The 28th annual gala celebration took place at the Italian Cultural Centre, where David Giuliano and Laughing Fox, a writing collective, were both acknowledged for their contributions to the literary landscape of Northern Ontario and continued support of the writing community.

In classic Buskers’ fashion, the news was revealed with a performance of their own as organizer Uriel Lubuk took on the role of town crier to unveil this year’s lineup. 

With a packed schedule of events over the weekend of May 22 and 23, Litfest has invited Sudbury-based author Waubgeshig Rice to host some of the workshops.

Embody Dance Collective asks, “What happens when you let go of who you’re supposed to be and step into who you really are?”

From the toe-tapping “What’s the Buzz” to the stirring siren calls of “Gethsamane,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a story that transcends time, much like the biblical story it is based on.

Tempting. Terrifying. Timeless. These are the three words director Spencer Hari uses to describe Cabaret, Badanai Theatre’s upcoming production. Set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret transports the audience to the city’s infamous Kit Kat Klub, and delves into the lives of patrons, hosts, and outsiders alike.

This band is too much their own beast to hide behind the songs of others; each of these 10 new tracks is an unapologetic party made to dominate local stages, with a flurry of breakneck riffs, howled vocals, and clattering drums.

For those who were fortunate enough to catch the PUP show at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium in December, I seriously envy you. For those who weren't able to be there, Megacity Madness (Official Live Recordings) is a chance to listen to their music in a way the studio recording just can’t replicate.

Kenzie B is a man of many bands of many genres, but it is really in his solo projects where the full extent of his characteristic chaos is unleashed.

Mining has been a part of our region’s story for millennia, and by forging meaningful partnerships, we can ensure it remains a sustainable part of our future

Declaring a humanitarian crisis is a statement of pretty words, and we need more. We need direct action now, and the declaration of a state of emergency to bring the provincial government to the table.

The status quo is no longer status. Canadians have long prided themselves on being the friendly neighbour, but with recent developments in the USA (and specifically in our closest neighbouring state of Minnesota), is it clear that this relationship is changing.