Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 17, 2026
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 17, 2026)
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1. Trade negotiation deadline is approaching. Are you worried? Will we wake up to news of mass layoffs and rush to the banks to withdraw our money? I think we are facing a massive economic shock.
Original title:Trade Talks Deadline Draws Near. Are you concerned ? Will we wake up to the news of mass layoffs and runs on banks to withdraw money? I think we are in for a big economic shock.
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- You must be new to this planet, aren't you?
EN: You're new to this planet, aren't you? - Tomorrow is Taco Tuesday, just like every other week.
EN: Tomorrow is Taco Tuesday, just like every other week. - Run on the banks? Well, George Bailey.
EN: Run on banks? Ok George Bailey.
2. Oliver Road golf course closed
Original title:Oliver Road closed at Golf Links
Post summary:Major backups on Golf Links approaching John as traffic reroutes North.
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Major backups on Golf Links approaching John as traffic reroutes North.
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- I wonder what happened. Traffic on the golf course was backed up from John Street all the way to the lights at Riviera... now I just need to figure out how to get out of here haha
EN: I was wondering what happened. Traffic on Golf Links was backed up from John Street right to the lights at Riviera.... now I just have to figure out how to get back out of here lol
3. Bad driver trying to cause an accident
Original title:Bad drivers trying to cause accidents
Post summary:If the police were smart and wanted to make some money off tickets, they should set up shop at the corner of Amber and Balmoral. When everyone tries to turn the wrong way at the stop sign, these loads that should have been swallowed are blocking everyone. You can't turn that way when the person behind you is honking and yelling. I mean, I get it, the guy might be in a hurry, but so is everyone else, and at some point someone is going to get hurt because of idiots like this. Rant over
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If the police were smart and wanted to make some money off of tickets, they should set up shop at the corner of Amber and Balmoral. This load that should have been swallowed held everyone up while attempting to turn the wrong way at the stop sign. While people behind him were honking and yelling you can't turn that way
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- May and Dis think red lights don't exist
EN: May and Dease that red light is non existent - Geez, the first three seconds of a green light are the most dangerous, there's always an idiot rushing through. That intersection is a shitshow
EN: Sweet Jesus, the first three seconds of the green light is the most dangerous, some idiot punches through every time. That intersection is a shit show - We're going to need an r/ThunderBayDriving subreddit soon.
EN: Gonna need a r/ThunderBayDriving subreddit soon. - I'd love/hate to see the stats on how many people drive drunk here every day. It's like a damn sport.
EN: I would love/hate to see the statistic of how many people drive intoxicated on a daily here. Its like a fucking sport.
4. TBPS charges two people after assault at Memorial Avenue business on August 3. - Does anyone know which place they tried to rob?
Original title:TBPS charge two after August 3rd assault at Memorial Avenue business. - Anybody know which place they tried to rob?
Post summary:On August 3, 2026, police were dispatched to a business in the Memorial Avenue area in response to a report of an assault. Before police arrived, two suspects had left the scene. A search of the area led to the suspects being located and arrested. As a result of the investigation, Joseph MACHIMITY, 26, of Thunder Bay, faces the following charges: • Robbery with violence • Failure to comply with probation order As a result of the investigation, Joshua WAPOOSE, 38, of Thunder Bay, faces the following charges:
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On August 3, 2026, officers were dispatched to a business in the Memorial Avenue area in response to a report regarding an assault. Two suspects had left the scene prior to officers arriving. A search of the area led to the suspects being located and arrested. As a result of the investigation, 26-year-old Joseph MACHIM
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- So vague. "Memorial Avenue area" could mean anywhere.
EN: So vague. “Memorial ave area” could mean just about anywhere. - On probation, never would have guessed.
EN: on probation, never woulda guessed. - Sounds like more crap with lengthy records. We need to limit it to 2 strikes, then off to the Northwest Territories to dig and refill trenches.
EN: Sounds like more pieces of shit with lengthy records. We need a 2 strikes limit, then off to dig and refill trenches in NWT. - We're getting closer https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-become-law.html
EN: We’re getting closer https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-become-law.html
5. Lost hearing aids
Original title:Missing Hearing Aids
Post summary:If you or someone you know lost a pair of hearing aids near the William Street Beer Store, they've been found! DM for details.
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If you, or someone you know, lost a set of hearing aids near the beer store on Fort William Rd they’ve been found! DM for details.
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6. Smoked smelt
Original title:Smoked smelts
Post summary:Hi, I was just wondering if there's anywhere in Thunder Bay that sells smoked smelt or smoked fish. Thank you!
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Hello I was just wondering if there’s anywhere in Thunder Bay that sells smoked smelts or smoked fish in general I suppose. Thank you!
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7. Any place in town that sells purple sweet potatoes?
Original title:Is there any place in town that sells purple sweet potatoes?
Post summary:Freshco sells "purple sweet potatoes," but only the skin is purple. The flesh inside is pale yellow. I'm looking for sweet potatoes with purple flesh.
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Freshco was selling "purple sweet potatoes" but only the skin was purple. The flesh inside was pale yellow. I'm looking for sweet potato that has purple flesh.
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8. Buying from Ace Automotive
Original title:Purchasing from Ace Automotive
Post summary:Does anyone have experience buying a used car from Ace Automotive on Simpson? I'm thinking about checking out some of their used cars, but I want to know if they're reputable or a lemon dealer. Please share your stories with me!
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Anyone have experience purchasing a used vehicle from Ace Automotive on Simpson? I’m considering checking out some of their used vehicles, but want to know if they’re reputable or a dealer of lemons. Please, share with me your stories!
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9. Moving to Thunder Bay in September for school and trying to decide which bike to bring, road bike or mountain bike.
Original title:Moving to Thunder Bay for school in September and trying to decide which bike to bring, road bike or MTB.
Post summary:For those who ride here, what do you recommend bringing? Are there any road bike or mountain bike groups/rides for those who want to meet people and ride regularly?
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For anyone who rides here, which would you recommend bringing? And are there any road cycling or MTB groups/rides that are good for someone looking to meet people and ride regularly?
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10. Wedding dresses
Original title:Wedding Dresses
Post summary:Want to learn more about local wedding dress options? I know of Rose Bridal, what are your experiences with them? How affordable are the dresses? If not local, do you have any suggestions for buying online? Thanks!
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Looking for more insight into wedding dress options locally? I know rose bridal what are your experiences with them? How affordable are the dresses? If not local do you have suggestions for the option to purchase online? Thanks!
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11. Transmission repair. I'm from out of town (300 km away), and my Silverado is acting up badly. I believe it's the torque converter. Badanai is my first choice, but are there any other trustworthy shops?
Original title:Transmission repairs. I'm from out of town (300 km), my silverado tranny is acting up. I believe its the torque converter. Badanai is my first choice but are there any other reputable shops that you might of dealt with?
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12. Free over-the-air antenna
Original title:Free to Air Antenna
Post summary:Do any of you have a free antenna connected to your TV? Just wondering if you do and what channels you can reliably get. Do you get local news? That's what I'm after, because I'm about to cancel my cable subscription.
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Do any of you have a Free to Air antenna connected to your t.v.? Just wondering if you do and what channels you are able to get reliably. Do you get local news? That is about all I want as I'm about to cancel my cable sub.
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13. Police investigating afternoon assault on Dawson Road
Original title:Police investigating afternoon assault on Dawson Road
Post summary:1000 Block, so it could be any of the trifecta, Skidmark, LCBO, or that gas station haunted by assholes that people keep tolerating as a Thunderdome for drug users.
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1000 Block, so that could be the any of the trifecta, The Skidmark, The LCBO, or that fuckass haunted gas station people keep tolerating the junkies using as a thunderdome.
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14. Where in town can I buy sashimi-grade fish to take home and prepare myself?
Original title:Where can I can sashimi in town to take home and prep myself?
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15. Pools
Original title:Pools
Post summary:This is for those with pools. Maybe it's just me, but this August feels a bit cooler than usual, and on the first day of the heatwave, I got a pool for my kids. I've never had a pool before, so it's a learning experience, haha, but how long do you all keep your pools up? I've been thinking about buying a heater from Amazon so I can use it longer. It's not big, 12 feet wide and about 36 inches deep.
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This is for folks that have pools. Maybe it’s just me but this August feels a little cooler than normal and I got my kids a pool this the first day of the heat wave,never had a pool in my life before so it’s been a learning experience lol but how long do the rest of you keep your pools up til? I’ve been considering buy
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16. Please learn to drive
Original title:Please Learn To Drive
Post summary:For the love of anyone/anything you pray to, don't do this. It's an acceleration lane, not a place to stop at the start of the lane. Yes, I know there's traffic, including transport trucks. Just hit the gas, and chances are someone will ease up and let you in. If not. Then slow down/stop at the end of the lane. Not at the end of the curve, or you might get rear-ended. If you don't know how to use these lanes, or you're afraid of traffic (and there's enough space to merge)
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For the love of whoever/whatever you pray to, DO NOT do this shit. It’s an acceleration lane, not a stop at the very start of it lane. Yes I realize there is traffic, including transports. Just step on your gas, and chances are someone will ease off, and let you in. If not. Then slow down/stop at the end of the lane. N
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17. Matt Carr PS5 repair experience?
Original title:Matt Carr PS5 Repair Experience?
Post summary:Unfortunately, my wife's PS5 keeps crashing on multiple games with the dreaded CE-108255-1 error code. We've exhausted all troubleshooting options like cleaning, rebuilding the database, resetting the software, etc. I'll call them tomorrow when they open, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with console repairs for similar issues. We've had some basic stuff done in the past like phone screens and battery replacements, and they were great, but nothing at this level.
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My wife’s PS5 is unfortunately, consistently crashing in multiple games with the dreaded CE-108255-1 error code. We’ve exhausted all of our troubleshooting options like cleaning, rebuilding database, resetting the software, etc. I’m going to call them tomorrow once they’re open but I was curious if anyone has had any e
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