Eye to Eye

We spoke with filmmaker Andrew Appelle about how he knew he wanted to be a filmmaker, the last movie he saw, his perfect start to a day off, and more.

We spoke with Conor McGoey, the founder and CEO of Inside Up Games, about how he got into gaming, learning to play piano, a cool story behind a valuable possession, and more.

We spoke with local author Marion Agnew about how she feels her latest work has been received, what she is reading these days, what she considers her valuable possessions, and more.

We spoke with local music star Sara Kae about her latest projects, what her perfect start to a day off is, what she’s currently reading, and more.

We spoke with Thunder Bay-born PWHL Minnesota forward Michela Cava about how she feels the new women's pro hockey league will help the game, her favourite spicy food, what's on her music playlist these days, and more.

We spoke with three-time Olympian—Fort William First Nation ski jumper Steve Collins—about his ongoing efforts to revive the sport among local youth, what else he enjoys doing outdoors, what his perfect start to a Saturday is, and more.

We spoke with Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury in early December about where he got his passion for the job, the most memorable place his career has taken him, what he enjoys doing away from work, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We spoke with three-time defending, and current, Strongest Woman in Canada Sam Belliveau about how she got into strongwoman competitions, her favourite places her career has taken her, what’s on her music playlist these days, and more. Photo courtesy of facebook.com/Sambelliveauu

We speak with Ron Kanutski about his love of motorcycles, watching his daughter Sara Kae’s burgeoning music career, his own experiences in the world of comedy, what’s on his music playlist these days, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Thunder Bay Art Gallery Executive Director Matthew Hills about his early priorities at the gallery, what he enjoys doing away from work, his most treasured possessions, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Chatelaine editor-in-chief, and Thunder Bay native, Maureen Halushak about her connection to the Lakehead, how she got into the magazine industry, what’s on her music playlist these days, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with City of Thunder Bay landscape architect Guy Walter about some ongoing city projects, how he got into landscape architecture, his artwork, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon about her reaction to her election win, her favourite festival to attend, her personal hero, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Willow Springs Creative Centre's Judi Vinni about working outdoors as therapy, her love of water and paddling, her favourite dish to make, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with longtime Thunder Bay concert promoter Frank Loffredo about how he now views his role in bringing bands to town, what being a grandfather has taught him, what book he’s currently reading, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Thunder Bay singer and performer extraordinaire Nancy Freeborn about her most memorable gig, what she enjoys doing away from the stage, her most treasured possession, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with journalist, professional angler and guide, and musician Gord Ellis about his return to the concert stage, his fitness push, his most treasured possession, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Moffat Makuto, the executive director and youth advisor at the Regional Multicultural Youth Council, about his life's work, his recent trip to Africa, those he looks up to, and more. Photo by Lois Nuttall

We speak with Thom Currie, the artistic director of Magnus Theatre, about Magnus's 2022 highlights, his cooking endeavours, his most treasured possession, and more. Photo by Shannon Lepere