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During the early 70's as I walked to school alone one day in Thunder Bay Ontario, burned into my mind was the day I was almost Kidnapped. Through many years of learning healing I've been able to move past it.

The Salvation Army Journey to Life Center, an emergency men's shelter in Thunder Bay Ontario is supporting those experiencing homelessness during the latest extreme cold. The emergency shelter currently has space for everyone that needs to come out of the cold including a 25-bed overflow section. The Salvation Army's mobile outreach vehicle also continues to go out every night, providing up to 200 meals a night, including soup, sandwiches and hot chocolate. Staff members on the van are also handing out warm clothing such as hats, gloves, coats, and more.   The City of Thunder Bay runs a care bus which stops at the various shelters and there are several warming centers throughout the city. If anyone would like to donate warm winter clothing to The Salvation Army they can drop off at The Salvation Army Journey to Life Centre. Monetary donations can be made by visiting salvationarmy.ca or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

Today I spoke with Alicia Gordon from Thunder Bay Ontario she is a 38 year old woman in recovery for 18 months Alicia did a video and a podcast with CBC in January 2023 with Logan Turner She is a young criminalized woman entering back into society in recovery she talks about what that takes each day to get back on track her challenges and struggles and victories and wins she is now working with the ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY IN THUNDER BAY ONTARIO CANADA she was first introduced to them behind bars she is now a front line worker giving back to the society she took from This is a raw and real story of raising out of the flames of addiction into the sunlight of recovery ..please listen subscribe and comment and rate thanks for listening and pass Alicias story along --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denise-mcdougall/message

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Welcome to episode 3 of Season 3 of the I Am Black History podcast brought to you by InTheBlack:Canada (ITBC) and DeeP Visions Media. I interviewed Zachariah during our across Canada trip during the summer of 2022. Zachariah is Afro-Indigenous and was born on July 10, 1998 in Thunder Bay Ontario. His mother was also born in Thunder Bay and his father was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. During our conversation, Zachariah talked about growing up Black and Indigenous, the racism he faced in hockey, and his experience as one of the organizers of the Anti-Black Racism rally that took place in Thunder Bay in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/donna-paris/message

Were about a month from our long anticipated conference on Consciousness and Conscience in Thunder Bay Ontario. There is still time to sign up and a good deal of space. Dutch Estuary Network https://www.meetup.com/dutch-estuary-network/events/286308731/ Panel Discussion is 2 to 4pm and the Social is 7 to 10pm German Estuary Festival August 26, 2022 https://bridgesofmeaningfestival.de/ Friday September 2 Benburb Priory https://benburbpriory.com/event/the-meaning-crisis-modernity-and-the-christian-way-a-benburb-priory-conference/  Saturday September 3: Meaning and Trust 4:00 to 5:30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meaning-truth-trust-tickets-388043016107 Saturday September 3: Mission and the Meaning Crisis with Tom Holland 6:30 to 7:45  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-and-the-meaning-crisis-tickets-388066044987?aff=erelpanelorg Sunday Preaching at Streatham Central Church 10am https://www.streathamcentralchurch.org.uk/ Thunder Bay Gathering September 2022 https://events.eventzilla.net/e/consciousness--conscience-2138584969?

This week we are talking about Risograph printing! My guest on this episode is Heather Cranston from Pulp + Paper Creative out of Thunder Bay Ontario! Fellow Canadian in the house. The project we are doing a deep dive into is the 2020 Roots to Harvest Annual Report. I should say the AWARD WINNING project. This project won an RGD 2022 So(cial) Good Design Award. Heather shares with us what Roots to Harvest is all about and why risograph was the best way to print this one and put it out in the world. We also talk about a print "oops" that really led to sparks flying! Heather is super rad and this was a fantastic conversation I know you will enjoy! THE LINKS Pulp + Paper Instagram CLICK HEREPulp + Paper Website CLICK HERE Print Design Mastery - Learn to be an expert at Print Design: CLICK HEREFREE Print Ready Files Checklist - CLICK HERE

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Tonight's special guest is Andrea Kelly, skip of Team New Brunswick and bronze medalist at this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts that was held in Thunder Bay Ontario. Andrea gives us a quick description of how curling works and how many players are on a team. In 2005 Andrea and her junior team won the provincials and went on to the nationals that were held in Fredericton, the support Andrea and her team were getting was incredible. Her team played in the finals against team Alberta and with the help of a wonderful shot and some extra sweeping, they ended up pulling it out and winning the gold medal, amazing. They ended up representing Canada that year at the World Juniors in Pinerolo, Italy and ended up winning the bronze that year. We talk about how the team has changed over the years and how life sometimes just happens. Having good dynamics and really enjoying each other's company helps in having a good quality team and we chat about that. This year was Andrea's 10th time representing New Brunswick at the Scotties and next year is going to be her 11th and we have all the confidence in the world in Andrea. Andrea tells us about how she stays motivated and the amazing things that come out of being involved in curling, it is her zone. We can tell by chatting with Andrea just how driven and determined she really is. Loves being busy and always trying new things and for the last few years, she has taken up cycling. We talk about the results at the Scotties for team Andrea and we discuss how it all went down. Lots of wonderful stories from Andrea and it's so wonderful to talk with Andrea and see how much she loves Curling and her positivity to always get better. Check out our Facebook page and see all the people we have interviewed so far, lots of smiling faces and motivational stories: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=motivate%20to%20move

It's not a destination that many people plan to visit, but Thunder Bay Ontario is a hidden gem in Jenn's opinion. She's visited 4 times and shares with us the best things to do, eat and see, including hikes, waterfalls, restaurants, and more!Episode Resources:10 Things To Do In Thunder Bay OntarioSupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.GRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every two weeks as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:FacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan's Travel BlogMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

In this episode, Gayle and Joyce are joined by Dr. Lee Kurisko, a Canadian radiologist who left practice in Thunder Bay Ontario to pursue a career stateside after becoming disillusioned with Canada's centralized approach to healthcare delivery. His firsthand knowledge of waiting lines, physician and staff shortages, and outdated imaging equipment forced a change of heart from the great confidence he initially felt in Canada's healthcare system. He soon discovered greater efficiency and less rationed care in the U.S. and while our current system is not without challenges, he feels it is far superior to Canada's system. Canadians, Dr. Kurisko explained, are indoctrinated into the notion that government should provide healthcare and that U.S. citizens are being left in the cold because the government does not directly arrange and pay for all medical treatment. He shares how the Canadian cultural ethos takes considerable pride in the government's role in healthcare. Indeed, surveys suggest that Canadians remain very proud of their system even though approximately 17 percent lack access to a primary care physician. This ethos is even more puzzling when you consider that in Canada, a primary care referral is needed in order to receive specialty care; those who do not have a primary care physician also do not have access to specialty care in Canada. Dr. Kurisko's move to the United States was in part driven by exhaustion where he and his two colleagues daily confronted 10 to 14 hours of workload meant for 13 radiologists. He states that because governments are constrained by budgets (vs. profits seen with private enterprise) – it leads to a severe and perverse form of rationing which is not only impractical but immoral as well. The view that healthcare is a right necessarily implies that medical providers' freedoms can be curtailed; after all, someone must provide the discounted or free service that another person claims a right to receive.The inherent complexity seen in healthcare pleads the case for bottom-up solutions that lead to less rationed, better quality care. He suggests that because healthcare is so important it behooves us to seriously consider limiting the role of government. Dr. Kurisko advocates for an uninterrupted doctor-patient relationship without arbitrary price controls. He suggests that a better value proposition is possible if we embrace transparent pricing that facilitates the delivery of a desired service – just as we do with other goods and services provided in the United States. In that sense, healthcare is not special. Our conversation touched on “proper” insurance which only covers large, unexpected losses and preferably is purchased individually and not through an employer. Over-insurance (that is, using insurance for routine, inexpensive care) causes excess testing and other excessive utilization, which of course contributes to out of control spending.  Lastly, he emphasizes the need for supply side solutions associated with charity care to address our nations indigent patient population.How to induce or layer such change within our current system vexed with bureaucracies and vested interests, remains to be seen. But it is a challenge we should not shrink from in light of Medicare insolvency concerns and ever-growing healthcare demand that continues to eat up a larger percentage of our GDP.  At least we have greater clarity on what to avoid as we promote a more bottom-up approach to healthcare reform, thanks to Dr. Kurisko's insights about the problems in the Canadian healthcare system.

Jenn just got back from Thunder Bay Ontario - her first flight in 2 years! In this episode she shares what flying was like in December 2021.Things are changing fast! This is just my experience in December 2021 and is not meant as current travel advice ;)GRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every two weeks as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:FacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan's Travel BlogMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Actor, playwright and director Debbie Patterson has devoted her life to theatre. She's an extrodinary talent, who went from shuffling around southern Ontario, to auditioning in Winnipeg for the National Theatre School of Canada. Debbie talks about performing in a secret high school production of Rocky Horror Picture Show, touring with Canadian alt-rockers Furnaceface, and how she became a founding member of Shakespeare In The Ruins. Plus, Shakespearealooza. Photo Cred: Leif Norman

Sunday and I will be talking about her creative approach and her new album burning up the charts, Peace in Trouble.

Episode #22 of the Fact Up Podcast features Stephanie Reid, Digital superstar @ Tourism Thunder Bay, Ontario, a widely underrated and energetically emerging city in Northern Ontario. In this episode, we discuss: Why Thunder Bay's is an ideal vacation spot, especially post Covid. The dynamic and exciting food scene making the rounds across the country. Local delights, including 'The Persian'. The region's incredible attractions and outdoor adventures. The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries! TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide. Connect on Social: https://www.youtube.com/travelmammal https://www.facebook.com/travelmammal https://www.twitter.com/travelmammal https://www.instagram.com/travelmammal

Janice Groenheide and her husband Rob and 3 kids operate Walkabout Farm in Thunder Bay Ontario. This milking sheep operation produces a number of sheep's milk cheeses right on the farm. Janice talks about expanding the farm and transitioning into and producing sheeps cheese. Find the farm at www.walkaboutfarm.ca and on social media @walkaboutfarm. OMAFRA Dairy Food Safety Program: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/dairy/tableofcontents.htm. Ontario Sheep Farmers Mailing Sheep Resource https://www.ontariosheep.org/Animal%20Health

Kevin Brooks, formerly of Fargo, ND, is now living in Thunder Bay Ontario and joins Joel to talk about COVID-19 in Canada. The difference between infection rates between Canada and the United States is staggering.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New in this update:BC's financial performance for the first quarter as expectedBC's financial performance in the first quarter of this year has confirmed what was predicted. The projected deficit will be just under $13 billion dollars for this fiscal year. The Minister of Finance says it's the result of declines in tax revenues and unprecedented spending on pandemic relief programs. BC's unemployment rate declined slightly to 10.7 per cent in August but remains twice as high as what it was before the pandemic began. Carole James says the hardest hit groups are youth, women and those employed in the service sectors. The Minister says she's optimistic about recovery, but expects it will need a boost from government.”We've seen couple of months where the numbers have been very good. To see over 60 per cent of the jobs return that were lost in February is a very good sign, but again we continue to see tourism, accommodation, those areas very hard hit when it comes to the pandemic. So we will be looking and we are looking at all sectors including the hosp sector as part of the economic recovery plan and you'll hear about that shortly. That will be coming shortly."– Minister of Finance, Carole James.James says there will be an announcement next week, on how BC will spend $1 and a half billion dollars for economic recovery.Man accused of killing Nanaimo teen charged with first degree murderThe man accused of killing a Nanaimo teenager three and a half years ago has now been charged with first degree murder. Sixteen year old Makayla Chang went missing on St Patrick's Day 2017. Her body was found two months later but police will not say where. Fifty-nine year old Steven Bacon was interviewed by police back in 2017 and his home was searched twice before Chang's body was found. Her family has said he had an unhealthy relationship with her. A Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson says Bacon was arrested on unrelated charges one year ago in Thunder Bay Ontario. Constable Gary O'Brien says finding, holding and charging Bacon is the result of cooperation among police, local authorities and members of the public."There was over 200 police officers working on this investigation and it spanned from Nanaimo all the way across Canada with not only RCMP officers, but municipal agencies and investigators working on this file, so it was tremendous cooperation. And without that cooperation, this first degree murder charge would never have been laid."– Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson, Constable Gary O'Brien.There is no word yet when Bacon will make his first court appearance.Large fire burning south of NanaimoA large fire is burning at the Schnitzer Steel facility south of Nanaimo. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is reporting fire departments from Ladysmith, Duncan, Crofton, Cedar, Sahtlam, North Oyster and Cranberry are all assisting. Heavy machinery is being used to pull wreckage away and allow the crews to get to the fire. A helicopter is also at the scene and assisting in battling the blaze.

Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes back from Thunder Bay Ontario, Mr. Marc Nadjiwan. He is a singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, and has just released his newest album entitled “The Dog Lake Sessions.” Find out more and hear his music on the web at www.merilainenmusic.com. Music from Nadjiwan, Indian City, Mike Paul, Bluedog, Patrick Therrien, The Spiritual Warriors, Locos Por Juana, Nortec Collective, Martha Redbone, Bomba Estereo, Esther Pennell, Richie Ledreagle, The Northstars, Lil Mike & Funnybone, XAXO, Irv Lyons Jr. Renzo, DJ Krayzkree, Mike Bern, Trent Agecoutay, John McLeod, Conrad Bigknife, Young Medicine, Alan Syliboy & the Thundermakers, Nehiyawak and much much more. Visit us on our music page at www.IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at www.indigenousinMusicandArts.org. We have underwriting and opportunities available. We are a non-profit, section 501(c) (3).

Feeling bombarded by conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic? Christine and Rose dive into the topic of stats, data, and facts. They are joined by Graham Saunders, who teaches meteorology and climate-related courses at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario. Graham does research and writing for several publications about weather, climate, and energy issues, and has a passion for stats. This wide-ranging conversation touches the commonalities between climate change science and the science around pandemics.

In this time when conspiracy theories abound, Christine and Rose dive into the topic of stats, data, and facts. They are joined by Graham Saunders, who teaches meteorology and climate-related courses at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario. Graham does research and writing for several publications about weather, climate, and energy issues, and has a passion for stats. This wide-ranging conversation touches the commonalities between climate change science and the science around pandemics.

Gary Borden is in the house!! I knew Gary was an amazingly talented musician with a hustle like no other. What I didn’t know about Gary was what an incredibly kind soul he is. From our first conversation on the phone, I knew we were going to have a great discussion on creativity, the entertainment industry, process, and matters of the heart. One of my favourite moments of the interview was listening to Gary talk about his brother and how he valued their relationship and considered him to be his mentor as a musician. Truly inspiring and heartwarming episode on Cue To Cue this week! Come join the conversation!  Have a listen! A little About Gary: Born in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada, Gary was the youngest of three children. His family later moved to Dryden Ontario, where he attended Dryden High School. His parents were both musicians and started the family band “The Bordens”.  Being the son of musicians, music was one of Gary’s earliest passions.  By the time Gary was 8 years old he was drumming in the Borden band and a few years later they released their first album.  Gary started playing guitar at age 15. Some of his early influences include Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jeff Beck, Brian May, and Albert Lee. His formal education included studies at G.I.T. in Hollywood, California and after graduating, Gary moved to the Toronto area, where he began to establish a career as a freelance musician.  Gary is a talented songwriter and producer.  He has written music for many film and t.v. shows and has produced songs and albums for indie artists to Sony Nashville Songwriters. Gary won second place in an international guitar playing contest sponsored by Fender/G.I.T./Eric Clapton. He has also hosted  instructional seminars supported by Boss/Roland and Charvell Jackson Guitars. Gary has played live with artists such as TORONTO, Sass Jordan, HELIX, The Guess Who, Ray Lyell And the Storm.  He has also shared the stage with Johny Lang,Tanya Tucker, Humble Pie, Rascal Flatts, Barbara Mandrell, Loverboy, Eddie Money, Gowan, Lonestar ,Brian White, LeAnn Rimes, Nazareth, April Wine, Peter Frampton, Honeymoon Suite, Headpins, Platinum Blonde, David Wilcox, Stampeders, Doc Walker, The Roadhammers, Grand Funk, Lee Aron, Lighthouse, Harlequin, The Kings,Sloan,Trooper, and Phil Naro. Gary's original project  Blood of VanGogh (BOVG) is named after his great-great-uncle Vincent VanGogh. BOVG received incredible reviews from around the world after their debut album was released in 2013. After a lineup change, Blood of VanGogh has been releasing their second album one song at a time, with video. In 2018, the first video single “LIES” featuring Ronny Munroe (Metal Church, Trans Siberian Orchestra) was selected by ten Film Festivals, receiving Gold, Silver, Award of Acknowledgement. Expect to hear more special collaborations on the next singles…  The instrumental album “Chasing A Dream” on which he collaborated with Nashville drummer Rory Faciane was released in 2015 by Tangerine Music Group. The album consists of 8 tracks and is available on itunes. Gary continues to be an in-demand studio and live musician and is currently recording and writing for numerous projects. Connect with Gary! Facebook: Gary Borden Instagram: @vangoghblood Twitter: @vangoghblood  

It is always a pleasure when I can have guests in from out of town, or in this case, all the way from my old stomping grounds! Nathan Woods is owner and operator of Northies Brand out of Thunder Bay Ontario. We discuss how the brand got started, his quick success, and where he plans to take Northies after a hectic holiday season! Be sure to follow and check out his clothing in the links below!   Please rate and review the show on iTunes, download and subscribe where ever you get your podcasts!   Gust links: https://www.instagram.com/northiesbrand/   Sponsor links: Kirkhope N Co https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.n.co/?hl=enhttps://tiapenner1.wixsite.com/knco   Kirkhope Creates Graphic Imaging https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creates/  

Devon Lozej is a fighter and Mix Martial Artist who is the current Ogitchidaa Fight Promotions Bantam Weight Champion. He lives in Thunder Bay Ontario and has aspirations of becoming a world champion. He trains out of Leading Edge Gym.

If you are in the position of rearing children, youth or teens whether it is as a caregiver or profession you definitely don't want to miss this episode. Packed with useful knowledge. Episode 005 - Dr. Edward Rawana M.A., Ph. D., C. Psych. Director of the Center of Education and Research on Positive Youth Development, Lakehead University and Professor, Department of Psychology, Lakead University, & Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Thunder Bay sits on the coast of Lake Superior just north the Michigan border. It boasts a population of around 108,000. It is actually an amalgamation of former cities Port Arthur and Fort William. On January 1st, 1970 the city of Thunder Bay was officially born. Just off the coast on the US side of the border lies Isle Royale. It’s now a state park full of hiking trails and campgrounds. Surrounding this island are a number of shipwrecks. One of them was called the SS Algoma. WikiPedia article about Thunder BayWikiPedia article about Isle RoyaleWikiPedia article about SS AlgomaWikiPedia article about Underwater pantherwww.superiortrips.com/Isle_Royale_Shipwrecks.htmmichigansotherside.com/mishipeshu-guardian-of-the-sacred-copper/The SS Algoma isn’t the only shipwreck around Thunder Bay, in fact, there are plenty. However, not all of them have a dead body that is also haunted by a ghost. Ony the SS Kamloops can claim that story.WikiPedia article about SS Kamloopsweekinweird.com/2016/11/27/old-whitey-preserved-corpse-kamloops/YouTube video (j04bfGuNVzE)www.nps.gov/isro/index.htmLocal Headlineswww.coasttocoastam.com/article/loch-ness-eel-footage-sparks-monstrous-misunderstandingwww.drovers.com/article/bulls-killed-mutilated-oregon-ranchwww.newsweek.com/making-murderer-confession-convicted-wisconsin-murderer-allegedly-confesses-killing-teresa-1460835?fbclid=IwAR1…LH28Listener Storieswww.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/d8d6a9/the_kids_on_the_side_of_the_road/You can follow the show on Twitter or Facebook @stscast, or on Instagram@stscast.gramThis week's featured podcast is Bros Talking SoccerAnd be sure to check out Big Heads Media for more great pods!Also hit up Dirty Knees Soap Co. for some fantastic soap and other products! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt from Sleeping Giant Brewing Company in Thunder Bay Ontario joins this show this week.Check out our sponsor, who make this show possible: Paul’s HaulingFollow the fellas on Social Media in order to get a better look at the beers consumed. InstagramFacebookEmailKevinBryanCheck out more great Podcasts on the SafetyNetStudio.com podcast network!

Although recent studies suggest that ‘rooming-in’ is associated with a decreased need for pharmacological treatment and length of stay for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), more research is required to determine the effective components and short-term and long-term NAS outcomes, including risks. Professor Alison Twycross talks to Dr Karen A McQueen, Lakehead University School of Nursing, Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada, about her recent commentary published by Evidence-Based Nursing: “‘Rooming-in’ could be an effective non-pharmacological treatment for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome”. Read it for free for the next two months on the EBN website: https://ebn.bmj.com/content/21/4/110. Commentary on: MacMillan, KDL. et al. Association of rooming-in with outcomes for neonatal abstinence syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr. 2018; 172; 345-351.

For this #SummerOfHorror marathon, I check out some witch movies! As usual I have strong opinions.   Also, I am a sponsor of a local horror film fest here in Thunder Bay Ontario in October.   Check out http://www.terrorinthebay.com/ Follow me... Continue Reading →

Gary Borden is in the house!! I knew Gary was an amazing talented musician with a hustle like no other. What I didn’t know about Gary was what an incredibly kind soul he is. From our first conversation on the phone, I knew we were going to have a great discussion on creativity, the entertainment industry, process, and matters of the heart.   One of my favourite moments of the interview was listening to Gary talk about his brother and how he valued their relationship and considered him to be his mentor as a musician. Truly inspiring and heartwarming episode on Cue To Cue this week! www.thisischelseajohnson.com A little About Gary: Born in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada, Gary was the youngest of three children. His family later moved to Dryden Ontario, where he attended Dryden High School. His parents were both musicians and started the family band "The Bordens".  Being the son of musicians, music was one of Gary’s earliest passions.  By the time Gary was 8 years old he was drumming in the Borden band and a few years later they released their first album.  Gary started playing guitar at age 15. Some of his early influences include Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jeff Beck, Brian May, and Albert Lee. His formal education included studies at G.I.T. in Hollywood, California and after graduating, Gary moved to the Toronto area, where he began to establish a career as a freelance musician.  Gary is a talented songwriter and producer.  He has written music for many film and t.v. shows and has produced songs and albums for indie artists to Sony Nashville Songwriters. Gary won second place in an international guitar playing contest sponsored by Fender/G.I.T./Eric Clapton. He has also hosted instructional seminars supported by Boss/Roland and Charvell Jackson Guitars. Gary has played live with artists such as TORONTO, Sass Jordan, HELIX, The Guess Who, Ray Lyell and the Storm .  He has also shared the stage with Johny Lang,Tanya Tucker, Humble Pie, Rascal Flatts, Barbara Mandrell, Loverboy, Eddie Money, Gowan, Lonestar ,Brian White, LeAnn Rimes, Nazareth, April Wine, Peter Frampton, Honeymoon Suite, Headpins, Platinum Blonde, David Wilcox, Stampeders, Doc Walker, The Roadhammers, Grand Funk, Lee Aron, Lighthouse, Harlequin, The Kings,Sloan,Trooper, and Phil Naro. Gary's original project  Blood of VanGogh (BOVG) is named after his great-great uncle Vincent VanGogh. BOVG received incredible reviews from around the world after their debut album was released in 2013. After a lineup change, Blood of VanGogh has been releasing their second album one song at a time, with video. In 2018, the first video single "LIES" featuring Ronny Munroe (Metal Church, Trans Siberian Orchestra) was selected by ten Film Festivals, receiving Gold, Silver, Award of Acknowledgement. Expect to hear more special collaborations on the next singles... Visit the BOVG webpage at www.bloodofvangogh.com. The instrumental album "Chasing A Dream" on which he collaborated with Nashville drummer Rory Faciane was released in 2015 by Tangerine Music Group. The album consists of 8 tracks and is available on itunes. Gary continues to be an in-demand studio and live musician and is currently recording and writing for numerous projects.   Connect with Gary! Facebook: Gary Borden Instagram: @vangoghblood Twitter: @vangoghblood  

For this #SummerOfHorror marathon, I check out some found footage movies! Listen to hear my thoughts on them. I have strong opinions.   Also, I am a sponsor of a local horror film fest here in Thunder Bay Ontario in... Continue Reading →

We spoke with DJ Kutdown from Winnipeg Manitoba byway of Thunder Bay Ontario about his early day in Thunder Bay djing, moving to Regina, gear gear and more gear, Frek Sho, Foultone Records, touring and a whole lot more. Remember to tune in every Wednesday night on 90.5cfcr or at www.cfcr.ca at 9PM CST to catch us live on the air! THIRD VERSE 20 Minute City - Frek Sho (Papercuts EXCLUSIVE - My City - Ismaila and DJ Kutdown (Classic) Tired - Magnum KI (Gun Shy) For Anything I Know - Soso and Kutdown (All They Found was Water at the Bottom of the Sea) Can You Do it? ft. Yy - Pip Skid and DJ Kutdown (Skid Row)

Gord Ellis is an angler, hunter, guide and outdoor columnist who hangs his hat in Thunder Bay Ontario. With over 1,000 published articles to his name and over 20 awards for his writing, he's more than well-known along the north-west shore of Superior. More than that though, he's respected for his conservation ethic and willingness to share his passion and hard-earned local knowledge to both young and old alike. Lawrence Gunther and his guide dog Moby met up with Gord on a beautiful April day to fish for Steelhead on three area ice-cold rivers. While warming up, Gord and Lawrence took a few minutes toreflect on the role of social media as a tool for sharing localknowledge and observations in ways that build informal networks of citizen scientists committed to the conservation of natural resources, this week on Blue Fish Radio.

Eric Weller is an educator based in Thunder Bay Ontario. He teaches film studies at the school he originally took the course at. Before that, Eric owned and operated a record label called "Meathead Records". the label was started to support his favourite band "Head Cramp", one of Thunder Bays greatest exports in my opinion. Eric put out several compilations and albums to help the Thunder Bay scene as well as bands all over Canada. If Frank from Crocks & Rolls was the grand daddy of Thunder Bay punk and indie music, Eric is surely the uncle! A great catch up with an old dear friend. Brought to you in part by Audible.com. Go to www.audibletrial.com/apologue and sign up to receive a free download from over 180,000 audiobook titles. Shop with amazon.ca, amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!! Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologue Shop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop/ Follow the show on FaceBook and subscribe on iTunes Check out my new 3D printing store. Go to www.insightrecorders.com/3dprints  

In June 2016 Walmart Canada announced that they believe interchange fees charged by Visa are too high, so, starting with their three stores in Thunder Bay Ontario, they would no longer accept Visa cards at their stores in Canada.  As of September, 2016 Walmart has not implemented this policy outside of Thunder Bay, presumably so they can continue to negotiate with Visa for lower fees. On this edition of Debt Free in 30 we answer the question: what's the real reason that Walmart doesn't want to accept Visa credit cards at their stores? The answer is not as simple as "Visa's fees are too high".  Walmart is the largest retailer in the world, so with their bargaining power they are probably paying the lowest Visa fees of any retailer. They already have a cost advantage over every other retailer, so are high fees the true explanation for Walmart's "anti-Visa" stance? Tune in for the answer.

Kenny Mandryk is a hard working kid from Thunder Bay Ontario. This guy does it all! Motocross, Snowcross and Carpentry! Thats right! Kenny knows the value of a hard days work and thats what fuels this kids passion!  Special thanks to Chris Elliott as well as Larry at Excalibur Motor Works! @kenny_mandryk02@hotmail.com  

In this episode we cover some KB history, training others with KB's, movement correction, and finally the results of Corey's 2013 master's thesis involving the kettlebell swing.  Do you know how to get the most out of the KB swing?  Corey weighs in...   From www.CoreyWesley.ca: Corey Wesley, M.Sc (Kine), RKC, CPT, FMS From athlete to certified Kinesiologist and personal trainer, Corey Wesley has turned his passion for strength training and physical culture into expertise. Corey holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology from Lakehead University, with a focus on kettlebell exercise, and has expanded this insight by working with various internationally recognized strength professionals. Corey’s unique credentials have made him a desired trainer for top-level athletes and stay-at-home moms alike. When he is not in the gym, Corey is spending time with his family and loves to watch his children participate in gymnastics, dancing, figure skating, and of course, hockey.   www.kettlebellscience.com www.coreywesley.ca Corey Wesley Personal Training on Facebook @CoreyWesley1 on Twitter  

Spring continues to elude us here in Thunder Bay Ontario. This morning we wake up to even more snow.

First Nations Ojibway activist and psychiatric abuse survivor Stella Montour of Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada talks about colonialism and racism against native people, how they affect mental health, and her work for change.   [Read more...]