Sudbury Reddit Hot Posts | July 26, 2026
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r/Sudbury Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (July 26, 2026)
Sorted by post time, newest to oldest, covering posts from the past 24 hours, a total of 9 posts (max 40). Comments shown only for the latest 4 posts.
1. West End construction.
Original English title:west end construction.
Post content summary:Does anyone know how long the water main construction on Ethelbert will take to complete? What date are they hoping to have it done by?
English excerpt (verified):
Does anyone know how long until the water main construction on Ethelbert will take to finish? is there a date they hope to be finished by?
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- I wish I knew. Feels like construction has been going on there forever!
EN: I wish I knew. It feels like construction has been going on there forever! - Usually before the snow flies.
EN: Before the snow falls... USUALLY. - This has to be one of the longest detours I've ever seen
EN: That has to be one of the longest detours I have seen
2. Valley people: What did you think of Sudbury?
Original English title:Valley people: what are your views of Sudbury?
Post content summary:I grew up in Elliot Lake and spent my childhood between Elliot Lake and Manitoulin. So as a kid, Sudbury wasn't really on my radar. Sault Ste. Marie was more accessible for medical appointments. But for those who grew up in the Valley and other surrounding areas, what was your perspective of Sudbury from the outside as a kid? Also, I only came here after the amalgamation. When that happened, what were your thoughts on the amalgamation?
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I grew up in Elliot Lake and spent my childhood going between Elliot Lake and Manitoulin. So as a kid, Sudbury wasn't on my radar. Sault Ste. Marie was more on my radar due to medical appointments. But for people who grew up in the valley and other surrounding regions, as a kid, what was your view of Sudbury looking in
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- I used to be able to see the Superstack from my bedroom window
EN: I used to be able to see the super stack from my bedroom window - Oh! A literal one!! Yes, I called it "Stumpy". Its official name is Stumpy McStumpface.
EN: Oh! A literal view!! Yeah, I refer to it as Stumpy. It's formal name is Stumpy McStumpface. - I grew up in the Hagar-Markstay area outside Sudbury. At the time, my view of Sudbury was pretty simple. It was just the nearest "big city" where we had to go for shopping, appointments, and other services. I was quite young when the amalgamation happened, so I didn't have much of an opinion myself. What I remember is hearing family members and other adults from communities that were being amalgamated into Greater Sudbury worrying about what it meant for their towns. The general concern was that they
EN: I grew up just outside Sudbury in the Hagar-Markstay area. Back then, my view of Sudbury was pretty simplistic. It was just the nearest "big city" where we had to go for shopping, appointments, and other services. I was - Hmm... oh. For Sudbury, revitalizing the downtown seems like a never-ending project. It seems like a big obsession for Sudbury. From what I can see, it seems like a huge push from business owners. The mall used to be cool! There used to be so many stores!!!
EN: Hmmm.... oh. It seems revitalizing the downtown core seems to be an endless project for Sudbury. It seems to be Sudbury's great fixation. It seems the big push for that from what I see are business owners. The mall used
3. Where to dispose of used household (AA, AAA, etc.) batteries?
Original English title:Where to dispose of used household (AA,AAA etc) Batteries?
Post content summary:I used to take my tires to Canadian Tire on the Chemong Road, and today I found out they cancelled the program there. Does anyone know where else nearby? Thanks
English excerpt (verified):
I used to drop mine off at the canadian tire in chemmy and found out today they got rid of the program there. Anywhere else close by anyone knows of? thank you
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- I think you can use the Waste Wise app to dispose of batteries and other hazardous waste for free. I got rid of old gasoline, you just set a date and put it at your front door and they'll pick it up for you.
EN: I think you can dispose of batteries and other toxic waste for free with the waste wise app. I disposed of old gasoline, you just set the date and leave it at your front door and they pick it up for you. - They might have thrown it out, but there's a bin for old batteries at the Rexall on the corner of Bancroft Drive and Second Avenue. The library is also a good suggestion.
EN: They could've gotten rid of it, but the Rexall on the corner of Bancroft Drive and Second Avenue has a bin by the cash for used batteries. Libraries are also a great suggestion, too. - It says on Waste Wise that the toxic taxi will pick them up.
EN: It says on waste wise that toxic taxi picks them up.
4. Crime rate, homicide rate, and clearance rate in Greater Sudbury
Original English title:Greater Sudbury's Crime, Homicide, and Clearance Rates
Post content summary:The latest Uniform Crime Reporting Survey reveals key trends in the Greater Sudbury area: Homicides: indicating extreme violence. Sudbury's rate has historically fluctuated, reaching 4.05 per 100,000 in 2025, well above Canada's 1.61. Crime rate: identifying community safety issues. Petty theft (under $5,000) has increased sharply, while mischief has decreased significantly. Clearance rate: measuring police efficiency. Sudbury's clearance rate is very high, with 46% of non-violent crimes and 77% of violent crimes cleared in 202
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The latest Uniform Crime Reporting Survey reveals key trends for Greater Sudbury: Homicides : Indicates extreme violence. Sudbury's rate is historically volatile, ending at 4.05 per 100k in 2025, far above Canada's 1.61. Crime Rates : Pinpoints community safety issues. Petty theft (under $5k) surged dramatically, while
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- The rise in petty theft could be people stealing food from grocery stores.
EN: Petty theft rising is probably people stealing food from the grocery stores. - The grocers brought that on themselves. If they stopped price gouging consumers, they'd see a lot less shoplifting.
EN: Grocers brought that one on themselves. They'd see a hell of a lot less shop lifting if they stopped price gouging consumers.
5. The Christmas house on Kingsway
Original English title:Christmas house on Kingsway
Post content summary:Does anyone know what's going on with the Christmas house on the corner of Kingsway? My boyfriend grew up in Sudbury and says it's always been like that. Just curious, it's really weird.
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Does anyone know what the deal is with that Christmas house on the bend on the Kingsway? My bf grew up in Sudbury and he says it’s always been like that. Just curious, it’s an oddity for sure.
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6. Big Nickel and big D-bags
Original English title:The big nickel and the big d-bag
Post content summary:Sunday at 11:30 AM. This person thought for some reason they needed to use 4 front-row spots. My guess is to be a jerk. If you know this person, would make them feel stupid.
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11:30am on a sunday. this person thought they needed to use 4 front row spots for some reason. My guess is to be a jackass. If you know this person make them feel stupid.
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7. Indoor gym rental space
Original English title:Indoor Gymnasium Rental Space
Post content summary:Hello, topic: indoor gym rental. Looking to gauge local interest for small businesses. A few of us have been trying to book space for basketball, pickleball, or any indoor activities, but have been hitting walls in terms of availability and price. Do others in the city feel the same way, and would people be interested in a space that allows cheaper half-court/full-court bookings? Besides basketball and pickleball, what other things would people or local clubs/organizations do?
English excerpt (verified):
Hello, Topic: Indoor Gym Rental Looking to gauge local interest on a small venture. Some people and I kept trying to book space to play basketball or pickleball or anything indoors and kept hitting the wall in terms of availability and pricing. Do other people feel this way in the city, would a space that allows cheape
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8. There's a fugitive on the loose
Original English title:There's a goof on the loose
Post content summary:"Three suspects are from Thunder Bay, two from Greater Sudbury, and one each from Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. All suspects from the north are male, and the two from Thunder Bay are 15 years old. The rest are adult males."
English excerpt (verified):
"Three suspects are from Thunder Bay, two are from Greater Sudbury and one each is from Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. All those charged from the north are male, while two from Thunder Bay are 15 years old. The rest are adult men."
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9. Sudbury vs North Bay historical record
Original English title:Sudbury vs North Bay
Post content summary:Has anyone lived in both cities and can comment on which is better for raising a family?
English excerpt (verified):
Has anyone lived in both cities and can comment on which is better to raise a family?
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