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07/27/2026

Who’s a good dog? We’ll let Thunder Bay decide! 🐶👀

Our Thunder Bay’s Top Dog contestants are officially in the running, and every pup is convinced they’re taking home the title 🥇

Watch the reel, pick your favourite, and vote by liking the comment with their name and photo.

Have a photo of your dog at the Top Dog sign that’s not featured here? Add it below to get your pup in the running👇

Contest closes this Friday July 31st at 11:59 pm. The winner’s owner will be contacted for prize pick up after the long weekend.

May the best dog win! 🏆

Who's got Thunder Bay's Top Dog?🐶🏆We're teaming up with Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival to find out.Bring your pup to our ...
07/24/2026

Who's got Thunder Bay's Top Dog?🐶🏆

We're teaming up with Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival to find out.

Bring your pup to our booth during the festival to have their photo taken and introduce them to us in a short video🐾 We'll feature the top dogs in a reel, then it's up to the community to vote for their favourite🗳️

The winning pup will take home bragging rights and over $500 in prizes.

Think your dog has what it takes? Come to The Walleye booth on Saturday July 26 to enter them. We'll see you at the festival!

07/15/2026

Behind the haze are communities facing evacuation, families coping with uncertainty, people grieving loss, and firefighters working tirelessly to protect lives and landscapes.

As we witness these scenes from afar, it’s a reminder that wildfire seasons are becoming more intense and more complex. Whether driven by climate change, weather extremes, or other factors, the impacts are being felt by people across our region.

Today, we hold space for those affected and extend our gratitude to everyone on the front lines.

If these skies have reached your community, share where you’re watching from and keep those facing the greatest impacts in your thoughts. ❤️

07/10/2026

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

For those who want to be in on the secret action, we have good news for you: if you go to Red River Dogs in search of succulent hot dogs, you may stumble into your own secret society with their “If You Know You Know” burger menu 🍔

This brings us to the Texas Chili Conjurer, a decadent summer fun-time burger that spice lovers will love and chili enthusiasts need in their life🔥

Read the full story by Jack Barten on page 30 of the July issue, link here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/1018163/2528463/page/30

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

07/08/2026

Looking for a unique night out?🕯️

Check out the Valhalla Hotel’s Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre Sundown Socials! Their latest dinner featured five courses with cocktail pairings from Skål Restaurant Skal Restauraunt at a candlelit table—with optional blindfolds to amplify the flavour of each dish.

Would you try the blindfold?👀

Make sure to watch the Valhalla’s socials for the next dinner and theme reveal 🍽️🍸

Looking for more unique things to do in Thunder Bay? Hit the link in our bio to view our website events calendar for ideas 💡🗓️

Downtown just got a little more delicious😋In late May, Slurp It arrived on the corner of Red River Road and Cumberland S...
07/03/2026

Downtown just got a little more delicious😋

In late May, Slurp It arrived on the corner of Red River Road and Cumberland Street offering bánh mì, milk and boba teas, ice cream, noodles, and plenty of reasons to stop in more than once🧋🍜

Read more about Slurp It on page 33 of the July issue. Story and photos by Adrian Lysenko, link here: https://www.thewalleye.ca/stories/slurp-it

Have you checked out Slurp It yet? Let us know!

Cover reveal!🎸😎🎉 Our annual look atsome of the region's can't-miss festivals and events is here!Grab your hats, sunscree...
07/01/2026

Cover reveal!🎸😎🎉 Our annual look at
some of the region's can't-miss festivals and events is here!

Grab your hats, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear-it's officially festival season in Northwestern Ontario! From waterfront events and cultural showcases to live music, local food, and family fun, this time of year offers countless opportunities to celebrate, connect, and make memories in Thunder Bay and beyond. Whether you're looking for live entertainment, great food, outdoor adventure, or a reason to explore somewhere new, there's no shortage of opportunities to experience the best of summer in NWO.

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 photo by Kirvan Photography featuring
Luke Warm and the Cold Ones with special thanks to Craig Symington and the Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society

06/30/2026

Pride and Patios 🥳🏳️‍🌈 what’s a better combination than that?

The Waterfront District is always hustling and bustling, but the energy those first days of warm (enough) weather is always something else🙌🤩

How will you be spending the rest of summer? Let us know!👇

06/29/2026

It’s all gravy, baby 🍟🔥

Thunder Bay’s first-ever Poutine Feast was hosted in Marina Park over this weekend, where touring vendors were slinging classic poutines and signature creations.

If you made it out, tell us: who served your favourite poutine?⭐️

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