunder Bay’s new full-time comedy club.  facebook.com/ cricketscomedyclub

February 4, 1–2:30 pm Mommy Matters! Free Wellness Program for Pregnant Women Lakehead University

Mommy Matters programs are free groups designed to offer pregnant women a time and place to meet and engage in enjoyable activities with other expectant mothers. The programs are part of a project run by researchers at Lakehead University.  mommymattersproject.com

February 4, 6–11 pm Bring Henry Home! Icebreaking Fundraiser Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites

The “Bring Henry Home!” Icebreaking Fundraiser includes a dinner, presentations, silent auctions, and an opportunity to learn more about the iconic vessel. Tickets are $50 and can be found at PC MEDIC, Thunder Country Diving, and the Prince Arthur Hotel. ) 345-5411

February 4, 8–10 pm Cambrian Players Improv Show 314 Bay Street

Everything is made up on the spot. No scripts, just fun! You may have a chance to participate, so be ready! This is a 19+ event. Tickets are $5 cash at the door.  cambrianplayers.ca

Paramount Live proudly presents Winnie the Pooh. Directed by Tessa Maki & Chloe Kukko-Pulkkinen, with special opening performance from the Theatre Babies program, directed by Marla Dunn.  facebook.com/plivetbay

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Get ready for SnowDay 2017 by learning how to carve a snow sculpture and make your own set of carving tools. Open to adult beginners, dabblers, hobbyists, and the simply curious. Hosted by Judi Vinni of Willow Springs Creative Centre. No previous experience required! $20 materials fee. Space is limited. * culture@thunderbay.ca

February 5, 2–8 pm Spaghetti Supper Italian Cultural Centre

Spaghetti supper in support of Le Stelle Alpine Dancers. Dinner starts at 6 pm and consists of tossed salad, dinner rolls, spaghetti and meatballs, and coffee and tea. Can’t make it to dinner? Takeout options are available between 2 pm and 5:30 pm.  italiancc.com

February 5, 4 pm East End Bash Coors Light Super Bowl Party Slovak Legion Sports Bar & Grill

The East End Bash will have many great prizes and giveaways as well the Molson Girls will on site. Join in on the fourth annual Perogy Bowl Contest.  slovaklegion.com

February 5 Winter Funday Celebrate Canada 150 with Parks Canada Prince Arthur’s Landing

Join Parks Canada for fun winter activities to celebrate Canada 150. Check out the green screen and an exciting scavenger hunt for all ages. Register for your 2017 Discovery Pass for free admission to Parks Canada places!  thunderbay.ca

February 8, 7:15 pm Lakehead Stamp Club Meeting Hammarskjöld High School Library

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February 5, 12:30–4:30 pm Snow Sculpture Carving Workshop Baggage Building Arts Centre

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February 9–15 Hygge Week Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais is launching its first annual Hygge Week, during which visitors will enjoy all the splendors of a classic north woods winter vacation. See this month’s Top Five for more info.  visitcookcounty.com/hygge

February 10, 5–9 pm Kids Night Out Canada Games Complex

Parents can take the night off and bring their kids aged 5–12 out for a night of fun! From 5-6 pm kids will make dinner and eat together, followed by games and swimming! Pick-up is from 8:30–9 pm. Fee is $35 first child, $29 for additional children. ) 684-3351

February 10, 7:30 pm Dueling Pianos – Valentines Edition Rockhouse

The ultimate Valentine’s date night or night out with friends! Come out for an evening of dueling pianos with the talented Sean Gormely and Danny Johnson. Surprise musical guests will share their love of music throughout the evening, and get you singing along to your favourite love songs and fun classic tunes!  keynoteevents.ca

Until February 11 Crees in the Caribbean Magnus Theatre

Drew Hayden Taylor’s comedy comes to Magnus.  magnus.on.ca

February 11 Scrap for Heart CLE

15-hour scrapbooking fundraiser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Advanced tickets required: $60 available the Heart & Stroke office. ) 623-1118

February 11, 10 am–1 pm Baking/Books/Baubles & Beads Sale Lakeview Presbyterian Church

Come out, browse, and visit the fabulous bake table. ) 345-8823

February 11, 6 pm Love Letters Finlandia Club

A Cambrian Players dinner theatre fundraiser. See story in this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.  cambrianplayers.ca

February 11, 6 pm Fly Fishing Film Tour 2017 Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

For all anglers and fly fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, film buffs, and anyone suffering from winter fever! Come out for a night of fishing films and giveaways. Tickets are $15 each.  tbca.com

February 11, 6:30–9:30 pm The Dating, Newlywed and Not So Newlywed Game Victoria Inn

How well do you know your partner? Have your chance to find out in this hilarious evening with our witty and charming game show host, Spencer Hari.  keynoteevents.ca

Until February 12 Mindful Expressions: My Mind, My Art Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The Thunder Bay Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force (TBYSPTF) presents the final works of the mental health promotional campaign.  theag.ca

February 12 Winter Funday Thunderwolves Day on the Waterfront Prince Arthur’s Landing

Come for a skate with the Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s hockey team on the rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing! Get some hockey tips, then warm up with a drink from the Tim Hortons Coffee Truck and try a creative activity in the Baggage Building Arts Centre!  thunderbay.ca

February 12 8th Annual Thunderwolves Indoor Marathon LU Hangar

A indoor marathon in support of Children’s Centre Foundation.  thunderwolves.ca/ indoormarathon

February 12, 10 am–4 pm Silvana’s Valentine’s Day Market Da Vinci Centre

Clothing and jewelry, home baked goodies, handmade crafts, kitchen and home designs, and much more! ) 623-2415

February 14, 7 pm NOWW Reading Mary J.L. Black Library

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to listen to a selection of local poets read their work about passion—whether love or hate—in its many disguises.  nowwwriters.ca

February 14 Saint Valentine’s Wine Tasting Red Lion Smokehouse

Grab a friend, come on your own, or bring your Valentine for a V-Day Wine Tasting. There will be a tasting of four wines from around the world led by in-house Sommelier, Jeannie Dubois. Tickets are $25. Must be 19+ to attend.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

February 14 & 15, 8 pm Mamma Mia! Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!  tbca.com

February 16 Denial SilverCity Cinemas Thunder Bay

North of Superior Film Association presents the award-winning film.  nosfa.ca

February 18–20, 11 am–5 pm Voyageur Winter Carnival Fort William Historical Park

It’s a weekend full of winter fun for everyone! Bundle up, and come out, and enjoy the giant snow maze, tubing and sliding hills, skating, winter games and activities, carnival games and contests, live indoor and outdoor entertainment, and more! It’s fun for the whole family!  fwhp.ca

February 19 Women on Skis Lappe Nordic Centre

This event sells out every year so register early to ensure your participation. It’s a full day of skiing fun, fitness, and learning plus lunch, sauna, and more.  lappenordic.ca

February 19 Winter Funday Winter Creation with Willow Springs Creative Centre Prince Arthur’s Landing

Join the staff of Willow Springs Creative Centre for an Ice Gem Treasure Hunt! Solve clues to discover many bright coloured ice gems hidden throughout the Marina area.  thunderbay.ca

February 20, noon–5 pm SnowDay Prince Arthur’s Landing

Winter delights with a true northern flavour! SnowDay is a free celebration of all things winter that takes place annually on Family Day. ) 625-2351

February 20, 12:30–3 pm Family Day at the Art Gallery Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Join in the fun as you search and discover A Question of Animals on exhibit at the Art Gallery. See this month’s Top Five for info.  theag.ca

February 20, 1–2 pm Family Day at the Complex Canada Games Complex

Come down to the Complex this Family Day for Family Bootcamp from 1-2pm. All participating families will be entered in a draw to win a book of family passes! ) 684-3311

Until February 20 Quilting Exhibition The Baggage Building Arts Centre

People are invited to view quilted items including small wall hangings to large bed quilts, and everything in between. ) 684-2063

February 20–25 Mackenzie Investments U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships Loch Lomond Ski Area

180 of the best 14- and 15-year-old downhill skiers compete at Loch Lomond. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.  u16ski.ca

February 22, 8–10:30 pm Quiz Night Red Lion Smokehouse

Let’s get quizzical! Test your knowledge Thunder Bay!  redlionsmokehouse.ca

February 23, 7–11 pm Alpine Rendezvous 2016 Best Western Nor’Wester Resort Hotel

Come out for a night of cocktails and fine food in support of Alpine Skiing in Thunder Bay. Tickets are $70 ) 473-9123

February 24, 7–10 pm Lappe Nordic Family Wintergarten Ceilidh Dance Royal Canadian Polish Legion

The Lappe Nordic Family Wintergarten Ceilidh Dance will provide an evening of active fun for all ages. There will be live music from Pierre Schryer and friends and dance caller Merrie Klazek in a warm and festive setting. $20 general admission, $10 for children 6-12, free for children under 6.  lappenordic.ca

February 24, 7:15 pm Lakehead Stamp Club Meetings Hammarskjöld High School Library

Program is a quiz, with a floor auction. Entry is free. Visitors are welcome. ) 768-1240

February 25, 1-4 pm Fuel Anthology Book Launch and Coffeehouse Chapters bookstore

Experience a celebratory afternoon of the literary arts! DefSup’s burning. books.press is proud to present an exciting coffeehouse-style book launch and sale of the Fuel anthology at Chapters bookstore. Fuel is a musthave unique and inspiring book that is published perhaps only once in a decade, as it includes an accessible diversity of styles of short prose and poetry by 50 local/regional authors. Come out to enjoy spoken word and musical performances, meet the editor and some of talented authors whose works are published in the book, peruse and purchase a signed copy of Fuel, which also makes a great gift.  definitelysuperior.com

February 25, 5 pm Black History Month Gala Italian Cultural Centre

A fundraiser for the CAMAT scholarship fund, this gala event features performances, a dinner, and more. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.  camat.ca

February 25–March 3 CILU Funding Drive Various

The 12th annual funding drive for LU Radio kicks off on February 25. See this month’s City Scene for more info.  luradio.ca

February 25–March 26 Fibre Arts Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre

February 26 Run for the Meatball Charry Park

Originally started in 1981 as the Groundhog Run, the Run for the Meatball is a fun 5 km race on an “out and back” course. After the race, all runners meet back at the Columbus Hall on the corner of Arthur and May for a delicious spaghetti and meatball lunch.  metreeaters.ca

February 26 Winter Funday- Fairytale Skate Prince Arthur’s Landing

Come and skate with your favourite magical characters - you never know who you’ll meet on the rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing!  thunderbay.ca

February 26, 11 am–3 pm Bluegrass Brunch Red Lion Smokehouse

Brunch and bluegrass—what could be better? Rose N Crantz Roasting Coffee will be on site with their locally roasted brews and our friendly bartenders will be crafting Bloody Caesars, beer cocktails, and mimosas to get your lazy Sunday off to the right start.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

Until March 5 SWINE Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Exhibit by local artist Elizabeth Buset.  theag.ca

Until March 5 Recent Acquisitions to the Collection: Norval Morrisseau Thunder Bay Art Gallery

This exhibition features work by Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau recently donated to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Permanent Collection.  theag.ca

Until March 26 Stories of Contentment and Other Fables Thunder Bay Art Gallery Exhibition of work by artist Amanda Burk. 

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Until April 25 Urban Infill-Art In The Core 11 Various Locations

The next evolution of creative possibilities! Revitalizing our downtown north core by capitalizing on assets of arts/culture and linking/ reinforcing connections through accessible empty spaces and active arts/ business/social spaces. Engage with 18 multi-disciplinary art projects between January and April, featuring works by 400 regional/national/international artists at 15 downtown locations.  definitelysuperior.com

An exhibition of works of weaving, felting, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more. See this month’s Art section for more info. ) 684-2063

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Music February 1 The Cover Show 19 (20 Bands/4 Nights) Black Pirates Pub 7:30 pm • $6 • AA DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 2 Mood Indigo The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ Open Stage w/ Craig Smyth and Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ The Cover Show (20 Bands/ 4 Nights) Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

February 3 A Celtic Evening with Pierre Schryer and Clay Breiland In Common Restaurant 6:30 pm + 8:30 pm • $15 • AA Follies 2017: The Story of Us Confederation College 7:30 pm • $10-$20 • AA Greenbank Trio w/ DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+ The Cover Show (20 Bands/ 4 Nights) Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

February 4 Arley Hughes The Foundry 1 pm • No Cover • 19+ Music for the Gym Featuring John Dolce, Joshua Brecka, + Susan Malicki The Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship 7 pm • $10 • AA Follies 2017: The Story of Us Confederation College 7:30 pm • $10-$20 • AA

TBSO Pops 4: By Request Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 8 pm • $17-$48 • 19+

February 11 James Boraski Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm • No Cover • AA

February 17 Leonard Cohen Tribute Night The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

Open Mic w/ Craig Smyth and Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

The Cover Show (20 Bands/ 4 Nights) Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

TBSO Cabaret 2: Duelling Guitars Night 2 Italian Cultural Centre 8 pm • $16.50-$37 • AA

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

Valentine’s Massacre 2 Crocks 9:30 pm • $10 • 19+

Action Cat Debut w/ Phoebe The Feeb + Hello Justice + Noah Connor Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

February 24 Support Our Scene Black Pirates Pub + The Foundry 10 pm • $TBA • 19+

Southern Comfort Acoustic Red Lion Smokehouse 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Society of Enlightened Birdmen + Pedestrian Lifestyle + DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

February 18 Charmin Michelle w/ Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais 7:30 pm • $10-$20 • AA

February 25 John Booth Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm • No Cover • AA

February 6 Rag Maple The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ February 7 James Boraski The Blue Door Bistro 12 pm • No Cover • AA The Best Karaoke in TBay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 8 DJ Big D The Foundry 10pm • No Cover • 19+ February 9 Damon Dowbak Quartet The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ Open Mic w/ Craig Smyth and Tiina Flank The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ TBSO Cabaret 2: Duelling Guitars Night 1 Italian Cultural Centre 8 pm • $16.50-$37 • AA

February 10 Ruby Reds and The Silver Lining + Cold Lake Sun + DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

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February 13 Matt Sellick The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

TBSO Special: Disco Inferno – A Disco Ball Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 8 pm • $40 • AA

February 14 James Boraski Duo The Blue Door Bistro 12 pm + 5 pm • No Cover • AA

Thunder Pride & Pride Central present Club Kid Carnival: 90s Queer Prom Port Arthur Legion 8 pm • $10 • 19+

Big Wreck w/ Ascot Royals Rockhouse 7 pm • $35 • 19+ Roy Coran Big Band Presents Remembering the Rat Pack DaVinci Centre 5:30 pm • $TBA • AA

Cy Port Arthur Legion Branch #5 8:30 pm • $10 • AA Undercover The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

The Best Karaoke in Thunder Bay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 21 James Boraski The Blue Door Bistro 12 pm • No Cover • AA

February 15 DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

The Best Karaoke in Thunder Bay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 16 Sharp Ninth The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 22 DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Open Stage w/ Craig Smyth and Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

February 23 TBSO Masterworks 4: A Night at the Opera Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 8 pm • $16.50-$47.25 • AA

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Consortium Aurora Borealis Presents: Celebrating Telemann 250th Anniversary of his Death St. Paul’s United Church 7:30 pm • $10-$15 • AA Mardi Gras Party with James Boraski & MomentaryEvolution The Itai Bar 8:30 pm • No Cover • 19+ Falsifier + Filth w/ Solartide + With Love And Loathing Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+ The Hearing Trees The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

February 26 Lads of the Lake: Fiddler Pierre Schryer and Friends The Sovereign Room 9 pm • No Cover • 19+ February 28 James Boraski The Blue Door Bistro 12 pm • No Cover • AA The Best Karaoke in Thunder Bay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ Brought to you by:

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Def Jam

MadeinTYO

Commission Records

Tasha The Amazon*

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Start Again

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Lamb Of God

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I Could Be Happy

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Andino Suns*

Protest The Hero*

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Abandoned Mansion

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Migration

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Musique De France

Heaven Help Us All

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Cory Weeds Quintet*

Cellar Live

The Christmas Album It's Easy To Remember

M.I.A.

Interscope

AIM

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Beats Antique

The Evaporators*

Mint

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Run the Jewels, Inc.

Anti-

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Near to the Wild Heart of Life

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Lady Be Good*

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20 Royal Canoe*

Shadowbox

Andrea Ramolo*

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Beats Antique

Wonderland

Adaptive Reaction*

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Every year I say that I’ll try it to see what I’m missing. Nearly everyone swears that once I do, I’ll never go back to classic. Maybe that’s why I’ve hesitated. Maybe I don’t want to be swayed from something that I love. (Not just because my last name has “ski” in it. That’s a bonus.) We can ski when it’s 5 below or 25 below. We don’t need a highway through the bush, just some parallel grooves and

some grip wax. Don’t let anyone convince you that waxing is fussy. I use two. One is orange and one is blue. Blue when it’s cold. Orange when it’s not as cold. After that, I ski to the conditions. If I’m slipping, I lean forward and dig in harder. Not a lot of glide? I use my arms more, and pray a little. Our boots are cushy and warm. Our stride is ergonomic and easy on the knees.

Forgive me if I sound bitter. I’m not. It’s just that classic skiing next to skate skiers is a bit like driving on the Autobahn in a VW van when everyone else is in a Porsche. But when you get right down to it, I guess it doesn’t really matter why we ski, how we ski, or who gets back to the chalet first—it sure as heck beats the gym. Besides, I can always try skate skiing next year.

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