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Got big plans for 2026?🎉📆 Let us know!You can add your upcoming events to our website calendar to help spread the word. ...
01/08/2026

Got big plans for 2026?🎉📆 Let us know!

You can add your upcoming events to our website calendar to help spread the word. Our online calendar also helps us put together our print events guide every month, and some event listings even end up becoming full feature stories in the magazine!

Hit the link below to add your events to our calendar and let us know what you've got going on this year.

https://www.thewalleye.ca/events

Photo by Anna Buske Photography

There's a new kind of Persian dining that Thunder Bay locals have welcomed, and you won't find any pink icing here.In th...
01/06/2026

There's a new kind of Persian dining that Thunder Bay locals have welcomed, and you won't find any pink icing here.

In the heart of the Waterfront District, Eldar Cafe (Eldartbay) sits on a sunny corner where Thunder Bay diners can finally treat themselves to a taste of Iran. Co-owned by Elham Vejdani and Darya Davoodvandi, Eldar Cafe opened this past summer, and while the café offers a variety of North American staples for breakfast and lunch, it's their Persian dishes that have stolen the show.

Read more about this year's Best New Restaurant as voted by The Walleye readers in this month's cover story on page 10. Story and photo by Sidney Ulakovic. Link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2296791/page/10

The new year came early for us!⭐️🥇The Walleye's annual "Best of" list has it all: suspense, friendly rivalry, surprising...
12/30/2025

The new year came early for us!⭐️🥇

The Walleye's annual "Best of" list has it all: suspense, friendly rivalry, surprising upsets, and most importantly, heart-warming community pride and affection for all the local entrepreneurs, artists, and organizations that make TBay a great place to live. From the multi-way ties (Best soup! Best local athlete!) to the top new restaurants, events, and businesses that caught our city's attention in 2025, this issue is truly a celebration of professionalism and innovation. Congrats to all the winners and nominees...and be sure to check them out yourself in 2026.

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

When Kannan Ravisundar put down the scientific calculator, he picked up a camera. A decade ago, Ravisundar was a mechani...
12/30/2025

When Kannan Ravisundar put down the scientific calculator, he picked up a camera. A decade ago, Ravisundar was a mechanical engineering student but decided he needed a different path, and a casual session with a friend's camera awakened his passion for photography. He began photographing events and planning his own shoots, eventually learning cinematography and securing set photographer gigs for Prime Video movies. (And yes, a Hollywood feature film is one of his dreams).

Read more about the work of Ravisundar a.k.a. on Instagram on page 50 of the December issue. Story by Bonnie Schiedel, photos by Kannan Ravisundar, link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2255740/page/50

Once a roadside gem on Highway 61, The Eatery 61 has traded the highway hustle for downtown charm, and Thunder Bay's foo...
12/16/2025

Once a roadside gem on Highway 61, The Eatery 61 has traded the highway hustle for downtown charm, and Thunder Bay's food scene is better for it.

Read more about how The Eatery 61 is serving up global comfort food fare with a modern twist on page 36 of the December issue. Story by Susan Pretty, photos by Adrian Lysenko, link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2255740/page/36

"It's this small action, lighting a match, that could actually create a very specific memory," says photographer Connor ...
12/09/2025

"It's this small action, lighting a match, that could actually create a very specific memory," says photographer Connor Remus whose latest exhibition, entitled Struck, takes a closer at a collection of vintage matchboxes in a series of macrophotographs.

You may have caught Struck last month at Co. Lab Gallery + Arts Centre, but if you didn't make it, don't fret! Struck has moved to Mariner's Hall at Prince Arthur's Landing for a longer display.

Read more about Remus's return to fine art photography on our website. Story by Sidney Ulakovic, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/artifacts-of-memory

It's the most wonderful time of the year—Santa Claus is coming to town AND the Thunder Bay 50/50 December grand prize is...
12/05/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year—Santa Claus is coming to town AND the Thunder Bay 50/50 December grand prize is expected to surpass last year's total and change lives.

This year, the draw is off to an even hotter start with the grand prize quickly approaching $4 million as the first week of the month comes to a close. Read more about this month's draw, the overwhelming impact the Thunder Bay 50/50 has had on regional healthcare, and where to purchase tickets on our website, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/thunderbay5050

When the Northern Lights play across the sky above Thunder Bay, the horizon becomes a stage for something bigger than an...
12/04/2025

When the Northern Lights play across the sky above Thunder Bay, the horizon becomes a stage for something bigger than any one person. For local photographer Kay Lee, those moments are both a muse and a mission, the spark behind the growing community known as the Thunder Bay Starchasers.

What started as a small, online group of enthusiasts has evolved into a lively community of over 5,500 members. Read more about the Thunder Bay Statchasers on page 54 of the December issue. Story by Laura Loan, photos by Kay Lee, link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2255740/page/54

'Tis the season...for shopping local! (Just kidding-shopping local is for every season.) But when it comes to finding ho...
12/02/2025

'Tis the season...for shopping local! (Just kidding-shopping local is for every season.) But when it comes to finding holiday gifts, you can check off pretty much everyone on your list simply by looking to TBay businesses, artisans, and makers. In this annual Gift Guide issue of The Walleye we're showcasing dozens of ideas to suit foodies, music fans, pet lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, kids, collectors, entertainers, and wellness warriors, plus we've got a newly expanded trendsetter category. Ready? Wrap it up!

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

Cover illustration by Hanna Wainio hwainio

This is it!⏳🔥There are ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to vote in The Best of Thunder Bay 2025 Readers' Choice Survey!📣🗳️ If you stil...
11/29/2025

This is it!⏳🔥

There are ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to vote in The Best of Thunder Bay 2025 Readers' Choice Survey!📣🗳️ If you still haven't voted for all your favourite local people, places, and events, it's now or never.⭐️🏆

Your votes in this year's survey will enter you for a chance to win a $2500 curated getaway prize package 🧭🎒to experience the BEST Thunder Bay has to offer through every season courtesy of Tourism Thunder Bay 🍂❄️🌸☀️

Think you have what it takes for a number one spot?🥇Share this post to remind your followers this is their LAST CHANCE to vote for you🚨

Voting closes this Sunday November 30 at 11:59 p.m.⏰ The giveaway and survey winners will be announced in the January 2026 issue of The Walleye. Full contest details on our website.

Link to vote here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/bestoftbay2025

Time is running out!🍔🚨The most delicious time of the year is drawing to a close as the Ultimate Burger Battle - Thunder ...
11/27/2025

Time is running out!🍔🚨

The most delicious time of the year is drawing to a close as the Ultimate Burger Battle - Thunder Bay nears its final days and we race to review our last handful of this year’s platinum burgers.

Let’s make these last bites count! Are there still any burgers you’re hoping to try? If you’re looking for some help deciding what to try in these last few days, take a look through the photos below or check out our Ultimate Burger Battle reviews on our website, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/ultimate-burger-battle

Meet Andrew Moro, owner of J.B. EvansFashions & Footwear—a fourth-generation leader proudly continuing his family's lega...
11/26/2025

Meet Andrew Moro, owner of J.B. Evans
Fashions & Footwear—a fourth-generation leader proudly continuing his family's legacy that began in 1912. Recently celebrating their 113th anniversary, the store has spent over a century helping customers look and feel their best while supporting local style and tradition. With a passion for quality craftsmanship, exceptional service, and community connection, Moro continues to evolve this Thunder Bay landmark into a modern destination for men's and women's fashion, blending heritage and innovation every step of the way.

Read more about Moro and how he's carrying on his family tradition through entrepreneurship at J.B. Evans in this month's Behind the Business feature on page 80 of the November issue. Story provided by Thunder Bay CEDC, link here: https://www.flipsnack.com/ECA8CECC5A8/november-2025/full-view.html?p=80

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