If you’re up for a day or two of merriment, mysticism, and adventure, you won’t want to miss the Thunder Bay Medieval Faire, being held at the Hymers Fairgrounds October 10 and October 11 from 10 am to 6 pm.

To geek or not to geek, that is the question. And at Thunder Bay’s favourite convention, the answer is always yes—and to the fullest!

In an effort to make their presence more well known and to help to financially support their initiatives, the RMYC will be hosting a concert fundraiser this September 6 at the City and District of Thunder Bay Youth Wellness Hub.

For local artist, filmmaker, and festival director Chris Borgo, celebrating all things horror, indie, and thrilling is at the core of Terror in the Bay Film Festival, which is now in its 10th season.

Renowned Canadian pianist Bruce Vogt is coming to Thunder Bay for a unique musical experience, bringing his exceptional skill at silent movie piano accompaniment to his appearance here in September.

Inspired by his childhood love for Nintendo 64, adventures with his siblings in “the magic field” by his house, the thrill of seeing Jaws for the first time, and struggles with anxiety, local filmmaker James Livitski created his first short film, Lasagna Run. 

While listening to this record, a funny feeling began brewing in my chest. I realized that Sheer Will feels more like a catalogue of life experiences than an album, with each song capturing a specific feeling and preserving those moments in time.

Our city has a fascinating history of local shipbuilding that is not as well known as it should be. A new book by Barbara Yurkoski brings this story to life and while reading it, I was quite struck by the ingenuity and vision of the early entrepreneurs who both built and repaired these massive vessels right here.

I am so incredibly impressed with this album. The 16 songs off Fabricated Worlds feel like an epic journey that explores a new sound with each track, traversing genres you’d never have expected to hear.

It is only because of the skills I built and the impressions I made at home that I was then able to do some work in film outside of town and stand out on applications for other ventures. If you seize the opportunities available, Thunder Bay can act as an incubator for your career and craft, no matter the domain.

I was warned that Thunder Bay could be cliquey. I was warned about the neverending winters. But no one warned me about the housing crisis.

Apathy doesn't usually announce itself. It just shows up disguised as being busy, as needing a break, as “someone else will do something.” Complacency is what happens between crises—in the blue sky moments, it's easiest to assume the problem solved itself. It didn't. The budget is still cut. The next fire season is still coming. And Doug Ford is still in power, doing photo ops until we’re tired enough, or comfortable enough, to stop paying attention.