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Did Somebody Say Pizza?

ver my time here at The Walleye, I’ve really started to look forward to the food-themed issues. Continuing to discover the vast array of culinary talent in this city is a treat in and of itself, and it’s always a lot of fun to shine a light on those who produce and create the bounty that we’re so fortunate to have here. This month, we’re focusing on a staple: that being Thunder Bay’s pizza scene. Our writers sampled slices from 12 restaurants here in town, so we’ll have some delicious recommendations for you to try. Also in our cover story, Bonnie Schiedel has the latest on a new initiative from Roots to Harvest— their outdoor bake oven and what kinds of programming they’re doing around that. Kat Lyzun also speaks with the owners of two popular local pizza joints about how adding frozen takeaway ‘za to their offerings has boosted business in the age of COVID-19. Keeping with the pizza theme, podcast reviewer Andrea Lysenko takes a look at a fun pod that explores the pizza-making world, and some of the zany toppings people are putting on their pies these days, and the Northern Policy Institute’s William Dunstan takes a look at the need local restaurants have for staff, as we slowly reopen.

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Elsewhere in our September issue, with fall around the corner, film columnist Michael Sobota has four movie picks that ring in the season (and one even is centred around a pizza parlour!), Kim Latimer has a story about a terrific local initiative that combats the stigma surrounding addiction and celebrates stories of recovery, Jamie Varga gets the latest from The Honest Heart Collective and what they’re up to, and Roxann Shapwaykeesic speaks with the mother-daughter team behind Napash Arts about their business and their creative passions. On a final and personal note, this September issue also marks my last as interim editor of The Walleye. Adrian Lysenko is returning from his leave and is ready to resume his usual role leading the magazine. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with the incredibly talented and supportive staff, writers, editors, photographers, graphic designers, and other contributors over the past year-plus. And thank you, Thunder Bay, for trusting us to tell your stories. It’s been a slice! -Matt Prokopchuk

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September 16–26 In-Person & Virtual

It’s September, which means it’s time for the 17th annual Vox Popular Media Arts Festival! This year will be both an in-person and online event and will include screenings of over 50 local, Canadian, and international films and an eight-part concert series. Join the in-person event on September 16 at Waverley Park from 7–11 pm for film screenings, a virtual art gallery projection, and performances by Rodney Brown, Danielle Polari, and Jean-Paul De Roover. Plus, each day during the festival, Vox will release pre-recorded performances at 7 pm from the likes of Danny Johnson, Morning Light Acoustic Quartet, and more! Participate in the art creation contest for a chance to win great prizes. Get the full details on this amazing event online and through all the social media channels. voxpopular.ca

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Beer lovers, this one’s for you! BrewHa! is back with their first inperson event this year and you will definitely want in on the action on this multi-day festival. Straddling the last weekend in September, the place to be is on Cumberland Street. For $25 you get three beer sampling tokens, a nifty sample glass, plus a wide variety of craft beer to enjoy. Of course, you can purchase extra tokens for more samples, more beer, and, uh, more fun. There will be delicious food to eat from Red Lion and others, access to the afterparty, and a Ticket to Ride home (anywhere on the Thunder Bay transit route). All you need to do is choose your session! BrewHa it on Friday from 5–8 pm or on Saturday from 1–4 pm and 5–8 pm. See you at NWO’s longest-running and largest craft beer festival! brewhafestival.com

This has been an especially difficult time for those struggling with addiction. Now in its eighth year, the annual Recovery Day event is an important one led by the Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee and Thunder Bay Drug Strategy to build awareness and challenge the stigma around addiction as well as a chance to celebrate the role of recovery. Various community groups have come together for positive change and to make Rockin’ Recovery a day of online music, comedy, and story-sharing. There will also be travelling murals that depict the hope of recovery as well as a pre-party at Bay Village Coffee from 2–4 pm for those affected by addiction to come by for a free coffee and a sweet treat. Follow along on Facebook for the latest updates! facebook.com/ThunderBayDrugAwarenessCommittee

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Live music is back! Celebrate inclusivity and Indigenous culture at Wake the Giant—a world-class event that brings together music and festival fans set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sleeping Giant. The lineup is stellar and includes headliners Jessie Reyez, Third Eye Blind, and Loud Luxury, joined by William Prince, iskwē, DJ Shub, Northern Cree, Thunder Bay local Nick Sherman, and jingle dress dancers. The festival will also include celebrity appearances, a live art installation, cultural performances, an Indigenous craft market, and local food vendors. Tickets are on sale now, with general admission set at $85. Please note this event will be hosted in accordance with current local and provincial public health guidelines. We like our live music, but we also like to be safe! wakethegiant.ca

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Orange Shirt Day grew out of the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, whose bright new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day of school at St. Joseph Mission residential school. A commemoration event was held in 2013 and Orange Shirt Day has evolved to become a day of recognition of the long-lasting harms of the residential school system. It is a time to honour the survivors and their families and to remember that Every Child Matters. This year commemorative day events are being planned by the City of Thunder Bay, so please visit their website to order your commemorative T-shirt. Let’s see this as an opportunity to grow as a community not only on this day but in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. thunderbay.ca/OrangeShirtDay

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The Art of the Slice Pizza is a superfood. It’s super piping hot for dinner, it’s super as a slice or two for lunch, and it’s really super snuck from the fridge cold for breakfast or as a midnight snack. It also hits most major food groups—especially if you’re in camp pineapple. For this, our second pizza issue, we did the hard job (hey, someone had to do it!) of tasting and reviewing 12 pies from one end of town to the other. There’s gluten-free crust, there’s prosciutto, there’s pesto! What have we learned through it all? The best pizza, without question, is the one that’s right in front of you. Dig in!

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Extra-Large Veggie Pizza The Place:

Angelo’s Pizza and Sub

470 Hodder Avenue 768-8888

The Price: $23.99 The Basics: Tomato sauce, herbs and spices, a variety of vegetables, mozzarella cheese The Lowdown: As you can see from the photo, this pizza isn’t stingy when it comes to toppings!

The white and whole wheat flour crust is loaded with green and banana peppers and there are plenty of juicy mushrooms, chopped onions, and black olives as well. But you don’t have to stop there— Angelo’s offers you the choice of 18 toppings, from proteins like ham, bacon, or sausage to three kinds of cheese to a variety of vegetables, green and black olives and pineapple, all at no extra charge. The tomato sauce with its eight herbs and spices over Angelo’s signature thin crust provides just the right underlay to whatever toppings you choose. We picked it up in the morning with the best of intentions, but it didn’t last until dinnertime. It’s that good.

Review by Pat Forrest, Photo by Keegan Richard

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Pizza

Tuscan Pizza

The Place: Both Hands Wood-Fired Pizzeria & Bakery 297 Park Avenue 286-4263

The Place: Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar 727 Hewitson Street 628-8588

The Price: $15.50

The Price: $21

The Basics: G luten-free crust with your choice

The Basics: S an Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, goat

of three vegetarian toppings

The Lowdown: No gluten? No problem! While most pizza at Both Hands is made with a sourdough crust, they also offer a gluten-free option made from organic corn flour, organic buckwheat flour, organic brown rice flour, guar gum, salt, and yeast. With premium vegetarian toppings and a yummy cheese blend featuring Thunder Oak gouda, this pizza stands out among gluten-free options. Toppings are the buyer’s choice, but staff recommend the Edgy Eggplant, loaded with fresh DeBruin’s tomatoes, spicy eggplant, and their “supreme” topping blend of green olives, artichokes, spices, and oil. It’s salty, tangy, and super flavourful. Worth noting: the gluten-free pizza is available as a full-size pizza only (not by the slice). Review by Kat Lyzun, Photo by Kay Lee

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cheese, hot capicola, marinated eggplant, basil

The Lowdown: Five minutes in a 580°F wood-fired pizza oven turns already-delicious pizza into something extra special, giving the thin crust a crisp bottom and coaxing lots of delicious flavour from the ingredients. This 10-inch personal pizza features three cheeses, fresh DeBruin’s basil, and eggplant that’s been marinated to make it al dente. San Marzano tomatoes, beloved by nonna home cooks and restaurant chefs alike, and capicola—traditional dry-cured pork salume with just a bit of a kick—give it that authentic Italian touch. No wonder the Tuscan is chef Craig Vieira’s favourite ‘za on the menu. Mangia! Review by Bonnie Schiedel, Photo by Kay Lee

Build-Your-Own Classic Pepperoni Pizza The Place:

Charlie’s Grill & Pizza 800 City Road 625-0279

The Price: $8.75 The Basics: T omato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni The Lowdown: If you’re looking for a quick and classic slice, look no further than Charlie’s Grill & Pizza. Their stone-baked pizzas are made to order, with your choice of toppings. I chose the eight-inch classic pepperoni, and it did not disappoint. The tomato sauce, mozzarella, and beautifully cut pepperoni all melded together for a flavourful bite. Their in-house white dough crust is crisp and browned just right in only seven minutes. Looking to add more? Other topping options include ham, bacon, mushroom, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, sausage, pineapple, and olives. Customize your own and enjoy! Review by Sara Sadeghi Aval, Photo by Keegan Richard

Notorious BLT Pizza The Place: Dawson General Store 3130 Dawson Road 767-8669 The Price: $32 The Basics: P izza sauce, mozzarella cheese, DeBruin’s tomatoes,

bacon, finished with shredded lettuce, parmesan cheese, and a maple balsamic drizzle

The Lowdown: If you have not yet shopped Thunder Bay’s newest general store, do yourself a favour and pop on by. This Biggie Smallsnamed pizza features a whopping four local food producers. The Bakeshop on Boundary crust is a perfect medium thickness, and it has an ideal cheese-to-toppings ratio, with chunks of salty bacon balanced by juicy tomatoes—so delicious. Thick-shaved parmesan and housemade maple balsamic reduction (using Canada West Maple Products) are two finishing touches that really kick it up a notch. In addition to many hot food items, they have heaps of grab-and-go options as well. Love buying local? This spot has over 36 local suppliers and it’s growing by the week. Review by Alaina Linklater, Photo by Kay Lee

Deluxe Pizza The Place:

Donato’s Bakery

161 Court Street South 345-7273

The Price: $28.25/18-inch large, $3.50/slice The Basics: G reen peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

The Lowdown: It’s hard not to catch the energy of the hustle and

bustle on both sides of the counter at Donato’s when you enter through the beaded drape doors into the busy bake shop and pizzeria, attached to Renco Foods on Court Street South. While the baked goodies and breads stand on their own, the generous ready-to-go pizza slices are an eye-catcher. There’s something about pizza dough made fresh daily in a family-owned Italian bakery that’s hard to beat, and Donato’s Deluxe lives up to expectations of what a thin-crust pie should be.

Review and photo by Nik Fiorito

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Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza The Place: Eat Local Pizza 801 Red River Road 767-0000 The Price: $26.99/small, $28.99/medium, $32.25/large The Basics: A Gluten Free Harvest gluten-free crust, blended pesto-marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic

The Lowdown: The past several years have seen an impressive rise in culinary

options for those who are intolerant or sensitive to gluten, and Eat Local Pizza is making an impressive showing in that regard. Featuring crusts from A Gluten Free Harvest here in Thunder Bay, most of Eat Local’s pizzas can be ordered gluten free. One of the most popular choices is their chicken pesto, and it’s easy to see why. A wonderfully balanced sauce mixing pesto and marinara sets the base for the rest of the toppings, with the plentiful grilled chicken and artichoke hearts taking centre stage. The crust itself is thin and crispy without being dry—a perfect foundation for the enticing flavours on top. Sweet and tangy in just the right way, Eat Local’s gluten-free chicken pesto will surely— and deservedly—remain a menu favourite.

Review by Matt Prokopchuk, Photo by Keegan Richard

Gourmet Pizza Breakfast Pizza The Place: Golden Bakery & Pizza 1500 James Street South, Unit 2 251-5688 The Price: $17.99/14-inch, $20.99/16-inch, $25.95/18-inch The Basics: B acon, sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms

The Place: Mama Alfa's Pizzeria 135 Frederica Street East 623-4567 The Price: $36 The Basics: P rosciutto, Italian sausage, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, green pepper, artichokes, mozzarella cheese

pie! Topped with bacon, sausage, ham, pineapple, and mushrooms, this pizza has a garlic butter base rather than a traditional tomato, so it goes down smooth after an eventful night. The fennel in the sausage has a delightful herby note, and the toppings are plentiful, showcased by a perfect crust. “We make everything fresh right here,” owner Angelo Perna says with a smile. “Everything except the pop!” It may be called Breakfast Pizza, but the truth of the matter is it’s good for any time of day! Open 24/7.

The Lowdown: Staying true to the original recipes from Mama herself, Rob Walsh has standardized things since purchasing the pizzeria in 2018 but the Italian tradition remains. Their 19-inch gourmet pizza is a standout: loaded with premium toppings like prosciutto, in-house-made Italian sausage flecked with fennel, and luscious artichokes. Walsh sources other high-quality ingredients from Agostino’s and North Country and blends his own flours for the crust, which has a satisfying crunch thanks to the deck oven. The sauce is slightly sweet (they use Stanislaus tomatoes) and there isn’t a pizza misstep on their menu, from basic pepperoni and cheese to this one. Party lovers take note: their sizes go all the way up to 29 inches!

Review by Susan Pretty, Photo by Keegan Richard

Review by Rebekah Skochinski, Photo by Keegan Richard

The Lowdown: All the breakfast meats you ever wanted in one

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Meatlovers Pizza The Place: NYS (formerly New York Sub) 110 Brodie Street North 622-0077 The Price: $25 The Basics: M arinara sauce, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, baked mozzarella

The Lowdown: Since 1993, NYS has brought you classic Italian

flavour and their signature Meatlovers 18-inch pizza is no different. The large-cut slice is steaming with fresh bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and golden baked mozzarella. Bright marinara sauce lies between the crust and the tantalizing toppings. Made in-house, the crisp but doughy crust is beautifully baked with white flour in their stone-bottom oven. Views of New York are hanging around the restaurant, and you can find yourself in Little Italy, right here in town. With a wide variety of pizzas, NYS is dedicated to “making you what you want.”

Review by Sara Sadeghi Aval, Photo by Keegan Richard

Prosciutto and Fig Pizza The Place:

The Sovereign Room 220 Red River Road 343-9277

The Price: $18 The Basics: P rosciutto, gorgonzola dolce, figs, balsamic glaze The Lowdown: For over 10 years now, the prosciutto and

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza The Place: This & That Eats 401 May Street North 285-8900 The Price: $16 The Basics: S teak, marinara sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, onions, diced green peppers, and mushrooms

fig pizza has been a fan favourite at The Sovereign Room. Some have even described it as the “OG” of Sov pizzas. Semantics aside, this dish is nothing short of delicious. Sweet figs and savoury pieces of prosciutto are beautifully balanced with a perfect piquancy of flavours that come from the addition of creamy and sharp blue cheese. A slightly sweet balsamic glaze and the Sov’s signature pesto crust ties everything together and creates one truly irresistible meal. Pairing this pizza with a beverage from The Sovereign Room’s extensive craft beer list is a sure-fire way to impress any date. But romantics be warned: sharing a slice of this pie might be easier said than done.

Eats has your Philly cheese steak cravings down pat with this 12-inch ‘za. On top are fresh onions, diced green peppers, and mushrooms that make the perfect bed for the tender and juicy grilled steak. A mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese make this slice a gooey-ooey delight. In and out of the oven in 12 minutes, the in-house-made crust is golden-brown and thin. Best secret of all? The marinara sauce recipe that’s been in the family for 43 years! You can build your own pizza or make any of your choices “wicked” with jalapeño or banana peppers for a heat kick.

Review and photo by Chad Kirvan

Review by Sara Sadeghi Aval, Photo by Keegan Richard

The Lowdown: Steak, cheese, and more cheese—This & That

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Take-and-Bake Options Surge During Pandemic

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Finding a Hot Market

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rior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eat Local Pizza was supplementing their thriving takeout business by supplying pizza lunches to several city schools. That changed the moment the first lockdown was announced, but owner Jim Stadey didn’t waste any time shifting gears. “We got up and running with frozen pizzas in March 2020. It was a move we were looking to make anyway, and COVID really forced our hand in making it happen,” he says. How it came together “was a really cool experience,” he adds. “Our whole team had input, everyone jumped in [...] and we were able to move quickly through a process that would have otherwise taken much longer. It was really a team effort and I’m so proud of them for it.”

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Eat Local’s vacuum-sealed frozen pizzas can now be found across the city, from Westfort Foods to George’s Market, the Odena in Kakabeka Falls, Maltese Grocery, and several places in between. Their signature pizzas featuring fresh local ingredients seem to be doing just as well in the freezer section, Stadey says, with the Perogie and George’s Market Sausage pizzas being top sellers. Not only has it helped Eat Local maintain its revenue stream and staffing through the pandemic, it’s turned into an opportunity ripe for expansion. Stadey anticipates a move to an independent facility focused on frozen pizza production in the near future.

Feeling the same pressure to expand their offerings, Both Hands Wood-Fired Pizzeria & Bakery got into the frozen pizza game in December 2020. It’s a bit of a different process to maintain the woodfired taste with a frozen product, but fortunately owner Derek Lucchese was ready. Lucchese had attempted frozen pizzas years before as a vendor at the market, but the timing wasn’t right and the pizzas never took off. After a flurry of business during the Christmas holidays, Lucchese saw that there was a market for their frozen goods and it could be a way to keep their dedicated staff busy and employed full time. Several local businesses including Dawson General Store, Agostino’s Deli, George’s Market, and Superior Seasons came on

board, and soon Both Hands began prepping frozen pizzas, crusts, and bread dough on the regular, to great reviews. “Thunder Bay really took the time and effort to support local producers and local businesses through the pandemic,” Lucchese says. Now, Both Hands keeps seven freezers stocked and ready to supply its walkin customers and partners. Biggest sellers include the Bohemian (with ham, bell peppers, and chèvre), Fungus Among Us, and pepperoni, as well as their bread dough. “We will definitely keep it going,” he adds. “It’s really covered us financially and made up for the lack of dine-in options. It frankly carried us through.”

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Farm to Table Pizza, Locally Sourced By Matt Prokopchuk

Just about any chef will agree that making a pizza from scratch with fresh ingredients is the way to go. And with efforts ramping up to better promote and shine the spotlight on food producers in the Thunder Bay area (see the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy’s new online Thunder Bay In Season directory at tbayinseason.ca), we thought we’d give you a few ideas on how to use some locally sourced ingredients to make your best pizza.

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Thanks to the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy’s Karen Kerk for her assistance

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As the foundation of any pizza, getting the dough right is hugely important. Brule Creek Farms in Conmee, west of Thunder Bay, has locally milled flour that you can use as your base; as well, they sell a specific pizza dough mix. If starting that far from scratch isn’t quite your thing, local pizza restaurants like Both Hands Wood-Fired Pizzeria & Bakery and Donato’s Bakery offer pre-made crusts and/or dough to build your pie on.

Next up is the sauce. Most pizzas use a tomato-based sauce of some kind, and the Thunder Bay area has no shortage of farms that grow this staple fruit. DeBruin’s Greenhouses has been in this game for a long time, but you can also look to other local producers like Pitch Creek Farm, Belluz Farms, Sleepy G Farm, Roots to Harvest, and others. If a pesto base is what you’re after, many local growers also have a healthy supply of basil and other culinary herbs.

If you’re looking to add a locally produced cheese to your pizza, the Lakehead has options for you there, too. Thunder Oak Cheese and Slate River Dairy both produce a variety of cheeses and if you want your ‘za with more of a Greek/ Mediterranean flare, there’s always Walkabout Farm’s feta.

Pizza lends itself to many different kinds of proteins, and many of them can be found here. If you’re cravingchicken on your pizza, check out places like Haywire Farm or Wolf River Farm. Bacon can be found at Sandy Acres Farm, Corbett Creek Farm, or Silver Creek Farm. Many of these producers and others can also supply you with ham, sausage, and other meats. CharKuu 102 also has products like salamis, prosciutto, and other charcuterie favourites.

The fertile farmlands surrounding Thunder Bay mean there’s lots of locally grown produce to choose from. There are too many to list here, so check out tbayinseason.ca/directory/producer-listings/vegetables/ to see what’s out there.

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Educational Pizza

Fun Learning Opportunities with New Roots to Harvest Oven Story by Bonnie Schiedel, Photos by Sarah McPherson

Pizza plus learning is pretty much a perfect match, so Roots to Harvest has tapped into young peoples’ love of the ‘za by creating educational programs around preparing and baking pizzas from scratch. Last fall, as schools navigated learning during a pandemic, Roots to Harvest switched its regular indoor programs to a portable outdoor kitchen, complete with a wood-fired pizza oven, that they brought to local schools with Lakehead Public Schools and regional First Nations. Students learned how to make tomato sauce, squish and stretch dough, and practice their organizational, chopping, and measuring skills, all in an outdoor kitchen classroom. Roots to Harvest hopes to continue bringing the portable kitchen to schools and community groups this year. And now, students of all

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ages can use the new wood-fired bake oven at Roots to Harvest’s Fort William Road location. Youth, staff, and volunteers prepped the site in their green backyard oasis last summer. Then, Derek Lucchese of Both Hands Wood-Fired Pizzeria & Bakery, a skilled bake oven maker, built the oven with fireproof brick, and trained Roots staff on how to operate and maintain it. “It’s like a dream come true,” says Kim McGibbon, the food and kitchen director at Roots. When COVID restrictions loosened in summer 2021, Roots was able to start hosting its first groups, including Science North day programs for kids in grades seven to nine and a wellness culture group for Indigenous youth in grade nine in the Thunder Bay Catholic District School board. The reaction: “This is the best pizza I’ve ever had!”

Erin Murphy (or Murph) tends to the Roots to Harvest outdoor oven as a group of youth make pizzas

The new Roots to Harvest bake oven

Slicing vegetables to be used for freshly baked pizzas

A young chef slices meat in preparation for a pizza The best-ever pizza starts with the bake oven getting fired up the day before, then sealed overnight. In the morning, the internal temperature is still about 400°F, and it doesn’t take long to reach 700°F again with a small amount of wood. This high heat means that the customized pizzas cook in less than three minutes, with plenty of flavour and crisp, bubbly dough (staff are the ones handling the hot stuff, of course). The next day, the oven is still hot enough to easily cook bread, vegetables, and meat for even more meals. In addition to the skills that the youth learn with the portable kitchen, this site has plenty of flowers as well as bee hives, so they get to see how honey hives work, talk about the importance of pollinators, and get an appreciation for fresh, local food, says McGibbon. The pizza

Kim McGibbon, the Roots to Harvest food and kitchen director (in the orange apron) supervises a group of youth as they prepare toppings for their pizzas

Participants form the dough into pizza crusts

dough is made with Brule Creek flour and the toppings and sauce are made, when possible, with local produce from Roots’s gardens, pantry, and freezer. The kids don’t get to have all the fun with the bake oven. Going forward, Roots will also host “cooking for credit” for adult learners for a high school credit, and plan to offer focaccia-making classes for the city’s Culture Days at the end of September. As well, they’ll bake buns and pastries for the hot meals served at Dew Drop Inn. “It’s really fun to watch [people] explore, and try new skills and also new foods in a fun, relaxed kind of way,” says McGibbon. “That’s what we try to do here.”

Murph helping some young chefs prepare their crusts

Fresh pizzas on their paddles

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THE GRINNING BELLY

Autumnophiles Unite! By Chef Rachel Globensky I’m definitely an autumnophile (is that even a word?) as I love fall. And, to me, September is easily the nicest month of the year around Thunder Bay. Early September can still feel like summer, but by this point in the season, the heat and the humidity (and my frizzy hair) has calmed down a smidge. Kitchens here are bustling with canning, drying, and freezing the garden’s bounty, and—fingers crossed—this year, the kids will be back at school to stay. Later-on September means Real Fall is just around the corner. To that, I say, bring on the cool weather’s woolly sweaters, crunchy leaves on the ground, and rainy mornings. To me, autumn in TBay also means cosy fall flavours like apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup emanating from the stove. Yay! Earlier this year, I received a jar of homemade maple syrup from a friend, and it’s divine. The jar may be hidden at the back of my fridge, and I may have forgotten to tell my family about it. Don’t worry—they’re doing just fine with the store-bought stuff from Quebec. This easy-peasy breakfast recipe incorporates all those fall-y flavours and is perfect to shovel into the kids before shuttling them out the door. I’ve added some rolled oats to the quinoa to mix up the texture a little, but feel free to go with straight-up quinoa, if you prefer. If you can’t stomach the thought of cold/raw apples in the morning, you can dice/ grate the whole peeled apple and cook it with the grains, too. On top of your porridge, you can serve as written, or you could go rogue and add chopped nuts, seeds, berries, or a sprinkle of nutmeg or brown sugar.

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Apple-Quinoa-Oat Breakfast Bowl serves 2

1 apple, divided

1/3 c quinoa, rinsed 1/3 c large flake rolled oats 1½ c milk of choice (dairy/non-dairy) 2 Tbsp nut butter of choice (almond or cashew is nice)

1–3 Tbsp maple syrup 1–2 tsp cinnamon

Peel and dice or grate half the apple, and place in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Thinly slice the remainder (peeled or not) and set it aside until you’re ready to serve.

Place quinoa, oats, milk, and nut butter into the saucepan with the grated apple. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa has developed tiny tendrils spiraling from each grain. Remove from the heat.

Stir in maple syrup and cinnamon to taste. Garnish with reserved apple slices, another drizzle of syrup and sprinkle of cinnamon, and any extra toppings mentioned above.

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eptember always hits us with a dose of déjà vu. And after such a hot and dry summer we welcome the cooler breezes this month can bring, but we don’t love bidding farewell to a carefree season—especially when we don’t know what the fall might bring. To make the segue to September smooth, The Foundry has created a cocktail that straddles them both with skillful aplomb. The Cinnamon Apple Pie uses a base of Canadian whisky: first, some Crown Royal Apple, which includes a blend of whiskies with Gala apple flavours, and second, some Fireball Cinnamon whisky for warmth and spice. They blend this with apple juice and pineapple juice and a touch of simple syrup before it’s shaken over ice. A cool drink with the tastes of autumn? We’re in like a plaid shirt. Sip this stunner indoors or on their patio. They’ve got heaters, we’ve got sweaters.

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BREW IT YOURSELF

Fantastic Flavours in Beer

Hop Varieties and Odour Compounds Story and photo by Josh Armstrong, PhD, Certified Beer Judge

n wine making, different types of grapes are used to produce a wide range of flavours and aromas. From a fruity Sauvignon Blanc to a robust Merlot, the chosen variety of grape plays a major role in how the bottled wine tastes. Similarly in beer, different varieties of hops play a fundamental role in the flavours and aromas found in your favourite ales and lagers. Some breweries will include the hop varieties used in a beer on the label or even in the name (e.g., the “Citra” in Citra Saison from Sleeping Giant Brewing Company). Hops are the flowers or strobiles of the plant Humulus lupulus, a member of the Cannabaceae family of flowering plants. They are used in brewing beer to provide bitterness, flavour, and aroma (among other things like foam stability and preservation). Hops are grown by farmers around the world, with each region producing different types of hops, each with their own unique characteristics. New varieties of hops are regularly being developed by crossing different strains with the hope of producing a new variety that will appeal to growers, brewers, and drinkers. For brewing, the key components of these hop flowers are the oils found within the lupulin—a yellow powder within the hop cones. The primary components of lupulin are alpha acids—cohumulone, adhumulone, humulone, prehumulone, and posthumulone. The boiling of wort in the beer-making process isomerizes these alpha

acids which produces the bitterness found in beer. Anyone who has had a West Coast IPA would be very familiar with this bitterness, but essentially all beer has some degree of bitterness from hops. Depending on the types and levels of alpha acids in the variety of hops being brewed with, the bitterness produced in the beer may differ in its quality or how it is experienced by the beer drinker. For example, hop varieties with high levels of cohumulone tend to provide a harsher bitterness. Further differences in hop varieties can be found in the other essential oils within the lupulin glands of the hop cones. Oils such as myrcene, humulene, linalool, caryophyllene, geraniol, citronellol, and many others can lead to a wide range of flavours and aromas (see Table 1 for an incomplete list). Each variety of hops has its own unique blend of these essential oils that give them the characteristics that are sought out by brewers. For example, many New England IPAs that are on the market feature the hop Citra, which is known for its strong aroma and flavour of sweet citrus and tropical fruits. These essential oils that produce the incredible flavours and aromas are extremely volatile and are the main reason you should always ensure that your hoppy beer is kept cold, and any oxygen is kept out of the package (oxygenation of a beer will destroy these aroma and flavour compounds, and this will happen faster at warmer temperatures). Keep it cold and drink it fresh!

Hops varieties can be grouped by place of origin or by their common purpose in the brewing process. For brewing purposes, hop varieties are divided into aroma (primarily used at the end of boiling for aroma); bittering (primarily used early in the boil to produce bitterness); and dual purpose (can be used for both aroma and bittering). When it comes to place of origin, you might also see further distinction between older hops varieties (American: Cascades, Centennial) and newly created types (American: Mosaic, Citra). Furthermore, you might see the term “noble hops.” These are the classic European varieties that are commonly used in German and Czech pilsners and European lagers: Saaz, Tettnanger, Spalt, and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh.

With the large variety of essential oils within each type of hop, you can now consider the complexity that occurs when brewers blend hop types to create a beer. Combining wide ranges of essential oils can lead to unique and interesting flavours— but this is no easy task. Many different hop combinations have been discovered to work well by brewers, often using trial and error to find success. However, one brewer, hops researcher, and author from the USA, Scott Janish, has developed an online tool where brewers can calculate the profile that might result when combining different types of hops. If you are a homebrewer with a fondness for hoppy beer, check out the Hop Oils Calculator at ScottJanish.com along with all his other information on hops and IPAs.

Compounds found in hop oils and their associated odour characteristics ODOUR COMPOUND ODOUR Myrcene

citrus, fruit

Humulene

earthy, spicy

Linalool

floral, orange

Caryophyllene Geraniol

woody, earthy, peppery floral, rose, geranium

Citronellol

citrusy, fruity

Farnesene

woody, citrusy, floral

Beta-Pinene

piney, spicy (also found in rosemary)

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The Bannock Lady’s fresh bannock in a loaf or slice

Moose tracks

New Digs

The Bannock Lady Brings Her Unique Menu to Intercity

The Bannock Lady’s tacos are served in a bag of Doritos

Review by Susan Pretty, Photos by Keegan Richard Shopping at Intercity Mall just got better! Jeanette Posine, owner of The Bannock Lady, has opened her doors at 1000 Fort William Road, and the only complaint from neighbouring shops is that it smells so good. From Pays Plat First Nation, Posine, an experienced caterer, makes all the bannock herself, saying that her “customers can tell” when someone else makes it. Choose from plain, raisin, and the ever-popular blueberry, made with fresh-picked wild blueberries. Sold by the slice, the bannock sells out daily, so Posine recommends pre-ordering to reserve your very own loaf.

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Also, try the deluxe taco—instead of a tortilla shell, it’s made with fried bannock stuffed with perfectly seasoned taco beef, topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and tomato, and served with salsa and sour cream. For a unique experience, the “walking taco”—taco ingredients served in an open bag of Doritos—is highly recommended. There’s nothing else like it in the city.

the Caesar salad. The burgers are simmered in a rich tomato sauce, and the hot dogs are deep-fried in bannock batter. Breakfast sammies are available all day, and Posine mentions she’s “one of the few places that serves porridge. I keep it on the menu for the Elders.” If you’re not in the mood for brekkie, other sandwiches rounding out the menu are fried baloney, BLT, or Klik. Can’t decide? We know.

Need a soup fix? “Customers love the hangover soup,” Posine says with a smile. Lovingly prepared with ground beef, macaroni, and potatoes, this comforting blend is sure to cure what ails you. Salads are also available, with bannock as a solid stand-in for the croutons in

For those with a sweet tooth, The Bannock Lady has sweet treats at the ready! Her mom still makes her pie crust, and you can choose from apple, cherry, or blueberry (call ahead to order your very own!) There is also an array of squares (kids love the mini doughnuts), as

well as her famous “moose tracks,” which are a delicious ball of nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut. Wash it all down with local Wolfhead Coffee or Tea Horse tea— Posine enjoys supporting the community and keeping those “partnerships close to home.” Sound busy? Well, it is! Posine credits her hardworking staff for keeping things running smoothly. “I knew it would be busy,” she says proudly. “But it’s gone way beyond.” The Bannock Lady is located in Intercity Mall at 1000 Fort William Road. Visit bannocklady.com or find them on Facebook.

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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, Sept. 10.

• Keep items that aren’t ‘give aways’ like bikes, toys and tools well away from the curb to prevent misunderstandings. • Post your items on social media using the hashtag #TbayTreasureDays to be able to share and explore treasures throughout Thunder Bay! • Tour your neighbourhood to see what great deals you can find at the curb.

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• 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. Treasure Exchange Days are an action item from the Solid Waste Management Strategy.

For more information, contact Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch 625-2195 or visit thunderbay.ca/wastereduction

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SUPERIOR SIP

Power to the Plant The New Botanical Beverages

By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Pommelier and Sommelier

Mill Street Botanical Gin

$44.95 for 750 ml LCBO No. 15145 Not your average gin, it’s loaded with bergamot, juniper, almond, lemon, black currant, hops, and grains of paradise.

he subtle shift in the colour of the leaves and the infinitesimal shortening of our days suggests that autumn is on its way up here in our beautiful northern bay, hidden away.

To stave off the cooler evenings and stock ourselves up against an unhoped-for case of cold or flu, the timeless remedies of botanicals beckon (think any plant derivative used as an additive for homeopathy). Traditionally relegated to the realm of gin, botanicals have been drifting across beverage lines to infiltrate everything from wine, beer, and cider with tasteful—and potentially healthful—effect. For time untold, botanicals have been used to treat maladies of the body, mind, and spirit, so perhaps your next spirited drink can help soothe the woes that ail you.

The Exchange Brewery Twig & Berry Gin Inspired Botanical Ale $6.60 for 330 ml LCBO No. 19724 (available online) Above and beyond water, malt, hops and yeast, it includes juniper berries from gin barrel-aging, along with a myriad of herbs, spices, and fruit.

Brickworks Ciderhouse XOXO Botanicals Peach Orange Blossom Flavoured Wine $10.95 for 750 ml LCBO No. 17554 Get your grapes with a side of sweet peach and orange blossom.

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Wild Botanical Cider $4.25 for 473 ml LCBO No. 19972 (available online) Fresh fermented apples with the addition of coriander, juniper, and licorice (promoted as an antioxidant, antiinflammatory and anti-microbial as well as aiding in respiration and digestion).

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Maritime Influence

Aaron Gillingham, the new owner of East Coast Lobster in front, along with the store's manager, Taylor Thompson

East Coast Lobster Under New Ownership Story by Pat Forrest, Photos by Patrick Chondon

hen Aaron Gillingham bought the Salsbury Grill in Westfort in 2017, he planned to make changes to the historic diner. Before long, however, he found himself thinking again. “Working alongside the previous owners, I realized that there was no need to fix what’s not broken. The restaurant was successful just as it was,” he says. Some renovations and menu tweaks later, The Sal has thrived, even during the pandemic. Now Gillingham is applying that same philosophy to his newest venture, East Coast Lobster and Seafood. Previously owned by Randy and Linda Gaudette, the shop has a strong and loyal following over its 32-year history and has become something

of a Thunder Bay icon. The secret, Gillingham says, has been a combination of high-quality, unique products and outstanding and personable customer service. “Randy and Linda knew their customers well and brought in highly sought-after products and delivered consultation and knowledge about what they were selling. People feel more comfortable knowing that they’re getting the best,” he says. Thunder Bay born and bred, Gillingham is the product of two East Coast parents who relocated to Thunder Bay decades ago. He grew up spending his summers in the Maritimes enjoying seafood of all varieties and this love of that food and lifestyle later became his profession,

having worked for seafood restaurants and suppliers for nearly 10 years. His mission now is to get good quality seafood into the hands of all Thunder Bay residents. “Seafood should be a part of everyone’s diet, not just because of the obvious health benefits but because it’s amazing,” he says. “We bring in a tonne of different products not just from Canada but all over the world.” Gillingham has big plans for the business. When asked to elaborate, he simply smiles and says that “you’ll just have to wait and see.” East Coast Lobster and Seafood carries a wide range of shellfish including live lobsters, crab, oysters, mussels, scallops, and shrimp, as well

as fresh seafood like salmon, tuna, Arctic char, cod, haddock, halibut, and rainbow trout. The frozen selection includes oven-ready chicken products, almond-crusted sole, parmesan tilapia, seared ahi tuna, and crab cakes. Gillingham has also brought in Newfoundland treats such as roasted chicken or fries ‘n’ gravy potato chips, and birch beer (a mix of root beer and cream soda), Purity candies, partridge berry and apple jam, and specialty cookies. There is also everything you need to make sushi, and several local products including seasonings, barbecue sauce, hot sauces and coffee. For more information, follow @EastCoastLobster on Facebook.

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The Prospector Brewhouse

Iconic Restaurant Expands into Gastropub Scene By Chiara Zussino

ivot and expand—these are two things that many businesses have been forced to do during the pandemic, and long-time staple of the downtown north core restaurant scene, The Prospector, is no exception. With gastropubs surging in popularity, owner Anthony Hockenhull decided to convert part of his floor space to a taproom. “Unlike fast food restaurants, when COVID became a factor, we were not hitting our stride,” he says. “Being primarily a steakhouse, we knew that we had to do something different.” Officially opening July 29, The Brewhouse is the newest addition to The Prospector’s trifecta, joining its Steakhouse and Burger Barn. Seeing a shift in Thunder Bay dining, Hockenhull recognized that it was time for The Prospector to innovate. “Dining in Thunder Bay changed to ‘let’s go to this place for appetizers, we’ll have a beer here, and then go get dessert,’” he says. “People wanted an experience and, before this addition, our restaurant was not conducive to this trend.” Hockenhull realized there was an opportunity due to the changing provincial liquor laws during the pandemic. “The Alcohol and Gaming Commission began to allow restaurants to pre-make and sell cocktails and bottled beer, and so we knew that if we could make a

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name for ourselves as a brewhouse and have off-sales as an option for customers then this venture would be feasible.” Hockenhull says that renovations for the new space were completed during the shutdown and not tedious due to the fact that they were not constrained by historical building requirements, had an existing foundational restaurant structure, and thus, were mainly cosmetic. Currently, The Brewhouse has the capacity to brew roughly six kegs of beer at a time, (the equivalent of 300 to 1,000 litres) and would be classified as a nano-brewery. “We were able to brew beer during shutdown, however we waited to begin until restaurants were given the green light to open as our beer is not pasteurized and has a shorter shelf life in comparison to commercial beer,” Hockenhull says. The Brewhouse offers four types of beer on tap, with the hope of having a wider variety in the future. According to Hockenhull, Wild Blueberry Wheat is their unofficial signature beer, acting as a great option between craft and commercial with much thought and consideration going into the recipe. The Brewhouse can be found beside The Prospector, located at 27 Cumberland Street South.

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Movies About Fall By Michael Sobota

“Some people hear their own voices with great clearness and they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy, or they become legends.” -One Stab (Gordon Tootoosis, the great Canadian actor) in the opening lines of Legends of the Fall September marks the beginning of autumn and the turning of the seasons toward the end of a natural cycle. Movies set in fall are often about back to school, or football, or the end of life. They are often a marked transition from the hustle and hectic humour of summer. They are always a turning point. Here are four autumn stories ranging from a grand family epic to one of the best animated films ever created to an intimate two-person coming-of-age story on a farm. And another that actually takes place in a pizzeria.

Mystic Pizza (1988) Donald Petrie directs a very young Julia Roberts (Daisy), Annabeth Gish (Kat, Daisy’s sister) and Lili Taylor (Jojo, their friend) in a romantic comedy set in and around a pizzeria in Mystic, Connecticut. The girls are teenagers and as summer turns to fall they are all on the brink of changes. College beckons off screen. And love—though sometimes it stumbles onto the screen as well. The plot is full of slapstick comedy and very broad, snappy humour. But the performances, from an almost unknown cast at that time, are solid and work well together. The film is also notable for being the very first appearance of Matt Damon in a feature film, in a minor rich kid role. He was 18. The pizza functions as an attractive plot device (there is a restaurant food reviewer who is significant to moving the story forward) and I did get hungry rewatching this.

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Susan Shilliday and William D. Wittliff co-wrote this screenplay based on Jim Harrison’s sprawling novel. This is storytelling on the grand scale of Edna Ferber’s Giant or Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind. While director Edward Swick doesn’t quite achieve what those two earlier movies did, he gives it a mighty try. An elderly father and retired colonel of the U.S. Army, Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins), has three sons: Samuel, Alfred, and Tristan, played by Henry Thomas (all grown up from E.T.), Aidan Quinn, and Brad Pitt, respectively. All three boys go off to World War l, where Samuel is killed. When the other two return, they each want Samuel’s now-bereaved girlfriend, Susannah (Julia Ormond) as their own wife. As this domestic drama intensifies, the family begins to unravel. The script is clumpy and while all of the acting is really fine, there are two more important reasons to rewatch this film: the gorgeous cinematography by John Toll, which makes Alberta so much more beautiful than the Montana it is pretending to be, and the majestic film score by James Horner.

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

Harvest (2011)

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This little-known, quiet, coming-of-age story, written and directed by Benjamin Cantu, opens with a giant stuttering water sprinkler, one of those industrial kinds you see in farm fields. This is late summer on a small industrial farm in rural Germany. Fall is coming and the harvest is beginning to happen. Marco (Lukas Steltner) and Jakob (Kai Michael Müller) are two young farm interns, learning what farming is all about. This means basically doing all the work, together with various farmhands. The plot is slim. Cinematographer Alexander Gheorghiu lets us observe natural details: late- season alfalfa blooming, aspects of communal living, rolling clouds, baling hay, bicycling down a country road, swimming after work in a murky lake, along with close-ups of plain physical activities and almost all natural sounds. Most of this is without dialogue, but we can tell from glances that turn into stares something is developing for Marco and Jakob. The film has a meditative style that slides into its affection and then hesitantly, into love that eventually lingers. This is about as far removed as cinematically possible from Legends of the Fall. Harvest is a refreshingly slow ride ending in genuine embrace.

Wes Anderson’s first animated film is an autumn jewel. He directs the stop-motion feature from a script co-created with Noah Baumbach. It’s based on a dark and wickedly funny story by Roald Dahl. The plot is about Mr. and Mrs. Fox (voiced by George Clooney and Meryl Streep), their son Ash (Jason Schwartzman), their nephew Kristofferson (Eric Chase Anderson, Wes’s brother), a slew of other animal creatures, and three bad guys. The story is about family and friendship and stealing food. It also celebrates doing things together. The movie may just be the quintessential autumn film, suffused in a rich orange and gold glow. The animation is fresh and really like nothing we have seen on screen prior to this—far removed from Disney or Pixar. Dahl gives Anderson a worthy platform from which to entertain us.

And here are six more movies solidly situated in autumn settings: When Harry Met Sally (1989), Dead Poets Society (1989), Autumn in New York (2000), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Friday Night Lights (2004—the movie, not the television series), and Dan in Real Life (2007).

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HERE W S I E R HE SELF Y M D N U I FO

Magnus Theatre and its Plans to Celebrate 50 Years Story by Cathi Winslow

agnus Theatre is ready to open its doors and welcome the community back after last year’s pandemic closure. Artistic director Thom Currie promises upbeat stories with lots of laughs to celebrate the theatre’s 50th anniversary. “The whole season has to be lighter this year,” says Currie. “We have to give people a laugh and a reflection on life.” The season is scheduled to open September 16 with a brand-new musical, Home: A Bluegrass Celebration, written and performed by Jo-Ann Waytowich and Danny Johnson, along with Fae Alexander, Susie Campbell, and a five-piece live band, including Johnson. This comic revue, directed by Currie, features three women at different stages in their lives as they reflect on what it was like to be isolated at home during the COVID lockdowns. Obsessive house cleaning, baking sourdough bread, and negotiating the struggles of intimate family life at close quarters are all explored with Waytowich’s distinctive humour. “It’s fun,” says Currie. “There’s a lot of direct address to the audience as the characters talk about their own experiences and challenges.” Following Home,

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Magnus is slated to present Norm Foster’s Lunenburg, a funny, romantic adventure set in Nova Scotia. “Coming back from the pandemic, we have to reinvent how theatre is done,” says Currie. “It’s almost like we’re starting again.” He wants to bring more equity and diversity to the creative teams for each play and he’s looking for as many local actors as possible. “They still have to audition; they still have to be up to snuff. I think it’s important that we continue to reflect a national talent base as well as a local talent base, and put those people shoulder to shoulder on the stage.” Currie says the 50th anniversary season “will be something new and it will remain something singular. The excitement is that I’m here with a group of people I don’t know, and we’re all together. Everybody laughs at the same time. Everybody gasps at the same time. That’s why it’s important that we come back, that we continue to do what we do.” Home: A Bluegrass Celebration is scheduled to open September 16. All information is subject to change. For information, COVID updates, and tickets, visit magnustheatre.com.

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s the COVID case counts generally drop and vaccine rates go up, restrictions have started to loosen and that light at the end of the tunnel starts to get brighter and brighter, especially for event people. We’re some of the last in line to be allowed to get back to “normal” and do what we love to do—throw a great party. And do you know what makes a really great party? Drag!

For those of you who’ve been to a drag show, you probably know the drill. But for those who’ve never been, or haven’t been very often, there are several things you should know to help make both your own experience and the experience of those around you much more enjoyable. Over the next few issues of The Walleye we’ll be talking about drag, answering some common questions, and clearing up a few misconceptions that some people might have. This series is meant to be a guide and not a rulebook. I don’t consider myself an expert, but I’ll be giving my own perspective as someone who’s both a huge fan of drag as well as someone who’s been organizing drag events for over 15 years in Thunder Bay. So what is drag anyway? Well, there are several variations of this answer. Some say it dates back to Shakespearian times when women weren’t allowed to act on stage and the female roles were played by men who had to “dress as a girl” to play the part. Others say it began in the late 1800s and early 1900s as female impersonation, where cisgender men would dress as cisgender women for entertainment purposes. In queer communities, men, women, and gender non-conforming individuals, including trans or non-binary folks, have always done drag. It has played a huge role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, with drag performers being seen by many as the figureheads of Pride. Today, drag is seen as a form of artistic expression that exaggerates, mocks, or plays with traditional gender roles. Through this expression, you get all kinds of different styles of drag, which we’ll get into in another issue. Drag isn’t just gay men dressing up as women. It’s a diverse and creative art form with very few rules and even fewer limitations. So now you might be thinking, “What will I see at a drag show?” The answer is, it depends. No two shows are the same, however there are some common aspects you’re more likely to see than others. The big one is lip-syncing. If you’ve ever seen any episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race or Lip Sync Battle, you know what it is. If you haven’t, lip-syncing is the silent movement of the lips

in synchronization with a pre-recorded soundtrack to give the illusion that the person performing is actually singing. Think of it as the vocal equivalent of playing air guitar. It’s common practice for singers in music video production and it’s the foundation for a lot of drag performances. A good lip-syncer doesn’t just move their lips to the vocals, they’ll emote the essence of the song to seamlessly give the illusion that they’re singing the song right on stage. These days, some drag performers take it to the next level by creating an audio narrative or a “mix” where multiple pieces of audio are spliced together to tell a story through performance. But not all drag performers lip-sync. Some sing live, some dance, some do stand-up comedy, and some do a combination of all of the above. As for the performances themselves, they can be all over the map. People do drag for a lot of different reasons and for many, it’s all about personal expression. Sometimes a performance will be a beautiful art piece while others might be bizarre or even shocking. Some performances are serious, political, or thought-provoking, while others might be light-hearted, silly, or absurd. Some performers will do high-energy kicks, flips, and dips (much of which comes from the NYC Ballroom scene), while others might use stunts and costume reveals to wow audiences. Depending on the performer, you might get a family-friendly show or you might get some level of eroticism and the illusion of nudity. At the end of the day, it’s performance art. If you’re unsure of what to expect, reach out to the show organizers and ask questions. The beauty of drag is that it encompasses so many other art forms and can be interpreted in so many ways. That’s what attracts so many people— there’s something for everyone. If you want to laugh, cry, and scream in one night, go to a drag show. Next time we’ll be talking about the different types of drag themselves, audience etiquette, and how to support local performers.

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Creativity and Fantasy

Brianna Kim’s digital art

Brianna Kim’s Digital Art and Cosplay By Leah Morningstar

rianna Kim knows she was born into privilege. Her father is a doctor and he always provided well for his children. He also loved keeping up with all the new video gaming technology and encouraged Kim and her brother to play along as well. But a life of privilege doesn’t mean a life without struggles. Whereas Kim’s father was a constant presence of support, encouragement, and material stability, Kim says her mother was often out of the picture and struggling with addiction. Growing up with a parent who deals with those demons can be chaotic and unpredictable. Kim often fluctuated between feeling loved and cared for and feeling alone and awkward. She would often retreat into the comfort and

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safety of her own imagination. “I would spend hours daydreaming and thinking about fantastic fantasy lands with castles and dragons,” she says. “I felt awkward in the real world but I was in charge of my imaginary world.” Gaming with her dad and brother introduced Kim to Lord of the Rings, League of Legends, and World of Warcraft. She found that through gaming her imaginary world actually came to life on the TV or computer screen. A lot of games, especially role playing games, allow the players to create and tailor their onscreen personas. Kim was able to make characters who moved through magical lands, fought battles, and learned interesting skills. Nothing felt awkward in that land and as she grew

and gained confidence, Kim began incorporating her love for fantasy and gaming into other parts of her life. First came digital art followed closely by dressing up and embracing cosplay. As an adult, Kim’s life is often focused on being creative. She studied accounting at Confederation College and worked very briefly at a large firm. It quickly became clear that doing taxes wasn’t going to be her passion, so she took a step back, reevaluated, and decided to concentrate on creativity. Recently Kim started working as a marketing intern for Swartz Fine Fashions in Westfort; it’s giving Kim an opportunity to be creative at work. She gets to set up clothing displays, work with the company’s social media, dress up her

coworkers, and help customers pick outfits that look good. And when her job is done for the day, Kim gets to go home and focus on her own endeavours like making digital art on her tablet, selling her art, cosplay, and costumes, gaming, and curating a second-hand clothing boutique online with her friend Chloe, called Kimstyle. Kim is a busy woman—that much is obvious. But there’s always time for daydreaming. From a shy and awkward girl to a confident and capable young woman, and from daydreams to computer screens, Kim is well on her way to making it big in the art world. Follow Kim’s online clothing boutique on Instagram @kimstyle_tbay and her art and cosplay @ _heoni.

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Inspiring Each Other Napash Arts is a Mother and Daughter Story of Success

Beadwork by Alice Napash

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Janet Napash modeling clothing featuring her artwork

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Alice Napash in clothing featuring her mother's artwork

apash Arts sells creations that are inspired by stories and legends in Indigenous culture. “People are interested in the stories that we have as Aboriginal people. This is the way we could share the stories; having wearable art and putting it out there,” says Janet Napash. A family who did crafts together for fun has turned their creativity into a thriving business. Mother Janet Napash and daughter Alice Napash have around 100 unique items they’ve created for their online store, Napash Arts. “I come from a very creative family,” says Janet, who raised her children doing craft activities. Alice fondly recalls making macaroni necklaces. “We dyed the macaroni with food colouring,” she says. Alice also remembers when she first learned how to bead on a loom with her mother at eight years old. “I really enjoyed it, but I didn't start taking it seriously until a couple of years ago.” The duo from the Cree Nation of Chisasibi on the east coast of James Bay each contribute their own strengths to the company. Janet originally painted as a hobby. “I probably have over 100 paintings I’ve done in the last six years,” she says. Her images are interpretations of traditional stories she heard growing up, as well as of traditional Cree lifestyles. “This is just my own

interpretation of what I saw growing up and how I keep it alive,” she says. Alice refers to her colour wheel to find themes for her unique beaded earring designs, which can be five to 18 inches in length. “I have really long hair, and my hair inspired the length of the really long [earrings],” she says. Alice also works with manufacturers to get the wearable art onto clothing like hoodies and T-shirts that will stay relevant for years to come. “I find manufacturers, usually Canadian-based, to get my mother's images on types of clothing that we think people will still find fashionable 10 years down the line,” Alice says. The business is Alice’s full-time job. She handles the marketing and does her own photography and modeling for their website and social media accounts. The two are naturally social people, where being out in the community has given them a feedback loop of positive energy and connection. “You feel good providing something for somebody to feel good about,” Janet says. “Whether it’s the look, or the feel that they have when they wear our creations. It's mutual. I see the energy it brings.” Check out Napash Arts at napash-arts.ca and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @napash. arts.

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Wild Rice Harvesters, Whitefish Lake

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Artist: Susan Ross Title: Wild Rice Harvesters, Whitefish Lake Date: No date Medium: Ink on paper, Dimensions: 41.5 × 51.6 cm Collection of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, gift of the artist, 2006

ild Rice Harvesters is an etching by Thunder Bay-born artist Susan Ross (1915–2006). The artist depicts two figures and a baby inside a large canvas or hide tent. The figures look happy, with adoring smiles and shining eyes. Two black pots boil and steam over a campfire inside or near the opening of the tent. A fourth figure shows us that seasonal temperatures have cooled off enough for a buttoned-up jacket and hat. As a viewer, we sit “inside” the world of the tent and share in the cosiness of a crackling fire. The deep yellow of the tent flaps compared to the spare use colour in the shoreline landscape beyond help

capture this feeling. While we can’t be sure of the exact location, there is a Whitefish Lake located about 65 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay. The artist might very well have captured a memorable fall day down Highway 588. Wild rice, or manoomin in Anishinaabemowin, is a nutritionally rich food source for Indigenous people of the Great Lakes, traditionally hand-harvested using a canoe and a pole for “knocking” the rice off the shaft. The plant grows in shallow lakes, sloughs, and streams. With the rise of tourism in the region starting in the 1950s, wild rice began to be marketed and

sold by both non-Indigenous and Indigenous people as a delicacy with both positive and negative effects for local economies and ecosystems (in the grocery store, look for tiny bags of pine needle-size grains of pricey rice). Depending on the weather, peak harvesting dates are typically in late August and early September. Beginning in the 1940s, Ross’s artistic career spans six decades. Her paintings and intaglio prints capture daily life of First Nations and Inuit people and their relationship with the land. Historically, her works document intersections of modern and traditional ways of life. As a trusted mentor, she

encouraged Indigenous artists to unveil their own visions of the world to others and shared her artistic knowledge. Ross exhibited widely across Canada and was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2001. She generously donated many of her works to the gallery’s Permanent Collection.

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A picture of the 1991-1992 Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks from the film Cup Confidential by director Ryan La Via

Back By (Vox) Popular Demand Multimedia Arts Festival Returns Online Story by Wendy Wright, Photo by John Nistico

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veryone in the artist community has suffered over the past year with the pandemic,” laments Adrien Harpelle, the festival director for the Vox Popular Media Arts Festival. “We decided it was time and we were just going to do it. It was so difficult organizing through COVID but we needed something to bring everyone together again in the community.” Starting in September, the Vox Popular website (voxpopular.ca) will host a series of films, music, art, and other media from local artists. The theme of “Local Love” and support for the local art community is the focus.

The festival begins on September 16 and runs online for 10 days. Every day there will be new discoveries to delight the senses. Along with the film portion, of which there is a record number of submissions, there is the addition of panel discussions with the filmmakers and other interactive components. There is a jury to critique films, although the spirit of the whole endeavour is that everyone involved is a winner merely by being involved and getting to display and share their work again. There is a selection of criteria for the strongest films. “Local artists, filmmakers, musicians […] are all coming together to support one another,” says Harpelle.

Another aspect is #artforthepeople. All artists are encouraged to submit projects with this hashtag for the giveaways portion of the program. The idea is to “make something in honour of local art.” This could be anything that has been inspired by another local artist. This of course goes hand in hand with the theme of “Local Love.” All artists are inspired by their surroundings and by other artists, and this is the place to give a shout- out to those around them who have served as inspiration, especially during such a trying time. The giveaways are sponsored by Hooligan Fuel Hot Sauce, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, and Thai Kitchen.

Seven local live music acts have been filmed for the concert series and there will be a live concert on September 16 at Waverley Park. Join local bands and musicians getting back into the swing of things. Please check the website for times and other information. Submissions for the virtual art gallery were open through August 24. This is the second year featuring this event. Join the local arts community this September and get back into celebrating #artforthepeople and #locallove. Visit voxpopular.ca or follow @VoxPopTBay on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Maud and Me

Marianne Jones

Marianne Jones Releases First Novel By Sara Sadeghi Aval

f you take a stroll through Marina Park, you will find three stone benches. Engraved on each are the words of Marianne Jones, literally set in stone. The city commissioned the benches, which feature lines taken from her first chapbook, Highway 17. As Jones and I walked and spoke about her career, I learned how her first novel, Maud and Me, came to be. Although this is her first novel, it is the author’s eighth major publication. “My first published piece was for a Miss Chatelaine edition,” Jones says. “There was a short story contest and I won.” Jones was 14 at the time. She has since published poetry books, children’s stories, and a murder mystery. “I’ve always had a desire to communicate with others,”

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Jones says. “I find the same [feeling] with poetry; the satisfaction of finding the right words.” Twenty years in the making, Maud and Me, a delicate but resilient piece on marriage, self-identity, and religion, was published in May by Crossfield Publishing. Set in 1980s Marathon, the book offers a fictional world that hits close to home for local readers. It revolves around a young woman named Nicole who unexpectedly lands in the role of minister’s wife in the small North Shore town. She and Adam, her husband-turned-young pastor, along with their son Calvin find themselves in a new place, making new friends, all the while Nicole is grappling with her role as a wife, as a minister’s wife, and as

an individual. She struggles with the opinions of fellow church goers, and the women in the community who have different ideas about what a minister’s wife is meant to do. Nicole pursues her art and befriends the outcasts in the community. She is, in all senses of the word, an intricate character. Throughout the narrative, mental health, individual growth, and family dynamics are highlighted as the author navigates the characters’ perspectives. After realizing that the Maud in Maud and Me was Lucy Maud Montgomery, the late author of the Anne of Green Gables novels, I had to know why Jones picked Montgomery as her character’s hallucination. “When I first started writing this, I had the image

of a minister’s wife digging in her garden. L.M Montgomery was also a minister’s wife in a small town. I just knew,” Jones says, smiling. In the novel, the two women find themselves relating to each other over cups of tea and, although they are separated by decades and Montgomery’s death, their imagined friendship saves Nicole at a time of crisis. Whether you’re a fan of Montgomery herself or not, there is no denying that the late author’s wisdom and personality play beautifully into Jones’s narrative. In Thunder Bay, Maud and Me can be found at local bookstores. For more information on Marianne Jones, follow her on Facebook @MarianneJonesAuthor

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Gregory Heroux of Sail Superior stands at the head of the catamaran, affectionately called the Cat, preparing to head out to water

Launi, a new member of the Sail Superior team, unties the Cat from the barge

The catamaran graces the Lake Superior horizon next to the Sleeping Giant

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A Man and His Catamaran Sail Superior's Welcome Ship

Story by Sara Sadeghi Aval, Photos by Keegan Richard

regory Heroux stands at the helm of his 47,000-pound catamaran. His T-shirt reads “The lake is calling, so I must go.” After 15 minutes of speaking with him, I understood why. Sail Superior began operating in 2005. With over 40 years of sailing experience, Heroux is thrilled to bring his new sailing addition, aptly named Welcome, to his growing fleet of touring ships. The “Cat” as the crew calls it, arrived last August. As a modern-day parallel to the Welcome ship that used to call the Thunder Bay area home, the Cat is here to stay. Built for relaxing harbour tours and charcuterie and wine trips, the catamaran is a sight to see. A wide build offers plenty of space for party hosting and a stunning 360-degree view of the lake, wherever you are.

It takes about two to three people to get the ship out on the water, and as I watch the crew tie and untie lines, swing around the deck, and manoeuver out of the pier like a well-oiled machine, I begin to see the dance that has to happen for the Cat to sail. Amongst the crew, 100 years of experience on the water peeks through their calculated moves and instinctual steps. “When you’re on the water, the anxiety and tension melt away. It’s almost a type of meditation,” Heroux says of his love of sailing. With the boat moving at about 16 kilometres an hour, passengers have plenty of time to enjoy Lake Superior’s sights. Spots like Sawyer’s Bay, Loon Harbour, and the Otter Cove waterfalls are some of Heroux’s favourites. He says that birdwatchers love the tours for the quiet and calm passage, perfect for taking pictures.

Private parties of up to 16 people can currently board the boat. Tours are usually about two hours, with plenty of time to see all that the lake has to offer. Although the catamaran is currently operating as a BYOB boat, Sail Superior also offers tours on their Frodo ship with a liquor licence. I walk the deck and ask crew members about their favourite and least favourite parts of sailing. Leanne Miller has been with the company for about four and a half years. Her favourite part about sailing the Cat is Lake Superior’s constant winds. Rodney Swatton, part of the crew since 2017, says tour groups “love to see our city from the water.” Heroux’s least favourite thing about sailing is “finding the bottom of the lake unexpectedly.”

Don’t worry though, the catamaran only needs five feet of water to float. Lovers of Nanabijou’s hiking trails also enjoy taking the day trip to the beach and returning after the five-hour hike to the mountaintop. Visit sailsuperior.com for more information.

The catamaran sitting at Pier 3 at Marina Park

The crew working on the inside of the catamaran

The buddy ship to the Cat, which is ready for faster-paced tours

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Friends of the Library

Friends to the Community Story by Rebekah Skochinski, Photos by Keegan Richard

hat do you do when you love libraries and you love reading? Well, you might volunteer with the Friends of the Library. Fran Duke, president of the executive and co-manager of the Friends Bookstore, has been with the organization for 12 years. “I’ve lived in several towns and cities in Canada, as well as a few years spent overseas—always there has been a library to welcome me, make me feel at home, and with a rich variety of books to explore,” she says. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit charitable organization that has been in operation for 34 years and is run by over 50 volunteer members ranging in ages from 18 to late 80s. Their primary goal is supporting the Thunder Bay Public Library, which they achieve mainly through book sales at their

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bookstore in Victoriaville Centre. There you will find a great selection of books and magazines, including a vast array of material for children and young adults. “We can’t keep Westerns on the shelf—aficionados buy these books and then return them so they are available for other fans.” Duke says that the science fiction/fantasy section is also extremely popular as are graphic novels, the self-help section, and the spirituality section. More than just used book sellers, the Friends regularly donate boxes of books and audiovisual materials to non-profit daycares in the city, as well as to organizations such as Evergreen A United Neighbourhood, The Regional Multicultural Youth Council, and seniors complexes. They also support the library’s home delivery programs and volunteer

Fran Duke, Janet Robertson, and Joanne Petrisano of the Friends of the Library at bingos—they are one of 82 local charities part of the Superior Shores Gaming Association. This past July the group held a very successful Off the Wall Art sale with paintings that were once part of the library collection alongside beautiful art books. Typically, they hold seasonal sales as well as coordinate displays and events to promote events like Black History Month and other mall events such as the Indigenous Christmas craft fair and the Science North Science Fair. The Friends are eager to welcome back their regular customers (as well as see some new faces!) when they reopen September 7 and they have plans for a huge book sale this fall. Post-secondary students take note: the bookstore is a great place to find inexpensive classics. They are also once again accepting

donations. Duke says she loves finding a special book that a customer requested (customers can fill out a request card for titles), adding “every box of donated books is like a Christmas gift—you never know what it may hold!” Contact the Friends at 623-2309 or friends_tbpl@tbaytel.net, or find them on Facebook @FriendsBookstoreTBay.

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The 100th anniversary history group. Standing left to right, Rudy Buitenhuis, Jacquelyn Jantunen, Gary Parker. Sitting left to right, Patricia Forrest, Karen Caren, Peggy Blekkenhorst Missing: Rick Kieri, Linda Turk

Turning 100 Township of Gillies Celebrates Milestone By Ken Wright

Stories and Memories of Our Past: 100 Years 1920–2020 is a book that chronicles the history of the township and celebrates the centennial of its incorporation. Funded by the Township of Gillies municipal council and built upon research and interviews conducted by summer students in 2010 and 2011, its journey from idea to bound-and-printed completion took more than a decade. At 550 pages, richly illustrated with period photographs gleaned from family albums and museums, its scope is both extensive and comprehensive. “It’s a huge undertaking, one that we’re really proud of,”

says Karen Caren, a member of the history book working group and a fourth generation Gillies resident. “It’s a really great look at the area from the late 1800s right through to today and what the community has gone through.” The settlement’s origins in the silver mines that opened along the Silver Mountain Road in the middle of the 19th century, the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway, the sawmills and bush camps based on a plentiful supply of white pine, and the clearing of land for farming the “good old Gillies clay” are documented. Chapters detail such diverse topics as schools, churches and cemeteries, sports clubs and organizations, events and celebrations, health care, transportation, and industry. At the heart of the book are the personal episodes from the lives of its residents past and present,

and the care that was taken in their presentation. “We really wanted the stories to be in the family’s voice,” says Caren, adding that this was “to make sure that it was their story, it was them telling it.” Therein, perhaps, lies the greatest impact of the book. “What I found was really amazing,” says Caren upon reviewing the stories, “were all the connections: who married who, who was related to who, where everybody lived, the sense of community and everybody helping each other.” The book will be launched Labour Day weekend in conjunction with the Hymers Fall Fair. The first printing is limited to 300 large-format copies and can be reserved in advance by contacting the Township of Gillies Municipal Office.

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ou couldn’t be blamed for casting an envious eye westerly to the Township of Gillies, whose 474 residents enjoy a best-of-both-worlds, affordable lifestyle in a bucolic setting within an easy 40-kilometre drive of the bigcity amenities of Thunder Bay.

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endy O’Connor started BearHaven in 2008 as a market garden on her rural property near Murillo. Having grown up with a farming background in southwestern Ontario, O’Connor was excited to see what she could grow and develop here on the property she fell in love with. BearHaven is named for “the polite yearly spring visit of a bear, who helps to turn over my compost, leaves some fertilizer in my orchard, and then goes away,” she says. All of her produce is grown without pesticides, and she follows many organic standards. She also produces seed for Thunder Bay’s own Superior Seed Producers. O’Connor has a long history of being involved with farmers markets, as well as coordinating them. It began down south, where her family had worked hard to develop a successfully producing fruit farm. The

late ‘90s environment found it difficult to market and ship the produce, so O’Connor had the idea to use the local farmers market as a fruit outlet, and set up a Galbraith Farms stand in London, Ontario’s Covent Garden Market from 1999–2005. Once she started BearHaven here, she sold veggies at the Thunder Bay Country Market, and then the Nolalu Market, which is now closed. “I co-founded Kakabeka Farmers’ Market with Jacomyn Gerbrandy in 2014 as a community project, and I’ve sold veggies at KFM every year since then,” O’Connor says. “Jacomyn has since moved to lovely Halifax. I, along with others, volunteer to keep the market running. The Royal Canadian Legion Kakabeka Branch #225 has been an important partner, and very helpful to the market.” O’Connor grows and sells root vegetables, greens, tomatoes,

cucumbers, winter squash, onions, and garlic. Garlic has become a specialty and she has been increasing her garlic planting every year. In recent years she has added homemade sponge toffee and peanut brittle to her market table. Her most popular items at the market are sponge toffee, and garlic. “My favourite thing about Kakabeka Farmers’ Market is how it feels,” shs says. “The cheer, goodwill, and community spirit among the vendors, volunteers, and customers uplift me on every market day. I might float away one of these Saturdays. Can’t beat it.” The market has more than 50% farm food vendors, which makes them a true farmers market as defined by the Ontario Food Premises Regulations. “We are quite proud of that designation. Kakabeka Farmers’ Market has become a seasonal local food hub.”

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1940s. There is currently an accessible portable washroom in the park, “but if we have the opportunity to upgrade the permanent facilities, that would be [a] much better solution,” Halvorsen adds. The work on that front would likely involve tearing down the existing structure and replacing it.

Vickers Park to See Accessibility Improvements, Other Work Story and photos by Matt Prokopchuk

n over-century-old park on Thunder Bay’s south side will see some improvements, with a lot of the planned work going toward making the historical space more accessible. The city's current capital budget set aside money to replace the existing playground structures at Vickers Park, says Cory Halvorsen, the city’s manager of parks and open spaces. That’s so more up-todate play structures that meet current accessibility needs can be put in its place. The city is also applying for federal funding to be used for other accessibility improvements at the park, specifically for things like washrooms and pathways. “Vickers does have a permanent structure building currently on-site, but it is somewhat dated; the washrooms were built prior to having to meet accessibility requirements, so we’re working on an application for that,” he says. If the city’s funding application is successful, the play equipment, pathways, and washroom upgrades would be all done as part of one large project, Halvorsen says, adding that if the money doesn’t come

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Planned work at Vickers Park includes making its trails more accessible through, municipal funding will still ensure the playground gets replaced. The current play structure dates back to the early 2000s, he says, while the washroom building likely dates back to around the

More modern playground equipment, Halvorsen says, doesn’t have sand as a ground cover (which isn’t accessible), and typically new playgrounds have more of an engineered mulch-like base. However, Halvorsen says the Vickers site will instead utilize a rubberized ground surface. Some more historical parts of the playground—like the turtle— will remain. Other planned work at the park falls outside of the scope of improving accessibility, and includes reorganizing the flower beds and planting more perennials to help reduce maintenance (annuals have to be planted each year). Beds on the perimeter of the park are slated to be

decommissioned—Halvorsen says they don’t really fall in line with the park’s original planting plan—and circular beds that used to be more in the middle of the park are to be recreated. “We have some options where we can eliminate some of these perimeter annual beds, but then recreate some of the interior circular beds,” he says. “So that’s kind of the direction we’re heading in.”

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Story by Sara Sadeghi Aval, Photos by Melissa Lamothe “Once you’re comfortable with the skills, it’s freedom,” says Vanessa Bowles about her love of skateboarding and snowboarding. Bowles is the founder of the Female Board Collective, a new not-for-profit in the city that’s focusing on breaking down barriers for female-identifying persons in male-dominated boarding sports. Bowles has stepped back into the industry as a previous professional boarder herself. With experience on the American race circuit, she hopes to bring more of the sport to Thunder Bay. A boarder since childhood, she reflects on the lack of female presence on both the ramps and the slopes.

“I would be going down hills all day and I would be the only girl,” she says. “It’s lonely. Our mission here is to build and nurture self-confidence, and to encourage innovation.” The collective currently has about 50 participants, ranging from ages two to 45, who are looking to either begin their boarding journey or find a safe space to enjoy the sport. Although Bowles is currently on the hunt for an indoor space, classes and skate times are already underway, with their main programming consisting of a free skateboarding lesson at Marina Park every week. “We have 16-year-olds who are now teaching the younger groups.

A young skateboarder gets some instruction at a collective lesson

This helps us stay self-sufficient and create a job cycle in the community,” Bowles says. “By becoming mentors, these women can develop a variety of skills—not only riding, but manufacturing their own boards, screening and printing merchandise or designs, or filming other boarders. These are skills that can be used outside of the collective as well.” Parents are also welcome to attend, and Bowles encourages any females interested to watch or join. They also offer accessible skate times for persons with disabilities to allow space and time for sufficient learning. “I think it’s vital to have female-identifying persons in all sports, and to create a safe space for

them to learn,” she says. “We’ve had so much amazing feedback from these women, thankful for the opportunity to both learn and feel protected. We don’t turn anyone away and we include any non-binary and two-spirit individuals as well. This is about inclusivity, not exclusivity.” Bowles is also putting out a call to anyone in the city who has an indoor location in mind to contact the collective. She is already planning for the winter months and hoping to get the collective out on the slopes as well. Follow the collective on Instagram @female_skateboard_collective.

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WALL SPACE  Jeff Burke, the owner of Brule Creek Farms, grew up on a dairy farm, not far from where he is located now in Conmee Township. Burke graduated with an environmental science and biology degree from Lakehead University. After graduating, he worked for the Food Security Research Network, where he helped with researching the viability of local grain mills and flour, before he decided to try his hand at processing flour in 2008.

Brule Creek Farms Art of Growing and Processing Grains Story by Tiffany Jarva, Photos by Kay Lee

 Wheat is Burke’s largest crop, with 180 acres of his field dedicated to it. This year the wheat is turning earlier than usual because of how hot and dry it’s been. “Wheat can handle a fair amount of heat,” explains Burke, predicting he will have to harvest a little earlier than usual.

nitially, Brule Creek Farms owner Jeff Burke wasn’t going to farm. “I was just going to process flour,” he explains. But then in 2008, the price of wheat was going through the roof and there just wasn’t much wheat around, so he started growing his own. “It meant I could start growing wheat the way I wanted to,” he says. “And it was easier to try different things.” For instance, this year is the first year he planted five acres of oats. He doesn’t have enough to process yet, but hopes eventually he will harvest enough to make oat flour or rolled oats. Over the years Burke has experimented with other crops like barley, buckwheat, and red clover. “I find it entertaining. I love plant biology and looking at the relationships of plants in the field.” On 320 acres, just outside of Kakabeka Falls, Burke primarily grows wheat, rye, and canola. Brule Creek is known for its local stonemilled flour, cold-pressed canola oil, and baking mixes. Burke does all the planting, harvesting, milling, bagging, transporting, repairing, and building. “I’m never bored out here,” he laughs.

 Burke processes grain all year round, but spends most of his time in the mill during the winter. “I love to tinker with the process. I really like learning new processes, like when I decided to create canola oil.” Rye and wheat go through a two-mill process, and canola is pressed. Next, the flour goes through the sifter (a coarser screen is used for whole wheat) and then finally the bagger.  The harvester is typically the biggest and most expensive piece of equipment on the farm, explains Burke. Bought used from a farm in Manitoba, this harvester suits Burke’s small-farm needs just fine. He is currently in the process of building a new shed to house the machine.

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 Burke keeps samples of seeds from previous years in labelled jars in case he ever wants to refer to any given year.

 This vintage 1903 seed cleaner is from a small farm in Emo, Ontario. “It still works and the principle is exactly the same as any modern cleaner,” says Burke. “At first it wasn’t bolted and it started walking away because of how much it shakes.” Screens filter out what is not needed. After the grains are cleaned, they are stored and dried in hoppers.

 Burke and another farmer co-own this swather because of the limited number of days throughout the year that he uses it. The swather is attached to the tractor and used to cut grain into long swaths in tight rows laid flat on the ground, which helps with the drying process, followed by storage. “It’s like driving a grasshopper,” laughs Burke.

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r. Lana Ray has added a new title to her already-impressive resume. The internationally recognized Anishinaabe scholar from Opwaaganasiniing, near Nipigon, is an assistant professor in the department of Indigenous Learning at Lakehead University. Now Ray, a strong advocate for Indigenous education, has also been appointed the school’s first Indigenous research chair in decolonial futures, which will allow her to put more time into her research. We spoke with Ray about what a decolonial future could look like, what she enjoys doing away from work (as much as she can!), and who she’s looked up to.

On what a decolonial future looks like: I think for me, a decolonial future—I talk about this a little bit in the press release [announcing her research chair appointment], but I’ll expand upon it—is the idea of being able to freely and proudly live our responsibilities, and so I think that word “responsibility” is really important. Obviously, just like any culture of knowledge systems, things can change over time. But at the same time, I think as Anishinaabe people we have key principles and key teachings that were given to us, and I certainly don’t think I know better than those teachings and those stories and everything else that was shared with us to live

a good life, and those are relevant from time immemorial. I think, in terms of decolonial futures, there’s definitely space to use and integrate technologies and even other Western approaches to forward our self-determined visions, but at the same time, I think decolonial future is also about continuing to bring forward those key principles and practices that we’ve had since time immemorial as Anishinaabe peoples.

On the most interesting place work as taken her: Growing up in a small town (I’m from Opwaaganasiniing but I grew up in the adjacent community of Nipigon)—and I’m assuming I’m not alone here—I was always thinking about “when I get older, I’m going to leave and go and move and live someplace much more exciting.” And so I did that for a couple of years. But I just always felt, especially when I was doing my dissertation work, a lot of it started to come together and click in terms of my academic career and what I wanted to do and what my focus would be. So I always felt this pull back to our territory. So, while I love to visit different places—my work has brought me

to different places in Mexico (like Mexico City), and the Chimborazo region in Ecuador—I think it’s still being at home. We have so many knowledge holders and people with different skills within our own communities, and I think sometimes we maybe overlook those who are in our own communities. It’s still really great to be able to mobilize across different nations and different regions. On who she’s looked up to: I have a couple. I remember when I was doing my undergraduate degree, there was an Indigenous woman, a contract lecturer [Theresa McCarthy]. She’s the one who kind of made me see how maybe I could have the job that I have now. I never really thought that, growing up as an Anishinaabe-kwe in a small community, that being a professor would ever actually be an option for me, so seeing her helped me see that as a career path. Also, I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by an Anishinaabe knowledge holder from Curve Lake First Nation by the name of Dorothy Taylor; we always joke that we don’t really know how we got paired together because she’s really everything that I’m not. She’s an amazing singer and drummer; I, myself would probably be considered a little bit tone-deaf. She’s an amazing beader, and while I try, it’s not something that comes naturally to me. But I had the honour of being her helper for a few years when I lived in southern Ontario and she still continues to play a big role in my life as well.

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By William Dunstan, Policy Analyst, Northern Policy Institute As Ontario exited the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and relaxed public health restrictions in June and July, bars and restaurants were allowed to re-open. As indoor and patio dining return to Thunder Bay, bringing back customers might be the easy part for restaurants. The real challenge, it looks like, is finding staff. Restaurant owners in Thunder Bay have reported large numbers of job vacancies in recent months. The latest labour market data backs this up. The job vacancy rate is the number of job vacancies as a percentage of labour demand (occupied positions plus vacant positions). Across northern Ontario’s major cities, job vacancy rates in accommodation and food services are above pre-pandemic levels. In 2019, the vacancy rate in Thunder Bay was 2.2%. So far in 2021, the vacancy rate is 2.7%. What’s unusual about today’s high job vacancy rates is that they are occurring at a time when the number of jobs currently filled is not very high. Typically, one would expect job vacancy rates to be the highest when the economy is strong and unemployment is low. According to data from Emsi Economic Modelling, however, the number of people in Thunder Bay employed in accommodation and

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As the pandemic eventually fades away, food services work will likely become more appealing and the labour market should begin to resemble the old normal. For the time being at least, restaurant owners could find that to attract enough workers, they need to offer higher wages. There is some indication of this happening in Thunder Bay. Average advertised wages in the accommodation and food services sector were higher in July 2021 than in June 2021, deviating from a previous trend of advertised wages falling between June and July each year. A new federal program, the Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP), can help employers offer higher wages. Unlike previous wage subsidies, the CRHP will partially cover the cost of hiring new employees, or increasing pay for existing employees, for businesses that lost revenue during the pandemic. For most Thunder Bay residents, getting out of the house and visiting one’s favourite dining spot hasn’t lost its appeal. The same can’t be said for the jobs serving these customers.

food services has dropped from 5,216 in 2019 to 3,702 in 2021. More specifically, in both Thunder Bay and Ontario as a whole, employment in “food services and drinking places” is around 25% lower in 2021 than it was in 2018. Clearly, the job vacancies we are seeing aren’t the product of more jobs being available now than pre-pandemic. Instead, it seems to be a case of fewer workers being available for hire. This could be interpreted as people who previously worked at restaurants not being interested in going back. There are a few theories as to why fewer people want to work at restaurants now than before the pandemic. Easier access to government benefits and the threat of losing these benefits should they take a job could be making this work less

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s I sneakily waited for the wind to die down on my final putt at Dragon Hills Golf Course on August 1, a conversation at the end of June came back to me—Ontario Disc Sports Association executive director Chris Ozolins said “Why aren’t you registered for the Northern Ontario Championships?” The tournament, a week-long affair in Thunder Bay, was just a month away at the time—I couldn’t possibly make a trip to Thunder Bay from Ottawa happen so quickly, could I? Turns out, I could. Thanks to amazing airfare prices from Flair Airlines, a great discount block of rooms at the Days Inn on Sibley Drive, and a welcoming attitude from Ozolins and the tournament director team at ChainLink Disc Golf (Cara Hovius and Jeff MacKeigan), I made it happen. It turned into a whirlwind, nonstop week of helping behind the scenes, competing in four tournament rounds and two flex start rounds with 160 other players from

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across the country. The tournament, about a year and a half in the making, involved multiple trips to Thunder Bay for the coordinating team of Ozolins, Hovius, and MacKeigan—to meet with those who would become tournament sponsors, to chat about opportunities with the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, to walk through courses with owners at Dragon Hills Golf Course and Bayview Golf Course, and the City at Birch Point Disc Golf Course, and even to install tee pads where needed. I snuck into NOC 2021 at the 11th hour, primarily as a player there for fun (and to tour around Thunder Bay of course!) but also as a volunteer. I packed players’ packs— stuffing Heartbeat Hot Sauce into bag after bag as a nice local treat for those who’d come from near and far to play—and hammered tee signs into the ground after the flex rounds had finished for the day before the tournament rounds

began. I ran a registration table on the Friday night before the tournament and got to say hello (and good luck!) to almost every one of the 160 participants. All of my little efforts to help out pale in comparison to Ozolins’s, Hovius’s, and MacKeigan’s work ahead of time. Getting to experience the hard work of the Chain Link and ODSA teams firsthand was just as great as experiencing Thunder Bay—and thanks to the CEDC I got to experience a lot of what Thunder Bay had to offer. Somehow, in my seven days in the city, I played eight rounds of disc golf and visited Fort William Historical Park, caught the views at Ouimet Canyon, hiked at Sleeping Giant, ate cheese from Thunder Oak, took in the sights at the scenic lookout at Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay), set sail with Sail Superior, saw Kakabeka Falls, got ice cream at Silver Islet’s 150-year-old general store and picked amethyst at the Amethyst Mine Panorama. I’ll be back!

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The following article discusses cannabis oil vaporizers. While these products are distinct and separate from nicotine vaporizers (i.e. e-cigarettes) there is some overlap in terminology and technology. Current research suggests that burning cannabis releases over 100 chemicals, some of which are potentially carcinogenic. While cannabis oil vaporizers aim to avoid releasing those chemicals, the vapour cannot be considered harmless—you’re still ingesting something that will change your body chemistry.

ne of the first topics Cannabis Corner looked at was vaporizers. At that point, just after legalization, dried flower was all anyone was thinking about and vaporizers—both handheld and tabletop models like the Volcano—held rarified status. In the years since, though, vape pens have largely supplanted the conversation about vaporizers due to their convenience and reliability. They aren’t for everyone, but there’s many advantages over the usual paraphernalia.

The big attraction is that vape pens are a self-contained system that avoids all the messiness and smell of other consumption methods. You simply screw a cartridge onto the slim body of the vaporizer, push a button to fire the battery, and then inhale. Use it once, use it all night, keep it in your pocket, whatever—a vape pen uses the same components as a regular vaporizer but packed into a slim aluminum body the size of a Sharpie. Along with size, the main difference from regular vaporizers is that vape pens use a pre-filled cannabis oil cartridge. These cartridges replace the old method of having to load your own dried flower. I’ve been trying a model from San Rafael ‘71 the last while and here’s what I’ve found. Convenience is probably the vape pen’s biggest feature. No lighter to carry, no loose flower to pack, little maintenance aside from charging the battery, and the lower vaporizing temperature means no nasty, smelly smoke. Like many vape pens, the San Rafael model uses a USB adaptor for charging the battery and it has a fairly long life, though if you’re using your vape pen every day, you’ll probably want to charge it as often as you do your phone. There are usually some temperature settings

you can play with as well, though nowhere near the precision you’d get with a tabletop model. The convenience extends to use as well. Since vape pens work at the push of a button, you can really measure how much you want to consume without feeling overwhelmed. If you’re a beginner, vape pens are probably the best way to consciously track the effects of how much you’re using. Containing between a half-gram and one gram of cannabis oil, vape cartridges run the range in potency and price. Initially, manufacturers focused on ridiculously high-THC strains, but now offer everything from CBD-specific blends to balanced strains. Cartridge technology is still evolving, so do a bit of homework because the kind of vape pen you choose will determine if you’re using 510 thread, PAX Era, or closed loop cartridges. Each system has subtle differences, but for choice of strains, I would recommend the 510 thread cartridges as they’re the most common.

The best-quality cartridges use a full spectrum extraction process that preserves all the cannabis’s active compounds and terpenes. There’s a whole discussion around oil viscosity and vape pens that’s beyond this introduction, but just know when you’re purchasing cartridges the best-quality ones offer a CO2-extracted full-spectrum oil. Compared to distillates, which require additives (both natural and unnatural) for ideal viscosity, full spectrum cartridges retain the natural terpenes found in the cannabis, guaranteeing better flavour. For example, the San Rafael ‘71 Pink Kush cartridge (THC 72.5 – 88.5%, CBD 0 – 10.0%, $39.95 / 1.88 grams) was delicious, a spicy, lemony mixture that crept up just enough. A final consideration for using vape pens is sustainability. Thankfully, cartridges are, in most cases, recyclable, and can be returned to participating retailers much like your dried flower containers. In my mind this adds another layer to the vape pen’s closed system, and another reason to recommend them. Whether vape pens will work for you has a lot to do with your own habits and preferences, but it’s hard to beat the overall convenience.

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ddiction has been part of Damon Crack’s life for as long as he can remember. He grew up watching his father get drunk and high every day. It affected him to the point that he didn’t try a single drink or drug in high school, but it was only a matter of time. “In hindsight, I can see my addictive patterns starting well before I touched drugs and alcohol,” he says. “The way I played sports was obsessive and addictive, and I used to play hockey 12 hours a day in the winter. When I found golf at age 12, I used to play at least 36 hours a week. The obsession of addiction was already there.” Crack was 14 when his parents divorced as a direct result of his father’s addictions. “I never felt comfortable in my own skin. I always felt insecure and anxious,” he recalls, labelling the feelings as his own personal “living problem.” He had his first drink when he was 18, and “it felt like all of the insecurity and anxiety went away.” That moment marked the slippery slope of decade-long addiction, landing Crack with an impared driving charge and two weeks in jail. He lost relationships, failed out of school, and was fired from jobs. “My health was declining and I felt like I was living life at 20%,” he says.

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“Addictions are sometimes sneaky,” says Tammy Turnbull, the treasurer of the Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee. “With alcohol, gambling, and pills, people don’t realize they’re heading down the road to addiction because there’s no sign that says stop—you take one more drink or one more pill, or go to the casino one more time, until you notice you’re in the middle of a chaotic storm.” There are community groups for support and recovery. The Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee, Thunder Bay Drug Strategy, Fort William First Nation, and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit are hosting an online music, comedy, and story-sharing event called Rockin’ Recovery on September 22. It also marks the Drug Awareness Committee’s 30th anniversary. “It’s a time to come together for anyone who’s been impacted by addiction. We are doing a pre-party from 2 to 4 pm at Bay Village Coffee on September 22. We’re inviting anyone who’s been affected by addiction or who has supported someone with addictions to come for a free coffee or tea and cookie,” Turnbull says. “The reality is everybody knows someone who has been touched by addiction, or they themselves might have had a struggle with it, but we’re not alone. And that’s what we’re

bringing awareness to: the fact that we will heal better together.” According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “in Canada, it is estimated that approximately 21% of the population (about 6 million people) will meet the criteria for addiction in their lifetime,” with alcohol being the most common substance for which people met the criteria for addiction. The pandemic also caused significant increases in use and addiction. A Statistics Canada 2021 report points out that “of those who had previously consumed alcohol, nearly one quarter (24%) said their consumption had increased during the pandemic. […] Of those who had previously consumed cannabis, more than one third (34%) said their consumption had increased during the pandemic.” For Crack, recovery meant checking himself into treatment. On his own, he managed to stay sober for three years without community addiction support. Although, on the outside he seemed well—he’d met his wife, his career as a nurse was underway, and he started to have children—he eventually relapsed, this time with pills. While working at a retirement home, he started taking people’s leftover medications.

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Born: San Francisco Instrument: Conductor, composer, installation artist Age you started to study music: Violin at age 5 How long you’ve been with TBSO: Since 2017 What’s on personal playlist: Gustav Mahler

oing forward, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Paul Haas certainly won’t be taking music for granted. “The hardest part of this past season for me was not being able to make music together as a body,” Haas, the TBSO’s conductor and music director, says of the pandemic’s impact on the orchestra. And while the TBSO had not—at the time of Haas’s email interview with The Walleye—officially announced a return to in-person performances, Haas says when that happens, it will be a night to remember. “Tears are not out of the question for that first performance,” he says. “It’s going to

be a year of drought, followed by a feast. I don’t think I have the words for this one—it will be special.” Haas’s background includes an undergraduate degree from Yale, and a master’s in conducting from The Juilliard School. He was music director of the New York Youth Symphony and founded Sympho, which offers interactive symphony concerts, prior to joining the TBSO full-time in 2017. He concurrently serves as the music director of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, a position he’s held since 2011. “This is an extraordinary orchestra, full of world-class talent and consummate artistry,” Haas says of the TBSO. “I

fell in love with the TBSO when I first conducted here, back in March of 2015, and I still feel that to this day.” “Combine that with one of the strongest board presidents I’ve ever seen, in Linda Penner, and a force of nature in our new executive director Ryleigh Dupuis, and it’s clear the TBSO has a particularly bright future ahead of it.” And while things have been challenging during the pandemic, Haas says the TBSO is planning a full season for 2021–22, although things will look a bit different.

“It’ll have almost all of the same components, with some wonderful new additions,” Haas says. “Everything, of course, depends on the course of the pandemic.” “We are, at any rate, absolutely ready to go, regardless of which direction it takes.”

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he first few days of August were exciting ones for Thunder Bay singer-songwriter Carly Morson.

Morson, who records under the name vermilllixn, released her first official single online on August 4 (the track, titled “Strawberry Blond,” is available on YouTube, and streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music). In an interview with The Walleye a few days before the release, Morson admitted she was a bit nervous, but was “very happy and satisfied with how it turned out.” The song, Morson says, was written a few months ago, after the end of a relationship. “After that, I kind of felt

a little bit numb to the whole situation,” Morson says. “I didn’t want to think that it was over.” “It’s kind of about pretending that a bad situation didn’t happen, pretending that a breakup didn’t happen,” she says. “Imagining that you’re in a world where everything’s still the way it was, everything’s still perfect, and not wanting to face the fact that it’s not.” Sound-wise, Morson draws on a wide range of influences when it comes to her music. “I don’t tend to gravitate towards a specific genre,” she says. “I’m kind of all over the place with what I actually listen to.”

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“I like a lot of classic rock, I like a lot of indie stuff,” Morson continues. “I pay attention to a lot of the production side of things, so I’m paying attention to what instruments they used, and the arrangement, and the style that they went for, and if I like it, then I try to tie it into my own stuff.” And Morson plans on keeping the music coming for the foreseeable future. “I have a few [songs] that are done, and then a few more that are basically done,” she says. “I definitely want to release more before the end of the summer.” Longer-term, an album is “definitely on my bucket list,” Morson adds. Check out Morson’s SoundCloud page at soundcloud.com/vermilllixn, or her YouTube channel at youtube. com/vermilllixn.

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Heartbreak on the Dance Floor Megan Nadin’s Next Step is Hardly a Sob Story Story by Michael Charlebois, Photo by Keith Thomas Megan Nadin’s goal in life is the same as her goal in music: she wants to help people. In the same way she finds solace in the songwriting process, she wants the end result to speak to people. In the time of social isolation, however, Nadin couldn’t access those connections that made her whole. “I feel like I lost a big piece of my identity when I moved to Nashville at first,” she says. “It’s so special for me to be able to share some of the stories that inspire the songs—talking to people, letting

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them know where I was at when I wrote the song.” Traces of Nadin’s introspection can be heard on her debut EP This Was Then. Released in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic, the polished set of pop jams took on many themes of self-examination. However, her new single, “Heartless Heartbreak” was written with rhythm in mind. “I’m always writing from this emotional standpoint. I’m always writing when shit hits the fan,” she says. “There’s something really fun about being at

a live show, and having something for people to dance to.” The themes of love and loss still reside here, but Nadin writes with more intention, and is backed by a sophisticated blend of vocal layering and sweet guitar strums. “I wanted to test myself,” she says. As she builds her resume, live shows are resuming in Nashville and Nadin’s presence as an artist continues to materialize. She also remains committed to the art form. “My manager always says to me, ‘You aren’t a pop artist who wants

a makeup line. You actually have a vision and a goal.’” She’s flirting with the idea of releasing more singles and capitalizing on the creative momentum she built for herself. “If I just release music and I’m not so tied to the outcome and, moreso, the people it reaches, maybe people will get a better idea of who I am as an artist.” “Heartless Heartbreak” is available on all streaming platforms.

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Lindsey Buckingham The Solo Work of Fleetwood Mac’s Resident Genius

Story by Gord Ellis, Photo Courtesy of Grandstand Media style based more on folk guitar or bluegrass. Musically and vocally, Buckingham often leaned closer to The Beach Boys and the production style of Phil Spector. Although these influences are woven throughout the Fleetwood Mac albums he was part of, it was actually fully formed before that. The album Buckingham Nicks, released in 1973 (with his then-girlfriend Stevie), also had the layered guitar and vocal harmonies that would catch Mick Fleetwood’s ear. Buckingham’s first solo album, 1981’s Law and Order, was largely seen as being weird and a reaction to the pressures of being in Fleetwood Mac. There are some truly oddball songs on Law and Order, including “Johnny Stew,” “Bwana,” and “That’s How We Do It in L.A.” Buckingham had begun using guitar and drum loops, heavily processed vocals, and other studio trickery on FM’s “Tusk,” and they were all over Law and Order. Yet his ear for hooks and a great melody was in full force on the radio hit “Trouble,” which is sonic ear candy. To this day, Law and Order remains one of my favourite listens when I want to go to a fun and weird place musically.

he musical legacy of Fleetwood Mac is well known and remains part of the musical furniture on most classic rock and adult-oriented radio stations. The music of the band’s best-known album Rumours (40 million albums sold) has become the soundtrack of several generations of music lovers. Almost as well known as the music is the band’s often tumultuous interpersonal history, most of which is centred around the relationship between Stevie Nicks and

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Lindsey Buckingham. Nicks has enjoyed a hugely successful solo career, however, it is my belief that Buckingham’s solo work has been unjustly overlooked, despite it including several hits and some truly fascinating music. Lindsey Buckingham comes from a different musical place than many of his contemporaries who emerged in the blues/ rock-drenched 70s. Buckingham, a self-taught guitarist, plays without a pick and uses a fingerpicking

The solo album Go Insane followed in 1984 and was more glossy and slickly produced than Law and Order. The downside was that Buckingham had discovered synthesizers, and they are all over the album. The record is not entirely unlistenable, and has some great tunes, but I do wonder how he would record them today. The title song, a response to a love affair gone wrong, would be retooled as a solo guitar tour de force a couple of decades later. In 1992, after a long break, Buckingham released his third solo album Out of the Cradle. There had been a lot going on in the artist’s life and career, not the least of

which was a rancorous break up with Fleetwood Mac. However, Out of the Cradle proved Buckingham had lost none of his musical gifts. The album is loaded with great songs and performances, including “Countdown” and “Soul Drifter.” The harder-rocking songs on the album feature Buckingham’s unique guitar sound and stylings. The best of these is “Wrong,” a funny but biting poke at the rock star ego, apparently aimed at Mick Fleetwood. Out of the Cradle remains a high point in the Buckingham music library. Five years later, Buckingham rejoined Fleetwood Mac for a second act that was focused more on concerts and less on producing and writing albums. Yet as a solo artist, Buckingham remained busy. Between 2006 and 2011, he released three solo albums, Under the Skin, Gift of Screws, and Seeds We Sow. None of them had the commercial impact of his earlier solo outings, yet they all have moments of sheer genius. In 2018, Buckingham was booted from Fleetwood Mac, apparently at the request of Steve Nicks. How someone as important as Buckingham to the sound and production of the band could be fired is something many have pondered. Buckingham was despondent and suffered a life-threatening heart attack in the wake of the event. Yet Lindsey Buckingham is a fighter and, at 71, he is back with a new, self-titled album and a tour. The new songs released so far—“On The Wrong Side” and “I Don’t Mind”— have all the earmarks of his sound and he is in fine voice. There have also been some hints of a reunion with his old band, so it seems that Buckingham will be busy for the foreseeable future. That is good news for all of us who love his music.

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Facing What’s to Come The Honest Heart Collective Talks New Single, Upcoming Album Story by Jamie Varga, Photo by Scott McKay When it comes to picking a clever descriptive for a band like The Honest Heart Collective, it’s hard to compete with the name itself. Honest and heartfelt is about the best way to describe the members of the band as well as the music they create. Coming down from what we hope is the crest of the pandemic wave that crashed down upon us all, the band put out a new single on August 5 called “11/17,” the latest piece of the new album coming in the fall titled More Harm. Inspired by an accident the band got into while heading out on tour, “11/17” and the messages within it relate in more ways than one to the long and hard road HHC travelled to get where they are now—facing what is to come with fresh eyes.

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Seeing everything you use to create your passion shattered and tossed over a snow-covered ditch would be enough to kill the creative spirit for a lot of people. But then, just getting up from that, The Honest Heart Collective got knocked off the horse again when the entertainment world all but shut down completely. As they expected this album to be released before the brakes were put on, two other songs, “Fine” and “Linework” were released as potential teasers a year ago. So More Harm is almost an older album by now, but is still representative of the band moving on to new chapters.

Unlike some other acts out there, the band didn’t feel particularly inspired to create any new music during the shutdown because it just didn’t feel like the right environment to build proper Honest Heart songs. But new music is coming. “All this stuff we have in the bank is pre-COVID,” says Ryan MacDonald when talking about even more new music yet to come after More Harm’s release. “We recorded ‘11/17’ in June of 2019 and ‘Fine’ and ‘Linework’ were done in 2018. We’ve been working at it since we put out Grief Rights. We’re ready though. We’re back at it and I’m happy. My goal is that [the new music] comes out sooner than another three years from now. We’ve got some work to put in over the winter and then we can get at it.”

As doors start to open up and the live music world slowly starts to fire up, The Honest Heart Collective already has some shows under their belt, playing in Kenora recently and joining Noah Derksen, Raine Hamilton, and Jean-Paul De Roover in Fort Frances for Retour de Fort. But, in addition to More Harm coming out on October 8, it sounds like further exciting news may be on the way. So keep your eyes and ears close to the ground for what’s in store for The Honest Heart Collective. Find HHC on Facebook or visit their website at honestheart.co. #RIGHTdeadly

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Students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School on stage with July Talk at the 2019 Wake the Giant music festival

Back On Track Wake the Giant Music Festival Goes Live Story by Matt Prokopchuk, Photos by Darren McChristie

rganizers of the Wake the Giant music festival say they’ve been really pleased with how ticket sales are progressing for what looks to be Thunder Bay’s first large-scale, live, in-person concert since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor concert is slated for September 18 along the Thunder Bay northside waterfront, with a lineup featuring Jessie Reyez, Third Eye Blind, Loud Luxury, William Prince, iskwē, DJ Shub, Northern Cree, and Nick Sherman, along with local jingle dress dancers. The event returns for its second go-around after going on hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic; this year, organizers say they’re releasing tickets and setting capacity based on current public health rules. Despite last year’s break, planning for this year’s event went smoothly, says Sean Spenrath, one

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of the Wake the Giant organizers. “We’ve been super lucky. We booked these [acts] probably like a few months after the 2019 show, and they’ve just kind of stuck it through the entire time,” he says. “The only one that we added was iskwē, because when we tried to book her originally, she was touring in Europe at the time so she couldn’t make that commitment, and then COVID actually freed up her schedule.” The music festival has quickly become a key part of the whole Wake the Giant initiative—an anti-racism and cultural awareness project aimed at making Thunder Bay a more welcoming and inclusive space for Indigenous people, including the students who come to the city from their communities in order to attend high school. The 2015–2016 inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations students from remote communities who were in the city for their

education laid bare the racism many Indigenous people face in Thunder Bay. The festival component, according to organizers, is an opportunity to celebrate inclusivity and the cultures of the region’s Indigenous peoples, and it’s that thrust, Spenrath says, that has allowed it to catch on so quickly. “People want to support Wake the Giant because of what it stands for,” Spenrath says. “I mean, you have potentially one of Canada’s largest orientation for First Nation youth, you have 300 kids coming here that week to learn about Thunder Bay, to experience Thunder Bay, and then we get to come together as a community, and celebrate them being here, and really make them feel like rock stars too.” Visit wakethegiant.ca and follow Wake the Giant on Facebook @wakethegiant807.

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he fact that Shy-Anne Hovorka is releasing an album’s worth of new music in 2021 initially came as much of a surprise to her as it likely did her fans. Hovorka, who lives and works in Nipigon and is a member of Opwaaganasiniing, officially retired from working full time in the music business back in 2014. Although she hasn’t completely walked away

from music or performing—she’s collaborated with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and done other select shows in the intervening years—the music she’s currently releasing off of her forthcoming album and then… is her first foray back into the album-recording cycle in about seven years. It came about after doing a pair of COVIDera shows this summer, including the city’s Live on the Waterfront from the downtown north core parkade. “I’ve never stopped writing, and I’ve got quite a few songs that I’ve written,” she says. “The drummer that I work with just said ‘well, why don’t we come out with another album’ and I thought about it for a bit and I was just like ‘guess there’s really no reason why we can’t.’” To promote the album—which features longtime collaborators Jordan Elcheson on guitar and Josh Hogan on percussion, along with newcomer Michael Lyngstad on bass as well as help on keyboards

from Liesl Timko—Hovorka is slowly releasing the album song by song over the next several months. Half of the album’s songs are being premiered every two weeks on CBC Thunder Bay’s morning show, after which they’ll all be available online. The full album release, Hovorka says, is slated for December. The songs themselves, the singer-songwriter says, cover a wide range of topics—“they’re all over the place”—and reflect how Hovorka has changed as an artist, with each track almost acting like a snapshot of a particular moment. “I’ve become a mom, I’m in my 40s, and my perspective on life is very different,” she says. “It’s more of like this compilation of a life journey over the last […] six, seven years.” The first single, “Warrior’s Lullaby,” is written in honour of the children who didn’t come home from residential schools, as well as the survivors. That song, Hovorka says, also led to another of the album’s tracks, “Crying Bones,” which

came directly from her son, Rex. “My son was listening to me play it and he’s just like ‘Oh, mom, that makes my bones cry, I have crying bones,’” Hovorka says, adding that after hugging him, she grabbed her guitar again so mother and child could work out the chorus. “He started singing and he legitimately came up with the chorus on ‘Crying Bones,’ and then we wrote the rest of the song around it, which is a little bit more on the political side than I would typically write,” she says. Other tracks on the album deal with topics as varied as the death of a friend, a song written while on her honeymoon shortly after her 2014 retirement, and others “inspired by the little things in life.” Check out Shy-Anne Hovorka at shy-anne.com and on YouTube at youtube.com/user/shysmusic. Follow her on Facebook @shysmusic.

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hen we last spoke with the band The Zeldas, they were working on a new album. Now, after months, those efforts have resulted in Cool Waves, their debut record. Band member Mike Luce opens up about what went into it, and how the pandemic both helped and hindered its process. The album is eight tracks of rock and roll fusion, a mixture of indie, psychedelic (reminiscent of Pink Floyd), and soft rock. The band’s songs flow smoothly from track to track and you can tell they not only put time but great effort into it. “Writing new songs and recording demos is my favourite thing to do at home in my spare time,” Luce says of what prompted The Zeldas to put out an album. The COVID-19 pandemic meant “that suddenly I had a lot more opportunities to devote myself to making music. In this way, I kind of have COVID to thank for giving me more time to refine the music into what I believe is a much better album.” As for recording the album during the pandemic and the challenges that came with it, Luce says that “when I begin writing a new batch of songs, I usually start off by recording musical ideas. [...] So, in this way the beginning of a new album is often a very solitary process for me, and I was able to continue working on the first five songs on the album throughout the pandemic.” He adds that when the second wave of the pandemic loomed, “I began to think it would be best to finish the album by recording new and/or unfinished parts individually at home and then send the tracks through email.” As for the album itself, when asked what track he is particularly proud of, Luce says, “Whenever I start writing and recording a new album, there always seems to be one song that comes together quickly and stands out among the others. This was the case with the track ‘Sunshine Sunflower.’ When a song begins to come together this way, I begin to feel this special sense of momentum that I love.” “We have two new songs that will feature all six members of the band and are just about ready for release,” Luce says of what’s next. While two of the members have moved to Montreal, Luce states that the original lineup of The Zeldas may press pause for a while and focus on a tiki-themed acoustic version of the album. “Maybe the four remaining members of the original lineup who still live in town might do a one-off show where we perform all of the songs wearing brightly coloured Hawaiian shirts,” he says. Check out The Zeldas and their new album at thezeldas.bandcamp.com.

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What is your most memorable moment being an entrepreneur? To say I have one moment I look back on would probably mean making something up. I have thousands of favourite memories as an entrepreneur and almost all of them are based around laughter. Although I take cooking and running a business seriously I don’t take much else seriously and prefer to keep things light. When I think back on all my favourite memories in this business it’s all just various scenes of laughter with great coworkers that over the years become so much more. Who was your biggest inspiration/mentor? I’ve had quite a few mentors and points of inspiration throughout my career but probably not one that I could point to for all of my inspiration. My dad was a chef so a lot of it would have started early in life but throughout the years I’d

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Cool Waves

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I don’t know about you, but to me nothing screams “summer” more than new music from a local shoegaze band like The Zeldas! Their new album, Cool Waves, has come to fruition despite some significant hurdles, yet the timing of its release couldn’t be more perfect. I would even go so far as to say that the band must have insight into some meteorological prophecy as I stand outside in some much-needed drought relief listening to what is becoming my favourite track, “Late Summer Rain.” “Sunshine Sunflower” made me laugh out loud because it just sounds like fun to me, and in the same vein, “Ocean of Emotion/You Are My Sunshine” will surely whisk you away to a safe and happy place where you can ride out the tail end of this surreal summer on a beach, sitting under a tree, or paddling out on a surfboard in the frigid waters of Lake Superior. -Jamie Varga

REVIEWS

Pressure Machine

The House Is Burning

With a little more time for introspective reflection due to the pandemic, The Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers found himself confronting memories from his formative years in Nephi, Utah, an isolated, single-industry town with a population of about 6,000. The result is Pressure Machine—11 tracks about life in this “barbed wire town with barbed wire dreams,” as Flowers sings in “Terrible Thing.” The album incorporates commentary from locals which, despite being an annoying distraction that interrupts the flow of the album, helps paint a picture of a place not unlike a typical small town in Northwestern Ontario (minus the western cowboy culture). Flowers’ lyrics weave together narratives from different perspectives, from the tragedy of the opioid epidemic to the optimism of the first crop of hay. The album definitely falls into the genre of heartland rock (think John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen). Standout tracks include the opener “West Hills,” “In Another Life,” and the title track that features Flowers’ irresistibly tender vocals.

Though he’s on a label that also features stars like Kendrick Lamar and SZA, L.A.-based rapper Isaiah Rashad’s presence is as low-key as his music. He’s a playful depressive; slurring through songs of suicide and drug addiction with brevity and an unmistakable flow. A deep dive will reveal Rashad’s story is just as ambitious as those of his labelmates—as he raps on “THIB,” “Don’t tell Rashad he’s a star on the low-low.” On The House Is Burning, he doesn’t change the formula much. His team backs him with smoky West Coast beats, and Rashad leans into his Southern influence a lot on this record. These songs are unmistakably cool and immediately chill. Rashad delivers a masterclass in subtlety, and his marriage of catchy and calm is unmatched. It’s been five years, but Rashad’s still got the music for the vibers.

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-Michelle McChristie

My Name is Suzie Ungerleider

Isaiah Rashad

-Michael Charlebois

Suzie Ungerleider After renouncing the Oh Susanna name, Suzie Ungerleider is using her tenth studio album to reintroduce the artist behind the moniker. From the album’s outset, Ungerleider ruminates on many topics, presenting each one with wisdom and wit. As her soaring vocals mesh with a restrained soundscape on the first half of the album, Ungerleider’s songwriting draws focus without sacrificing musicality. However, following “Baby Blues,” the understated instrumentals become less complementary as they fade into the background, leaving the end of this project feeling somewhat unbalanced. Despite this shift, Ungerleider’s lyricism never falters, and while I may not remember the melody of “Ships,” I will always remember the emotions I felt when faced with one of its heartwrenching questions: “What did you see when you were young that made you hide your face and bite your tongue?” It’s poignant, cutting lyricism like this that makes Suzie Ungerleider’s reintroduction one of her most raw and vulnerable efforts to date. - Melanie Larson

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The Pizza Podcast

The Iterations The Creep of Caroline Michael LaPointe

Nino Coniglio

Roy Blomstrom

What started off as a simple sauce and cheese podcast has now evolved into a unique coming together of pie-makers from all walks of life. The Pizza Podcast highlights the unique stories and experiences of important and influential pizza creators. I personally love the crazy topping talks, such as smoked trout mousse, curried bananas, and even an entire Thanksgiving Dinner pizza! Coniglio’s passion is evident as he helps uncover the art of the Nonna Style, the mysteries behind the developments of underground restaurants, and what it takes to be a true pizzaiolo. The Pizza Podcast really makes you appreciate where the bubbling round of pepperoni came from and where it’s headed. So prepare yourselves for some cheesy historical and innovative conversations that will surely inspire you to sharpen up your pizza wheel and dust off the ol’ wooden peel. -Andrea Lysenko

Whitney Chase is the culture writer for the New York publication The “We leave the old self behind and Bystander. She gets a taste for become someone else. And always hard reporting in the immediate we are what we are, not who or what aftermath of 9/11, and by a stroke we’ve been, and not who or what we of luck hits upon a story about a will become.” Like all good speculative medical breakthrough with the fiction, The Iterations of Caroline reveals potential to save millions of lives. that the big questions arising from But everything isn’t as it seems. science fiction environments are the As she investigates, discrepancies very ones we grapple with right here in crop up in the data, researchers our so-called singular reality. When David become increasingly evasive, and Williamson accidentally shifts into a test subjects start disappearing. parallel universe very similar to his own, The Creep follows Whitney on he meets Caroline and the menacing her increasingly perilous quest Rey, and triggers a cat-and-mouse to uncover the truth. The story chase across the multiverse. Beginning is a well-crafted thriller. Though and ending right here in Thunder Bay, it occasionally ventures into Blomstrom’s story is an intriguing unrealistic territory, it strikes exploration of quantum entanglement, me as being unrealistic for a emotional pixelation, composite memory, purpose—dramatized truths taken and the splintered self that can access to extremes to make Lapointe’s the thoughts and intelligence of its commentary on misinformation other selves. As David asks, “How much and greed more apparent. And of me would have to change before both plot and immersion never I’m not me anymore?” Part philosophy, suffer significantly from it. What part quantum physics, part hardresults is a story that’s at times boiled mystery, and part love story, The uncomfortable, at times sad, but Iterations of Caroline is worth the read. one that kept me captivated to the end. -Paula Thiessen -Alexander Kosoris

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This book has been called the new holy book for pizza enthusiasts. I concur! The introduction to this full-colour book begins with the author describing his research into pizza and then moves into the first chapter, ”The Soul of Pizza,” in which he enlightens us about pizza in various locations around the world: Naples, Rome, Calazzo, New York, Trenton, and New Haven. This is followed by a lengthy chapter on pizza styles and then details for making a great pizza at home, including ingredients, equipment, and methods. There’s a full chapter on dough recipes, including gluten-free, followed by all the pizza recipes you would ever need, from the basic Simple Tomato Pie to the author’s artisan classics, such as Fennel Sausage on Onion. Forkish states that “you can easily make better pizza at home than you can buy at any but the best independently owned, quality-focused pizzerias” and this book, with all its techniques and tips, will get you there. -Sylvia Renaud

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Architecture

École Elsie MacGill Public School Story by Laurie Abthorpe, Photos by Keegan Richard

ompleted one year ago in September 2020, École Elsie MacGill Public School is Lakehead Public Schools’s newest contemporary learning facility in Thunder Bay. Built on the former site of Sir Winston Churchill Collegiate & Vocational Institute, the 15-acre property retains many of the site’s mature trees. Additional native species trees have been added to the landscape as well as multiple natural gardens, including three stormwater retention ponds. Along with keeping a large green space, the site also features accessible play structures, hard and soft play areas, and a basketball court and soccer field. The $30 million state-of-the-art school accommodates dual-track (English and French immersion) programming for up to 745 junior kindergarten to grade eight

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students and replaces two former school buildings, Agnew H. Johnson and Edgewater Park public schools. The structure also houses day care facilities for infant, toddler, and preschool children operated by Schoolhouse Playcare Centre, along with before and after school programs operated by both Schoolhouse Playcare Centre and Little Lions Waldorf Child and Family Centre. Designed by architectural firm +VG to be extremely energy efficient, the building uses long-life, low-maintenance exterior materials with a concentration on woodgrains and earth tones to create a pleasing visual that fits with the site’s natural environment. Fully accessible, the two-storey school structure covers 78,523 square feet with each floor built on a single corridor layout. A total of 30 classrooms include dedicated rooms for art, music, and

science, while multiple meeting and breakout rooms, the large library and learning commons, as well its substantial gymnasium add flexible spaces built to inspire exploration, collaboration, the use of technology, and a sense of community. Design input from future students, parents, and educators was taken into consideration not only in creating its learning spaces but also with the school’s team name and logo—the Hurricanes and its fierce rendition of the aircraft. The name “Hurricanes” is directly associated with the school’s namesake Elsie MacGill and her professional endeavours while living in the former City of Fort William, now Thunder Bay. Elizabeth “Elsie” Muriel Gregory MacGill, recognized as the world’s first female aeronautical engineer, arrived in Fort William in 1938, at the age of 33, to take on

the role of chief aeronautical engineer at Canadian Car & Foundry (Can Car). It was her work here, in particular, the factory retooling and production of more than 1,450 Hawker Hurricane fighter planes for Canada during World War II, which inspired a comic series earning her the nickname “Queen of the Hurricanes.” Beyond her pioneering success for women in the engineering field, Elsie MacGill was also a leading feminist who served on the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada from 1967 to 1970. You can learn more about Elsie MacGill and her substantial contributions through the Women’s History Month web exhibit on the City of Thunder Bay’s website at thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/ elsie-macgill.

Architecture

The library

École Elsie MacGill Public School and the grounds

One of the hallways

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/en/city-hall/heritage-in-thunder-bay.aspx.

A classroom

A calming room at school Wilderness Supply occupies the commercial retail space portion of the building The school gymnasium

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SeptemberEventsGuide Ongoing

Banff Film Festival Virtual World Tour Virtual

The Banff Film Festival is online for some #epicadventuresindoors, featuring skiing and snowboarding adventures and the personal stories of inspiring people. Films are offered in two separate programs or as a bundle; prices in USD.

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Ongoing

Thunder Bay Museum Virtual Exhibits Virtual

Explore the art of artist, mapmaker, and illustrator Hans Krakhofer. Delve deep into Thunder Bay’s past places like the historic Algoma Hotel and the famed Chapples building. Take in the illustrated history of the city’s east end. Gather round the kids for A Tail of Two Cities, which sees Jerry Muskrat visiting the museum to discover the history of Fort William and Port Arthur. Peruse items that are unique, historic, and everything in between.

thunderbaymuseum.com

September 2

Movie Nights in the Park Balsam Pit Park

Trolls World Tour (Trolls 2) screens at Balsam Pit Park. The movie will begin after sunset, once it is dark. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks and beverages to enjoy the movie on the big screen. Limited space is available for up to 100 attendees, pre-registration is required.

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September 4

2021 Canadian Lightning Championships Marina Park

The 2021 Canadian Lightning Open Championships are being held in Thunder Bay over the Labour Day long weekend. Don’t miss out on your chance to sail on Lake Superior! Guaranteed great racing, good times, and exciting weather.

2021 Canadian Lightning Championships on Facebook

September 5–October 8 Hymers Fair 2021 Virtual

While the usual in-person Hymers Fair awesomeness isn’t happening this year, organizers have put together a bunch of activities to keep the spirit alive! A full guide is available online. There’s a 50/50 draw on Labour Day, some classic contests, home-cooked deep pit barbecue take-out, the Labour Day weekend road rally, horse competitions, and music performances on YouTube.

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September 7, 14, 21, 28 Read This Next Virtual

Join TBPL staff members Laura and Nicole on Facebook or YouTube for the latest edition of Read This Next! They’ll share their top recommendations and talk about ebooks you can check out from the library. This program will be available afterwards through the video tab on the library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel at youtube.com/ tbpl.

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September 9, 16, 23, 30

Makers Market on Hill Street South Online

The Hill Street Market is coming back to the neighbourhood bigger and better. Did you stroll through last year? It was so wonderful and pleasant to be surrounded by so many great makers and people who love to shop local! Every Thursday in September after Labour Day. See you there!

Makers Market on Hill St South on Facebook

September 11 (rain date September 12)

Community Yard/Trunk Sale Birch Point Dental Clinic parking lot

The Kakabeka Falls branch of the Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship is sponsoring a yard/trunk sale (sell from the trunk of your vehicle or bring your own table) on Saturday September 11, 10 am– 2 pm, with a rain date of September 12, 1 pm–5 pm at 147 Algoma Street South (the former Scand restaurant). Music, food, baking, produce, and treasures. Sellers can contact LUF at 344-5980 or luf.ca to register for your stall. Cost after September 1 is $25.

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Until September 12

Dakobinaawaswaan (Baby in a Cradleboard) Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The exhibit gathers more than 100 tikinagaans (or cradleboards) representing Indigenous communities from across North America. This living collection presents a wide range of imagery, beadwork, and specialized materials. The exhibit is lovingly dedicated to the late Freda McDonald, the Elder for this initiative. With support from the Cradle Keepers Co-operative. Curated by Caitlyn Bird. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

September 30

Now in its eighth year, the annual recovery day event is an important one led by the Thunder Bay Drug Awareness Committee and Thunder Bay Drug Strategy to build awareness and challenge the stigma around addiction. Various community groups have come together for positive change and to make Rockin’ Recovery a day of online music, comedy, and story-sharing. See this month’s Top Five and City Scene sections for more info.

Orange Shirt Day grew from the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, whose bright new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day of school at St. Joseph Mission residential school. A commemoration event was held in 2013 and Orange Shirt Day evolved from that legacy to become a day of recognition of the long-lasting harms of the residential school system.

Rockin’ Recovery Virtual

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September 16–26

September 24 & 25

Vox Popular Media Arts Festival In-Person & Virtual This year will be both an in-person and online event and will include screenings of over 50 local, Canadian, and international films and an eight-part concert series. Join the in-person event on September 16 at Waverly Park from 7–11 pm for film screenings, a virtual art gallery projection, and live performances. Each day during the festival, Vox will also release pre-recorded performances at 7 pm. See this month’s Top Five and the Art sections for more info.

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September 16

The Amazing Place TBay Treasure Hunt Around town

Join Thunder Bay Tourism for an adventure-filled afternoon of socially distant business networking to rediscover amazing places in Thunder Bay. After a light lunch at a central starting-line location, participant teams of two to four people will follow clues to locations throughout the city, solving challenges and engaging in activities at each stop to collect treasure for their hoard.

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September 18

Wake the Giant The Waterfront

This year’s lineup includes headliners Jessie Reyez, Third Eye Blind, and Loud Luxury, joined by William Prince, iskwē, DJ Shub, Northern Cree, Thunder Bay local Nick Sherman, and jingle dress dancers. The festival will also include celebrity appearances, a live art installation, cultural performances, an Indigenous craft market, and local food vendors. See this month’s Top Five and Music sections for more info.

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September 22

BrewHa! Waterfront BIA BrewHa! is back with their first inperson event and you will definitely want in on the action on this multi-day event. Straddling the last weekend in September, the place to be is on Cumberland Street. For $25 you get three beer sampling tokens, a nifty sample glass, plus a wide variety of craft beer to enjoy. Choose your session: Friday 5–8 pm or Saturday 1–4 pm and 5–8 pm. See this month’s Top Five for more info. brewhafestival. ca

September 25

KRAFT: A Waterfront Beer & Artisan Market Prince Arthur’s Landing/Marina Park

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. is presenting KRAFT: A Waterfront Beer & Artisan Market. For more details, follow them on Facebook @ SleepingGiantBrewingCo

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September 24–26

Autumn Rendezvous TBay 4485 Highway 61, Neebing

The second annual curated artisan event, Autumn Rendezvous, will be happening September 24–26 in beautiful Neebing Township at the studio of Early Snows Pottery and Joyce Seppala Design. Open 10 am–4 pm daily. Come for a drive, enjoy the fall colours, and take a walk through the pine forest while shopping from a variety of local artists and artisans.

Autumn Rendezvous on Facebook

Orange Shirt Day TBD

thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/ orange-shirt-day.aspx

Until November 21

Piitwewetam: Making Is Medicine Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The art gallery presents this very special exhibition featuring the work of the Gustafsons, a Thunder Bay-based family whose signature floral motif beadwork and intricate designs is known regionally and internationally. This exhibition honours the family’s son and brother Piitwewetam (Rolling Thunder), also known as Jesse Gustafson, who died in a tragic accident several years ago. Check the art gallery’s website for the latest COVID-19 visitation information.

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Until December 1

Kwewog Giiwednog: Women of the North Thunder Bay Art Gallery Artist Sharon Hunter has created a large mural that depicts three female figures dressed in regalia: mother Dana Boyer and daughters Brenna and Brooke Chiblow Boyer of the Mississauga First Nation. Hunter paints them standing along the Mississagi River at their pow wow grounds, looking across the horizon. This work speaks to the women’s prayers and respect for the water. The mural can be viewed on the gallery’s exterior wall until late fall.

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General Food Art Sports Music

LU RADIO’S MONTHLY TOP September Staff Spotlight:

1 Nevamind & Royal-T* The Yesmen Hand’Solo

Music Director

Hey! My name is Kyra DuttonPiskorik and I’m the music director at CILU 102.7 FM! I just moved to Thunder Bay in July and I have been loving it here. Since starting at LU Radio, I have had the pleasure of reviewing new music submissions. Whether physical or digital, each submission we receive goes by me, so I get the opportunity to hear what’s new and to give you all a chance to hear it. Right now, I highly recommend Silver Wolf Band, Mike Edel, and Oakridge Ave. Song of the Moment: “66 Knots” by Oakridge Ave.

16 Dez Dare Hairline Ego Trip Self-Released

9 PONY* TV Baby Take This To The Heart

17 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Butterfly 3000 KGLW

10 Birds of Maya Valdez Drag City

18 Night Beats Outlaw R&B Levitation 19 FAT COP* Positive EP Self-Released 20 Pond 9 Spinning Top

3 blume hinges* Build Your Castle Inside of a Mountain Self-Released 4 TEKE::TEKE* Shirushi Kill Rock Stars

11 Strangers Laundry A Voice For TV Self-Released

5 Art d’Ecco* In Standard Definition Paper Bag

12 Meat Wave Meat Wave Big Scary Monsters/ Wiretap 13 CHAI WINK Sub Pop 14 Rick White* Where It’s Fine Blue Fog

6 The Goon Sax Mirror II Matador 7 Faye Webster I Know I’m Funny haha Secretly Canadian

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8 The Tragically Hip* Saskadelphia Universal

2 The Zeldas* Cool Waves Cardinal Fuzz

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Music

15 Tyler, the Creator Call Me If You Get Lost Columbia

26 Good at Rockets Unraveled Shelf Talker 27 Vincent Neil Emerson Vincent Neil Emerson La Honda 28 Unschooling Random Acts of Total Control - EP Howlin’ Banana 29 Courtney Barnett Things Take Time, Take Time Marathon

21 Dee Gees Hail Satin RCA

30 Enji Ursgal Squama

22 Dinosaur Jr Sweep It Into Space Jagjaguwar 23 Immortal Wound Immortal Wound y3s 24 Liam Kazar Due North Woodsist/Mare 25 Wolf Alice Blue Weekend RCA

* indicates Canadian artist. Chart ranking reflects airplay during the week ending 10-Aug2021.

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Health

A New Option St. Joe’s Opens Clinic for COVID Long-Haulers By Matt Prokopchuk

fficials at St. Joseph’s Care Group have opened a new clinic that promises help for people suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19. The clinic offers referrals to specialists and services either within the organization or other healthcare providers in the community, depending on the symptoms patients are experiencing, says Scott Munro, the director of outpatient rehabilitative services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Patients will have to be referred to the COVID clinic by a doctor or nurse practitioner. Results from pan-Canadian survey released in June by Viral Neuro Exploration, the COVID Long Haulers Support Group Canada, and Neurological Health Charities Canada found that socalled “brain fog” was among the top reported symptoms for people with lingering effects of the illness, along with fatigue and shortness of breath. Additional symptoms included headaches, dizziness, and anxiety. Once referred, patients at the COVID clinic will fill out health questionnaires about their condition to inform the clinic doctor and then they would be seen by a physician for assessment, Munro says. The doctor can then order more testing, bloodwork, and referrals to other services,

such as those for mental health, pulmonary or cardiac rehabilitation, or neurology. “If there’s more medical-related issues, then the doctor would decide, based on the assessment, what they need—you know, let’s say they need to go to a neurologist or maybe they need to go to a respirologist or some other specialty medical service aside from rehab,” he says. Similar clinics have been set up in southern Ontario. The clinic here expected to see its first patient in August. Munro says it’s an important service to have at this time in the community for those who need it, however, he doesn’t anticipate “huge volumes right now.” He says, based on the numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district over the course of the pandemic and the frequency by which these long-term symptoms show up, he’s expecting a few hundred referrals to the clinic in the next year or so, “assuming COVID doesn’t get worse.” “Because of the nature of the clinic [dealing with] persistent symptoms, the client I talked to today, she’s had this for over a year now,” Munro says. “So it might be something that lingers for awhile then we start to see it increase as people realize […] this is not getting better.”

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Stephanie Rathwell James & Shirley Symington Family Bursary (Year 2)

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Adrienne Mamakwa Avery Grouette-McDougall Dennis Franklin Cromarty Arthur Widnall Bursary and TBCAF Performing Arts Susan Cochran Simonsen Award Award for Aboriginal Students

Derek Roy Hammarskjold High School TBCAF Performing Arts Award

Cheyna Skirving Bonnie Moore & Mike Larizza Award

Asia Polhill Westgate C.V.I TBCAF Performing Arts Award

Ailiin Snell Superior C.V.I TBCAF Performing Arts Award

Natasha Gioberti St. Patrick High School Leslie Vance Superior North EMS Memorial Bursary and Arthur Widnall Bursary

Silas Young Lakehead University MNP Paul Fitzpatrick Accounting Award

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Health

Hospital Pleased with Early Uptake By Caitlund Davidson, Health Promotion and Communications Planner, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre To better serve the Indigenous population in Northwestern Ontario, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has adopted a self-identification process to help understand the needs of patients and improve their health care experiences. Since the start of the self-identification process, the response has been positive and the number of patients choosing to self-identify is expected to continue increasing in the coming months. The TBRHSC launched its Indigenous self-identification process on March 16, 2021. At registration, the hospital is asking all patients if they’d like to voluntarily self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. If they answer “yes” or “no” the response will be saved in the patient’s electronic medical record and the patient will not be asked again when registering in the future. If they do not provide a response, they will be asked on their next visit. “The hospital is committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation with the Indigenous community and respect for all Canadians,” said Crystal Pirie, the senior director of Indigenous collaboration at TBRHSC. “When we better understand the health concerns and

issues of our Indigenous patients, we can begin to address factors that directly impact health status, outcomes, and access. In knowing more about who our patients are, we can better respond to their needs.” When a patient voluntarily opts to self-identify as Indigenous, members of the health care team (“circle of care”) can make referrals to Indigenous patient navigators and/or Indigenous care coordinators, who provide culturally relevant services for Indigenous patients. These services include interpretation, coordination of community resources and healing supports, advocacy on behalf of patients and family, and assistance with care planning. Of the patients that have presented to the hospital over the last five months, 12% have self-identified as Indigenous. Pirie predicts that this number will climb as this initiative continues and patients become more aware of the services available to them. Not only does the self-identification process benefit the patients who respond, it also has positive benefits to staff from various departments and the hospital overall. The data that is collected will help to identify health trends and common needs, evaluate gaps in

existing services, make adjustments to remove barriers, and support prevention and care programs. “With this process in place, our Indigenous care coordinator and Indigenous patient navigators are able to more efficiently identify, locate, and respond to patients in the hospital,” explains Pirie. “This initiative provides us with baseline health-related data that will support public health direction and inform prevention programs, services, and practices.” The voluntary self-identification initiative was implemented to support other initiatives for Indigenous patients. The hospital, in partnership with Indigenous organizations, anticipates having a number of Indigenous care coordinators available to support Indigenous patients during their stay at our hospital and also to plan the patients’ safe and seamless discharge to home. Patients can voluntarily self-identify the next time they register for any services at TBRHSC or by going online at any time to tbrhsc.net/selfID. Proof of status is not required, and patients can choose not to answer if preferred.

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Nervous-cited About What’s Ahead? Tips for Returning to Indoor Work and School Life By Marianne Stewart, Healthy Relationships Coordinator, Thunder Bay District Health Unit

his fall, many of us who have been working and learning from home will be returning to offices, schools, and activities throughout the community (huge props to those who continued to work the front lines throughout this pandemic to keep us fed, healthy, and safe). While many people believe the return to inside spaces will be a good thing, others may have mixed feelings about the loosening restrictions. It’s one thing to meet your friends at an outdoor patio, or gather at a park for a game of pick-up, but quite another to wrap your head around returning to the office, in-person learning, or indoor activities. It’s okay to be both nervous and excited for the changes ahead. Parents and caregivers might be excited to have kids learning in classrooms instead of at the kitchen

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table, but nervous about the potential for them to get sick. Students might be excited to see their school friends in person, but nervous about their relationships after a year of communicating via Google Classroom or Snapchat. Work colleagues might be excited to engage in some face-to-face team building, but still nervous about gathering indoors. My nephew calls this phenomenon nervous-cited (e.g. how you feel the first day of grade 9), and I think it does a good job of naming our feelings as we adjust to the upcoming changes in our school and work lives. Here are three tips that can help us all navigate the changes ahead: Be kind and empathetic to yourself and others. It’s important to remember that we all have different risk tolerances. I for one, can’t

wait for the day I don’t have to ask “am I sharing my screen?” because I’ll be hosting an in-person meeting, but I acknowledge that my colleagues and community partners may not feel the same, so I’ll continue to offer the Teams option. Remember, for every caregiver who can’t wait to put their kid on the bus in September, there’s someone else who’s terrified to do the same thing.

Get vaxxed (both doses). This is the most important thing we can do to keep our community safe and healthy as we move indoors. Getting vaccinated protects you, your family, and your community, even those who can’t yet be vaccinated due to age or other circumstances. Every dose matters and will allow us to safely get back to the activities we love to do.

Continue to follow public health measures (even if you’re fully vaccinated). This includes daily COVID screening for school and work (and staying home and getting tested if you have any symptoms), wearing a mask when required, and physical distancing. Continue to avoid touching your face, and keep up those good handwashing habits you’ve established.

Bonus tip: if you have someone in your life who is hesitant to get vaccinated, let them know why it’s important to you and share some trusted resources such as kidshealthfirst.ca or tbdhu.com/ vaccinefacts. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming changes, visit tbdhu.com/mentalhealthsupport for a list of local supports available.

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Plastic Problem Water Cleaning Device Finding Microplastics in Marina Story by Matt Prokopchuk, Photos courtesy of the City of Thunder Bay

t’s been about a year since a new piece of technology designed to trap and collect debris in the water was installed along Thunder Bay’s waterfront, and local environmental officials say that microplastics—specifically styrofoam—are showing up in significant quantities. The city and its marina at the northside waterfront were one of the inaugural sites to be part of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, an initiative that uses technology like the Seabin that’s installed at Prince Arthur’s Landing to remove plastics and other litter at marinas throughout the Great Lakes. The Seabin in Thunder Bay sits in Lake Superior at the marina and takes in surface water, pumps it through the system, and collects any debris that’s also taken in. City staff then empties it daily, with some of the contents

set aside for analysis. The goal of the initiative is to prevent pollutants from continuing to enter the Great Lakes. According to the city, researchers estimate that about 10 million kilograms of plastics enter the Great Lakes every year. “Last year, when it was put in the water, the location wasn’t ideal and we did collect a lot of organic materials,” says Amy Coomes, the sustainability coordinator for the City of Thunder Bay. “This year [...] a lot of the micro-pieces of styrofoam have been turning up in the Seabin, as well as a lot of cigarette butts, so those are two major things that we need to make sure we’re keeping out of our Great Lakes.” The styrofoam collected is often smaller than a person’s pinky fingernail, Coomes says, adding that “once they’re in the water, they can be ingested by

The city has moved the Seabin at the marina. Local officials say it is now collecting a lot more microplastics

Cigarette butts are common waste found in and near Lake Superior

fish, and then from there, birds ingest those fish, so [researchers are] seeing pieces of styrofoam and microplastics are in the wildlife that are […] in and around our aquatic ecosystem.”

says. “When you’re removing items from packaging, making sure that you’re not disturbing that styrofoam so it breaks off and gets out into the air or into the water is a major aspect of making sure that this stuff doesn’t get into our waterways,” she says. “It might not be something that you think about at the time when you’re taking your barbecue out of the box, but that’s how it’s entering our environment.”

Last year, some of the contents of the Seabin were sent to the University of Toronto for analysis. However, starting this year, Lakehead University has joined the initiative as a research partner and has been doing that work under the supervision of Dr. Michael Rennie, the Canada research chair in freshwater ecology and fisheries. The presence of styrofoam in the lake is likely from things like take-out containers and food packaging, which can break apart and end up in the water, along with other packaging material, Coomes

To help keep the big lake clean near the northside waterfront, the city, along with EcoSuperior, organized an education and litter cleanup day in August at Marina Park and along the shoreline, a day that Coomes says was very successful. “We had about 10 bags, full bags, of litter that are no longer at risk of getting into the lake.”

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have a pretty strong default where I think that anything plus a bike equals cool. A reusable sandwich bag with bikes on it? Cool. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter? Cool. A picture of an ostrich wearing a helmet and riding a bike? Cool. (As you may have guessed, I have all these things in my house). When I became EcoSuperior’s active transportation coordinator this past February, I thought to myself, “Work plus bikes? Cool!” Cool, and of course a little weird to be starting an awesome job when you can’t actually do any of the cool programming (#covidblues). Living my life in the bike lane, I already knew EcoSuperior had a cool crew of safe cycling instructors, keen and ready to get back in the saddle once restrictions were lifted. Fast forward many months and that programming has commenced. Check out these cool equations.

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With the Roots to Harvest southside discovery ride, you can check out the amazing work Roots is doing in the south end and enjoy some time at their Lillie Street market—by bike (northside happened in August).

This women’s fall cycling series has four sessions to help you love your bike even more. Sign up for all four (and get a discount) or pick and choose the sessions individually. The sessions include: Better your Bike: Leave this session with your bike working better than when it arrived. On-site bike mechanics will teach the group what you want to know about how your bike works, how to maintain it, and what to do if you get a flat. Nitty Gritty Bike Cleaning Workshop: Give your bike the ultimate makeover with this fun, informative, and thorough bike cleaning session. Your bike will love you back. Cycling Skills for Recreational Road Rides: Gain the skills and confidence you need to make biking your go-to fitness activity. There are so many beautiful places to ride. Rural Group Discovery Ride: Bring it all together with a fun group ride in South Gillies. We’ll be putting some miles under us, while making lots of stops at local rural businesses. You can do it!

Our coffee tour discovery rides (which typically sell out!) will be up and running again this fall. Feel the rush of caffeine and cycling.

Invasive Species + Bikes = Cool The invasive species discovery ride is being led by the City’s Robert Scott. Hop on your bike and learn how to identify—and what to do when you see—garlic mustard, Himalayan balsam, or Japanese knotweed.

Local Food + Bikes = Cool The #tbayinseason north-side and south-side discovery rides put the focus on the amazing new website featuring local food focused growers, processors, and producers. Let’s take a ride and explore this deliciousness.

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Story and photo by Marlene Wandel

ere we go again. We are beyond done with this pandemic, but it, apparently, is not done with us. Despite all we have learned, and all the vaccines given, we are once again standing on the brink of a school year with trepidation and uncertainty. Last September, we were sitting ducks with nothing in our arsenal. This year, despite the vaccine, we are still sitting ducks; the decision makers that control a significant aspect of our kids’ lives live 1,600 kilometres from here, and the one-size-fitsnobody school closures across the province last school year are not easily forgotten. We have reason to hope for a different school year. Although the under-12 crowd is not yet vaccine eligible, nearly everyone in grade 7 and up—and most importantly, school staff—could return to school fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Strangely, that’s not part of the conversation. Some Canadian universities are starting to establish vaccine requirements to be physically present on campus, but vaccines were not even mentioned in the initial Ontario back-to-school plan, and are certainly not required. It’s puzzling, and mildly infuriating. Our situation is vastly different from last year, but the language is

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the same: masks, distance, cohorts, testing, ventilation; nothing about vaccines for older students and staff. Why was the one tool that has shown to prevent severe illness even with the spread of the Delta variant not included? Who are we appeasing? In keeping with Ontario government announcements, the story changed a few days later, and vaccine status is a key part of keeping kids in school in the context of COVID exposure. This belated glimmer of common sense, reminiscent of the playground closure debacle, fits the established pattern: grand pronouncements with amendments after the almost inevitable backlash. It doesn’t inspire confidence, and confidence in a commitment to our youth is what many parents have been missing. Hesitance to engage about vaccines and their role in a safe and sustainable return to school is a slap in the face for the many families who struggled to juggle working and schooling from home this past year. That the risk of being exposed to COVID was the only risk under consideration for young people was frustrating, especially in communities with low case numbers. Businesses opened before schools, and we can go have an indoor drink without a mask on. Is money the only metric of concern? What about

all the consequences of extended and repeated school closures? Many of us watched our kids slide down the slippery slope into the rabbit hole of screen time as a new normal. I cling to the hope that come September, they will be out of the house, among people, for hours and hours every day, and not huddled in their rooms staring at a screen as their portal to school. There’s a strange tinge of unease, with a sprinkle of shame, that as a parent, I consider access to school and friends a vital part of my kids’ well-being. We could, in theory, take control of the uncertainty by committing to homeschooling, but for many of us with irksome things like jobs getting in the way, it’s not realistic, and it is questionable whether it would contribute to anyone’s well-being. The occasional virtue-signaling letter to newspapers or online commentary from ecstatic grandparents about how their grandkids are thriving outside of school with all manner of learning and joy doesn’t help. It does bring the problem into focus: for many of us, our social and work lives are structured around the previously predictable access to friends and educators. Struggling to adapt to the loss of all the things that

school means to families, not the least of which is routine, isn’t failure, and a reality that many of us fear will return despite assurances that schools will stay open this year. The machinations of the past 18 months have been a challenge for many families, and I can’t help but think it’s been hardest on the educators. Classroom teachers have been pivoting back and forth to the point of dizziness, like a game of Twister with a maniac operating the spinner. Many students benefited from teachers putting in heroic hours and efforts, but the unpredictability left some unable to give the 150% that it seemed to take to deliver something akin to an education. I was gobsmacked by the art supplies delivered to our door, but I didn’t expect it, and I really hope it never has to happen again. We’ve all learned to stop expecting anything. I would like to hope. This year I hope that we return to reason and logic, manage schools based on local situations, and use the tools we have. This year, I hope schools stay open longer than bars. We will unearth the lunch bags, organize the mask supply, and consider buying gym shoes. I can’t wait to put this year’s school pictures on the fridge, right next to the vaccine receipts.

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September Horoscopes

Aries

(March 21–April 19) Your spiritual centre has never been more solid, Ram. You are exploring a side of yourself that you have never shared with the world. Realms of new possibilities are opening. September is like a fresh start for some, so enjoy the back-to-school feel of a new beginning. The autumn equinox has you pulling out some candles and maybe even a spellbook à la Sally of Practical Magic. Embrace the woo-woo you and take the world by storm.

Taurus

(April 20–May 20) Keep an eye on the financials, Taurus. You’ve been in a shop-till-you-drop mode, and the Amazon driver knows your address by heart. It’s ok to treat yourself when one has been cooped up for a bit of time, but it doesn’t hurt to keep a spreadsheet or something similar. Fiery Mars is in your sign this month so tempers could potentially flare—luckily heated words are cooled quickly. Sometimes a quick walk (especially with furry friends!) is all that’s needed to cool down. A challenge holds your interest. Bulls love to win.

Gemini

(May 21–June 20) This could potentially be a month of movement for some Geminis. Whether it be physically or geographically, there seem to be some changes afoot. Your governing planet, Mercury, is going retrograde on the 27th and will continue well into next month. If you find yourself on shaky ground, buckle up! You may be in for a bit of a ride, but will come out the victor by staying positive. Lean on a friend for assistance. Geminis have a difficult time asking for help, but know that your people are there for you. Stay grounded.

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Cancer

( June 21–July 22) Cancers hit their groove midmonth and are delighted to be back in routine. The Labour Day weekend finds you socializing and meeting some new people. Enjoy making new friends and hang on to those business cards you may receive—you never know when you’ll need to use them! Home décor is showing up for you this month, so ensure you’re doing all you can to embrace a cosy living space. Some rearranging and redecorating may be in order. A neighbour could potentially make a Crab cranky, but amends are quickly made.

Leo

( July 23–August 22) Generous Leos have been spreading themselves a little thin lately. Even summer vacation found Lions to be busier than they’d like. Always on the go, you may find yourself physically tired. Take the time to power nap or even do a meditation mid-day. You may be a big deal at work, but there’s always time for a little refresher if need be. Take the time for self-care and that big heart will emerge bigger and better than ever! The fire in your sign may cause a bit of creative flare-up within you. Go with it and see what results!

Virgo

(August 23–September 22) Happy birthday month, Virgo! The new moon on the 6th is in your astrological sign as well, so you may feel some extra joy in your life. The new moon is all about manifesting new beginnings, so take some time with your trusty journal (or laptop for the tech-savvy folks that eschew the pen) and make a list of what lights up your heart. Plan some tasty take-out with the fam on your natal day—or if to-go has been your thing all along, perhaps going out for dinner is the key to celebrating in style. Cake for everybody!

Libra

(September 23–October 22) Ah, the first day of fall! The sun enters Libra season on the 22nd, and you may find yourself extra-energized by the crisp mornings and colouring of trees. Your planetary alignments shows that you may be on the verge of a big breakthrough in your life. Whether you’re considering a career move or a change of living space, consider all your options right now. The possibility of growth is exponential. Latemonth birthday celebrations have a particularly festive note. Enjoy your special day and the pampering that follows. Throw the diet out the window and enjoy that second piece of cake.

Scorpio

(October 23–November 21) Romance is making a comeback this month for all you serious Scorpions. Date night is a thing, so try to tamp down that stinger and put your best face forward. No need to reveal all right away. That special someone you meet could end up being a forever partner. Already attached Scorps are enjoying a heightened sense of courting (or being courted!) due to loving Venus affecting your planetary alignments. Go with the flow and make time for each other. Chocolate-covered strawberries are always welcome.

Sagittarius

(November 22–December 21) Where did the summer go? There may be some bewildered Archers out there asking that very question. There certainly was a sense of time passing quickly, and there may be some sorrowful Sags wishing they could have done more. It’s true you’ve been a lot more cerebral lately—all up in your head whilst learning and growing. That’s okay! There’s still plenty of outdoorsy time left for some fall fun. Put your plans into action instead of just reading about it all the time. Time to set some new goals, which may include waking up a bit earlier in the morning. Productivity increases this month.

Capricorn

(December 22–January 19) Luck is on your side this month, Cap! Play those lotto numbers, especially in and around the full moon. The first day of fall finds you feeling fine. You are becoming an instant manifester, and what you are drawing into your life is because you are attracting it. Enjoy the heightened sense of awareness and introspection. People may be dropping off random gifts for you, or you may be uncovering treasures at an innocent-looking yard sale. What is meant for you will always be yours. September days are smooth and seamless.

Aquarius

( January 20–February 18) Is it too soon for pumpkin spice? Airy Aquarians always want to know the answer, so be prepared to ask all the questions. Your dreamworld is incredibly active right now—consider keeping a dream journal and perhaps piecing some parts of the puzzle together. Take some time and head to the mall and browse for nothing in particular. Sometimes people-watching is more fun than purchasing! A short visit to the Bannock Lady leaves your tummy full and your heart fuller. Consider taking a class or course mid-month.

Pisces

(February 19–March 20) The full moon is in your astrological sign on the 20th, dear Fish, so it’s a good time to release all that is not for your highest good. Make a list of what you wish to say goodbye to, and then declutter. This is an ample time to purge and declare your intentions of “out with the old.” Your space will feel so much fresher and cleaner. An Aquarius may irritate you—remember your deep breathing. Curl up with a good book or try out a new recipe. You may be tempted to bake with cinnamon or other fall-rich scents. Feel free to share with family!

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I find myself searching for ways to finally be drenched in madness quiet my sane mind so I hum tunes of mad men and pluck wildflowers near the rushing rivers edge sitting upon the willow twisting cream petals and weaving green stems I create a crown fit for a Mad Woman and frown innocence once sought now yearning to be devoured leave me to rest among the blooming flowers

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