The Walleye

06/05/2026

For everyone still grieving the closure of El Tres , this one’s for you❤️🌮

Come with us to an El Tres Takeover night at Bight Restaurant & Bar , featuring some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes and cocktails from over the years.

Check out the June issue for the full review by .linklater (link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2488133/page/31) and keep an eye on Bight’s social channels for the next El Tres Takeover date!

06/04/2026

"I always say that there's two types of photos. There's photos that you make and there's photos that you take," says professional photographer and videographer Chad Kirvan.

In this month's A Thousand Words, we feature a familiar name to Walleye readers who certainly deserves a moment in the spotlight. Kirvan is the mastermind behind many a Walleye cover, and if you've attended any local festivals and events, you've likely seen him at work-making and taking photos of both the people performing and in the crowd.

Read more about Kirvan's people-first approach to photography on page 44 of the June issue. Story by Sidney Ulakovic, photos by Kirvan Photography, link below👇

Chad Kirvan, whose work encompasses everything from staged photography like corporate headshots and family portraits to more candid shots at concerts and festivals. Regardless of the occasion, Kirvan has mastered the ability to capture people authentically.

06/01/2026

Cover reveal!⚡️🎨The June issue is here and we’re taking another stab at tattoos 🖋️🌹⛓️

Though tattoos shifted from counterculture to mainstream in the late 90s, the history of tattooing is hardly skin deep. The oldest known tattoos date back thousands of years and since then, tattooing has evolved and expanded to become its own artform. This issue of The Walleye explores all things ink as told through the diverse perspectives and styles of our many local tattoo artists. From the historical roots of traditional tattoos to the delicate art of fine line ink, each discipline has its own way of bringing the ink bearer’s vision to life. Whether you’re currently planning your next session or starting to question that lower back tattoo, there’s no judgement here. No Ragrets!

Pick up your hard copy around town later this week or read the digital issue online (link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/digital-magazine).

Cover by Damien Gilbert featuring Leah Morningstar with special thanks to Ray Atwood of At the Well Tattoo

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05/27/2026

Last Saturday marked another successful year of recognizing the Northern writing community with the Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop (NOWW) awards gala, the conclusion to their annual LitFest celebration of literary arts in the region. 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.

Read more about this year’s award recipients on our website. Story by Sara Stoppel, link below:

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.

05/20/2026

There's a new name in your inbox!⭐️

We're excited to officially welcome Alistair Mariz to The Walleye sales team.

Alistair is relatively new to town but quickly found inspiration in what Thunder Bay has to offer. He is a professional cellist, playing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra during their latest season and founding the Sibley String Quartet, an ensemble you may have seen performing around the community.

Now that he's joined The Walleye team, Alistair is eager to further connect with local businesses and artists to help share their stories and make an impact across our plattorms.

Say hello to him and the comments and get in touch by email at [email protected]👋

05/15/2026

Every local restaurant has at least one of them…a dish you can only get if you’ve got the inside scoop🤫

This month we went to the Tilted Turret in search of The Steph, named for the pub’s longest-running server🍻

The Steph is a Tilted Turret take on chicken and waffles consisting of chicken tenders and flippers, the pub’s signature dessert. It’s a dish that shouldn’t work, yet absolutely does—the kind of sweet-and-salty collision that foodie dreams are made of🤤💭

We’ll be trying secret menu items all year long👀🍴Know somewhere we should go next? Let us know!👇

You can read the latest Behind the Menu in our current issue. Story by , photos by , link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/8egrrwsjzphtkcdaitqtbqd4jy4agw

05/13/2026

What would the May long weekend be without the traditional running of the 10-Mile Road Race?

The 10-Mile Road Race has endured because it is “woven within the fabric of the community and is the longest running 10-mile road race in Canada,” says race director Herbert Daniher. Multigenerational participation, around 3000 enthusiastic spectators, and roughly 250 volunteers help maintain its prestige.

Read more about this enduring tradition as writer Nancy Saunders looks back at 90 years of the 10-Mile Road Race on page 46 of the May issue, link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2444115/page/46

Photos courtesy of Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame archives

05/11/2026

It's been said that the only constant in nature is that it's ever-changing, and that quality is precisely what draws artist Angela Wiebe to landscape painting.

"Northwestern Ontario is full of vibrant colour, texture, and untamed beauty," Wiebe says. "And I try to bring harmony to the way the elements interact with each other."

Read more about the landscape paintings of Angela Wiebe on page 40 of the May issue. Story by Kat Lyzun, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/memories-in-nature

05/07/2026

Thunder Bay, are you ready to party?🔥🎉🎪

Every summer, the Bay & Algoma district comes to life during the city’s biggest street party at Buskers Festival .

This year, the festivities started earlier than usual as festival organizers and sponsors gathered outside Copper Kettle Coffee House this morning to announce this year’s performers. In classic Buskers fashion,
the news was revealed with a performance of their own🎤🥁

You can find details for this year’s festival happening July 25 and 26 on our website, link here🔗 https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/ready-to-party

05/06/2026

With their upcoming performance, Embody Dance Collective asks, "What happens when you let go of who you're supposed to be and step into who you really are?" 🎭🤫

Their May 9 showcase, Alter Ego, will feature more than 60 dancers performing the entirely original choreography they have been perfecting over the past 16 weeks. When asked what people can expect from the show, director Emma Dubinsky and choreographer Maddy Bouvier share a knowing laugh and answer: "so much."

Read more about what to expect at Alter Ego on page 37 of the May issue. Story by Sam Mathers, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/embodying-your-alter-ego