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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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Art Borups Corners

Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive exhibitions and applied AI research, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.
Short Stories Today: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, and Dystopian Sci-Fi
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, and Dystopian Sci-Fi

Jamie F. Bell and Tony Eetak blend urban fantasy and dystopian sci-fi in this intriguing series of unfinished short stories.
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Short Stories Today: Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian, Western, and Satire
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian, Western, and Satire

Explore the wasteland with Jamie F. Bell and Leaf Richards in a collection of unfinished tales blending post-apocalyptic themes with western style.
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Short Stories Today: Mystery, Military Fiction, and Maritime Drama
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Mystery, Military Fiction, and Maritime Drama

Jamie F. Bell, Eva Suluk, and Tony Eetak present unfinished tales of mystery and survival, spanning military and maritime settings.
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Short Stories Today: Cosmic Horror, Thriller, and Family Saga
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Cosmic Horror, Thriller, and Family Saga

Jamie F. Bell and Eva Suluk combine family drama with cosmic horror in this gripping collection of unfinished narrative fragments.
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Led by Jamie Bell from Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator Winnipeg, the “What the F&# is Vibe Coding?!?”* workshop introduced artists and creative professionals to the emerging concept of vibe coding — the fusion of emotion, intuition, and artificial intelligence in creative work. Through demonstrations of Google AI Studio and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Canvas, participants discovered how AI can serve as a collaborator in art-making, storytelling, and design. The session highlighted how these tools are reshaping the creative process, allowing artists to prototype ideas, experiment freely, and build digital experiences that reflect both human feeling and technological innovation.
Workshops

What the F&# is Vibe Coding?!?

Learning to use AI tools for the arts and community projects The “What the F&# is Vibe Coding?!?”* workshop was delivered on July 5, 2025 as…
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Short Stories Today: Western, Satire, and Dystopian Thriller
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Western, Satire, and Dystopian Thriller

Eva Suluk, Leaf Richards, and Jamie F. Bell explore the frontier and the future in this diverse selection of unfinished western and dystopian tales.
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The day's events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
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Melgund Rocks For Canada Day

Country Twist, with Gerry McArthur, Tanya McArthur, and Maurice Betournay, delighted a packed audience, making it a day to remember.
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Short Stories Today: Coming-of-Age, Action-Adventure, and Horror
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Coming-of-Age, Action-Adventure, and Horror

Jamie F. Bell and Eva Suluk present a collection of unfinished tales blending the intensity of horror with the trials of coming-of-age dramas.
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Short Stories Today: Slice-of-Life, Techno-Thriller, and Satire
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Slice-of-Life, Techno-Thriller, and Satire

Discover incomplete narratives by Jamie F. Bell that range from biting satire and slice-of-life moments to high-stakes techno-thrillers.
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Short Stories Today: Contemporary Fiction, Thriller, and Urban Mystery
Short Stories

Short Stories Today: Contemporary Fiction, Thriller, and Urban Mystery

Explore a series of unfinished tales by Jamie F. Bell that blend the tension of medical drama with the intrigue of urban mystery.
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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!
Celebrate Canada Day in Melgund Township with live music, local food, artists, vendors and family fun at the Dyment Recreation Hall and Complex on July 1. Enjoy performances by Gerry and Tanya McArthur, Walter and Friends, and more.
Join Art Borups Corners on July 18, 2026 at the Dyment Recreation Hall for an evening of food, music, creativity, and community connection. Enjoy a community BBQ, connect with neighbours, and help imagine the future of local parks and greenspaces through drawing, mapping, storytelling, and conversation. Part of the national Everyone Outdoors Together initiative led by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).
Discover a growing collection of inspirational and motivational short stories from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, created to inspire hope, resilience, courage, and personal growth. These uplifting short stories and daily motivational reads are rooted in strong community values, dignity, integrity, perseverance, and leadership—reflecting life across the Prairies and Northern Ontario.

Each inspirational story delivers powerful life lessons, positive mindset reminders, and encouragement for self-improvement, mental strength, and purposeful living. Whether you’re searching for motivational stories for tough times, short stories about resilience and overcoming challenges, or inspirational reflections grounded in rural, northern, and Indigenous-informed community perspectives, this collection is designed to fuel optimism, confidence, and long-term success.

Through storytelling that highlights community leadership, youth empowerment, kindness, and values-based living, these inspirational short stories help readers in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and beyond stay grounded, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity, hope, and possibility.

ART BORUPS CORNERS SOCIETY

Art Borups Corners is a non-profit arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We bring artists, youth, and local residents together through hands-on creative projects, workshops, and storytelling rooted in everyday life in the North. Our focus is on making space for people to try things, share skills, and build confidence through art that grows out of where they live.


We’re also a place for testing ideas and working across different ways of making — from land-based practice to digital work and everything in between. Much of what we do happens through partnerships and shared projects, connecting local creative work with wider conversations while keeping things grounded, practical, and community-led.


BN: 790519573RC0001

ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM

Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Logo

This program was seeded with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse program. This program allowed us to explore strategic arts innovation, capacity building and new technologies. Programming was also supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Province of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

PROGRAMMING SUPPORTED BY

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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