Arts & Entertainment

After waiting 9 months, we finally got to take the fly-in fishing trip that we purchased at the LDHC Foundation’s Glam for Good Gala last November. Sean Coe, co-owner of Pine Portage Lodge, generously donated a 3-day trip to support the purchase of the new ultrasound machine. The need for upgrading, maintaining and purchasing medical equipment never stops. Sean understands ...

Fred Eaglesmith is coming to play three new concerts in small halls in Northeastern Ontario at the far end of September 2025. Fred will be playing live original music alongside the talented Tif Ginn. From the many Fred Eaglesmith shows planned for this fall, as far away Texas, these new northern Ontario shows are the most tightly grouped together. They ...

Zachary Lucky is unapologetically old-school country, armed with a husky, baritone voice. The Grandson of Canadian Country Music pioneer Smilin’ Johnnie Lucky, he often receives comparisons to songwriters such as Gordon Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson. He sings of Canadian places and people as knowingly as he might Townes Van Zandt or the Rio Grande. It’s a relatable show on many ...

Pete Eastmure a truly authentic Americana/Canadiana voice not unlike Gordon Lightfoot / Hank Williams. His latest album, Devil’s Taxi; takes the listener on a journey into the spirit of Canada from gorgeous Lake Superior, to Moose Jaw SK, the historical Klondike Gold Rush of 1896 Dawson City, Yukon, and the rural landscape around Southern Ontario’s Devil’s Glen and the Mad ...

from Jun 16, 2025 at 08:00 One of the best highlights of the summer for many in the Wawa area are the Rock Island House Concerts. Their season kicks off with Michel Neray, on Friday, June 27th. From his website: “Michel Neray’s songwriting exhibits a depth and intimacy that blends the emotive storytelling of Leonard Cohen with a musical edge ...

One of the best highlights of the summer for many in the Wawa area are the Rock Island House Concerts. Their season kicks off with Michel Neray, on Friday, June 27th. From his website: “Michel Neray’s songwriting exhibits a depth and intimacy that blends the emotive storytelling of Leonard Cohen with a musical edge that draws inspiration from Americana powerhouses ...

Northwestern Ontario Writer’s Workshop (NOWW) is pleased to announce the winners of the prestigious Kouhi Award, and Margaret Phillips Award, presented Saturday, May 17 at LitFest 2025.   “The Kouhi Award was established by NOWW in 1999 to recognize outstanding contributions to the literature of Northwestern Ontario,” says NOWW president Heather Dickson. “And this year, we were proud to award ...

Confederation College is once again ready to roll out the red carpet for its annual Conflix Film Night, showcasing short films created by second-year students in the Film Production program. The screening will occur on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dibaajimogamig Lecture Theatre on campus and is free to attend. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has just released details on their Glam for Good fundraiser. Their goal is to raise $24,000 in one night of “absoloute glam”. These funds are to replace the well used and aging ultrasound machine. In an earlier media release, it was explained that after almost 10 years and 10,000 scans the Aplio 500 is ...

Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has a voice that needs to be heard. Since 2012 Rory has released three albums and two EPs with his fourth full length album “Now It’s Quiet” being released just last month. Rory was trained as a classical singer from a young age and his years of study are evident in the power and ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Friday, ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Thursday, ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Wednesday, ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Tuesday, ...

Lake Superior Provincial Park is is one of Ontario’s largest provincial parks in Ontario, covering about 1,550 square kilometres along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. There are many things to do in the park, but one of the highlights are the learning opportunities that park staff present to visitors throughout the summer. Monday, ...