June 2017 by The Walleye Magazine

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Contents FEATURES

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CoverStory: Biking in the Bay ■ 8 Different Spokes for Different Folks ■ 10 Riding SkyCycle ■ 11 A Wrench for Your Gears ■ 12 Two-Wheeled Terrors ■ 14 Forward, Ever Forward ■ 15 Cooperative X’s Community Spokes ■ 16 Curt Harnett

ARCHITECTURE

THE ARTS

■ 26 Olives and Bananas ■ 28 The Creative ■ 29 Thunderbirds Doing T’ai Chi ■ 30 Showcasing Local Artists ■ 33 Shining the Spotlight on

Young Artists

CITYSCENE

■ 35 Barbecue, Beer, and Blues ■ 36 Go Skateboarding Day ■ 37 Crazy Horse Studios ■ 38 Lakehead University

Chancellor Lyn McLeod ■ 39 The Lightkeeper’s Daughters ■ 55 A Bold Leap for Thunder Bay ■ 57 Thunder Pride ■ 58 Style Edit

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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■ 76 Brodie Resource Library GREEN

■ 78 Courses Empower

Senior Cyclists ■ 79 Working Toward a Clean Energy Future

HEALTH

■ 80 Rethinking Your Commute ■ 19 Drink of the Month ■ 56 Stuff We Like ■ 59 This is Thunder Bay ■ 74 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 82 Tbaytel June EVENTS ■ 84 Music EVENTS ■ 85 LU Radio's Monthly Top 20 ■ 86 The Comics ■ 88 The Wall ■ 89 The Beat ■ 90 The Eye

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■ 62 Old School Rules and

FILM&THEATRE

Ready New Short ■ 25 Life on the Fly with Rebekka Redd

MUSIC

■ 18 Haulin’ Oats ■ 20 Punch It Up! ■ 21 Lincoln Street Eatery

FOOD

■ 60 Lake Breezes Modern Blues ■ 63 Duelling Pianos at Rockhouse ■ 65 Carry the Banner ■ 66 A Celtic and Ceilidh Farewell ■ 67 Fifty Years of Freewheeling Fun ■ 68 Sheryl Crow: Everyday is a Winding Road ■ 69 Engine House ■ 70 20 Years of the Afterglow ■ 72 Don’t Be a Drag, Just be a Queen ■ 73 Tracy K

■ 22 Cycling Movies ■ 24 Thunder Bay Filmmakers

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Cycling Season

Featured Contributor Tonya Muchano

lthough we’re still officially in spring, the signs of summer are all around the city. Trees are green, the buzz of lawnmowers echo through neighbourhoods, and for those who weren’t brave enough to endure the elements of the colder seasons, it’s time to hop back on your bicycle. Whether it’s memories of commuting in Port Arthur, cruising around Boulevard Lake, or exploring Sleeping Giant Provincial Park on a fat bike, cycling is synonymous with summer for me. With that in mind, our June cover story is all about biking. Starting with those with more experience and knowledge on the topic, writer Bonnie Schiedel chats with Thunder Bay’s own Olympian cyclist Curt Harnett, and Justin Allec talks shop with bike mechanic Rob Moore. Speaking of tune-ups, we present an infographic for tips on maintaining your ride. But maybe you don’t know a cyclocross from a cruiser? That’s fine, we’re here to help with a guide that breaks down different types of bicycles, offering some suggestions for models depending on what you’re looking for. Also, Emma Christensen delves into the

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creative mind of bike builder and Guinness World Record holder Brad Graham. Lastly, whether it’s helping people getting moving on two wheels in the city or elsewhere in the world, we catch up with Community Spokes and Bikes for Humanity to see what each grassroot organizations are up to. Also in the issue, we help Flipper Flanagan's Flat Footed Four celebrate 50 years as integral members of the city’s music scene and travelling pro angler Rebekka Redd fills us in about filming her fly fishing adventures around the world. Plus, to get you in the mood for warmer weather, sommelier Jeannie Dubois serves up summer drink recipes and Betty Carpick ventures to Lincoln Street Eatery for some delicious and creative eats. And don’t forget to check out budding bikers, outdoor adventurers, and more in the summer issue of The Walleye Jr. So whether you’ve competed in the Tour de France or have just taken off your training wheels, we hope our June issue has something for you.

- Adrian Lysenko

Tonya grew up in South Gillies but in 2005 had the opportunity to move to South Africa, where she spent six years creating and producing radio dramas, and running workshops and programs in South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, and Mozambique on diverse topics including queer issues, HIV awareness, women's rights, climate change, and disaster preparedness. The boreal forest called her home in 2011 and four years later she published her first children’s book, Animal Tracks. Tonya travels around the city and region educating communities about HIV, Hepatitis C, and harm reduction for Elevate NWO and is also volunteer with Mile Hill Melodrama. Check out Tonya’s story on The Creative art gallery on page 28.

On the Cover Biking in the Bay Brad Graham riding his world recordbreaking bike SkyCycle - story on page 10.

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Explore the Gunflint Trail Loons, lodges, shimmering water, pristine Minnesota forest. That’s what you’ll find along the Gunflint Trail. Watch morning mist caress a glacier-carved lake. Fish by boat or canoe for walleye, smallmouth and lake trout. Take your first Boundary Waters canoe trip with the help of a friendly outfitter. The Gunflint Trail is a gateway to the BWCAW, which has been named one of the world’s “50 Places of a Lifetime” by National Geographic.

The Gunflint Trail has… • • • • • • • •

57 miles of paved scenic byway 23 unique lodges 227 miles of hiking trails 62 miles of biking trails 8 campgrounds 237,737 acres of BWCAW 35 entrance points to the BWCAW 547 wilderness campsites (not part of a campground and located within the BWCAW)

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center Activities (Hours 11am-4pm; check website for presentation times)

DAILY - Ham Lake Fire exhibit. This exhibit commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Ham Lake Fire by telling the stories of those who were involved.

SATURDAYS, JUNE 3–AUGUST 26 - Interpretive Hike. Take a hike with the Nature Center Program Director to explore and learn about the natural history of the Gunflint Trail area.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 27-AUG 22 - Free Kids Day. Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities, as well as stories, hikes, journal making and craft projects.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 20–AUG 22 - US Forest Service naturalists present on a different Northwoods-themed topic. JUNE 4 - Treasures from the Dungeon by Steve Veit. Take a virtual tour of Grand Portage National Monument’s Museum Collections. JUNE 25 - Loons by Phyllis Sherman. JULY 2 - Open House Presentation, Ham Lake Fire JULY 16 - Wolves at Our Door. This program will be based on photos and video clips from the International Wolf Center. JULY 23 - Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad by Dave Battistel. The story of a Wisconsin logging company whose headquarters was located in Port Arthur, Ontario. AUGUST 27 - Geology of our area by Don Wendel. A presentation on the Saganaga Batholith for which Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center now stand.

Other Gunflint Trail Special Activities and Events (check website for times and details)

JUNE 17-18 - BWCA Expo – Seagull Lake public landing. Speakers, activities, hands-on demos, and more!

JUNE 19-JULY 21 - Wet your Paddle program, various locations. Want to try out the latest craft models on a Gunflint Trail BWCAW lake? Never ventured out in a canoe? Here’s your chance to try it for FREE with experienced, friendly outfitters with the Wet Your Paddle program. Paddling instructions and lake travel knowledge provided by resident Gunflint Trail Canoe Outfitters. One hour of FREE hand-ons, paddles in the water!” JULY 19 - Gunflint Trail Canoe Races - Gunflint Lodge

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India Night June 3

Valhalla Inn

Join the India Canada Association of Thunder Bay for India Night 2017, a celebration of Indian food and culture. This fun-filled event features a lively cultural show with music and dance, as well as a delicious meal showcasing the flavours and cuisine of India and the opportunity to win several exciting prizes. Tickets are $50 and are available at the Valhalla Inn, Robin’s on Memorial, Quizno’s, Sanskriti Indian Bazaar, Monsoon Restaurant, and Masala Grille. Tickets are available so limited, so get yours early and don’t miss out on this opportunity to journey through the sights, sounds, and tastes of India without leaving Thunder Bay! icatbay.com

Thunder Pride June 7–17

Various Locations

Now in its sixth year, Thunder Bay’s annual week-long celebration of LGBTQ+ and diversity rights keeps getting bigger and better every year, and this year is no exception. Events will include a Pub Night, Awareness Breakfast, Literary Night, Night of Tribute, and a drag show, along with the always popular Pride Parade and Pride in the Park, a day of family fun, picnicking, entertainment, food, children's activities, and learning opportunities. Come out, show your Pride, and celebrate the history, courage, diversity, and future of Thunder Bay's LGBTQ+ community with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours in the region. thunderpride.ca

National Aboriginal Day June 21

Prince Arthur’s Landing

National Aboriginal Day is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. The day will begin with a sunrise ceremony at 5:45 am, and continue at 11 am with opening ceremonies and a Powwow/Grand Entry at noon, followed by a community feast at 5 pm. The evening will feature an open air concert by local musician Classic Roots, followed by closing ceremonies. Artisans and vendors will also be on site. National Aboriginal Day is a fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy together—don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions to Canada, and share in the celebration! nadtbay.ca Marty Mascarin

Opera Northwest presents Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, a comedic opera buffa with something for everyone. Cosi Fan Tutte tells the story of experimental philosopher Don Alfonso, who determines to overturn the worlds of two young men, Ferrando and Guglielmo, with whom he makes a bet that their respective fiancées would not stay faithful for a moment if put to the test. Opera Northwest’s production, presented in Italian with English surtitles features Inkeri Tuikka, Theresa Thibert, Kim Fuzzen, Kai Leinonen, John Welyki, and Jake Vaillant, as well as the Opera Northwest Chorus, and Opera Northwest Orchestra (featuring members of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra). Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children, and are available at Calico Coffeehouse, Fireweed, and online. facebook.com/operanorthwesternontario

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Canadian Celtic Celebration June 23–24

Polish Legion Branch #219/ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium We’re sad to hear that this will be the final year of the Canadian Celtic Celebration, but happy we have been given one last chance to kick up our heels. Friday night, come out to a Ceilidh dance featuring square dances, set dances, and contra dances hosted by your favorite local dance caller Merrie Klazek, as well as live music. Saturday night, stomp your feet to the sounds of The Schryer Triplets— appearing together for the first time in Thunder Bay in over 30 years—as well as Irish Gaelic singer Eimear Arkins, Québec accordionist MarieJeanne Brousseau, uilleann piper Joey Abarta, fiddler Emilia Bartellas, trumpeter Merrie Klazek, and Irish dancer and guitarist Niamh and Andy Webster, as well as CBC Radio personality Tom Power. Don’t miss your last chance to Ceilidh! canadiancelticcelebration.com The Walleye

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Different Spokes for Different Folks A Guide to the Various Types of Bicycles

hoosing a bicycle can be somewhat of a daunting task, as there are lots of different categories. The main things to consider are where you’ll be riding and the distance you’ll be travelling. Here are nine different bike types that cover all the terrain.

Electric ► Bike: Trek Lift+ Speeds: 10, Shimano Deore Wheels: 26" Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate Weight: 44.80 lbs Price: $3499.99

The Trek Lift+ is the ideal combination of comfort and performance. The electric bike is a smooth and comfortable ride but also packs a boost with its mid-drive motor. This bike would appeal to riders who have trouble with long rides, travelling up hills, or facing headwinds.

Ideal spot to ride: Commuting on the city’s bike trails or going up the steep hills of Port Arthur

Mountain ◄ Bike: Giant Talon 2 Speeds: 18 (9 x 2), Shimano Deore Wheels: 27.5” Maxxis Ikon Weight: Varies Price: $799.99

With its balanced blend of speed and control on the trail, the Giant Talon 2 is a great option for those looking to get into off-road cycling. The aluminum frame is lightweight and the larger wheel diameter makes those muddy climbs easier.

Ideal spot to ride: Centennial Park to Shuniah Mines

Cruiser ► Bike: Electra Cruiser 7D Speeds: 7, Shimano Tourney Wheels: 26” classic knobby tires Weight: 28 lbs Price: $419.99 Ideal spot to ride: Boulevard Lake

The Electra Cruiser 7D applies the bike company’s philosophy of taking something classic and making it better. With Electra’s Flat Foot Technology and their custom bend handlebars, this modern cruiser allows cyclists a comfortable ride perfect for those lazy Sundays.

Cyclocross ◄ Bike: Felt F65x Speeds: 22 (11 x 2), Shimano 105 Wheels: 700c Schwalbe X-ONE Performance HS467 Weight: 21.16 lbs Price: $1795 Ideal spot to ride: Country roads

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Not only will this bike ride through mud or jump barriers but with a super-light yet tough custom frame and a smooth-riding carbon fibre fork, the Felt F65x can handle your urban commute. There's even a flat top tube providing some comfort for race day or navigating through office cubicles.

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BMX ◄ Bike: Haro Downtown 2017 Speeds: How fast can you pedal? (25/9 tooth gearing) Wheels: 20” Kenda Kontact Weight: Approximately 29 lbs Price: $399.99

This is the perfect bike for young riders looking to get into BMX cycling. Made by Haro (one of the longest running BMX bike companies) the Downtown 2017 is a limited edition reissue featuring the classic look of 80s bikes with updated geometries perfect for practicing jumps and tricks.

Ideal spot to ride: Prince Arthur's Landing Skateboard/BMX Plaza

Fat Bike ► Bike: Salsa Mukluk Speeds: 11, Sram NX1 (with alternate front derailleur option) Wheels: 26”, 27.5”, or 29” (three size options!) 45NRTH Dillinger 5 Weight: 31 lbs 9 oz for medium Price: $2100 (approximately)

If you’ve ever felt defeated by the elements or the terrain, you’ve never ridden the Mukluk, because there’s not much this fat bike can’t handle. With two sets of three-pack mounts on its fork for carrying necessities, room for three water bottles in the frame, and an integrated alternator rack/ rack-lock cargo loading system, this bike is ready for any adventure. The Mukluk offers a wide range of customizing options depending on your gearing and wheel desires.

Ideal spot to ride: Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, winter or summer

Downhill ◄ Bike: Scott Gambler 710 Speeds: 10, Shimano Saint Wheels: 26” or 27.5” Schwalbe Downhill Evolution Line Weight: 36.38 lbs Price: $8000 (approximately)

With manoeuvrability, strength, and suspension, this redesigned model embodies everything a downhill bike should be. The Scott Gambler 710 features a low and slack geometry, a long shock, as well as a tweaked leverage ratio so you’ll speed downhill and be able to handle any obstacle that comes your way.

Ideal spot to ride: Mountains – Mt. Baldy or Mt. McKay

Road ► Bike: Specialized Allez E5 elite (Sagan World Champion Edition) Speeds: 10 x 2, Shimano Tiagra 4700 Wheels: 700c Specialized Espoir Sport Weight: 20 lbs Price: $1599.99 Ideal spot to ride: Neebing/Highway 61

Specialized chose to celebrate professional road bicycle racer Peter Sagan’s World Championship achievement with this stiff and responsive bike made for speed. The Allez E5 elite is constructed with lightweight and ultra-stiff E5 Premium Aluminum, ideal for climbs, descents, or that finish-line sprint.

Hybrid ◄ Bike: Cannondale Quick CX 4 Speeds: 8 x 3, Shimano Altus Wheels: 700c Schwalbe Sammy Slick Weight: 28 lbs Price: $799.99

Hybrid bikes tend to offer the best of both worlds: on-road efficiency and off-road ruggedness. The Cannondale Quick CX 4 has an upright riding position for comfort and visibility, with some forward lean giving riders confidence in handling and control.

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Riding SkyCycle Local Bike Builder Brad Graham By Emma Christensen

ook up—14 feet and three inches up, to be exact. This is the height of the world’s tallest rideable bicycle, built and ridden by local inventor Brad Graham. With his quick sense of humour and obvious brilliance for all things technological and mechanical, Graham relates the story of his record-smashing bike. His first version of SkyCycle was 10 feet tall, an accomplishment in itself for something that balances on two wheels. “I remember going down the street on this bike and Jonathan Wilson from CBC news comes running up behind me and says, ‘Is that a world record?” Graham recalls. He returned home and found the answer in the Guinness Word Records—his bike was only a few inches shorter than the current record holder. “I’m thinking, ‘Ah, this is nothing—I only built it that high because I ran out of tubing.” Graham found some more tubing. He also painted the new version of SkyCycle bright yellow and arranged to ride it in the

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Auditorium parking lot on the afternoon of July 1, 2003. Did he have much time to practice before taking his record-breaking ride? “Actually no—that was the first ride. I was scared; the paint was still wet,” he says. Graham not only beat the previous record, he also created a new one. SkyCycle was the first of its kind in the category of the World’s Tallest Rideable Bicycle. The previous record holder had ridden an invention that used three wheels instead of two. Bike building first began as a hobby for Graham. As he perfected the bike plans he created, his wife encouraged him to make them available online. Together they launched Atomic Zombie, a custom bike building website. Graham, who is known as Radical Brad on bike-building forums, hoped that his tall bike ride might increase traffic to the site. He was unprepared for the response he received. “It went from a few thousand visitors to tens of thousands, just like that,” he says.

Atomic Zombie also owes its success to Graham’s emphasis on keeping his plans accessible and easy to follow. “A lot of people who build think they need special tools or special skills, but you don’t. You just need a drive to do it.” His plans use basic tools and recycled bicycle parts. He hears from customers of all ages and skill levels who tell him that they were able to successfully build a bike in their backyard. With a world record and a popular website added to his list of accomplishments, Graham now has more time to devote to other interests. Not one to be without a project, he’s currently focussing on innovations that support his off-grid lifestyle in South Gillies. One of his latest inventions is a portable poultry run that is light and easy to relocate. What makes this radical idea roll? Recycled bike parts, of course. Want to learn more or build a bike yourself? Visit atomiczombie.com.

CoverStory the gnarliest stuff smoothly.” Moore put these skills to good use in Shuniah Mines, where he could build and ride trails that mimicked the lunatic landscapes of B.C.’s North Shore. His first bike with suspension, a Cannondale F 700, lined up with high school graduation and a part-time mechanic job at Petrie’s in 1995. Working under Farzam Etemadi, Petrie’s cycling guru, Moore realized he was learning a trade: “You get to share your love of biking… Farzam taught me attention to detail, what quality was.” This was Moore’s first stint as a full-time mechanic, but he felt he had to change jobs. He sighs, “You think that you need a job to make money, but none of them were any fun. Being a mechanic kept me engaged and challenged.”

A Wrench for Your Gears Rob Moore’s View from the Bike Shop

In 1999, he returned to wrenching and started working at Cyclepath. The bike shop was his hub—a place to meet friends, to learn skills, to anticipate the Black Sheep races, to plan the next trail build. Eventually Moore transitioned into the head mechanic position at Fresh Air Experience (FAE) at the behest of Brian Kelly, an old co-worker and friend from Petrie’s. Moore also kept riding Shuniah, but also helped with development at Mount McKay. Trail difficulty kept escalating. “We have shorter runs compared to out west, so we just tried to cram as much into a trail as we could,” he says. With Kelly moving to Vancouver, Moore had incentive to visit British Columbia's famed North Shore. He moved there in 2004, once again working with Kelly as a mechanic at Deep Cove Bikes. Moore found himself in the

middle of a downhill riding mecca. “Cove is a big name bike shop, and I got to work on the best. I rode Whistler, I rode with pro riders,” he remembers, “and it was awesome. Until I crashed.” Wearing a helmet saved Moore’s life, but the crash destroyed his bike and sidelined him. Moore returned to Thunder Bay and FAE. Interest in freeriding shifted to dirt jumping, as BMX forcefully returned to public attention. Moore’s dirt jumper saw plenty of use, but he also returned to cross-country trails and even road biking. There was also always the challenge of wrenching. “I really like retrofitting bikes. It matched what Alan [Cranston, manager at FAE] was doing with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre. I can turn a regular bike into something special for someone with a disability.” In 2014 FAE merged with Cyclepath, but tragedy soon struck—a fire gutted the Memorial Avenue store. However, Fresh Air’s staff rallied and were fixing bikes in the parking lot the next day. Finally settled into a new store on Balmoral Avenue, Moore’s happy to do what he loves. “Mountain bikes have changed with me,” he says. “I’ve made awesome friends and ridden incredible trails.” Moore points to the relative success of fat bikes for the industry’s next shift: “It’ll be all about bigger wheels. Easier on cornering and climbing for us old guys.” Moore laughs again, as he always does, when I ask him about slowing down: “At the end of the day, it’s all about throwing down fat wheelies. Long as I can do that, I see no reason not to.”

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ob Moore, one of Fresh Air’s lead bicycle mechanics, reads the work order. “Won’t shift,” he intones with feigned puzzlement. He looks at the bike’s mangled rear derailleur, then bursts out laughing. He’s comfortable with the fact that bikes are just highly tuned systems of chaos. As Moore’s learned from a lifetime of working in shops and riding, every bike he works on deserves special attention, because every person’s bike serves a different purpose.

with gears,” a Sears Freespirit, would set him on a path for life. Wanting a “real” mountain bike, Moore saved up for a Specialized Rockhopper from Petrie’s. “All that mattered was that it was purple with black parts,” he laughs. Moving to a new neighbourhood, Moore found friends who also biked. Obsession took hold. They rode constantly and devoured magazines, even getting a taste of racing through Superior Secondary School’s Athletic Association.

Moore was a little hellion on a BMX, but he didn’t realize how cool bikes were until his grandfather showed him a mountain bike. Even though it was eventually stolen, Moore’s first “bike

“You’re young. You have tonnes of time but no money,” Moore says. He progressed from Centennial Park’s trails to trials riding: “Bunny hops, ladder bridges, wheelies—I had to get over The Walleye

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Two-Wheeled Terrors Some Easy Bike Repairs and Maintenance Tips By Justin Allec

ummer’s here! You’ve opened the shed, pulled out your bike, and now it’s time for that first sweet ride of the season… at least until you start pedalling. Then you remember—uh oh—that your trusty steed wasn’t doing so well before you put it away after getting caught in the rain. It’s okay: here at The Walleye, we want you to ride free from the skips, clicks, and creaks that usually plague your bike. Consider this an overview of what might be an easy fix, or when your bike needs some professional attention. *Tips from Rob Moore

Tools: Due to their overseas origins, the vast majority of bikes are metric. Allen keys: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm are the most common sizes of bolt. Wrenches: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm are most common. Most axle nuts, like on BMXs, are 14mm. Screwdrivers: #1, #2 Phillips will be most common. Tire levers (3/package) are used to remove tires from the rims. Lubricants: *WD-40 makes for a great degreaser but a lousy bike lubricant. • Use a Teflon or silicon-based lubricant on all moving parts, pivot points, and springs. Ensure to wipe off any excess. • Use a high-viscosity grease on any bolts which are going to be wrenched tight to prevent creaks and seizing.

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Wheels: Hubs: Pull the wheel side to side when it’s mounted in the fork. If there’s any play, your hubs (cones, bearings, or axle) need adjustment. Tires: Check the tread and sidewall for wear, rips, and cracking. *When changing tubes, throw a sprinkle of baby powder inside the tire. This will allow the tube ‘float’ inside the tire and help prevent pinch flat • Tire pressure: Follow the directions on the side of the tire. Spokes: Check for loose or bent spokes. Spin the wheel and check for hops, wobbles, which indicates that the wheel needs truing (straightening). Check all quick-release skewers and axle bolts. If you’re unsure how to tighten a quick-release, learn how.

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Brakes: Rim brake calipers should move evenly. If your brake pads squeak on the rim, check them for uneven wear. Also, check the pad’s toe-in: the front of the pad should be angled in so it grabs first. If your disc brakes are noisy, then the disc is bent and needs straightening or replacing. If the pads don’t effectively ‘grab’ the disc they may be contaminated with dirt or grease, and need to be replaced.

Front End Handlebars, Headset, Stem, Fork, Accessories: Check all the bolts. Stem should be centered with the front wheel. Lift the front end. Grab the fork with one hand and the stem with the other – if there is any play, your headset needs to be tightened up, or there might be other issues.

Cables and Housing: Dirt and moisture will cling to the cables. You can loosen the cables at their anchor points and move the housing out of the gussets, which will let you clean and lube the cables. *Replacing cables and housing are cheap ways to add new life to an older bike.

Drivetrain: Cranks: Grab a crank in each hand and give them a waggle. If there’s play, it means your bottom bracket (axle or bearings) may be worn or your cranks may be loose. Chainrings and Gears: Teeth should be hooked rather than pointy. If you’ve been experiencing chain slippage when you pedal, then your rings or cogs may be worn or bent. Chain: Shift all the way down to your lowest gear and smaller chainring. If the chain has any sag, it’s stretched out. Derailleurs: If shifting isn’t accurate or smooth, then it could signal issues related to cables, the chain and chainrings, or the derailleur itself.

Suspension: Follow the manufacturer’s specifications for maintenance.

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Forward, Ever Forward The Thunder Bay Chapter of Bikes for Humanity By Nancy Serediak

he Thunder Bay chapter of Bikes for Humanity (B4H) has been steadily refurbishing unwanted or discarded bikes since 2006. The group is composed entirely of volunteers who donate their time and efforts at weekly sessions to help strip or repair bikes. B4H hosts bi-annual bike sales on the Lakehead University campus, as well as the non-competitive Mini-GO Ride each spring, with May 2017 marking 25 years of this event. Money raised through all efforts funds the purchase of shipping containers, which transport repaired mountain bikes and parts to destinations worldwide. Spring 2016 saw one member of B4H, Mark Serediak, travel to El Salvador to help train citizens in bicycle repair. The trip followed a shipment of

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mountain bikes that had occurred the year prior. This left time to have the bicycles moved to a holding yard, while the shipping container was modified on-site to create a bicycle repair shop for local mechanics. The trip occurred in partnership, with valuable support from Dr. Jerome Harvey and Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity (MEMO) another local group which regularly sends redundant hospital equipment to countries in need. Despite some early travel delays, the trip went well; three members of the community received great instruction in bike maintenance, and there were some happy recipients of newly refurbished mountain bikes. In 2016, long-time chair Gareth Pritchard officially resigned from the organization to devote more retirement time

to family, friends, and travel. Although B4H continues to maintain an active corps of positive volunteers, Pritchard's dedication, spirit, and uniquely contagious enthusiasm are missed. For information on upcoming events, check out their website (b4hthunderbay.

org) and Facebook page. Or if you'd like to learn how to handle a spoke wrench, new volunteers are always welcome (and you don't have to be an expert mechanic). Come learn, and help the wheels keep moving at B4H.

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Cooperative X’s Community Spokes

A Social Enterprise with Wheels By Rebekah Skochinski

point out Cameron’s affable nature. “But we were also looking for a way to expand, and we thought that Fort William would be a great fit for us.”

Community Spokes, which operates under the umbrella of Cooperative X, is part of a social enterprise run by Bird and Cameron. “We started this venture to facilitate community projects and to help people meet their economic needs, such as affordable access to transportation,” says Cameron.

The neighbourhood has welcomed them with open arms. In particular, Lori Paras, who owns The Hub Bazaar, played an instrumental role in helping them settle in. Their new location allows for more storage (a tour of the basement reveals a colourful motley of bicycles and parts awaiting some TLC) and a means to connect with a broader range of people. “People have been excited to use this space, and they’ve been telling their friends and family,” says Bird. “Building relationships takes time, and we’re encouraged by the warm welcome that we’ve got so far.”

There is high demand for these services, which include second hand bike rentals (by day, week, or month) and sales, a DIY space with guided instruction, and their Build-toOwn program, which costs just $30. “People volunteering or donating parts are how we’re able to offer a shop with tools and teaching for free,” says Bird.

Cameron is humble about the changes their commitment has meant for the community—all of the bikes they refurbish are used locally and sell out quickly. Because this model has been so successful, they intend to expand with a computer reclaim program in the fall once the busy bike season winds down.

Clad in mechanics’ overalls, Cameron is the admitted bike geek and visionary behind the bike cooperative, while Bird assists with the more business-related aspects. What unites them is a desire to create a community that promotes inclusivity and enables independence. In partnership with the Lakehead University Student Union, they operate the LUSU Bike Shack, and last year they moved their home base to downtown Fort William. “We love working with students,” says Bird, who is quick to

For now you can find them bouncing between their satellite location on campus and in the south core, working hard to offer programming six days a week to the students and people who need an economical way to get around town and who can benefit from seeing a friendly face.

well-lit corner at the back of The Hub Bazaar on Victoria Avenue is where you’ll find bicycles, a tidy-looking workspace with tools, and either Mike Bird or Ian Cameron. Today there’s also a boy who is building a bike for his mom, and a man repairing a bike that he built as part of the Build-to-Own program. It’s a place with a sense of purpose.

(L-R) Mike Bird and Ian Cameron

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Mackenzie Beach. One of the cool things [about cycling in Thunder Bay] is that it isn’t too long before you’re out of town and on some great country roads, enjoying the beauty of the region. It’s spectacular riding. Having that as my backdrop, being about to roll out of my driveway and onto those roads was an inspiration for me to keep doing it. TW: You were at an OHL training camp in 1982 when you decided you’d rather pursue competitive cycling. Can you tell us more about that?

Curt Harnett Story by Bonnie Schiedel, Photo by Erik Rotter

ou can’t talk about cycling in Thunder Bay without talking to Curt Harnett. His impressive cycling career—three Olympic medals, four-time Olympian, winner of more than 30 national titles—started right here in his hometown of Thunder Bay when he was 14. His football coach and shop teacher, Harry Curtis at Hammarskjold (also a LU wrestling coach and president of the Thunder Bay Cycling Club) encouraged him to join the high school’s cycling club as way of keeping in shape for hockey during the off-season. “I showed up with a borrowed bike and cut-off jeans,” remembers Harnett. “The next thing I knew I was racing my bike around the world.” The Walleye: What do you remember about those early years of cycling in Thunder Bay? Curt Harnett: I’d ride out Rosslyn Road to Kakabeka Falls or head up Lakeshore to

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CH: Players were fighting their way onto the team, literally. It just wasn’t for me. I had had a very successful season as a junior cyclist with two national championships. My parents had come to London for the training camp, and we packed up the van and drove right to my cycling coach’s home in Brampton and knocked on the door, and I said, “I want to pursue this cycling thing.” He suggested I move to a school with a semester system, so I transferred to PACI. In January 1983 I got on a plane with my bike and went to Trinidad and Tobago, which is where my cycling coach was from, and started training with the Trinidad and Tobago cycling team. In 1984 I went to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles [where he won the silver medal in the 1000 metre time trial event]. Circumstances were such that the road was paved for me with opportunity. But yeah, it was pretty quick. I was just a first-year rider showing up at the Olympics. All my times were great. I deserved to be there. TW: What do you love about cycling? CH: It’s an opportunity to see the world by the seat of my pants. You can experience countries and cultures in a unique way. You can go some distance, more

than by foot and you’re not isolated from the environment the way you are by a car or even a motorcycle. [Competing meant] being able to do something I absolutely loved to do, and to test my limits beyond what I ever thought imaginable. The experience [of competing internationally] established me as a person because it was full of peaks and valleys, not just the golden moments that people see, like the Olympic medals. TW: You were Chef de Mission for the Toronto 2015 Canadian Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Team and Rio 2016 Olympic Team. What are you working on now? CH: One of the projects is being chief motivator for the RBC Training Ground initiative, which is kind of like Canadian Idol for sport. It’s about finding the next great Olympian and providing a testing ground for local athletes ages 14 to 24 to go through a series of tests and have technical delegates from 11 sports say, yeah, you’ve got what it takes to be a rugby player or a cyclist or a bobsledder. That’s really exciting for me. Most of our young athletes want to become hockey players and there are only so many spaces for hockey players. There are other options out there. It’s amazing to see the talent and skill set and physical capacity that some of these young athletes have. TW: What advice do you have for younger cyclists who are interested in competing? CH: Go into anything with an open mind. I had great coaching and great leadership and I listened to what my coaches had to say and trusted them. You really need to love it, to have this deep desire to find out what this can do for you and where this can take you.

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Food instructor, seasoned bike mechanic, dog sitter, and Thunder Bay’s very first bike courier, Thayna doesn’t have a lot of extra time these days to make batches of her heavenly cereal. She did, however, share with me the ingredients she uses, and

some of her tricks and tips. It’s a bit of legwork to get all of the various parts together (hello, bulk store!), but once you have the ingredients prepped and ready to go, it’s a snap to make whenever your rations get low.

Kick-Butt Granola

Makes about 6 cups

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped* ¼ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped* ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Haulin’ Oats

¼ cup raw sunflower seed kernels ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes ¼ cup coconut oil, melted ¼ - ½ cup honey or maple syrup, depending on how sweet you like it 2 tsp vanilla ½ tsp kosher or sea salt *spices (see below) 1 cup chopped dried fruit*

Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, seed and coconut together.

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y friend Thayna makes the best granola of all time. Over the years she’s been kind enough to bestow a few batches upon me as gifts, and each time I excitedly received a jar you better believe I rationed it like wartime housewife! Lucky for me, my daughter is partial to Rice Krispies, so I was able to keep my granola stash longer. In my opinion, the best way to eat homemade granola is as a topping on fresh fruit and

yogurt (ideally paired with good coffee and a sunny patio), though it’s a fantastic addition to baked apples and adds an interesting crunch to bananas sautéed in butter and brown sugar. Far past the stale, store-bought clumps of oats glued together with unhealthy amounts of sugar and saturated fat, Thayna’s granola is fresh and delicious, and is chock full o’ nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. A newly minted yoga

In a small bowl, combine the oil, sweetener, salt, vanilla, and spices. Mix with dry ingredients. Pour into a large roasting pan, and place in oven. Set your timer for 15 minutes. When it rings, stir the mixture well, and put back in the oven. Cook, stir, repeat—slow and low, that is the tempo. In about 45 minutes to an hour, the granola will be toasty and golden brown, and your house will smell fantastic! Remove from the oven, and mix in dried fruit. Allow to cool to room temperature, and store in airtight container. Enjoy often!

*Spicing it up You can easily make this recipe to suit your tastes! Try: ½ tsp ground cardamom, ½ cup chopped pistachios (in place of pecans & cashews), ½ cup chopped dried apricots, ½ cup chopped dried cherries ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ cup molasses (added with ¼ cup honey), ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chopped candied ginger Zest of 1 orange mixed with 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (added with nuts and oats), ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ cup dried blueberries, ½ cup chopped dried mango ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp instant coffee (mixed with oil/sweetener), ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ cup dried strawberries, ½ cup chopped banana chips ½ tsp ginger, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ½ cup raisins, ½ cup chopped dates (watch for pits!)

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Punch It Up! By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

ummer in our sweet northern community means shaking out our winter-weary limbs and stretching them in the sun of our ever-lengthening days. Released from our quiet days of hibernation (rejoice!) we can gather together and enjoy the heady warm days ahead. And what better way to celebrate the onset of summer and the great company of bon amis et famille than by making up a big batch of something delicious to dip into together? Just mix (ingredients), gather (friends), and enjoy!

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Serve at a horseshoe throwdown in a mason jar drink dispenser—dovetailing aged tequila and mellow apple is a sweet spin on an old summer classic. Ingredients: 10 oz Grand Marnier 10 oz gold tequila 50 oz sparkling hard apple cider Orange segments and apple slices Cinnamon, raw sugar, and a bit of coarse salt for glass rim Ice cubes Directions: Blend and chill Grand Marnier and tequila. Top with hard apple cider and ice cubes just before serving. Add a few spoonfuls of raw sugar, coarse salt and cinnamon to a plate. Run an orange segment around the edge of the glass, and then press into the mixture to coat the rim. Add a few orange slices in the bottom of the glass, add ice, and then fill with Grand Marnier, tequila, and apple cider mixture. Garnish with apple slices.

Serve when the tailgate is down in an Igloo beverage cooler—this cool collaboration between rich malt, tropical fruit, and savoury herbs weirdly works. Ingredients: 18 oz naturally sweetened pineapple juice 6 oz Yellow Chartreuse 6 (12-oz) bottles amber ale Blend and chill pineapple juice and Chartreuse. Top with amber ale and ice cubes just before serving.

Serve at an open-air brunch in an elegant glass punch bowl—this citrusy limenade is bright and refreshing for early hours sipping. Ingredients: 4 limes and lemons, quartered and any seeds removed Leaves from 1 medium sized bunch of mint 8 cups of cold water ½ - ¾ cup honey or sugar, to taste 8 to 16 oz vodka, about 1 to 2 cups, to taste Ice cubes Lime and lemon slices to garnish Directions: Place the quartered limes and lemons in a blender with 2 cups of water, honey, some ice, and half of the mint leaves. Blend until the limes and lemons are crushed—the mixture should be slightly foamy, with a whitish color. Strain the lemonade and add the remaining 6 cups of water. Stir in the vodka. Serve with ice and garnished with the remaining mint leaves and lemon and lime slices.

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Lincoln Street Eatery The All-Dressed Shipping Container Story by Betty Carpick, Photos by Adrian Lysenko

ne of the many weird things about Thunder Bay is that there are two Lincoln Streets―one on each side of town. In 2012, Port Arthur’s Lincoln Street sparked chef Jennifer Sauve’s curiosity. Bordered on the west by Algoma Street and Court Street on the east, the neighbourhood is within walking distance to the downtown core, yet mysterious enough to provide visitors with the adrenal jolt of discovering unchartered territory. The generous courtyard and the substantiality of the 100-year-old former blacksmith shop were ideal for Sauve’s vision of an industrial style

restaurant where she could serve flavours from around the world.

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On the evolutionary scale, Lincoln Street Eatery’s metamorphosis has been non-traditional. In the summer of 2013, overseen by a unicorn mascot, grub came out of a former concession trailer from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Jauntily parked in the courtyard, the landlocked food truck had a cavalier vibe offset by a strict set of rules for patrons. Mock cynicism was served over delicious, unpretentious, and irresistible food accompanied by Sauve’s slightly abrasive banter (mollified

For Definitely Superior’s Urban Infill in 2014, Sauve busted out a killer hot dog game as a one-time event. After that, the Bobsled, the Guinness, the Shanghai, the Yucatan, the Paul Shaffer, and others gained cultlike reputations among adventurous and non-adventurous diners alike. She also introduced the popular Hot Dog Night Collective, a tri-annual opportunity for local guest chefs to show off their creative prowess and raise the wiener ante even further. In the past two years, the

original trailer was shelved for two shipping containers, one of which now houses a full industry-grade kitchen with all the bells and whistles. In 2017, the restaurant opened for take-out and outdoor courtyard eat-in. While hot dogs don’t play as prominently, they’re still a menu staple along with weekly features. Hearty greasy spoon fare and internationally inspired cooking like French onion soup meatball subs, Greek mac ‘n cheese, citrus cured salmon, and tea-smoked roasted chicken reign. The desserts―cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and other sweets―are a forcefield of bewitching deliciousness.

Along the way, a ceramic deer figurine replaced the unicorn mascot. Otherwise, the Lincoln Street Eatery continues to be an evolving vehicle for Sauve’s talent, creativity, and personality. From the diverse customers, to her mix of friends, to Thunder Bay’s culinary crowd, Sauve offers possibilities for experimentation and an antidote to predictability. It’s safe to say that new rules can be expected, even if they’re made to be broken. 273 Lincoln Street facebook.com/ LincolnStreetEatery

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

Cycling Movies

here are hundreds of documentaries about cycling, but few feature films use cycling or bicycles as the narrative line for storytelling. Here are four fabulous stories involving bicycling and one terrific documentary.

By Michael Sobota

I like to win. But more than anything, I can’t stand the idea of losing, because, to me, that equals death. - Lance Armstrong in The Armstrong Lie

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Mistitled The Bicycle Thief in the U.S., Vittorio De Sica’s classic movie ranks near the top of many lists of the greatest films of all time. Set in post World War II Italy, Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani), a poor father, needs transportation to get a job. His wife pawns their embroidered wedding sheets, which gives him just enough money to buy a bicycle. His joy on the first day of work (delivering posters) is turned to tragedy when his bicycle is stolen. He knows who the thief is, and he and his son embark on recovering the bicycle. De Sica cast all locals—no professional actors—and shot all his scenes on real locations in Rome. There is little dialogue but cinematography by Carlo Montuori and a lush musical score by Alessandro Cicognini propel this melodrama to its tragic conclusion.

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Breaking Away (1979)

Peter Yates directs Steve Tesich’s coming-of-age script about a group of high school grads in small town Indiana who have no jobs and an empty summer lying ahead of them. Dave (Dennis Christopher) has dreams of becoming a professional cyclist in Italy and when he learns the Italian Olympic Cycling team is coming to town, he trains with his buddies to race them. The smart script and performances are full of summer’s listlessness, yearning love, and bigger dreams. The film includes a touching and wise performance by Paul Dooley as Dave’s dad.

Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure

The Triplets of Belleville

The first (and, to my mind, the only) successful feature about television’s Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens). Directed by a youthful Tim Burton, the story of Pee-Wee’s stolen cherry-red Schwinn exploits all of Burton and Rubens’ absurdist comic gifts. It’s a whimsical, sarcastic, sometimes unbelievable but ultimately emotionally satisfying adventure.

Writer/director Sylvain Chomet created an instant modern animation classic with The Triplets of Belleville. Madame Souza is determined that her grandson, Champion, will one day win the Tour de France cycling race. He trains relentlessly. When Champion is kidnapped along with other cyclists, Madame and their faithful dog Bruno must rescue her grandson. But first, she encounters the Triplets of Belleville, an eccentric, elderly jazz singing trio. Chomet’s animation and Benoit Charest’s bouncy, bopping music score bring this amazing story to a joyous conclusion.

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And five more cycling stories to pedal your way through summer viewing: American Flyers (1985), Quicksilver (1986), 2 Seconds (1998), Bicycle Dreams (2009), and Half The Road: The Passion, Pitfalls & Powers of Women’s Professional Cycling (2014).

The Armstrong Lie (2013) Perhaps the most recognizable name on the professional cycling circuit, seven-time winner of the Tour de France and a cancer survivor Lance Armstrong was, for some people, a sports hero. Director Alex Gibney had been working on a documentary about Armstrong for four years, leading up to his comeback effort to gain an eighth Tour de France victory. Instead, Gibney was present when Armstrong admitted he was a fraud, and that he had lied about doping all those previous years, including his come-back effort. Armstrong had lied to his wife, to his children and to the world about his doping, and in the revelation he destroyed not only his career but that of numerous colleagues and others in the professional sport. Gibney’s documentary is a model for how to tell a sports story on film.

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Thunder Bay Filmmakers Ready New Short Locally Made Mercy Slated to Premiere this Summer By Kris Ketonen

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Ith their new short Mercy, the filmmakers at Thunder Bay’s Theymedia are leading by example. “Right now, I think it’s really important and incumbent on all of us creators to really push Thunder Bay as a place to shoot,” says Theymedia’s Tony McGuire, director, co-writer, and one of the producers of the film. “I think our city can adapt to these midsized cities in a lot of films,” he says. “That’s how we’re going to

create that film industry up here.” With Mercy, Theymedia’s filmmakers made showcasing Thunder Bay a priority (like they did with their previous work, The Hag); the film features local actors, crew, and locations. “We tried to create this universe for Mercy, like it was a bigger city,” McGuire says. “We really imply it’s a bigger city from the sound, from how we shot it.” Using local crew was important too, as the film offered training opportunities, McGuire

states.“If say this film does blow up, we’ve gotta have locally trained guys who know how to work,” he says. “We’ve been really training, and Mercy and The Hag both were all exclusively graduates from Confederation College and/or local indie filmmakers.” Story-wise, the film focuses on a woman with a secret, says Scott Hobbs, who co-wrote the script. “She’s actually immortal, she has no ability to pass on,” he says. “She’s been there, done it all, seen it all, she’s done, she wants

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Life on the Fly with Rebekka Redd

Hometown Girl and Travelling Pro Angler Fly Fishes and Films the World By Leah Ching

or Rebekka Redd, building a career as an international travelling angler has been a long and winding road. But letting her accomplishments speak for themselves, it’s easy to see that she’s just getting started. As a local of Thunder Bay, the self-taught fly angler began to find her passion at age seven. Fishing for walleye off the dock with her brothers, Redd was drawn to the outdoors and cultivated a love of water from a young age. “I started fly fishing when I was around thirteen,” says Redd. “I taught myself, and fly-fished on my own until I was old enough to travel and meet people in love with fly fishing,

like myself.” Redd was able to turn her passion into an incredibly successful career, veering off the beaten path to pursue something a bit more unconventional. “Although I had dreams and aspirations of a typical career, I’m a rebel soul in so many ways. I’m sure my parents didn’t expect me to become a professional fly angler, but they’ve always supported me as I incorporated my love of fishing and of travel into my career.” The angler has made a name for herself through her diverse range of abilities, bringing together passions of film, cinematography, and fishing to work on

projects. Redd’s pursuits take her across the globe in the pursuit of adventure. She hosts and directs award-winning fishing television shows, including co-starring in a new movie that is set to debut in January of 2018. The upcoming adventure film took Redd to Tanzania in search of one of the world’s top 10 most deadliest freshwater fish, the tigerfish―an adventure that landed her two International Game Fish Association world records for flyfishing. Redd is currently working on directing and producing a feature film, which she guarantees will take her to an equally adventurous location for filming. She makes it clear that fishing

is her career and not just a hobby. As a woman in the traditionally male sporting world, Redd always lets her work speak for itself. “Being a female in this industry, you fight the stigma of ‘oh she’s popular because she’s pretty,’ but I want people to know that this is my career, and I live it. I have a wealth of knowledge about this sport, and each time I go to the river, lake, new destination, fish for a new species, I’m constantly learning and perfecting my craft,” Redd says. “It’s a lifelong path and one can never stop gaining knowledge and when I teach other women about this sport, I’m happy to share in some of that wisdom.”

Redd has also founded an organization, the North Shore Women’s Fly Fishing Association, to encourage more women to get out on the water. She believes in the therapeutic nature of fly fishing, and is an advocate of empowering women to be independent and confident in their fishing abilities. “Women constantly face so many stresses, and it’s helpful to be out on the water, focusing on that one thing,” said Redd. “Women can be intimidated to try it, but I created this club to invite other women to take part and strike independence through hanging out with other ladies, and learn to be able to fish on their own.”

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Healing Through Art By Pat Forrest

he name of Amy Vervoort’s needle felting, crocheting, and fibre arts business, Olives and Bananas, is inspired by her two children Oliver and Hannah. The dragonfly in the middle of her logo represents her third child Finn, who lived for just 10 days in September 2013. He is, Vervort says, “always nearby and always magical.” Finn’s death, coming just four months after the passing of Vervoort’s mother Patricia to cancer, was devastating and, she

says, made time stand still for a long while. She began to search for outlets for her grief. While her mother knitted in the hospital as a source of relief, Vervoort didn’t pick up the technique. “Instead I sat in the chair beside my mother’s bed and balled yarn and enjoyed hours of conversation with her and friends,” she says. After the loss of Finn and her mother, however, she found needle felting had a healing effect through the quiet creative process. “I quickly fell in love

with how wool is like clay and can be molded in endless ways to create just about anything. It made so much sense to me,” she says. She was taught by a friend to crochet about a year after Finn died. Combining crochet with her needle felted projects resulted in the development of Olives and Bananas. The little business now offers crochet and needle felting classes and fibre art items for sale. But Vervoort’s most important focus is in her Finn’s Elf Hats project. On the morning

of September 27, 2013, she put a little multi-coloured knit elf hat over the baby’s head and quickly took three photos. “I didn’t take the photos too seriously, assuming I would retake a similar one with more effort using my ‘real’ camera and better props,” she says. Two days later, Finn was gone. Now Vervoort produces and sells infants’ “elf ” hats, crocheted with the hope that they will all become treasured keepsakes. She uses the softest yarns and each hat is one of a kind.

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theArts enough.’ We want people to build their confidence, to be who they are.” Mentorship and artist development are key to the work they hope to achieve. The gallery will feature a broad spectrum of both established and emerging artists. Their opening will even include the art of 10 Kingsway Elementary School students, thanks to a project Kruger recently undertook at the school. In addition, Kruger, who has a background in coaching and mentorship, plans to host retreats and workshops geared toward personal growth, motivation, and life skills. Some of these will integrate learning through art. “Our goal,” adds Gerow, “is for someone to walk in that door to take our classes and end up on our gallery wall. We want to change people’s lives.” The Creative is hosting their grand opening on June 2. The event features a draw for original artwork, live music from Robin Ranger and Dino Pepe, refreshments, and appetizers. Tickets are $40 and are available at The Hoito or from Steve Gerow at the Thunder Bay Country Market. The Creative is located at 176 Algoma Street. (L-R) Steve Gerow, Deena Kruger, and Tracy Barry

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pon meeting them, no one could possibly guess that the co-owners of Bay and Algoma’s newest artist-run gallery The Creative have only known each other for a few short months. Deena Kruger, Steve Gerow, and Tracy Barry practically finish each other’s sentences as they tell the story of how they came to work together. “It was through a Facebook post,” says Kruger. “Aldo Ruberto put out a call to artists in February saying the space was available. I had quit my job in November in order to pursue my own dreams, and it was like, ‘ok, maybe this is the universe telling me to do this.’” “Of everyone who responded, it was the three of us who were able to commit the resources to make it happen,” adds Gerow. “That’s how we met.”

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Fast forward just a few short months and the gallery is nearly ready to open. A tour through the space shows still-blank slate walls with artists’ names taped to different sections in preparation for the art to go up, a cozy but bright classroom space, and two enormous slat wall pillars on wheels. “It’s so that we can move them around, depending on what we need,” explains Gerow. “It makes the space very flexible. And it’s all custom made—the carpentry, even the brackets. It’s been really collaborative.” The Creative will be home to over 20 local artists, and will be a space for the art-curious to explore their creative side through painting parties, classes, and workshops. “It will be an interactive art gallery,” explains Barry. “A place to explore your creativity. We get a lot of messages from society saying ‘you aren’t good

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Thunderbirds Doing T’ai Chi By Nadia Kurd, Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Title: Ahmoo Angeconeb Title: Thunderbirds doing T’ai Chi (2006) Medium: Ink on Japanese rice paper Size: 32 × 47.6 cm

orn in Sioux Lookout in 1955, Lac Seul (Obishikokaang) First Nation artist Ahmoo Angeconeb has had a career spanning over 30 years. With multiple exhibitions across Canada and abroad, his work examines and draws

from the rich visual heritage of the Anishinaabe. In the block print Thunderbirds doing T’ai Chi, Angeconeb illustrates two mirror-imaged Thunderbird figures going through the mind-body motions of T’ai Chi. The lowimpact martial art form is known for its holistic health approach and in this work Angeconeb humorously imagines the possible ways in which Thunderbirds may meditate and find peace of mind. These sacred and powerful

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With 43 works in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s permanent collection, Angeconeb’s work represents a significant contribution to the collection and includes the two commissioned metal sculptures titled Man from the Caribou Totem and Man from

the Caribou Totem Box, which greet gallery visitors year round. In recognition of his artistic contributions, Angeconeb was awarded the Alumni Honours Award by Lakehead University in 2014.

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theArts In addition, a number of potters will be on hand during the days of the sale and plan to set up outside the Baggage Building Arts Centre so there will be plenty to look at both inside and out. Plan to visit the Waterfront Art Sale and Exhibition beginning June 2. Hours are 11 am-5 pm, on Tuesday-Friday and noon-4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. For a full list of artists, find them on Facebook at Waterfront Art Sale Thunder Bay BBAC Prince Arthur's Landing.

Showcasing Local Artists Fifth Annual Waterfront Artists’ Exhibition By Andrea Stach

he warmer weather inspires most of us to get out and explore, and there are few better urban places to check out in the spring than our very own waterfront. During the month of June, Thunder Bay’s Baggage Building Arts Centre at Prince Arthur’s Landing will be giving us one more reason to wander down there. From June 2 until June 25, the building will be hosting the Fifth Annual Waterfront Artists’ Exhibition. Founded by Fritz Lehmberg and Sarah Link, the exhibition was started to showcase the vast talent of a number of local artists and allows the public to preview some of the art that will be available for purchase during the two day Waterfront Arts Sale on June 24 and 25. Both the sale and exhibition are free of charge and some pieces will be for sale during

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the exhibition in case you can’t make it down there during the sale. Having grown in popularity from year to year, the exhibition and sale only showcase artists that have been selected by a jury. There will be a wide variety of unique works including photography, jewelry, painting, textiles, and Aboriginal art. During the days of the sale, the artists themselves will be on hand to discuss their work with you and share their inspiration with you as you visit. One of the featured artists is Chris Merkley, a talented multimedia artist who not only designs unique tshirts and greeting cards but also writes and illustrates graphic novels. Visual artist Cree Stevens will also be in attendance. Her stunning jewelry incorporates birch bark and copper to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Shining the Spotlight on Young Artists The Secondary School Art Exhibit at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Story by Stephanie Wesley, Photo by Marty Mascarin

rt lovers and first-time gallery-goers will have a chance to check out the incredible work of various Thunder Bay-area high school art students at this year’s Secondary School Art Exhibit at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The gallery’s educator, Vivian WoodAlexander, says that viewers of the exhibit can expect to be impressed by the variety of works that will be on display, which are a peek into the minds of the youth. “The variety is incredible,” Wood-Alexander says. “There are paintings, pencil, photography,

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ceramics, mixed media… The topics range, they’re often related to assignments the teacher has given [the students], but it’s an opportunity to see what’s on the minds of high school students in some ways.” Wood-Alexander says that the exhibition has been going on for 30 years. “It’s a tradition in galleries all over the province, the country,” she says and notes that galleries nation-wide donate space to help shine the spotlight on youth who are taking art classes in high school. “They’ve done it for years.”

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The educator says that this event is significant because it takes the art pieces created by the students in school to another level of creating a wide audience for that piece; something that may not have happened after the student took the work home. “The high school art exhibit is important to give that confidence to a young person—not necessarily to go on with art as a major in university, but it’s a validation,” Wood-Alexander says of the exhibit. “It encourages them to express themselves. It’s like the book being read, the music being heard, it’s art—the

presentation of it. It’s being viewed. It’s also brave to put it out there. I think it’s an opportunity to applaud that.” For some of the students who choose to continue on with art in their education, the exhibit is one of the first steps taken towards a career in the arts. Elizabeth Buset, who took part in the event when she was in high school, is now an arts teacher after she acquired her master’s degree. She is a practicing artist. Her exhibit SWINE was recently on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

The gallery is looking forward to another busy opening reception. Last year’s event saw 150 people in attendance. “It’s a busy night. There’s a really good turn out,” Wood-Alexander says. There will also be a People’s Choice award determined by the public, with a prize donated by the Painted Turtle and the Baggage Building Arts Centre. The Secondary School Art Exhibit will run from June 1 to June 18, with the opening reception on June 8 at 6:30 pm at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

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Lake of the Woods Celebrates Second Annual Festival Story by Kirsti Salmi, Photos by Tom Thomson

here’s a little something for everyone at Triple B Festival, hosted by Lake of the Woods Brewing Company at Kenora’s harbourfront on June 23 to 25. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates three classic summertime staples: great barbecue, tasty craft beer, and stellar blues music. However, the big draw for Triple B is the Pitmasters BBQ Championship. Amateurs and professionals cook for $10,000 in prizes and the chance to compete at international barbecue events. Not to mention bragging rights—who doesn’t want to be crowned barbecue boss of northern Ontario?

Held at the Whitecap Pavilion on Kenora’s gorgeous harbourfront, barbecue events are spread out over the weekend. The Grand Championship Pitmasters competition is a “double-header,” sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Open to amateurs and professionals, the competition winners will earn cash prizes and the chance to compete at the Jack Daniel’s World Invitational Barbecue Competition, the World Food Championships, and the American Royal Championships. Festival-goers can marvel (and maybe catch a cooking tip or sample!) as these grill masters serve up their best.

In addition, Triple B will feature a “Wing Thing” Grilling Competition (free and open to everyone), as well as a cooking demonstration with Kansas City Barbecue Society master barbecue instructor Jim Johnson and his wife, Becky. Food vendors will be available to fill your bellies with top notch barbecue fare. Triple B also functions as a mini craft beer festival. Festival goers can wash down their ‘cue with their favourites from Lake of the Woods Brewing Co., Sleeping Giant Brewing Co., Steam Whistle Brewing, and Muskoka Brewery. Music aficionados can count on a very special ‘triple b’ blues

bill on June 24 at 8 pm. Sweet Alibi, Steve Strongman, and local favourite Tracy K will be taking the stage at the Whitecap Pavilion to rock Lake of the Woods. As a special treat for fans and musicians alike, the festival will host its first-ever open stage on June 25, where the public is invited to join Tracy K and her band onstage for jamming sessions. If you’re interested in flexing your musical muscle alongside Tracy, make sure to register first.

community and development at LOW Brewing Co. “We’re anticipating strong response from seasonal residents and tourists, from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and northern states. Tourism certainly creates an economic spinoff and Triple B Festival is sure to showcase the Harbourfront, Kenora’s historic downtown, and Lake of the Woods in the best light.”

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Go Skateboarding Day Event Promotes Skateboarding Community Story by Michelle Kolobutin, Photos by Laura Paxton

o Skateboarding Day is an official celebration to promote skateboarding held annually on June 21. Since its inception in 2004, Go Skateboarding Day events have been held in over 40 countries Including Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South America.

facility in Thunder Bay. The Skate Plaza is also home to the Eclectic Skateboard Shop, which is a non-profit skateboard shop with boards, free repairs, board maintenance, and skateboard lessons. Local youth have a big part in keeping the shop running and helping out new skaters.

Skateboarding is certainly not a fad, and continues to grow as a sport. The Marina Park Skateboarding Plaza, which was completed in 2008, has become the highest used recreation

“It doesn’t matter how good, bad, or old you are; the skateboarding community is very welcoming,” says John Kelly, lead of Eclectic Skate Shop and chair of the Thunder Bay Skateboarding

If you aren’t ready to hop on a board yourself, but love to watch these athletes show off their stuff, you will have a couple chances to do that. Best trick contests as well as other competitions will be taking place at the Skate Plaza on June 21 and Canada Day. For more information about events and lessons, check out Eclectic Skateboard Shop or The Thunder Bay Skateboarding Coalition on Facebook.

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Coalition. “Once a skateboarder, always a skateboarder. It’s not unusual to see guys into their thirties or forties skating.” To celebrate this, the coalition even hosts a weekly skate night for folks 30 years and better. Skateboarding is a fairly accessible and low-cost sport with the biggest investment being time spent practicing. And while the plaza has become a hub for most skaters, there are numerous skateparks around the city where skateboarders are practicing and

Skateboarding is physically demanding and increases riders’ balance, muscle, and bone strength Skateboarding will be part of the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo Adam Hopkins, born and raised in Thunder Bay, will represent Canada in skateboarding at the Olympics

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hat originally started out as goofy fridge magnets and zombie lunch bags has turned into a thriving business for the multitalented Bobbi Braun. Originally from Manitoba but a resident of Thunder Bay since 1988, Braun met her husband in 1993 and started a family before opening Crazy Horse Studios, currently residing at the Thunder Bay Farmer’s Market. “The only things I know how to do well are draw and paint and cook and bake,” shares Braun. “I am from a family of artists. My mom is an oil painter, all her friends were from the artist community, so [I] had that as backing all my life.” While living in Ottawa as a teenager, Braun made a living selling pencil pet portraits and though she “found her medium” she explored other avenues. This exploration lead her to becoming an artist with a skill for tackling almost any format. “When I started at the market, I couldn’t just do pet portraits so started with fabric paint. [There was a] bit of a learning curve with fabric paint, but

I soon mastered it with paint brushes. I have drawn up logos, [created] custom images for advertising, painted on slabs for pet memorials, toilet seats, and a bio- hazard sign on a toilet seat for some bachelors.” As if her artistic creations weren’t enough, Braun has added cooked and baked goods to her line up. With a substantial background working in restaurants across the country, Braun has taken her acquired knowledge and applied it to Crazy Horse Studio’s list of offerings. “I have worked in many restaurants; from greasy spoons and truck stops to high-end eateries. I have absorbed a lot, worked with a lot of great cooks and chefs, and have learned from every one of them. This is what I bring to the market―tried and true homemade recipes that I know well,” she says. “My grandparents owned a fish camp in northern Manitoba on Lake Winnipegosis. My grandmother was the head cook and she made old fashioned cooking. That’s where my pastry recipe came from, also all my custard pies and tarts.” The Walleye

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By Kris Ketonen stayed very close to Lakehead University while I was in that role, because the university is so important to our community. The other part of it is, I’m now living in Simcoe County, and Lakehead University now has a campus in Orillia, which is in Simcoe County, so I had a new connection. TW: Why is education such an important focus for you? LM: It just means so much to students, it provides so much opportunity to students. It really is all about the students― it’s all about giving them an

hunder Bay’s Lakehead University has appointed a new chancellor, and it’s a familiar name. Lyn McLeod will officially take over the role at Lakehead’s 2017 convocation ceremony this month. McLeod brings a wealth of political and educational experience to the role. She’s a former MPP, cabinet member, and Ontario Liberal party leader, and has served on the boards of Lakehead University and Confederation College. The Walleye spoke with McLeod about becoming Lakehead University's ninth chancellor. The Walleye: What does the chancellor role entail? Lyn McLeod: Probably the most well-known part of the chancellor’s role is the conferring of degrees on graduates at

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the convocations. That’s a job that is specifically assigned to the chancellors of the universities. Apart from that, I think it’s in many ways to be an ambassador for the university. TW: Why did you decide to accept this position? LM: First of all, it was an honour to be asked, but also my connections with Lakehead go back a long way. I was a graduate of Lakehead myself as a mature student, and I was always appreciative of the fact that Lakehead gave me an opportunity to back to school when I was living in Thunder Bay. I felt as though I owed something back to the university. And then as I was a local member of the provincial legislature, I was Minister of Colleges and Universities for two years, so I

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opportunity to pursue the kind of career goals that they want, and giving them the education they need to be able to do that. TW: What do you hope to accomplish as chancellor? LM: There are two things that are particularly important to me. One is the partnerships between universities and colleges. I know that Lakehead and Georgian [College] are now providing some real leadership in the province in development those kinds of partnerships. For me, because of my commitment to providing access to students,

that’s a really important development. I would like to be able to support that goal and that development of that partnership. The other one is that I’m very excited about the work that Lakehead is doing in Aboriginal studies, both in providing opportunities for Aboriginal students, and also building the awareness of our Aboriginal culture. I was very excited to find out that Lakehead University requires that every graduating student have a half-course in Aboriginal studies. If I can support that goal in any way, that would be important.

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f you’re familiar with the name Jean E. Pendziwol, your mind, like mine, probably jumps to her critically acclaimed children’s literature. Imagine my intrigue when I was told that she would soon be publishing her first adult novel, The Lightkeeper’s Daughters.

I ask Pendziwol why people should read her book, and she sits thoughtfully for a moment. “I really don’t know why people should read my book. I suppose that an author tries to tell a story that’s meaningful to them and they hope that readers will connect with the characters and the setting, that their stories will resonate and they will walk away from it with something of value.” The Lightkeeper’s Daughters will be published by HarperCollins, available July 4.

This change of her work’s intended audience brings with it a suggestion that she’s “graduating” from her children’s books. Pendziwol wants to make clear that she both intends to continue writing for children—with her ninth picture book, Me and You and the Red Canoe, coming out in August—and that this is simply not true. “Not only do you have to write with both the child and parent in mind if you hope to be successful, but the best stories aimed at children are at once engaging, entertaining, accessible, and respect their audience,” says Pendziwol. “C. S. Lewis said that a book worth reading only in childhood isn’t worth reading even then. The biggest difference with writing for an adult audience is the room available for expansion of the story, setting, characters, and themes.” The Lightkeeper’s Daughters is about the elderly Elizabeth reliving her past The Walleye

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If you like big and loud, this is the event for you! Monster trucks will be jumping and tearing up the track! There is something satisfying about crushed cars and racing engines. Two-wheel terrors will also be performing stunts that will have you holding your breath. Tickets can be purchased at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.

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Whitewater Paddling by Alyssa Lentz (age 11)

The season had just changed and what used to be winter became spring, leaving the rising waters a perfect place to journey for the May long weekend. It was expected to be a long drive but I believed it was the greatest place to spend the long weekend with even greater people. As we drove, the thundering roars of the rapids danced in my mind, for it would be my first time paddling this spring. Over the years it has been an ongoing tradition for us to travel down to Black Sturgeon and paddle with a few families, so it was to my surprise to see over five families at our arrival, and more that came later. The younger kids were running around while the adults and older kids unpacked and set up the campsite. After that was done lunch rolled around. Myself and others went for a short paddle, practicing our skills that would keep us upright and safe on the rapids.

The next morning was hectic, especially since I am ALWAYS the last one up. While I was eating my cold breakfast, everyone was getting ready for the morning paddle. I rushed into the tent to get changed, then prepared my boat that my father and myself would be taking. I was ready to go before everyone else but of course the slowpoke called my dad wasn't. He was helping gear up new paddlers for their epic journey down the river. When we finally got into the water there was a feeling of calmness that filled my body and I knew I was where I belong. It wasn't until further down the booming waters where the adventure and memories started to escalate. It's not unusual for my father and I to do a few crazy fun things in the rapids! As the waters rushed we paddled into a wave unlike no other and as we surfed, I jumped up into a headstand while my dad held the steady braceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there I was in the middle of the rapids standing on my

Alyssa does an Ender in a small hole in the Matawin River.

head. Why? Just for fun and laughs and a few good photos. After that, my dad hopped into the front of the boat and left me to the steering. It always gives me a sense of excitement to navigate down the rapids and dance with the waves. When we returned back from our river trip and the shuttle was over, there was a nice warm lunch waiting for our arrival. It wasn't for another hour that another departure would be made with another group eager to take their turn at dancing with the river. This break left time for my friends and me to play with the younger kids and gain our energy back! We ran around and played games with them the whole afternoon. Adventure unfolds around every corner as kids and adults alike interact with the river. When the sun had fallen, a fire was started and we all sat around sharing the stories of the day and ate the most golden marshmallows ever known to

humans. The beautiful voices of our friends could be heard in the cool night air, with the river singing the melody. As I went to sleep that night, the adrenaline in me was ready for the paddle tomorrow. A trip in the solo canoe for me would be my next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal. This tradition of a whitewater paddling weekend at Black Sturgeon has become an enjoyable one, filled with great family fun and adventure for all, from new paddlers, to old ones and everything in between. Paddling is something that truly makes me happy and has allowed me to grow as a person. Whether on a whitewater weekend, a canoe trip, a day paddle or an epic spring paddle down the Slate River (that is another story) there are always laughs afterwards and great lessons learned.

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Scuba Diving Adventure By Mya Hane (age 13)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fish? Scuba diving is a good way to have this experience. I was very curious but I was also nervous to be in the water with all of the equipment on. At the Thunder Country Intro to Diving course I experienced what it feels like to be a fish in a safe, friendly environment!

Mya discovers SCUBA with the assistance of Thunder Country Diving.

Wally taught me about keeping your weight in the middle of the water. It is called neutral buoyancy. It is important in the ocean to maintain neutral buoyancy so that you do not sink too low and kill coral, fish, or other sea creatures. They showed me how to get down deep with a snorkel to see some of the coolest sea life. I also learned all sorts of new hand signals. There are signals for “I’m okay,” “I’m low on air,” and “I’m out of air.” Once I had been given all of this information I felt ready to do anything. I had tons of fun practicing real procedures with Amanda and Wally and can’t wait until I can scuba dive in the ocean someday. Thank you to Thunder Country Diving for giving me the opportunity to experience scuba diving.

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The staff showed me a video then took me to the back of the store to fit me with the perfect fitting scuba gear. I got my own buoyancy suit regulator and cylinder, which allowed me to breath underwater. I felt like a robot! Do you know how they got Darth Vader’s breathing sounds from the original Star Wars movie? They got the special sound effects from a person breathing through a regulator. I thought that was cool—the things movie makers do to make their special effects. When I got to the pool I was kind of tense at first, but Amanda and Wally made me feel relaxed in and out of the water. Amanda and Wally are the instructors at Thunder Country Diving. They instructed me in snorkeling and scuba diving. Amanda taught me about the technical side of scuba diving, as well as how to swim with all of the scuba gear on. Amanda taught me the first two regulator procedures and Wally taught me the third one, pretending I was out of air. They are both great teachers. Wally has been teaching for over 40 years and Amanda got her scuba diving certificate when she was 12 years old.

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Wonder

R.J. Palacio

Bullets, Blood & Stones Donna White

I truly don’t know where to start with this book. Being a young adult reading this book talking about kids my age forced to become child soldiers and trying to relate just wasn’t possible. I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about child soldiers until I starting reading the novel. The amount of emotions I had during this surprised me. I had a tornado of emotions reading the novel. I was sad, happy, excited, confused, and everything in between. The friendship and magic that I see in the novel is amazing. How friendship and conflict can make such a difference. The novel was talking about a relevant event happening in our world (past and today), and after reading Donna White’s powerful messages I really had to think about what was really happening in the world. I was truly glad that I read this novel because not a lot of people talk about the problem of child soldiers. The book is fictional, but has some very real meaning in it. This novel was so powerful that I thought that I was in the book; I know this may sound a little odd, but I was preparing myself for what happened next in the novel because it was just that powerful. The novel didn't hold back one bit as the very real, strong, emotional events happened. I never wanted to stop reading no matter how I was feeling. Reading as a class, I got a lot of different opinions. There was anger, happiness, confusion, and lots more. Everyone will have a different opinion on the subject of what young children were forced to be child soldiers, killing brothers and parents. "Kill or be killed" as they would say, but some had the strength to stand up to that and try as hard as they could to stop it. I believe that this novel is a mature read, for someone that can handle a topic that is very traumatic and sad. However, the magic and the power of friendship can change people and things. I read this book and I am a 12 year old girl. Cannot wait until the second book! - Chalisa Hoskins (age 12)

But I know ordinary kids don’t make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. I know ordinary kids don’t get stared at wherever they go. - Auggie, from Wonder Wonder is an outstanding book by R.J. Palacio. The main character is August (or Auggie) Pullman. August was born with facial problems, which make him feel different and like he doesn’t fit in. For the first time in his life, Auggie is starting school, in fifth grade at Beecher Prep Middle School (a private school). Auggie is very nervous to start in a new school: new kids, new people, new EVERYTHING. When he starts school, he meets some kids who will later become his friends, but also a group of mean kids. Auggie has to find a way to live through it and make everyone appreciate him for who he really is. The writing in this book made me feel connected to the character of Auggie. Starting grade five and moving to a new school is pretty scary for anyone, even if they don’t have the problems this character does. The book also gives you different points of view from the different characters in the book, like his sister and other kids in Auggie’s class. The best part of the book for me was getting to read along as Auggie tries to get people to like him for who he is. Some parts are really funny, and there are parts that made me feel really sad, like when the group of mean kids are picking on Auggie. Wonder was a good book for my age, and my reading level (grade five, same as Auggie). Even though there is a part of the book where his sister Olivia uses big words to explain how Auggie got his facial problems, like “mandibulofacial,” it still helped me understand it all. As Olivia says in the book, “I like how words you don’t understand explain things you can’t understand.” This story is fictional, but in the acknowledgements at the back of the book, the author thanks “the little girl in front of the ice cream shop and all the other ‘Auggies’” who inspired her to write this book. If you read this book and really like it too, R.J. Palacio has also written other books from the points of view of some of the other characters in Wonder. The movie Wonder also came out in theatres on April 7. -Eden Rennie Kinniburgh (age 10)

Enlight App Want to make it look like you are being eaten by a dinosaur or standing beside your favourite celebrity? Enlight is a smartphone app that will give hours of fun! Enlight is an app that you can manipulate and layer photos with ease. Just choose a base photo then layer a photo on top with one action. Just erase the parts of the top photo that you don’t want and you have a composite photo in minutes. You can also add popular photo filters to your photos. Enlight can be purchased at the App Store. $5.49

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food REVIEWS

Olivia and Sofia skip the flavour confusion and like their dogs plain.

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By Nathan McChristie (age 13) and Sarah McChristie (age 11) When most people think of OTC, they think of burgers and fries, but they also have yummy hot dogs. We tried their kids dog and cheese dog, shared a bag of fries (available in one size), and washed it all down with a Coke. OTC’s staff are very friendly and their service is pretty fast. We decided to eat there to enjoy our meal while it was hot. Although OTC offers a lot of different toppings, we ordered the kids dog with ketchup and a plain cheese dog. The hot dogs were delicious—fresh and juicy and the buns were nice and fresh, made locally at Golden Bakery. The cheese dog was exceptional besides the fact that the cheese was a bit messy. The kids dog was also good, with the perfect amount of ketchup, but a bit of bacon would make it ten times better, (next time!).

Nippers

By Sofia Davey (age 10) and Olivia Davey (age 12) We went to Nippers at 713 Simpson Street. We ordered two hot dogs and could not resist a large bag of hand-cut french fries with salt and malted vinegar. The hot dog was delicious, just as you'd expect from a place that has been in business for about 30 years. We had our hot dog with no condiments so we could get the full taste of the hot dog, and we loved it! We also discovered that Nipper's is the nickname of the original owner’s relative. It’s a great place to go for a quick bite to eat.

Did you know? The hot dog was invented in 1484 in Frankfurt, Germany where it was called the frankfurter?

Lincoln Street Eatery By Jordan Maki (age 11)

On Sunday April 30, I attended the Lincoln Street Eatery’s Celebrity Hot Dog Night, featuring local chefs from restaurants such as the Red Lion Smokehouse, The Cheese Encounter and many more. There were so many hot dogs—everything from vegetarian hot dogs to hot dogs dipped in beer. All of them were quite delicious. They also offered fancy licorice and chocolate flavored cupcakes. The Lincoln Street Eatery is about more than the food. This eclectic restaurant is built from a storage unit and features a high tech stove, comfy chairs, heaters, tables, and even an outhouse. The atmosphere was very welcoming. A special thanks goes out to Jennifer Sauve for creating a place where people can come by and enjoy delicious food without the hubbub of expensive restaurants. Overall the Lincoln Street Eatery is a fantastic restaurant and you should definitely check it out on your next trip downtown!

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Making a smoothie on the Blender Bike with Roots to Harvest

Freshtastic Ice Pops By Georgia Penney (age 8) When it’s hot in the summertime, what’s better than an icy treat? Sure, you could buy a box of sugary pops and stick them in the freezer, but what’s the fun in that? And, they really aren’t that good for you.

Homemade vs. store bought with the Health Unit

FUN AT FOOD FRENZY

Talking about what grows in Thunder Bay with the Food Strategy folks

By Eden Rennie Kinniburgh (age 10)

Eat, drink, and be merry—that’s the best description of my night at Food Frenzy on Wednesday, May 3. Food Frenzy is an event hosted by the City of Thunder Bay for Youth Week and happens every year. Food Frenzy is an event just for teens where you learn about food, make food, eat food—everything that I could want in one night! I brought a friend so I could have some company. When we got there, we went straight to the Roots to Harvest table where we got to make a smoothie using a bike. When you pedalled the bike, it powered the blender instead of using electricity. The smoothie tasted really good, except I could have pedalled harder at the spinach part.

So instead of wasting money and putting bad foods into your body, you can make your own ice pops that are delicious and good for you! Your parents will be so proud that you’re choosing a healthy treat, and your tummy and taste buds will enjoy the yumminess! All you need for fresh fruit and yogurt smoothie pops is a base (like yogurt), some fruit (any kind you like), a liquid (juice or milk), and some fun stuff (like chocolate chips or chia seeds). You’ll also need a blender and either ice pop molds or plastic cups and wooden sticks. Using the chart below, pick one food from each box and put everything into the blender or food processor (don’t forget to ask for help!). It really doesn’t matter how chunky or smooth your smoothie is— make it the way you like it! Pour into the molds or cups, and pop them into the freezer. In a few hours, you’ll have a sweet treat to beat the heat! Base – ½ cup

Fruit – 1 cup

Liquid – ½ cup

Other Stuff

After that, we went to the Science North table where they were doing food experiments. We learned about spherification, an experiment using juice and sodium alginate. When the juice touched the sodium alginate in a bowl, it stuck together in little balls—like imitation caviar, the scientists told us. I also tasted homemade gummy bears and store bought ones to compare them. I thought that the homemade ones tasted better, although they were a bit goopier.

Kefir

Berries – any kind

Juice – apple, orange, grape, berry, cranberry

½ cup ice cream

Greek yogurt

Diced mango

Also, while we were there, we got three recipes from Ontario Nature on how to use wild flowers and wild foods to cook and bake with, including this recipe below for Dandelion Muffins. We also decorated and ate cupcakes, tried chocolate energy balls, got Henna tattoos, learned a trick for checking if an egg is fresh, and even looked at a drone that can tell you if your crops are healthy or not.

Peach or pear nectar

2 tablespoons flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts

Fruit-flavoured, plain, or vanilla yogurt

Sliced banana

Coconut water

½ cup dried fruit (chopped if it’s large)

Cultured almond milk

Diced peaches

Milk – dairy, nut, coconut, rice, hemp, or oat

½ cup chocolate chips

Cultured coconut milk

Sliced kiwi

Soy yogurt

Diced melon

Ice cream

Pineapple

Calla Sampson, the event organizer, told me the reason they started Food Frenzy was because of Youth Week in Thunder Bay. Most of the other Youth Week events were for younger kids, so Food Frenzy is targeted just to 12-18 year olds as they figured all teenagers like food. I really liked every activity at Food Frenzy. I had fun and I learned new things that I hadn’t known before, like for example about seeds and what kinds of food you can grow in Thunder Bay. Food Frenzy is a really cool event and if they do it again I think you should go. *** For the “Dandy Muffin Tops” recipe provided by Ontario Nature, please see: ediblewildfood.com (recipe courtesy of Edible Wild Food).

2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

Cherries

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THEATRE

Invisibles

A Play About Invisible Disabilities By Samantha Sgambelluri (age 13) Photo supplied by Magnus Theatre

On Tuesday May 16, I had the pleasure of seeing the Magnus Theatre production Invisibles. Invisibles is a Theatre in Education program created and produced with the support of the Thunder Bay Community Foundation and the Ontario Arts Council. Teenagers from across Thunder Bay began working on the project in the fall of 2016. These teenagers wrote and starred in the production providing all creative input. This project aims to discuss the struggles of teenagers with disabilities such as autism, anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities. I thought this play was well done. It opened my eyes and showed me what it would be like to have any of these four disabilities. I think the director, Danielle Chandler, did an excellent job demonstrating how unexpected events impact individuals who struggle with different challenges. She was able to guide the actors to really show the audience what it would be like to have these disabilities. As well, I enjoyed the way each disability was characterized in the play. The actors would individually go through each disability to break down what it was. I think this play can really open some discussion on this topic for everyone to talk about it. Some people may not be familiar with these challenges so this play can really help open some conversation. Although Invisibles had a very powerful and serious message it did have some funny moments. The actors who played the disabilities would add in funny remarks that kept the audience laughing throughout the play. The funny gestures and facial expressions were comedically on cue, which made it amusing. I can certainly tell that the cast members took their time to perfect this play. It looks like they worked very hard to get their message across to the audience. The time and effort that was put into this play by everyone definitely shows. This play had a very important message and I was amazed at what these teenagers and young adults produced. All in all I know I can say that Magnus Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Invisibles was outstanding! Congratulations to the director, cast members, and everyone who worked on this production. Great job!

SUMMER CAMPS

Boulder Bear will be running summer camps from July 3rd to September 1st 2017. You can sign up for camps in blocks of 1 week, 4 weeks or 7 weeks. All camps run from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Extended hours can be arranged if needed. July 3rd - July 7th July 10th - July 14th July 17th - July 21st July 24th - July 28th July 31st - August 4th August 7th - August 11th (Closed for fair) August 21st - August 25th August 28th - September 1st

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My Peregrine Adventure 10 out of 10! By Anders Sandberg (age 11) Photos by Mike Pianka Photography

I was very excited when I was asked to go peregrine falcon banding. I joined my uncle Mike, our photographer, Frank the climbing pro, and Brian the bird expert. We began our banding trip on the Boy Scout Road. We hiked into bush all the way up to Squaretop Mountain. As soon we reached the top, we could hear the motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cry. This cry made me a little nervous and uneasy because it was my first time experiencing a peregrine falcon.

Frank pulled out his climbing gear and got ready to grab the baby peregrine. Once he retrieved the chicks, we sat them up on a blanket and began the banding process. Brian took a metal ring or the band and carefully placed it around the chickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg. As soon as we finished banding both chicks, Frank climbed down and set them back down on their ledge.

We headed down the mountain, packed up our stuff, got the ticks off us and headed home. This was one of the best experiences in my life! I will give it a 10 out of 10!

Anders assists with the important task of tagging young Peregrine falcons.

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Ziplining in Grand Marais By Brooke Ailey (age 12)

Taking Off

WHOOSH! That’s the sound of a zipline taking off, and you can experience the rush when you take a trip to the Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge, just north of Grand Marais in Minnesota.

Once you arrive at the Gunflint Lodge, you have to fill out some papers (blah) and sign a waiver, but then you get to go ziplining (yay!)

Clip in, crouch down, step off the platform and ZOOM! Remember to enjoy the view as you soar between the giant 300-year-old pine trees.

The canopy tour is an exciting and adventure-filled trip through the treetop canopies of enormous old growth white pine trees on a series of ziplines. The views are awesome as you overlook Lonely Lake, Gunflint Lake, the Canadian shores to the north, and the vast forest that surrounds the lodge.

Next you will meet your two Sky Guides who will help you get geared up with a full harness and a helmet. Now you are ready to head over to Ground School (sorry to have to say the “s” word). At Ground School, you learn the basics of taking off, gliding, and finally slowing down in time to land on the platform.

Here is how to do it.

Getting There The lodge and the Towering Pines Canopy Tour are located on Gunflint Lake, which is a scenic 43 mile drive up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Ground School

ATVs! Once you have passed Ground School, it is time to take a really fun little ATV ride up the rocky terrain to the first zip, a small, low-to-the-ground zip perfect for helping you get comfortable with ziplining.

Just don't look down!

Eight Runs = Eight Times the Fun! Thought you were done? No way! Towering Pines Canopy tours has eight runs, meaning eight times the fun! Each zip varies in length and height from the others, but my favourite was the Cliff Line because it is the highest and the longest. The entire experience lasts at least two hours so you can really savor the fun. Beyond the amazing zipline adventure, Gunflint Lodge offers a full range of great activities ranging from guided fishing trips to naturalist adventure programs and horseback riding, so you might choose to stay and play for a few days! Find out more at info@gunflint.com.

An unusual view of the forest.

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Community Spokes

LUSU Bike Shack is open Tuesdays from 1 to 9 pm, Thursdays from 1 to 9 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm. The second location for Community Spokes, the Hub Bazaar, is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, and a mechanic is available to help you on three of those days: Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm, Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Visit communityspokes.com for more information on times, addresses, and dates.

Calvin checks the chain tension during maintenance of his bike.

By Calvin Hane (age 11) and Mya Hane (age 13) Community Spokes is a great place for bike enthusiasts in Thunder Bay. Community Spokes is a bike self-repair shop and a bike storage unit. They also offer services such as bike rentals and bike sales. The tools and expert advice to fix your bike are available at LUSU Bike Shack at the university campus on Oliver Road as well as the Hub Bazaar at 507 East Victoria Street. If you would like to be able to fix your own bike but don’t know where to start, why not go to Community Spokes? At Community Spokes they have tools that you can fix your bike with. You can bring your bike to any one of their shops and they can show you how to fix your bike all by yourself, and the tools, chain oil, parts, and instruction are all free for your use. Free indoor bike parking is another one of Community Spokes’ great assets. The bike storage unit at LUSU Bike Shack is a huge bike garage with hangers and bike racks for bike of all shapes and sizes. They lock up your bike to keep it safe and in one spot if you don’t have your own place to store your bike safely. You can also rent bikes there for a small fee. There are several brands of bikes to rent for all different kinds of use from Community Spokes. You can rent bikes for a day or for a month. Prices for bike rentals are $5 for the day, $15 for a week, and $30 for a month. Not only can you rent bikes for a very low price, you can also purchase lots of different kinds

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Canadiana Quiz July 1, 2017 marks Canada’s 150th birthday.

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As an action item from the Solid Waste Management Strategy, Thunder Bay’s Treasure Exchange Days will take place

Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11

a community re-use event! take me… I’m FREE!

Treasure Exchange Days are perfect for anyone searching for that special something or wanting to get rid of an item no longer needed. Exchange reusable items like furniture, small appliances and toys – for free! Want to participate? It’s easy – just follow these steps. • Clearly label items ‘FREE’. Place them at the curb after 5 pm on Friday, June 9. • Keep items that aren’t ‘give aways’ like bikes, toys and tools well away from the curb to prevent misunderstandings. • On Sunday, remove all uncollected items by 7 pm. Items left at the curb are subject to enforcement as per City By-Laws. They will not be collected by the City.

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CityScene movements,” according to the website. A number of cities across the country have joined the movement, although the Thunder Bay Leap group has taken it one step further by creating its own version of the Leap Manifesto with a unique vision: “Thunder Bay is uniquely positioned to become a national leader in creating new approaches and opportunities to build a sustainable world for the next generation that provides quality of life for all,” the group’s localized manifesto states.

A Bold Leap for Thunder Bay Group of Citizens and Organizations Share Vision to Transform City By Kim Latimer

local movement recently sprung up with plans afoot to make a serious leap in the direction of municipal politics in Thunder Bay. Leap Thunder Bay hopes they can bring meaningful change to the city and shake things up for the better. “We want to break the apathy curse,” says Dave Cryderman, a lead organizer. “We want to bring hope to the community, but also we are having fun imagining a new future for our city.” Leap Thunder Bay sprung up two months ago out of initial talks at the Lakehead University Sustainability Forum. Since then, the group has been meeting regularly. What began as a larger urban movement aimed at opposing apathy, Leap is now encouraging citizens to take a stab at municipal politics. Cryderman states Leap Thunder Bay is right on course, and has plans to grow into a widespread local movement with a sense of urgency to act now and “make the leap.” The Leap Manifesto was “initiated in the spring of 2015 at a two-day meeting in Toronto attended by 60 representatives from Canada’s Indigenous rights, social and food justice, environmental, faith-based, and labour

The main themes underlying the Thunder Bay manifesto include the encouragement of sustainable energy, local and sustainable food resources, land protection and caretaking, grassroots and neighborhood empowerment, respect for diversity, honouring local entrepreneurship, and community wellbeing. It also supports working to become reflective of the Indigenous community of Northwestern Ontario and “the inherent rights and title of the original caretakers of this land. Indigenous communities have been at the forefront of protecting rivers, coasts, forests, and lands from out-of-control industrial activity. We can bolster this role, and reset our relationship, by fully implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” Perhaps the most concrete move that Leap Thunder Bay is making is its clear and intentional search for new municipal representation. “We are looking for people who are candidates for the next round of city council,” says Sandi Boucher, a well-known Indigenous speaker and activist and a member of Leap Thunder Bay. Boucher makes no bones about her call to action: “If you are thinking about running for city council in 2018 and if you’ve read the Leap manifesto, we want to hear from you and we want you to realize how committed we are to the future of Thunder Bay and we’re serious.” “We are a whole bunch of active, activated people and groups and we are a place for those people to come together to unite, focus that energy, and become a really strong network to make real change,” she says. “It’s about bringing people together and bringing back a sense of hope.” To learn more about Leap Thunder Bay visit leapthunderbay.org, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Stuff We Like

Burley D’Lite Trailer Fresh Air

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Thunder Pride Event Celebrates Sixth Year By Olivia Levesque

he organizing committee of Thunder Pride is celebrating their sixth year of celebrations, which takes place every June in coalition with regional, national, and international Pride celebrations. Pride parades, marches, and festivals are annual celebrations in support of LGBTQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning, and two-spirited) culture and pride. Many of these events take place within the month of June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in modern LGBTQ+ social movements.

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inclusivity. Thunder Pride is dedicated to increasing awareness and education so that community members of all walks of life can live in a safe and welcoming community that celebrates and respects diversity. Major themes of the 2017 celebrations will include remembrance of those who have began forging pathways to sexuality equality and respect decades before this one as well as celebrating the history, courage, diversity, and future of Thunder Bay's LBGTQ + community. Many will be celebrating the progress made globally, and specifically in Northern Ontario, when it comes to LGBTQ + movements, and spaces will also be opened up to discussion regarding the work yet to come. Events will be held from June 7 to the 17, closing with the ever-popular Pride Parade and Pride in the Park Music Festival, taking place at Waverley Park and Marina Park. The Pride Parade is scheduled to take place at 11:15 am on May 17, beginning at Waverley Park, and will be routed to the events taking place at Marina Park. This is the 5th annual Pride parade, with each growing more in numbers and support. The events happening on May 17 are family-friendly and open to everyone. The Walleye

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or many, summer is a herald of not only the prospect of fun in the sun, but also a perennial styling conundrum—one which sees us sacrificing our otherwise tastefully stylized personas in the name of comfort. And yet that needn't be the case. The simple solution to dressing well in the warmth—and to feeling as equally comfortable as you look stylishly fit—is one that rests in the compositional confines of your warm-weather habiliments of choice.

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The (often overlooked) role fabric plays in marrying comfort to fashionability is one that makes the difference between a humdrum roll call of wayward pieces and a truly flattering, sartorial oasis of sophisticated staples truly befitting the season. I’m here today to advocate for a timely investment in the sort of natural fibres that will not only keep you cool in the heat, but that look better, last longer, and breathe unlike any other. Why? Because warmer days call for the characteristic refinement of airy linens, the luxuries of rich cashmere, and the soft and polished (yet relaxed) nature of Pima cotton. Here are the summer fabrics to consider living (and cutting a stylish dash) in all season long. They will all but ensure you will not only see your summer wardrobe in a new light, but will live out the season with considered grace and style until fall once

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again (frigidly) creeps in. Linen: The King of Summer Fabrics Lending itself equally to summer wear as it does to intimate bedding and home decor, linen is undeniably the warmweather ideal for smart-casual inclined clothing. Cut from crisp flax fibres that create airy yet refined pieces, it is not only stronger but more accommodating, fluid, and naturally absorbent than cotton while being (debatably) the oldest fabric to ever be used for clothing (dating back before Biblical times). There are three types that dominate the market: Irish (light, rich, and least likely to succumb to creases); Italian (softer than Irish and available in a varied colour spectrum); and Belgian (smooth with a distinctive shine and sheen). Pieces to consider in linen: everything from band-collar shirts and leisurely trousers to ties and summer blazers. Cottons: Pique, Gabardine, Poplin, Pima, Terry/Towelling, Oxford, and Sea Island Cotton is the most widely used fabric in the manufacturing of clothing worldwide due to its durability, low cost production, and rugged utility. That said, there are as many variations of this irritate-free, perspirationabsorbing cloth as their are flavours of ice-cream. Pique (for polo shirts), gabardine (for

rainwear/trench coats), poplin (ideally with added stretch, for chinos/shorts), terry/towelling (for t-shirts/resort wears), oxford (for sturdy everyday shirting), and extra-long premium cottons such as Pima (Supima being 2x stronger than normal cotton), Egyptian and Sea Island (three of the finest cotton's on the planet; for dress shirts) are strongly recommended. Suede Cut from the fleshy underside of leather, suede is natty, masculine, hardy, and inviting to the touch. Be that as it may, it looks good whether worn in town or country (just not on rainy days) and with both smart and casual attire. Pieces to consider in suede: cropped biker jackets/outerwear and suede footwear (chukkas/ desert boots and double-monk strapped brogues.) Other Notable Summer Friendly Fabrics Silk (scarves), Mohair (blended with wool for evening wear), Seersucker (the Southern gentleman’s standard), Chambray (shirting), Cashmere (lightweight knits.) Should you decide to pursue an investment in any of these fabrics, local establishments such as Mister J, mars., JB Evans, and Swartz Fine Fashions are great places to begin your journey to tastefully fashionable summer comfort.

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This is Thunder Bay This month, The Walleye asked you how you’d manage without a car? Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton

Maxime: I’d probably be riding my bike. I used to ride my bike a lot in Toronto. I’d probably get a bike that is suitable for the weather here. I live across town from where I work; it’s not that far, but with the streets here, it feels farther. A lot of times there are no bike lanes, so I have to be in the streets, which normally is fine, but there aren’t a lot of stops or lights… I’d definitely bike over any other way of transportation.

Stefan: My car hasn’t worked in months. I bike to work. If I really need a car, I try to borrow one. I do plan on purchasing a car that works.

Devon: For my professional life, it would be difficult to manage without a personal vehicle… But I can’t wait until the moment that I can toss my keys to my (now 14-year-old) kid to go across town!

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Weather The temperature of the air over the land often rises by several degrees per hour during the morning. This pronounced heating over land causes the air to expand and become less dense. Lighter air rises and colder, denser air nearby rushes to fill the void left by the ascending air. Where there is a cold lake nearby, this phenomenon tends to take place all along the shoreline with cool air from over the lake moving inland from the shoreline. This mini cold front can travel many kilometres inland, especially if the land is relatively flat. A lake breeze is a local effect and some special conditions are necessary for formation:

Lake breezes occur next to various large and medium-sized lakes in the Northwest. Even a small lake can generate its own weather in the spring season. The contrast in temperature between land and water declines as the water warms but, especially on Lake Superior, they can still occur with very hot days in mid-summer. On these occasions the lake breezes are refreshing and don’t require a jacket as in the spring season.

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• Sunshine is usually present but not always essential.

Superior have typically “warmed” only to 4˚C by June 1, but a warm sunny day could feature 30˚C in Kakabeka Falls and other inland locations.

The land heats up quickly on a sunny day. This heating creates a great temperature contrast with air over nearby water. The air over the water is cooler because lakes have been ice-free only for a few weeks. The surface waters of Lake

Water and land surfaces have different thermal responses. It takes about three times as much heat to raise a unit volume of water through the same temperature as most soils. As well, there is more water to heat because of mixing and sinking of the warmed-up layer on the surface. Especially in large and deep lakes like Superior and Nipigon, the water warms very slowly and does not change much during the day.

ake breezes are a common feature in spring and early summer. They are common around Lake Superior, although routinely take place at medium and larger lakes throughout Canada. In Thunder Bay this off-thelake effect means east winds, south winds in Rossport, and north winds if you are in northern Wisconsin.

One of the joys of sailing, especially in a race, can involve the assessment of the above conditions to take advantage of wind changes. Larger islands can have personal lake breezes. Sailors who are alert and flexible can adjust to wind changes in archipelagos on Lake Superior and other lakes. The lake breeze front (see diagram) can also be a trigger for afternoon showers. Cumulus cloud can build during the afternoon and bring showers, even thunderstorms, to inland locations. Along the shoreline, perhaps with a rumble of thunder in the distance, rain seems to threaten but doesn’t occur.

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usic is a collaborative art form. Nearly every musician learned their first notes from another musician, has performed with other musicians, and has grown alongside fellow musicians. But according to some, the music scene in Thunder Bay has become less collaborative in recent years as the Thunder Bay Musicians’ Association takes an increasingly hardline approach

with its members. The association, also known as Local 591 of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), is part of a parent organization that represents and advocates for musicians in the United States and Canada. And while technically a volunteer association, the association’s latest attempts to prohibit members from performing locally with non-members has left some local musicians cancelling shows, performing under pseudonyms, and

struggling to make a living as a result of lost income. “The Local is allowed to make its own bylaws,” says James Boraski, a local Thunder Bay musician and promoter. “And that’s what I’ve learned from speaking with the AFM in the United States and also in Toronto. But they also told me that these rules aren’t necessary, and unless there’s a collective bargaining agreement that requires union membership,

Before the cancellation of the event, Boraski reached out to the association with the hopes of finding a compromise, and sought two changes to the association’s bylaws, indicating that he would join the association if those two changes were made. One of the suggestions Boraski brought to the table was an allowance to use non-members for a performance in the event of an emergency, such as a musician becoming sick. “When I book you, I’m not worried about your affiliations. I just want to know you can do the job,” says Frank Loffredo, owner of Crocks. Loffredo worked for the Thunder Bay Musicians’ Association before leaving at the end of 2007, and cites the association’s approach to non-members as the primary reason for his departure. “I used to recruit for them, and if someone wanted to book a performance, I’d go through the list of members first

and if I couldn’t find someone I’d go find someone else who could do the job. I got heat for that.” Despite not seeing eye to eye with the association’s policies, Loffredo does feel that they provide some important benefits to members, including advocating on their behalf and taking care of paperwork when local bands travel and perform in the U.S. “I just think when it comes to interfering with their members performing, it just doesn’t make sense in this climate,” he says. “They just have to change their policies and lighten up a little bit, because they’re not supporting live music by intimidating venues and performers. Things have changed and I think some of the people on the association board are old school.” At this stage, Boraski’s attempts to find common ground with the Thunder Bay Musicians’ Association have come to an impasse as he continues to book shows for the summer season. Of the three members of his band who are association members, one has chosen to leave the band as a result of the ongoing conflict, with another going on hiatus for the time being, and the third continuing to play while waiting to see how the local association responds. Local musicians will no doubt be following developments closely. The Thunder Bay Musicians’ Association, Local 591, was contacted but refused to comment on this story.

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here was a pleasant charm to Duelling Pianos on the night of May 5. The event is fairly new to Thunder Bay, first appearing at Rockhouse around Christmas of 2016, and it has quickly become a popular choice for Friday night entertainment. Each Friday is hosted by the wonderfully talented Danny Johnson and it features a revolving door of guest musicians that he invites. Although performers traditionally take turns playing songs, collaboration is just as important. Johnson and his crew prefer to set up right in the middle of the dance floor. Doing this allows for an experience that is intimate, up-close, and entertaining.

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The night was all about facilitating fun through inclusivity. The atmosphere was close to home and it thrived on the truth that even strangers can enjoy music together. Dancing was encouraged and an extra microphone was set up for participating patrons to sing the songs that they had requested, whether it be as the lead vocalist or just as a harmony. The more participation there was, the more

fun the night became. Tips were encouraged as an incentive for the musicians, as well as the open challenge for audience members to test which songs could or could not be pulled off. Johnson was very open about receiving unfamiliar song requests, and in the past has learnt requests on the fly—all part of the fun and excitement. When there were no requests to be fulfilled, both musicians took turns playing songs by some of their own favourite artists like Billy Joel and Elton John; they even joked about stumbling their way through Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber tunes. With all of the events happening around town, Duelling Pianos is a promising addition to the nightlife of Thunder Bay. There is a simple yet exciting pleasure in hearing professionals play the songs that we enjoy or grew up listening to. This is especially true when we are encouraged to sing along and be a part of the fun. The event is highly recommended and is sure to entertain.

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ou’re overworked, underpaid, and need more than a hug and drink at the end of the day. You need something stronger to counter all the crap and confusion that the world throws up on you. You need relief. You need punk rock. Far from being dead or needing defending, punk is more pertinent than ever thanks to the modern ease of the genre’s do-it-yourself aesthetic and the

current political climate. Punk’s sneering criticisms against the daily grind, lonesome heartaches, and a complacent status quo are still being aptly delivered by bands in dank, sweaty bars on rickety plywood stages. On June 10 at Crocks, you’ll get your chance for some catharsis through Toronto’s Flatliners plying their gritty punk anthems. The Flatliners started out

as a straight-up ska band on their debut, 2005’s Destroy to Create. Over the course of their next four albums, though, they gradually relegated ska’s skanking beats to the background in favor of punk’s intemperate immediacy. The change has suited them well, as the quartet, who still boast their original members, just released their fifth album, Inviting Light, another high-energy collection of speedy,

street-level melodies. Inviting Light features all the necessary ingredients of punk, with a strong derisive streak that keeps songs breezy even as they deal with the heaviest of subject matter. The Flatliners easily throw down biting leads over a rattling low end, anchored by tar-varnished vocals and gang-shouted choruses that rivet poetry-positive lyrics and fierce choruses into your ear holes. A protest against complacency, a raised fist in agreement; it’s a sardonic, hook-heavy style of songwriting which emphasizes punk’s ability to adrenalize. Of course, all that means that a Flatliners show becomes even more enthralling and physical in a live setting.

Two other southern Ontario bands will be warming up the stage. Labelmates The Dirty Nil and Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs are two groups that take a scuzzier, lo-fi approaches to punk that work in elements of grunge, surfer-rockabilly, and even outlaw country. The diversity of their sounds along with The Flatliners’ expertise promise that this show will stomp a smile onto your face.

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n June 23 and 24, Pierre Schryer is hosting his final Canadian Celtic Celebration in Thunder Bay. Eighteen years ago, Schryer and his wife, Merrie Klazek, set out to bring an authentic, world-class festival to northern Ontario. “Pierre wanted to create a special project that would both benefit the community by introducing world class Celtic and Traditional music, as well as provide for himself an opportunity to play once a year with some of the fantastic musicians that he has met throughout his travels. So he started the Canadian Celtic Celebration,” says Klazek, who herself is an accomplished musician. The Celebration initially toured the North Shore, with performances in Sault Ste. Marie, Marathon, Sudbury, and Parry Sound, but found its permanent home in Thunder Bay in 2009. With this change, the performance was expanded into a weekend festival, including a variety of workshops, jam sessions, the main concert, and a Ceilidh dance. The Ceilidh dance is a unique event in Thunder Bay, but a long-time tradition in Celtic communities, including those in Quebec and on the East Coast. Attendees will follow the caller (this year it’s Klazek), who announces dance steps and leads the crowd. Live

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Fifty Years of Freewheeling Fun Flipper Flanagan’s Flat Footed Four at Magnus Theatre By Kirsti Salmi

here’s a beaten, wellloved mandolin case on the table as “Banjo” Bob Balabuck spins tales about the early days of Flipper Flanagan’s Flat Footed Four. He flips the brassy locks with a gleam in his eye. “Our very first bar show was at the Empire Hotel,” he recalls. “They didn’t pay us because we were underage, so we passed this mandolin around and the crowd plunked change into the hole for our show. We couldn’t spend it on drinks, so we went across the street and blew our earnings on fries and gravy.” The mandolin is a Gibson Style-A, a 100-year-old model that has featured prominently in Flipper Flanagan’s signature Celtic-Appalachian sound for five decades. To celebrate the milestone, the band—comprised of Balabuck, Jamie Gerow, Brian Thompson, and Jack Wall—is throwing a 50th anniversary bash at Magnus Theatre on June 15. The foursome will take their audience on a career retrospective, playing their favourite tunes in two massive sets of 15 songs each. Their lively, danceable show weaves Balabucks’s bluegrass roots, Thompson’s celtic stylings, Wall’s bluesy rock and roll, and Gerow’s traditional

folk into their trademark “progressive pub music.” While the band existed as a concept in the early 60s, it came into its unique name in 1967— at Paul Schaffer’s suggestion. “I was using ‘Father Flanagan’ instead,” Balabuck recalls. “Paul said reminded him too much of church. He said ‘you guys are flipped out!’ and it stuck.” The group did covers and jams for the first two decades, playing at the Lakeview Hotel, the Alexander, the Crippled Crow. The Neebing Roadhouse has a special place in Flanagan’s history: the group played as their house band for years, recording an album called Live at the Neebing in 1978. They began writing and recording their own music in the late 80s. Balabuck energetically recounts dozens of his favourite Flanagan memories: receiving achievement awards from the City of Thunder Bay; playing cystic fibrosis charity telethons at the Auditorium; playing prank wars after shows; supporting the Irish Rovers at Fort William Gardens; rocking Old Fort William with Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster. The foursome toured

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successfully from the Manitoba border to Sudbury, but not all of the shows went smoothly. “The Atikokan Fish Derby was a disaster for us,” Balabuck laughs. “We played on the same stage where they gutted the fish. We slopped around and nobody showed for our set— they were at a bar across the street. To top

it off, we didn’t have a hotel. I slept in a bathtub at a school!” After decades of playing together, Balabuck says the foursome have become best friends, supporting one another unconditionally on stage and off. “People always ask if we’re still happy doing it,” he says. “I always tell them it’s a hobby that

got out of hand, and we just love it. We’ll do it 50 more years if we can.”

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people. With scorchers like "If It Makes You Happy" and "Every Day is a Winding Road," Crow proved that she was not riding on anyone's coattails. It also put Crow into the ranks of the classic rockers she clearly emulated. She was soon opening for the Rolling Stones, being sent songs by Bob Dylan, jamming with Prince (check out YouTube) and (rumour has it) falling in love with Eric Clapton. At one point Crow was even being touted as replacement for Christine McVie in Fleetwood Mac. Yet Crow also had the ear of a younger, punkier audience, who picked up on the angst and anger in her music. You could not miss the directness of "If it makes you happy, why the hell are you so sad."

Sheryl Crow: Everyday is a Winding Road

By the time Crow released The Globe Sessions, in 1998, she was one of rock’s top acts in popular music. Her third album had monster hits like "Favourite Mistake," and solidified her reputation as the queen of adultoriented rock. She was a headliner at Lilith Fair and toured around the world. Her last really huge album was C'mon C'mon, the album with the unbelievably sunny single "Soak up the Sun" (with alt-rock hero Liz Phair on background vocals).

By Gord Ellis

t may seem hard to believe in 2017, but Sheryl Crow started her musical career as a somewhat controversial figure. Her first album, Tuesday Night Music Club, was a collaboration with a group of L.A. musicians that spawned a hit album and the

ubiquitous "All I Wanna Do.” When Crow went on the road to promote the disc and began doing television interviews, her collaborators felt she was not giving them their proper due and a backlash began. That period of time, which Crow admits she

didn't handle well, spawned one of the singer’s very best albums. Her self-titled 1996 followup album Sheryl Crow is dark, serious and a lot heavier than her debut. It was also done with an almost entirely different group of

One of my favourite Sheryl Crow albums is also one of her most overlooked. The first time I played Wildflower, her 2005 offering, I was taken aback at how downbeat it was. Crow was clearly a long way from "Soak up the Sun." The big hit was "Always

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on my Side,” although the single version was re-done as a duet with Sting. Yet "Message to God" and "Good is Good" are both incredibly beautiful and mildly depressing—gorgeous and sad in a delicious mix. I still listen to this album regularly, although it's not everyone's cup of tea. Sadly, the more recent output from Crow has not been so good, the absolute nadir of her career being the 2013 country album Feels Like Home. This album—a transparent attempt to find a "new" audience—was quite dreadful. It's perhaps the only album I've ever listened to by an artist I really admire that I had to force myself not to turn off. There is so much wrong with the album that it deserves a column of its own. But I digress. On her latest album, Be Myself, Crow has reunited with her longtime collaborator Jeff Trott and made a full-tilt rock and roll album. The grooves, feel, and tone of the album are more Sheryl Crow than C'mon C'mon and that's okay. Crow is a middle-aged woman now, with two kids and a few broken relationships in her past. She writes like an adult but can't hide the punk with a tele. She is pushing the album hard on all media platforms, but it's truly worth a listen. Let's hope Ms. Crow decides to follow Bonnie Raitt's example and plays the Auditorium soon. I think she would rock the place.

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ince 2015, indie rock duo Engine House has been gaining considerable recognition on the local live music scene. Now, with numerous shows under their belts, Elle Kay and Harley Curley are ready to take the next steps in their musical career with the release of a debut album EH. At its inception, Engine House was founded upon a chance meeting and a discovery of similar music tastes. “We met a few years ago at Brewfest,” recalls Elle Kay. “We realized we were interested in the same kind of music styles and later learned we shared a passion for understanding mental health and addictions.” After Curley contributed drum tracks to Kay’s solo EP, the duo realized the extent of their musical compatibility and began jamming together with Kay on keys and vocals and Curley on drums. Soon enough they were writing original music and playing shows around Thunder Bay together as the twopiece ensemble Engine House. When asked why the duo felt they the time was right to release an album, Kay explains simply that “the songs were just ready. We were playing shows around town

and had this material that we felt needed to be recorded.” Through their songwriting, the duo realized their collective desire to craft an album that creates a better understanding of mental illness and addictions. “The record is a group of original songs that explore the waves of the mind. It’s a record that speaks to mental health and conveys real emotion and real experience. It’s about using art as a way to understand and process an experience,” says Kay. As for the musical aspect, Kay promises that Thunder Bay listeners can expect an album that is “rockin’ and authentic, with an unforgiving energy like a ‘Bound Train’ (title of one of our songs on the record).” Engine House credits their unique sound to various musical influences, from the White Stripes, Black Keys, to Dropkick Murphys. Their upcoming album will draw influence from bands that take on a groovy rock sound while maintaining Engine House’s characteristic strippedback, raw approach of keys and drums. “The whole process has been a blast,” expresses Kay, “and we are so pumped to release the record this summer.” The Walleye

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20 Years of the Afterglow

Everclear Brings Classic Album to TBay By Kris Ketonen

verclear frontman Art Alexakis isn’t big on nostalgia. That might be surprising to hear, given that the band is currently on a tour marking the 20th anniversary of its classic album So Much for the Afterglow, which will bring them as well as Vertical Horizon and Fastball to Rockhouse on June 13. However, Alexakis is very clear on something: “It surely wasn’t my idea,” the friendly and chatty Alexakis says during a

recent interview from Portland, about a week before the tour kickoff. “A lot of people have asked for it,” he says. “I don’t really live in the past as far as the songs or stuff like that goes, but I’m very proud of this record, what it achieved and how it sounds, and what it took to get it done—the adversity I had to go through at the time.” The anniversary tour, Alexakis says, really came about as a result of a similar tour the

band took in 2015 to mark the 20th anniversary of its 1995 album Sparkle and Fade. “It was hugely successful,” he says. “People loved it. They got really excited, and that made me excited, to see how excited people got, you know? It’s fun.” Then the requests started coming in—another tour, marking 20 years of So Much for the Afterglow. So Alexakis turned to social media, posing the question there, and the response,

he says, told him it would be a worthwhile endeavour. As to why the songs on So Much for the Afterglow—it included such tunes as “Everything to Everyone,” “I Will Buy You a New Life,” “One Hit Wonder,” and “Father of Mine”—have hung around so long, Alexakis has an idea. “I think songs tend to evolve in what they mean,” he says. “You get older and you live more life and you go through more experiences… I think if

it’s a good song and it connected with you in one way, I think there’s a good chance it’s going to connect with you in another way that is more akin to where you are now, as opposed to where you were then.”

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GBTQ+ Pride (or Gay Pride) is far more than just a day or week over the summer where we wear a lot of bright, colourful clothing and party all night long. It’s a mix of celebration and protest where the LGBTQ+ community can freely and genuinely express themselves without being policed by government, religious groups, or other oppressive organizations. Pride was born out of a riot in 1969 after the LGBTQ+ community at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village became tired of constant raids, harassment, and discrimination by police. Over 1,000 people took to the streets of New York City and organized one of the first major displays of LGBTQ+ protest. One of the very first to fight back against police was Marsha P. Johnson, a drag queen of colour and well-known gay liberation activist. Today, drag queens are a figurehead of the LGBTQ+ community. In Thunder Bay one drag queen stands out above the rest as a fierce performer, talented musician, and authentic

character. Fabulous Portia (aka Dave Ivany) entered the drag world about a decade ago at Pride Central’s Pride in the North Drag Competition at Lakehead University. After polishing her craft both as a drag artist and DJ, Portia quickly became a household name in the community. Known for her sense of style, self-deprecating humour, and for being one of TBay’s first bearded drag queens, Portia won the hearts of her fans on and off stage. Fabulous Portia will be hosting and performing at this year’s Pride in the Park Festival immediately following the Pride Parade at Waverley Park. She will also be performing and DJing later that night at Black Pirates Pub.

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hree years after leaving the city, Tracy K will be back in Thunder Bay for two shows in June, along with a new album and a new attitude. “I’m at a place of self-evaluation—what makes me happy, what makes me tick,” says the accomplished singer/songwriter. “The new album title is What’s the Rush, and that’s really my credo in life these days.” After living in Thunder Bay for 10 years, Tracy K moved

home to Beausejour, Manitoba a few years after the death of her mother. It was a difficult period in her life that caused a profound shift in the way she viewed life. “I finally grew up,” she says. “Those are weird shoes to put on.” That led to her fourth album, released in late 2016—one which is more personal and introspective. One track, “Indigo Heart,” deals with the emotional moments of losing her mom.

She is quick to say, though, that the album still has plenty of the high-energy roots-rock sound that her fans have come to know and love. It features some seasoned Winnipeg blues players and a horn section for extra heat. What’s the Rush has received great reviews, hitting number one on roots and blues charts across Canada. Tracy K has long been lauded for her powerful vocals and seriously cool blues harp skills. Her voice has been compared

Returning to the city, Tracy K is excited to see family and friends, play a stellar show for her fans, and of course, take in that incomparable view of the Sleeping Giant. For her Thunder Bay shows, she will be joined on stage by the dynamic and highspirited Blue Thunder band, featuring Arden Bruyere, Kelly Ashe, and Stuart Green.

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It’s hard to believe this is Walrus’ debut LP. Since their formation five years ago, the Halifax psych-rockers have made waves in the Canadian independent music scene and last year released their stellar EP Goodbye Something. Family Hangover contains a lot of their psychedelic influences heard on their previous effort

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but also teeters on the bubblegum pop side. “Step Outside” is on the latter end of the spectrum with a chorus that’s reminiscent of Brian Wilson at his poppiest and “Tell Me” brings to mind early Jefferson Airplane. But when the album is gritty, it’s great. Tracks like “In Timely Fashion” as well as “Glam” feature punchy bass lines,

Surroundings Pedestrian Lifestyle

Okay, you’re turning 40. Stop being a mindless slave to the latest urban trend. Buy a piece of rural land. a barbeque, and raise a family or two until kids’ travel demands drive you back to town. Out in the country you may find yourself listening to Nothing Beats Home, a four song EP release by local musician Tim Albertson. The music is pure hard-edged, excited country rock sung with an American southern accent about driving trucks fast on gravel roads akin to the anthems heard incidentally while scanning the radio dial in Tennessee. However Northwestern Ontarians may have trouble relating to this work as the only local reference is “Red Rock Road.” On the softer side “Your Heart Will Dance Again,” a tune meant to pick a jilted bud up off the floor, reveals the emotionally sensitive and caring aspect of country people. “Crazy Beautiful” expresses the sweet agony of infatuation we have all felt at one time or another. The gender-non-specific lyrics could appeal to a broader audience.

Thunder Bay’s own three-piece indie rock band Pedestrian Lifestyle has returned with their second EP, Surroundings, and it's shaping up to be their most refined yet. The album opens with a minimalist guitar riff and sweet, lofty oohs, setting the tone as a contemporary indiefolk album. However, as you listen past the second track you find that’s not the case. “To Cascade” takes a turn for the better with its heavy, disturbed guitars and haunting, drawn-out vocals that stretch and melt their way through the already eerie chorus. Surroundings is laden with emotive, chiming guitars that contrast nicely with dense basslines and warm, yet melancholic vocals. There is an undeniable posthardcore influence that frequents the album but it’s balanced out with that ambient rock style the trio is known for. On their Facebook page, Pedestrian Lifestyle describes their influences as “Life, Love, and Loss,” but it appears loss makes the strongest musical impact within the haunted sounds of Surroundings.

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raw-fuzzed guitar riffs, and spacey vocals. Despite a few mellower B-side tunes, Family Hangover proves Walrus have surpassed their indie up-and-coming status to become one of the most talented and unique sounding bands in the Canadian music scene today. - Adrian Lysenko

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The Barenaked Ladies and The Persuasions

Ladies and Gentleman, The Barenaked Ladies and The Persuasions! How often can you open a review with the album title and have it fit so perfectly? Whether you are into the squeaky clean, straight sounds of the Barenaked Ladies or not, this work is worth an hour of your time. An admirable collaboration with the legendary Persuasions that takes some BNL revisits to a whole new height. One of my favourite tunes “Keeping It Real” goes completely off the charts with the support of the “kings of a cappella.” Having released this album, toured, and finished up a 15th album (due out this fall), The Barenaked Ladies have more than piqued my interest with this! It is a definite vocal showcase that I sure hope we get some of when they play at Bluesfest in July. - Jamie Varga

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It’s been a while since Canadian indie darling Feist has been on this writer’s radar, but Pleasure is, well, simply pleasing. The album’s eponymous lead single opens with lilting, ethereal vocals and plucky guitar, decrescendos to a sultry whisper, then explodes to gritty, anthemic riffs. Not what we’re used to from Feist, but a song about pleasure deserves sexual swagger and she pays passion its due. Indeed, “Pleasure” sets the tone for the rest of the album, which teeters tantalizingly between gossamer indie-pop and growling punk sensibility. There’s plenty of poetry in Pleasure, and that charming, dreamy aural aesthetic is perfectly intact; nobody does it quite like Feist. Watch for pristine lullabies in “Get Not High, Get Not Low” and “Baby Be Simple,” the stumbling, drunken romance of “Any Party,” and a quirky spoken-word breakdown from Jarvis Cocker at the end of “Century.” A gorgeous album by any standard.

A Boy from the Woods

Micah Pawluk

While Pawluk covers a range of topics in his debut poetry collection, A Boy from the Woods, the vast majority of the book concerns his thoughts on love. In the telling, Pawluk is able to hit on evocative phrases and descriptive imagery, though he occasionally has some difficulty with expression, something he touches on in a number of poems. While this gives the collection the rough edge hinted at in the blurb on the back, I hoped this would also involve a deeper, raw honesty, an exploration of more uncomfortable aspects of him and his relationships—something the author seems hesitant to tackle head-on, and something I felt could have elevated his work. But Pawluk approaches his poetry with passion, and this is important. For, despite any flaws A Boy from the Woods may have, a poet who cares deeply about his art will just keep getting better and better.

Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save the Economy Elly Blue

For a slim volume, Bikenomics packs a punch. Blue manages to cover a wide range of economic benefits of bicycling at both a personal and societal level. Want safer streets? Encourage cycling. Want a healthier population? Encourage cycling. Blue shares stories and statistics primarily from around the United States, but also includes examples of Canadian, European, and Mexican cities embracing cycling. If it were only one case of increased business after the installation of better bicycle lanes and parking that would be one thing, but in countless examples Blue shows how the economy benefits from more bicycles on the road, not more cars. Bikenomics is an informative read for those interested in the economic side of things, but also for those interested in some of the history of bicycle advocacy. - Ruth Hamlin-Douglas

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After laying low for seven years, Damon Albarn returns with his star-studded, iPad created project. On this, the fifth Gorillaz album, the guest stars were asked to envision a world where Donald Trump was president (remember, this was created pre-election) and perform their tracks with every bit of despair and hope that they could muster. On some of the tracks it works (“Strobelight Submission” and “We Got The Power”), while others, like “Charger,” not so much. Despite guest appearances from the likes of Mavis Staples, Popcaan, Danny Brown, Jenny Beth, Grace Jones, and (gasp!) Noel Gallagher, it’s Albarn who holds the show together. His voice, his synths, his vision… that is really what you are tuning in for on a Gorillaz album. Overall, the album feels a little like a playlist, less like a cohesive album but still worth listening to as a whole, front to back.

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fter retiring from business, famously wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie dedicated his personal efforts to large scale philanthropy with one of his focuses being the establishment of free public libraries. Carnegie, often referred to as “The Patron Saint of Libraries,” knew from personal experience that access to books along with the desire to learn could result in educating oneself to be successful. Between 1889 and 1929, Carnegie funded 2509 free public libraries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the West Indies, and Fiji. Between the years of 1903 and 1922, 125 Carnegie Foundation libraries were built in Canada. Fort William was the site of one of the 111 funded in Ontario. The earliest form of a library in Fort William was derived from one originally organized for employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Located in a roundhouse in Westfort, the facility also featured a bath house, smoking room, and literary room. Membership fees were $1.25 per year for CPR Employees and an extra

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$0.25 for non-employees. The library was relocated to east Fort William in 1891. Financial difficulties prompted discussions with town council and by 1907 the collection of 2000 books had merged into Town Hall, where it became a citizen’s library. It was in 1908 that a $50,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation was approved for a new free public library to be built in Fort William. The Fort William Public Library, now known as the Brodie Resource Library, opened its doors on April 29, 1912. Under the direction of librarian Mary J. L. Black, the library was considered to be one of the finest in Ontario. Designed by architects Harry Scott and Hood, the building is constructed of red brick and limestone. Carnegie libraries were prescribed certain design specifications that ensured recognition as a welcoming public building. However, particular details were left to the local architects to finish with design elements and materials reflecting of the community the library served. The Brodie Resource Library is a good example of an eclectic style of

Architecture architecture developed after 1900; the library retains a formal design that is symmetrical with the overall composition being Neo-Renaissance in character. The large arched windows with prominent keystones feature beautiful stained glass depictions of authors ranging from Shakespeare to Dickens. The bracketed cornice supports a parapet with ornamental scrolls and the inscription “Public Library.” Functionality was at the forefront of a Carnegie library’s interior structure. Practical measures were incorporated by way of open interiors and a centralized desk, allowing a single librarian the ability to oversee the entire library. An open stack system was also put in place so people could freely browse and select books for themselves without assistance. The south wing was added in 1955-56. In 1966 the main entrance was substantially renovated to accommodate more modern access requirements.

At this time the original stained glass fanlight above the main door depicting Andrew Carnegie was removed. Today it can be seen on display in the lower level of the library. Of the 111 original Carnegie libraries in Ontario, 63, including the Brodie Resource Library, remain functioning public libraries. In order to preserve and protect this treasured gift to our community the City of Thunder Bay designated the library as a heritage property in an official ceremony on February 27, 1982. Laurie Abthorpe is the heritage researcher for the Heritage Advisory Committee, which advises city council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites and resources, and their integration into development. For more information on the city’s heritage resources, visit thunderbay.ca/living/ culture_and_heritage.

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Green for people who’d like a little help with balance. Dropped top tubes aren’t just for looks— they also improve mounting the bicycle for people with limited hip flexibility. And electric assist bicycles give that extra oomph, perfect for hills and improved endurance.

Courses Empower Senior Cyclists By Caroline Cox, Program Coordinator, EcoSuperior Environmental Programs

learn-to-rides, instructor training, and everything in between. Participants have ranged in age from four to 96.

Funded by the City of Thunder Bay and delivered by EcoSuperior, Safe Cycling Thunder Bay helps cyclists develop their skills in order to ride safely for commuting and recreation. Courses include

Offerings for mature riders have expanded this year. The popular and long-running 55+ and 55+ Women Workshops are four-hour courses that teach equipment safety checks, the rules of the road, maneuverability skills, and include a group ride on quiet streets. There’s also a two-hour workshop that focuses on the rules of the road and equipment safety only. New this year, a group ride and a tire-changing clinic will help develop cycling and maintenance

ave you ever wondered how to fit and safety check your bicycle, patch a tube, shoulder check with limited mobility, or find a bicycle that will meet your body’s needs as you age? Or perhaps you’d simply like to join other mature cyclists for a leisurely group ride? If so, Safe Cycling Thunder Bay has a course for you.

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skills. All courses are delivered in a peer environment and most instructors are 55+. “I see people coming in who are tentative and leaving feeling quite confident and empowered that they can go off and cycle on their own,” says instructor Iris Reynolds, who teaches the 55+ Women Workshop. “I think there’s a big leap from when they start the classes to after just two sessions.” Participants also learn about the technologies that can support riders as they age on two wheels—or perhaps three. Trikes and tandems are great solutions

“As people age, they need to continue to do things that make them flexible, build balance, and practice cognitive strength. Cycling does that. Seniors do have to be aware that they have to maintain those capacities,” says Reynolds. Whether you’re an experienced rider or you’ve been thinking about pulling that rusty bicycle out of your garage, cycling is a great way to breathe fresh air, get moving, and reduce your greenhouse gasses. For more information or to register, visit ecosuperior.eventbrite.com or call 624-2141.

Safe Cycling Thunder Bay 55+ Course Schedule 55+ Riding Theory and Equipment Checks, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, Wednesday June 7, 1-3 pm, FREE Women-Only 55+ Workshop, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, Tuesday June 13 & Wednesday June 14, 6-8 pm (participants attend both dates), $20 55+ Workshop, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, Saturday June 24, 10 am-2 pm, $20 55+ Bike Tire-Changing Workshop, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, Wednesday June 28, 6-7 pm, $6 55+ Port Arthur Group Ride, Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, Wednesday June 28, 7-9 pm, FREE

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aking Ontario a leader in energy efficiency in a cost effective manner will be the focus of discussion at the upcoming AGM for Environment North. Being held June 6 at the Waverley Resource Library Auditorium, Environment North is hosting guest speaker Angela Bischoff, outreach director of Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) at 7 pm. Bischoff is an awardwinning activist with an extensive history of work across Canada advocating for policies that promote better health of society and the planet. The OCAA was established in 1997, and is a coalition of individuals and approximately 90 organizations (health and environmental organizations, faith communities, municipalities, utilities, unions, and corporations) that collectively represent over six million Ontarians. After leading the campaign to end coal, the OCAA is working towards a clean energy future with a 100% renewable electricity grid as the main goal. “The price of electricity in Ontario has been

riddled with mismanagement and sleight of hand. Angela will outline an energy avenue that stabilizes rates and debt and also complies with Ontario’s climate change commitments,” says Graham Saunders, Environment North President. Environment North has been Thunder Bay’s grassroots environmental group since 1972, when concerned citizens came together to organize in opposition of nuclear waste storage in northern Ontario. They strive to improve and protect the ecological sustainability and socio-economic well-being of Northwestern Ontario through leadership, research, partnerships, education, community advocacy, information, and community capacity building. Their specific actions and activities revolve around respect and shared responsibility for air, water and land. They encourage everyone to come out to the AGM and join in the discussion. The AGM starts at 6 pm, with the speaker at 7 pm. Visit environmentnorth.ca for more information. The Walleye

Health likely to stick to local shops. This also encourages citizens to get to know their neighbourhoods more, building stronger ties and relationships within their community. Finding other methods, like carpooling, can also help to ease traffic congestion during the busy construction months, and save on parking fees, gas money, and regular vehicle maintenance.

most people it’s not realistic to completely opt out of driving, but you can challenge yourself to rethink your ride to get your exercise, save money, and have some fun. The Commuter Challenge runs from June 4-10, 2017, but you can challenge yourself to rethink your ride anytime. You can sign up for the Commuter Challenge by visiting commuterchallenge.ca.

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Actively commuting to work has also been shown to boost local economies and influence social cohesion. When you aren’t driving, you are less likely to travel to shopping locations that are further away (i.e. big box stores), and more

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The greatest benefit of actively commuting to work is increasing your physical activity. A recent study in the UK comparing the health of 260,000 British adults with an average age of 53 years showed that the people who were cycling commuters cut their risk of cancer by 45% and risk of heart disease by 46% in comparison to commuters who drove a

One of the top reported reasons why people don’t get enough physical activity is because they don’t have enough time. Incorporate your activity into your commute to make greater use of your time. If you live within 5 km of your workplace (the ideal active commute distance), actively commuting to work could take less than an hour a day, but long enough to get your daily bout of exercise in. You don’t have to do it every day—maybe try Fridays to start. Or walk to work and let your partner or teenager pick you up after work.

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Although the purpose of the Commuter Challenge is to try a more sustainable method of transportation, the real challenge is rethinking the purpose of our commute. Our commute can be so much more productive than simply just getting us to work. It can be a way to enhance our health and work-life balance, boost the local economy, and influence social cohesion.

car or used city transit. Cycling commuters also had greater health benefits than walking commuters. Other studies also show that people who actively commute to work are more alert, happier, and productive during their work day.

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he Commuter Challenge asks Canadians to try getting to work just one time using a transportation method other than driving alone— carpooling, walking, city transit, biking, inline skating, or any combination of all of these options.

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JuneEventsGuide June 1 Cosi Fan Tutte St. Patrick High School

June 1–18 Our Voice Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The Fine Art Academy at Kingsway Public School presents this exhibition honouring youth voice through art. The exhibit features art works on canvas, paddles, birch bark, and drawings inspired by nature.  theag.ca

Opera Northwest presents Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, a comedic opera buffa with something for everyone. See this month’s Top Five for more info.  facebook.com/ operanorthwesternontario

June 1–17 Gala Opening Reception: RetroGraduate Exhibition & DieActive Night Brats Definitely Superior Art Gallery

June 1–18 Every Picture Tells a Story Thunder Bay Art Gallery

A student photo project from Ecole Gron Morgan, funded by the Ministry of Education. The project uses photography as a vehicle for students to express academic learning and to explore emotion.  theag.ca

RetroGraduate Exhibition 2017: An exciting multidisciplinary convergence, featuring selected artworks from the students’ four year LU Visual Art program, and also including new works. Congrats to: Emilee De Sommer-Dennis, Katie Kramer, Elena Rogalski, Afnan Mallouk, Rachel Geraghty, and Asia Shultz. Support artists of the future! Night Brats: A dirty lil bratty lil exhibition by the Die Active Art Collective: Featuring sculpture, projection, and audience participatory works by over 20 emerging artists. All presented as one multi-media installation for viewer to get dirty in. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon-6 pm. All ages welcome. All by donation.  definitelysuperior.com

June 2 Grand Opening The Creative

Featuring a draw for original artwork, live music from Robin Ranger and Dino Pepe, refreshments, and appetizers. See this month’s Art section for more info. * thecreative@shaw.ca

June 2, 5–10 pm From Farm to Smoker Red Lion Smokehouse

June 1–18 Secondary School Art Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Once a month Red Lion takes delivery of a whole animal from a local producer and use everything they can from nose to tail to make some tasty dishes. This weekend they will featuring a whole lamb.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

Featuring work from students from Hammarskjöld High School, Marathon High School, Queen Elizabeth District High School (Sioux Lookout), Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute, Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute, St. Ignatius High School, St. Patrick High School, and Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute.  theag.ca

June 2–25 Waterfront Artists’ Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre

A showcase of the vast talent local artists. See this month’s Art section for more info. ) 684-2063

June 3 Boreal Path Yoga Spring Into Summer Yoga Retreat 314 Bay Street

It’s a can’t miss chance to enjoy an amazing day of yoga, meditation, Pranayama, guest presenters Vanessa Wojtalik of Wojo’s Mojo talking about sound healing meditation, Diana Amaya presenting a talk on chakras and crystals, and Amy Ritchie of Good Mood Foods discussing nutritional foods from an Ayurvedic perspective, and your choice of dinner from the Growing Season menu. Cost is $95. * gary.bellinger62@gmail.com

June 3, 9 am–3 pm Thunder Bay Bike Summit Confederation College

This Bike Summit is all about fun. Bike rodeos. Family group rides. Great speakers. Having input on what cycling routes you want developed. This event is about riding, learning, and being engaged.  bikesummit.ca

June 3, 10 am–4 pm Third Annual Mining Day Marina Park

A fun day of all things mining!  thunderbayminingday.ca

June 3, 1–4 pm Fearless Physical Activity Adult Event Canada Games Complex

Free events designed for children, teens, and adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD). These events provide participants the opportunity to try different physical activities available in their community and to learn more about maintaining an active lifestyle with CHD.  healthykidstbay.com

June 3, 6 pm India Night Valhalla Inn

Join the India Canada Association of Thunder Bay for India Night 2017, a celebration of Indian food and culture. See this month’s Top Five for more info.  icatbay.com

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June 3, 9 am–noon Plant Sale First Wesley United Church

Annuals and more: glass garden sculpture, bird houses, and other gems. * hansensandra@shaw.ca

June 3–4 14th Annual Soapbox Races Waverley Hill and Park

In support of George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation. There are a few single seat soapbox cars available for use, as well as two-person soapbox cars that allow children with special needs or younger children the opportunity to take part racing down the hill, while being chauffeured by a parent or guardian. * tbooks@georgejeffrey.com

Until June 4 Confluence Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Organized by Carleton University Art Gallery, Confluence is an exhibition by Meryl McMaster.  theag.ca

June 4, noon Kite Festival Chippewa Park

Thunder Bay’s Kite Festival has been held since 1981. Along with kite workshops, demonstrations and activities, you will experience the flying skills of kite experts from renowned Kite Clubs. People of all ages will be impressed and inspired by their spectacular demonstrations of colourful high-flying kites. ) 625-2487

June 4–10 Commuter Challenge Various Locations

The Commuter Challenge asks Canadians to try getting to work just one time using a transportation method other than driving. See story in this month’s Health section for more info.  commuterchallenge.ca

June 5, 7–9 pm Rhythm & Brews Red Lion Smokehouse

Get your groove on, feel the rhythm and shake what your momma gave you in this 1 hour dance class followed by beer tasting. Dance instructor Paula DiGiuseppe will lead you through a full dance class followed by a tasting of five craft beers.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 6, 4–7 pm Thunder Bay Transportation Master Plan Open House #2 Victoria Inn

The development of the Thunder Bay Transportation Master Plan is progressing! Drop in to this second of three Public Open Houses and chat with study team members, view displays, and have your say! The study needs your input.  thunderbay.ca/tmp

June 6, 6 pm Environment North AGM Waverley Library Auditorium

With guest speaker Angela Bischoff. See this month’s Green section for more info.  environmentnorth.ca

June 7, 1-3 pm 55+ Riding Theory and Equipment Checks Thunder Bay 55+ Centre

A free biking workshop. See this month’s Green section for more info. ) 624-2141

June 7, 5 pm Stack Brewing Tap Takeover Red Lion Smokehouse

Stack Brewing from Sudbury will be taking over the beer taps. Swing by to sample some tasty beers from Stack Brewing—there will be some favourites and a cask for your sampling pleasure.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 7, 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

June 7–17 Thunder Pride Various Locations

Now in its sixth year, Thunder Bay’s annual week-long celebration of LGBTQ+ and diversity rights keeps getting bigger and better every year. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.  thunderpride.ca

Presented by Paramount Live. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, and are available for purchase at Maple Tops and at the door. ) 344-5483

June 8 & 10, 7 pm The Lion King Jr. Redwood Park Church

Presented by Vibe Music Performance Academy.  vibemusicacademy.ca

June 10, 9 am–1 pm Yard Sale Ecole Gron Morgan

Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club and the National Team Development Centre are joining forces to host a huge ski community yard sale with everything from furniture and books, to clothing and sports equipment. Come out and support the cause. Baking and coffee will be available!  ntdctbay.ca

June 10, 1–4 pm Grain Days Baggage Building Arts Centre

An event for the whole family! Hands on science activities for all ages. Activities include pasta making, wheat grinding, canola seed crushing, and more! Presented by Friends of Grain Elevators, with generous support from Science North. * kathleenbaleja@yahoo.com

June 10, 6 pm Prohibition Night Red Lion Smokehouse

Red Lion Smokehouse is rolling back the clock to the roaring 20s for one night. They’re going underground and turning their establishment into an underground boozer. Dinner bookings are available between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Live music and entertainment from 7 pm.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 10, 7–10 pm Roller Derby Legion Track, Fort William Stadium

Join Thunder Bay Roller Derby League in welcoming Orangeville Roller Girls to town for our home season closer. WFTDA sanctioned action will sure to be fast-paced and hard-hitting.  tbayrollergirls.com

Anishnawbe Keeshigun is an educational weekend full of fun, colour and culture sharing. Learn about First Nations traditions with hands-on demonstrations that are reflective of the four seasons. Learn about the cultural significance of various dance styles, sample foods, create a traditional craft, and participate in games and contests for prizes, and more!  fwhp.ca

June 11, 11:30 am–4 pm 3rd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Princess Ball Valhalla Inn

You are invited to wear your finest gown and jewels and come out for an enchanting afternoon full of fun and surprises while help to raise funds for CF research. ) 475-5664

June 12–14, 5:30–8:30 pm Neechee Studio Free Summer Workshops Definitely Superior Art Gallery

Over 50 youth attend the monthly workshops! It’s always free and always led by emerging and Indigenous artists. Workshops are drop in style and lots of fun!  definitelysuperior.com

June 13–14, 6–8 pm Women-Only 55+ Cycling Workshop Thunder Bay 55+ Centre

A biking workshop for seniors. Cost is $20. See this month’s Green section for more info. ) 624-2141

June 14, 7:15 pm–9:30 pm Lakehead Stamp Club Meeting Hammarskjöld High School Library

Program is a regular meeting followed by the Annual General Meeting, with election of officers and pot luck food and penny auction. This is the last meeting until September. Free entry. Visitors are welcome.  lakeheadstampclub.ca

June 14, 8–10 pm Arts and Craft Beer Night Red Lion Smokehouse

At this hands-on workshop an experienced florist from Thuja Floral Design will walk you through the process of creating a succulent terrarium, which you will build and take home at the end of the workshop. Your class fee includes a pint of Ontario craft beer.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 19, 8 pm Divas Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Presented by Army of SASS. Tickets are $20.  tbca.com

June 20, 6:30–8:30 pm Fresh Air Trail Run Kamview Nordic Centre

Short course or long course. Entry fee is $5, with a free kids’ mini-race!  tbnordictrails.com

June 21 National Aboriginal Day Prince Arthur’s Landing

June 21, noon Go Skateboarding Day Marina Park Skateboarding Plaza

A day of prizes, competitions, fun, music, and showcasing local talent while welcoming new skateboarders to the sport. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.  facebook.com/ ThunderBaySkateboardCoalition

June 22–September 4 The Perspective From Here: 150 Artists from the North Thunder Bay Art Gallery

To mark Canada’s sesquicentennial, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery will gather works by 150 artists, including 50 from the permanent collection, for an ambitious contemporary art exhibition.  theag.ca

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June 10–11 Anishnawbe Keeshigun Fort William Historical Park

Featuring monster trucks and freestyle motocross. Tickets available at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium box office.  tbca.com

June 24, 10 am–2 pm 55+ Cycling Workshop Thunder Bay 55+ Centre

A biking workshop for seniors. Cost is $20. See this month’s Green section for more info. ) 624-2141

June 24–25 Waterfront Art Sale Baggage Building Arts Centre

Purchase art from some of Thunder Bay’s talented artists. See this month’s Art section for more info. ) 684-2063

June 25, 11:30 am–2:30 pm Pints and Poses Red Lion Smokehouse

A great way to start your Sunday morning—one hour flow yoga followed by a craft beer tasting. Tickets are $35 and include yoga, beer tasting, and some light snacks.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 28, 6–7 pm 55+ Bike Tire-Changing Workshop Thunder Bay 55+ Centre

A biking workshop for seniors. Cost is $6. See this month’s Green section for more info. ) 624-2141

June 28, 8 pm Quiz Night Red Lion Smokehouse

Teams of up to six players. Cost is $2 per person, and there are prizes to be won. Booking is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Minimum spend of $20 per person.  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 28, 7–9 pm 55+ Port Arthur Group Ride Thunder Bay 55+ Centre

A free group ride. See this month’s Green section for more info. ) 624-2141

June 23–24 Canadian Celtic Celebration Polish Legion Branch #219/ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Don’t miss your last chance to Ceilidh! See this month’s Music section for more info.  canadiancelticcelebration.com

June 24, 9 am–noon Charity Yard Sale and Barbecue Lowerys

Are you looking for some gently used office furniture and equipment? Lowerys is hosting the 2nd Annual yard sale and barbecue in support of the Ontario Native Women’s Charitable Foundation. Come out for burgers, hotdogs, and support a great cause. ) 344-6666 The Walleye

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June 8–10, 7:30 pm The Music Man KIDS and 3 Little Pigs Paramount Theatre

Thunder Bay’s favourite improv group, Cambrian Players Improv, presents a night of fun. Everything is made up on the spot. No scripts, just fun! You may have a chance to participate so be ready!  cambrianplayers.ca

June 16–17 Monsters and Mayhem Murillo Fairgrounds

Frankly Scarlett Productions presents Burlesque

Based on a restaurant concept popularized in Paris and New York, Dining in the Dark in support of CNIB is an event where guests experience a meal without the benefit of sight with blindfolds. Come out for a four course meal, live auction, raffle prizes, and local entertainment, all while supporting a good cause!  redlionsmokehouse.ca

June 10, 7:30–10 pm Improv Comedy Show 314 Bay Street

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June 8, 6–10 pm Dining in the Dark Red Lion Smokehouse

Music June 1 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 5 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

Irish Sessions Red Lion Smokehouse 7 pm • No Cover • 19+

DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Open Jam Espresso Joya 7 pm • No Cover • AA

June 6 Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Prime Time Karaoke Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8:30 pm • No Cover • 19+ Open Stage w/ Craig Smyth & Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ The Cover Show XX (20 Bands / 4 Nights) Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

June 2 Duelling Pianos Rockhouse 7 pm • $5 • 19+

June 7 The Jimmy Tri-Tone Band The Foundry 8 pm • No Cover • 19+ June 8 Open Jam Espresso Joya 7 pm • No Cover • AA Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ Irish Sessions Red Lion Smokehouse 7:30 pm • No Cover • 19+ Hawthorne Heights Crocks 8 pm • $15 • 19+

Tracy K with Blue Thunder – Tracy K CD Release for An Evening of Song What’s the Rush The Finlandia Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8 pm • $10 • AA 8 pm • $10 (or $15 for both nights) • 19+ Anneda Rocksteady Cheer’s the Village Pub The Foundry 8 pm • No Cover • 19+ 10 pm • $5 • 19+ Prime Time Karaoke The Cover Show XX Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 (20 Bands / 4 Nights) 8:30 pm • No Cover • 19+ Black Pirates Pub Open Stage w/ Craig Smyth & 10 pm • $5 • 19+ Tiina Flank The Foundry June 3 International Blues Competition 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ The Foundry DJ Bevs 1 pm • No Cover • All Ages Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ Canadian Songwriter Series The Royalton June 9 7 pm • $10 • 19+ Duelling Pianos Tracy K with Blue Thunder – Rockhouse Tracy K CD Release for 7 pm • $5 • 19+ What’s the Rush CKY Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8 pm • $10 (or $15 for both nights) • 19+ Crocks 8:30 pm • $20 • 19+ The Cover Show XX (20 Bands / 4 Nights) Havana Nights Fundraiser Black Pirates Pub Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+ 9 pm • $10 • 19+

The Flatliners Crocks 8 pm • $20 • 19+

DJ Dr. Dave Red Lion Smokehouse 10pm • No Cover • 19+

Plaguebringer Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $5 • 19+

Thunder Pride Pub Night Black Pirates Pub 10 pm • $TBA • 19+

Coming Out After Party & Drag Show Black Pirates Pub 10pm • $5 • 19+

June 24 Folk’N Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 18 Bluegrass Brunch Red Lion Smokehouse 11 am • No Cover • AA

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

The Pistolwhips The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

June 11 Bonnie Raitt Community Auditorium 8 pm • $99-$119 • AA Open Jam Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8 pm • No Cover • AA DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 12 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 13 Everclear Rockhouse 6:30 pm • $50-$290 • 19+ Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 15 Open Jam Espresso Joya 7 pm • No Cover • AA Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ Irish Sessions Red Lion Smokehouse 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ Prime Time Karaoke Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8:30 pm • No Cover • 19+ Open Stage w/ Craig Smyth & Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+ DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

Thundergun w/ DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

Cold Lake Sun + Page 38 The Foundry 10 pm • $5 • 19+

Rag Maple Red Lion Smokehouse 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 16 Duelling Pianos Rockhouse 7 pm • $5 • 19+

June 10 Folk’N Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm • No Cover • 19+

Tumblestone Fundraiser Black Pirates Pub + The Foundry 10 pm • $TBA • 19+

Elle Kay Songwriters Night Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm • No Cover • AA

June 17 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1pm • No Cover • 19+

June 4 Open Jam Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8 pm • No Cover • AA DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

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Brule Creek Band (Polka, Waltz, New Country, Country Classic DJ Big D and More) The Foundry Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 10pm • $5 • 19+ 8 pm • $5 (meat and 50/50 draws) • 19+

Open Jam Port Arthur Legion – Branch 5 8 pm • No Cover • AA DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 19 Every Folk’n Monday Night The Foundry 7 pm • No Cover • 19+ DJ Bevs Dragon’s Den 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 20 Doom Squad “The LSD Tour” Crocks 9 pm • $TBA • 19+ Best Karaoke In TBay The Foundry 10 pm • No Cover • 19+

June 21 The Ashley Hundred The Foundry 8 pm • No Cover • 19+ Akon Crocks 9 pm • $45-$80 • 19+

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Flower City

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Electronic 1 Prozzak*

Forever 1999

Tropicalista

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Humanz

Parlophone

Sweat

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Pleasure

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Jagjaguwar

Warp

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Saturday Night

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Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe

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Concrete Desert

Ninja Tune

Silver Eye

Mute

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Migration

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Mint

Local Action

Watershed

Six Shooter

Hip Hop

The Tourist

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Artificial Plastic

20 Amelia Curran*

Redemption

7 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Damage And Joy

Fresh Air

Royal Mountain

My Rise

Jazz Invitation

Self-Released

Dreamsville

Cellar Live

Emperor Of Sand

Reprise

Inviting Light

Dine Alone

4 Slagduster*

Deadweight

Waterlow Audio Records

5 Bury The Machines

Wicked Covenant

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Folk•Roots•Blues 1 Ian Kelly*

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Sunset Hill Miusic

3 Angie Wells & Raphaël Lemonnier

2 Rose Cousins*

3 Brock Zeman*

Love and Mischief

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4 Peter Campbell*

Loving You

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5 Johanna Sillanpaa*

From This Side

Chronograph

Loud 1 Body Count

Bloodlust

Natural Conclusion

Outside Music

Carnival

Busted Flat

4 Simon Boudreau*

Les Aleas de l'Ailleurs

Audio Playground

5 Arley Hughes*

Parts of Me

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Unfolding The Roots

ARC

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Cubafonia

Brownswood

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Elwan

Wedge

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Arts & Crafts

10 B.A. Johnston*

Lasa

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9 Timber Timbre*

Partisan Records

16 The Black Angels Death Song

Big Mind

2 Cory Weeds & The Jeff Hamilton Trio*

2 Five Alarm Funk*

Self-Released

3 The Flatliners*

Open My Ears

5 Hanitra Ranaivo

15 Pedestrian Lifestyle* Surroundings

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1 Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

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Pure Comedy

13 Do Make Say Think

Stubborn Persistent Illusions

Constellation

14 Las Rosas

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Sub Pop

Everyone Gets Exactly What They Want

Ernest Jenning Recording Co.

My Crew (Woooo) [single]

Self-Released

3 Kawfee

Kawfee-Heartburn

Inner Ocean Records

4 Drake*

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here’s a new dirty word out there in the general community around gardening. Say it with me… rats! And, from the portrayal of them in recent media, it’s not a far stretch to imagine packs of large, red-eyed rodents chasing your children out of the pea patch with blood dripping from their disease-ridden fangs. And the defense against said threat? Ridding ourselves of bird feeders that double as smorgasbords, composts, garbage stored outside, and vegetable gardens. Wait a second… vegetable gardens? Take a deep breath, friends. We need to dissect (sorry rats!) this a little bit before we panic. As an avid gardener for over a decade, I have never seen a rat near my gardens. Please don’t get me wrong—I am not claiming that rats don’t exist. I’m not even trying to make a case that there aren’t more of them now. But lately, wellregarded authorities have been tossing around words like “reported,” “vicious,” and “disease”—words that I think need to be qualified to the public. To be clear (and yes, I’ve asked the Thunder Bay District Health Unit), no one has reported being bitten by a rat in Thunder Bay. No one has transmitted a disease from a rat. And, no one has been hunted or stalked or chased by a “vicious” rat. Rest assured, rats still run away from you. In a live trap a rat may go ballistic— but so do most wild animals. Before we go around and make rat hunting the new McCarthyism of Thunder Bay, let’s communicate to the public with facts and not scare tactics. Yes, there are rats. Yes, you can report rat sightings. No, not every sighting is confirmed (that’s difficult to do). And yes, there are ways to prevent and deter rats. But it is in the discussion of how to prevent and deter rats where I start to disagree with the media. Putting vegetable gardens in the same sentence and at the same level as other rat attractors (bird feeders, composters, and outdoor garbage) is counter productive to an awesome world, and very likely not a primary defense against

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alleged rat invasions. What about flower gardens, for instance? Are we to assume that rats have the same taste as humans and only eat carefully cultivated veggies? I’ve known rodents to eat my flower bulbs from my perennial gardens, year after year. Do you know what I have seen a gosh darn tonne of in Thunder Bay? Another rodent, known lovingly as the squirrel. Front yard, back yard,

basement (yes, I left a door open one day), shed roof, power line, fence rail. And before you put that plate of peanuts out for them, let me remind you that a quick search confirms that squirrels carry such diseases as salmonellosis, lyme disease, tularemia, leptospirosis and, of course, rabies. And do you know what doesn’t run away from my kids when they come across them? Squirrels. Eff the rats—squirrels, with

their fluffy tails and little super-cute, tucked-up nibbling stance, have clouded our vision. So friends—please seal up your garbage, take care of your compost, maybe consider feeding the birds from rodent proof feeders, make some noise about vacant buildings around you. But please, don’t point the finger at your urban gardening neighbour.

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