Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | April 22, 2026
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (April 22, 2026)
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1. What you can do about the backfiring muffler ( 269 | 101 | 84)
Original title:Heres what you can do about the backfiring douche
Post summary:Hi everyone, as many of you know, the modified exhaust backfiring was back last night. They woke up my baby. We've been sleep-deprived for weeks and I'm at my breaking point. This is something everyone should actively act on, because this isn't a one-time thing. They did it last year too. It's important for people to realize that it's not just that jerks are jerks and we can't do anything about it, but that we live in a civilized country and we can actually do something about it. Muffler mods
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Hello, as many of you know, last night the modified exhaust douche came back. They woke my baby up. We've been sleep deprived for weeks and I'm just at a breaking point. Here's what everyone should actively do about it because this isn't a one time thing. They did this all last year. Its important that people realize t
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- As a car enthusiast, I'm frustrated to see other fans so inconsiderate. It's well known that you should avoid noisy residential areas, especially at night. If this person needs to be in a residential area, they need a remote key fob for cutouts. From the comments of the alleged offender in other posts, unfortunately, this seems intentional. If you're the person reading this, I don't want to argue with you. I ask you to take a moment to reflect on your actions. (47)
EN: As someone who loves cars, it frustrates me how inconsiderate fellow enthusiasts can be. It is known that you should avoid residential areas with loud vehicles, especially at night. If this person needs to be in resident - It was so loud I thought it was a car chase and gunfire. Thanks for the info. (41)
EN: It was so loud that I thought it was a car chase with gunfire. Thanks for the info - Call his employer and complain about his behavior. (21)
EN: Call his employer and complain about his conduct. - I agree with the OP. Everyone should fill out at least one of these. Please describe the loser's car for us. (21)
EN: I agree with OP. Everyone should fill out at least one of those. Give us a description of the losers car.
2. Backfiring muffler ( 224 | 62 | 81)
Original title:Backfire douch
Post summary:This backfiring loser went all out tonight doing a few laps.
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The backfire loser is out in full force tonight doing laps.
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- This is unreal. F*** this guy and his stupid exhaust. (35)
EN: It’s unreal. Fuck this guy and his stupid fucking exhaust - I was just about to post this. What is he doing? (31)
EN: I WAS COMING TO POST THIS. Wtf is he doing - Was going to post this, what the heck!!!! So annoying. (20)
EN: Literally was going to post this what the hell!!!! So irritating - I'm not suggesting anything, but it seems like enough people are upset to open a DMS, and eggs at Walmart are 10/30. (17)
EN: I'm not suggesting anything but there seems to be enough of you that are upset, dms can be opened and eggs are 10/30 at walmart.
3. To the lady at Dollarama, healing some heartbreak ( 78 | 66 | 6)
Original title:To the woman at Dollarama healing some heartbreak
Post summary:To the lady at Dollarama, this was about a week ago at the FW Road/11th Ave location. When we were talking about our heartbreak, you approached me and a friend of mine, and I've been thinking about you. You mentioned something my friend said - that going out alone after a heartbreaking ending is scary - and you were there buying cute containers for your laundry room. I signed up for a Reddit account so I could post and thank you for reaching out to us - we're both healing in good ways, and
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To the woman at Dollarama, This was at the FW Road/11th Ave location about a week ago. You approached a friend of mine and I while we were talking about our heartbreaks, and I have been thinking of you. You mentioned something my friend said - that after a heartbreaking end, it's scary to go out alone - and you were th
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- After the worst breakup, I became the best version of myself. You got this, girl. (21)
EN: I became the best version of myself after the worst breakup ever. You got this girlie - "The only true paradise is the paradise we have lost." "Happiness is good for the body, but it is grief that develops the strength of the mind." "What troubles us is often not the person we love, but the feelings and memories they leave behind." I never miss an opportunity to quote Marcel Proust, and I apologize for that. (14)
EN: "The only true paradise is the paradise we have lost." "Happiness is good for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind." "We are often haunted less by the person we loved than by the feelings and me - If it was infidelity, look up "Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life." The author is known as Chump Lady, and there's a thriving Facebook community. Western Europe. (6)
EN: If it was infidelity, look up Leave A Cheater Gain A Life. The author is known as Chump Lady and there is a thriving facebook community of support. xo - Bonnie Tyler's song "It's a Heartache." (4)
EN: Bonnie Tyler song It's a heartache.
4. Garbage collection ( 70 | 24 | 23)
Original title:Garbage Collection
Post summary:I'm at a loss, so I'm just throwing it out there to see if anyone has some opinions/ideas. Today I saw the garbage man lift my bin and then put it back down. At that moment I thought, oh no, it's too heavy (my husband took it out in the morning) - he put a green notice in it. None of the boxes were marked. So I went outside to bring it back in, thinking I'd struggle - it was very easy to pick up - I could even lift it over my head if I wanted to. For reference
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I’m at a loss of ideas so just throwing this out there to see if anyone has some input/ideas. I saw the garbage man today lift up my garbage can but then put it back down. At that point I was like aww crap it’s too heavy (my husband put it out in the morning) - and he put one of those green notices in it. None of the b
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- I have the same problem on my street, with multiple houses, but they didn't take their garbage. I don't know what to do. (12)
EN: I'm having the same issue on my street, multiple houses and they didn't take the trash. I don't know what to do. - Hopefully you won't have this problem when [the automated garbage carts launch next month](https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/automated-garbage-carts.aspx). (5)
EN: Hopefully when the[ automated garbage carts roll out next month](https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/automated-garbage-carts.aspx) you won't have this problem. - The garbage men on my street are amazing. I usually put out two bins and a contractor bag with renovation materials, and it always gets picked up. (2)
EN: Garbage man in my street is awesome I usually put out a 2 bins and a contractor bag of renovation materials and it always gets picked up - I got the same thing today. The bin was only half full, with two small bags of cat litter. I could lift the can with one hand. Last year they also broke two bins, and the lid of the newest one is smashed because of the way they place them. We need those big bins ASAP because they don't seem to want to do their own job anymore. Their poor recycling guys have to get out at almost every house to move the empty bins from recycling too. (2)
EN: I got the same thing today. Bin was only half full, 2 small bags with cat waste. I lifted the can with 1 hand. They've also broken 2 bins in the last year and the lid of the newest one is shattered because of how they le
5. Pregnant in Thunder Bay - what do you wish you knew? ( 64 | 10 | 27)
Original title:Pregnant in Thunder Bay- what do you wish you would have known?
Post summary:I just got pregnant and want to know what others in Thunder Bay wish they knew before pregnancy/new parenthood? For example, I know getting daycare spots is scary, but it's worth putting on the list before giving birth. RMTs are also hard to get. What else?
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I am newly pregnant, and am wondering about what other people in Thunder Bay wished they knew before they were pregnant/new parents? For example, I know getting daycare is horrific and it’s worth getting on the list before you give birth. RMTs are hard to come by too. What else?
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- Get on the list like yesterday. Haha, and apply to every daycare in the city. Driving across town isn't that far compared to having no daycare. Most centers are on the other side of the city, and internal lists are shorter than the big list. Be open and honest with them from the start. (27)
EN: Get on the list, like yesterday. Lol And apply for every daycare in the city. It’s not that far to drive across town vs not having daycare. Most have centres in the opposite side of the city, and internal list is shorter - Midwives! They're incredible. The nurses at the hospital are angels. (24)
EN: Midwives! They’re incredible. And the nurses at the hospital are angels. - It's so cold, so you'll need an Arctic quilt for your baby carrier. The hospital staff are excellent, they'll help you every step of the way and give you unlimited resources. If you're doing your Thunder Bay ultrasound on Arthur St, the cafe/restaurant on the main floor is absolutely amazing. (11)
EN: It’s cold as fuck so you’re gonna need one of those arctic covers on your baby carrier. The staff at the hospital are incredible and will help you every step of the way and give you infinity resources. If you do Thunder - Suggestions: - Buy maternity clothes that you can also use postpartum... like ones that fit your belly and allow breastfeeding (if that's the plan), especially for clothes you wear at home. Your body doesn't always bounce back right away, so kill two birds with one stone. - The baby industry is a billion-dollar industry, and we're pressured to buy a lot of stuff. I recommend buying as much second-hand as possible. Most people only use things short-term, and in this economy, there's no need to buy a $400 high (7)
EN: Recommendations: - Buy maternity clothes that work post partum too..so like fits the belly and can breastfeed (if thats the plan) especially your wear at home clothes. Your body doesn't always go back to normal right awa
6. Buying a house ( 59 | 19 | 20)
Original title:Buy a house
Post summary:Can I buy a house around $200k with an annual income of $50k, first-time homebuyer?
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Is it possible to buy a house around 200,000 with 50 thousand a year income , first time home buyer
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- We got our house this year. A 100-year-old house with leaks and needs a new roof. $250k. (28)
EN: We got our house this year. 100 year old home that leaks and needs a new roof. 250k. - There aren't many detached houses for $200k in Thunder Bay. There are some condos, but you have to consider condo fees. You can afford a condo, but it definitely depends on your down payment. I suggest using some numbers in a mortgage calculator and talking to a realtor to get real numbers. Good luck, the hunt isn't easy. (13)
EN: There are not many detached homes for 200k in thunderbay. There are some apartments but will have to consider the condo fee's. You could afford an apartment but would definitely come down to how much of a down payment yo - Nowadays, a ready-to-move-in detached house is actually around $250k. Size matters, and neighborhood matters too. There are houses at $225 or less. Be aware that they may need $25-50k in basic upgrades like electrical panels, updated knob and tube wiring, leaks, new roofs, furnaces, foundation issues, etc. Many are distressed hoarder homes that have been inherited and neglected. Definitely get a building inspector for anything you offer at this price. After closing, you'll have leftover (8)
EN: The floor for stand alone is realistically like 250k for a live in ready home these days. Size matters - and neighbourhood too. There are homes for 225 or less. Note that they likely need 25-50k of basic upgrades like el - Are you handy? These days, you need to put some effort into a house under $200k. (5)
EN: Are you handy? You will need to do put some effort into a sub 200k house nowadays.
7. Canada Games Complex ( 46 | 14 | 16)
Original title:canada games complex
Post summary:Be careful storing your things in the lockers in the building. Several people have had their lockers broken into in the past few days. The suspects are two Indigenous males lurking in the men's change room.
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beware storing belongings at the complex in lockers, multiple people have gotten their lockers broken into the past few days. suspects are two aboriginal males stalking the men’s change room.
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- I walk there daily and use the complex, and I always make sure to lock my stuff up, never had trouble. But for those who don't know, in the women's washroom, I've heard the familiar sound of lockers being opened/closed one by one multiple times (someone looking for treasure). Many times my family members' shoes/towels/toiletries have been stolen, and they now lock them up. I've also seen an increase in people trying car doors as I walk in, and I've been approached in the parking lot. Everyone be careful! (3)
EN: I walk to and use the complex every day and always be sure to lock my things up, and never had trouble. Buuut for those who don't, in the women's room many times have I heard the familiar opening/closing of lockers one b - Since my lock was broken and my vehicle was stolen, I've been using one of those giant locks with a trailer/shed/garage shoulder. (2)
EN: Ive used one of those mega locks that have the shoulders for trailers/sheds/garages ever since my lock was broken and vehicle stolen. - In all my years there, I never had a problem. I lock everything up, don't use cheap 3-digit programmable locks, and don't use anything from Master (they make inferior products) because they're too easy to break into. (2)
EN: Never had an issue in all my years there. I lock everything up and I don't use a cheap 3 digit programmable lock,or anything from master (they make shitty products) because they're too easy to break in to.
8. Province-wide protests against Doug Ford - Thunder Bay location added! ( 36 | 20 | 8)
Original English title:Province-wide protest against Doug Ford - Thunder Bay location added!
Post content summary:Someone offered to be the contact for that location, so now **Thunder Bay is on the list**! If you're interested in joining them on Saturday, please do! Updated location list below; more have been added since my last post. Bracebridge is now there too! Copy-paste list is in the comments below. https://preview.redd.it/zvw1obnr3swg1.jpg?width=1638&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab8c8b2f574d6a2d6d900720c
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Someone offered to be a contact person for the location, so now **Thunder Bay is on the list**! If you are interested in joining them on Saturday, please do so! The updated location list is below; a few more have been added since my last post. Bracebridge is also on there now! A copy-and-paste list is in the comments b
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- 2 PM – Angus – 12 Commerce Rd – Peacekeepers Park 1 PM – Barrie – 555 Bayview Dr – Sadlon Arena 1 PM – Belleville – Bell Blvd & Front St N – Bell Front Shopping (3)
EN: 2 PM – Angus – 12 Commerce Rd – Peacekeepers Park 1 PM – Barrie – 555 Bayview Dr – Sadlon Arena 1 PM – Belleville – Bell Blvd & Front St N – Bell Front Shopping Centre 2 PM – Bowmanville – 23 King St W – MPP Todd McCarth
9. Local businesses offering small gift cards ( 26 | 8 | 9)
Original English title:Local businesses for small gift cards
Post content summary:We are working on the final round of customer feedback surveys for our customer experience transformation project and want to give a $10 gift card to everyone who completes the survey at our clinic. Since we have to stick to a smaller amount and want to prioritize local businesses, where $5-10 would be a nice thank you without being a hassle to use, where would you recommend we buy gift cards? So far we have Sweet North and Copper Kettle. Thoughts?
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We’re trying to get the last round of client feedback surveys completed for our Client Experience Transformation Project and want to give out $10 gift cards for each person who’s been with our clinic that completes a survey. Since we have to stick to smaller amounts and want to prioritize locally owned businesses where
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- Bay Village Coffee Shop - much better than Sweet North (Sweet North was good when they first opened, but now they can be condescending to their customers) Also would recommend Current River Bakery, Mysterious Garden, Rebel Salad, Pop's Shop, or even the farmers market (3)
EN: bay village coffee shop- WAY better than sweet north( sweet north was good when it first opened, but now they could give a rats ass about their customers ) would also suggest current river bakery, mystic gardens , rebel - Eating local or one of the places that sells bubble tea would be nice (2)
EN: Eat Local or one of the spots that sells Bubble Tea would be nice
10. Are the best birthday freebies actually worth it? ( 23 | 7 | 8)
Original English title:Best birthday freebies that are actually worth it?
Post content summary:Taking my mom on a "freebie run" to celebrate her birthday and want to make sure we don't waste time on the useless ones. TIA!!
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Taking my mom on a "freebie run" for her birthday and want to make sure we don’t waste time on the duds. TIA!!
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- Mongos!! Subway (need account) Starbucks (need account) Honestly that's all I can think of (6)
EN: mongos!! Mr sub ( need account) Starbucks ( need account) thats all i can think of to be honest - If you eat at the Keg on your birthday, they give you a free dessert. (2)
EN: If you eat at the keg on your bday they’ll give you a complimentary dessert.
11. Loud ass car (because you know who's back on Red River Road) ( 22 | 20 | 1)
Original English title:Loud Ass Car (because you-know-who is back on Red River Road again)
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12. So this afternoon my son and I were at Walmart (Arthur) and he noticed a water bomber taking off, and just now I saw one coming in. Can we see the public itinerary when these planes fly over? ( 19 | 9 | 5)
Original English title:So this afternoon my son and I were at Walmart(Arthur) and he noticed a water bomber taking off and just now I seen one coming in. Is there public itinerary that we can see when these planes are flying through?
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13. New to town! Experience buying used cars in Toronto and Winnipeg? (Looking for an economical AWD Toyota) ( 17 | 5 | 6)
Original English title:New to town! Experience buying a used car in Toronto vs. Winnipeg? (Looking for a budget AWD Toyota)
Post content summary:Hi everyone, I'm new to buying cars and I'm still figuring out how things work. Has anyone recently bought a used car in Toronto or Winnipeg? I'd love to hear about your experience with the process and any specific dealerships or red flags to watch out for. I'm specifically looking for a Toyota with AWD, but my budget is very limited. * Is it better to buy private or from a dealer? * What specific Toyota models/years should I look for that are reliable and affordable? * Are there any 'h
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Hey everyone, I'm new to buying cars and I'm still figuring out how things work. Has anyone recently bought a used car in either Toronto or Winnipeg? I'd love to hear about your experience with the process and any specific dealerships or red flags to watch out for. I’m specifically looking for a Toyota with AWD, but I’
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14. When do we start seeding in garden pots and gardens? ( 16 | 2 | 7)
Original English title:When do we start seeding our garden planters and gardens ?
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15. Friend with hoarding issue looking for 4 help others ( 16 | 0 | 8)
Original English title:friend with hoarding looking 4 help fr others
Post content summary:I have a friend who has a hoarding situation in her house, which may have started due to the effects of abuse, isolation, and grief. Help has been sought from multiple agencies 4, but this city is directly 4 help in this area when one doesn't have the funds 2 pay 4 it. I know she would appreciate the help, even b willing 2 help sum 1 in a similar situation. (Both need 2 b gradual, accepting, compassionate, non-judgmental & encouraging) She would even like 2 talk about it with 1 or 4
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i have a friend struggling with a hoarding situation in her house which may have begun from the impact of abuse,isolation& grief.has asked 4 help in multiple agencies but this city is direlect 4 help in this area when a person duzn't have the funds 2 pay 4 it.i know she would appreciate the help &even b willing 2 help
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16. Can I install studded winter tires if my car is registered in Toronto? ( 14 | 4 | 5)
Original English title:Can I install studded winter tires if my car is registered in Toronto?
Post content summary:Incoming Lakehead University student, planning to drive my family's car to campus. I've never used studded winter tires, and if my car is registered at a Toronto address, can I use them on my car? I won't be driving between TB and Toronto. The car will stay in TB until I graduate. Will the tire shop check registration before selling me studded tires? Sorry, I know nothing about this, please help, thanks.
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Soon to be Lakehead University student, planning on bringing my family's car to campus. I have never used studded winter tires, am i allowed to use them on my car if my car is registered at a Toronto address? I will not drive my car between TB and Toronto. The car will stay in TB until I graduate. Will tire shop check
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17. Apartments??? ( 14 | 2 | 6)
Original English title:Apartments????
Post content summary:How do you find affordable apartments in this place? Especially when you haven't rented from a landlord before!
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How do you find affordable apartments in this place.? Especially when you haven’t rented from a landlord before!
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18. Best place to fix a computer? ( 13 | 7 | 3)
Original English title:Best place for computer repair?
Post content summary:I've seen good reviews for Matt Carr Repairs, but I was wondering if you could recommend a personal desktop computer repair shop (hardware/software issues)
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I’ve seen good reviews for Matt Carr repair, but i’m wondering if you can recommend a shop for a personal desktop computer repair (hardware/software issues)
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19. Fingerprinting services ( 10 | 2 | 4)
Original English title:Fingerprinting Services
Post content summary:Hi everyone, has anyone been to TBPS for fingerprinting services? I need to get this done for a work security check. I know they take appointments on Fridays, but I can't seem to reach anyone by phone or get a call back from voicemail. I'm just wondering what the wait time is like, because I have to miss work to do this. Thanks in advance!
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Hey folks, has anyone here done a walk in at TBPS for fingerprint services? I need to get them done for a security check for a job. Fridays I know they take appointments, but I can't seem to reach anyone on the phone and I haven't been able to get a call back leaving a voicemail. I just wondered what wait times are lik
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20. Compassionate church - ( 10 | 0 | 5)
Original English title:compassionate churches-
Post content summary:I have a friend who is having a hard x. She is the most helpful, embracing, compassionate, non-judgmental, kind, accepting church. Despite her warmth and kindness, she is not a regular churchgoer.
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i have a friend having a hard x.where r the most helpful,embracing,compassionate non judging,kind, accepting churches.despite her being warm & kind, her not having been much of a church going person.
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21. TBYC New Crew Program ( 6 | 6 | 0)
Original English title:TBYC New Crew Program
Post content summary:I've talked about keelboat racing before; it's a great sport. You can spend some time on the water, get some exercise, learn some skills, and make good friends. Three evenings a week, you can sit on the crew bench and get picked up by a boat at random, or if you click, you can become a regular crew member. As long as you're not silly enough to buy your own boat, it's one of the cheapest sports around. You can start with zero experience; sometimes, all the boat needs is someone to sit on the high side
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I've talked up keelboat racing before; it's a great sport. You get to spend some time on the water, get some exercise, learn some skills, and meet good people. Three nights a week you can sit on the Crew Bench and get picked up by a random boat, or get on as regular crew if you click. And so long as you aren't foolish
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22. Second Annual Red Dress Run ( 4 | 4 | 0)
Original English title:2nd Annual Red Dress Run
Post content summary:Red Dress Run 2026 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Boulevard Lake Red Dress Day is held on May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). It honours the lives and strength of those who have died, supports their families and communities, and calls for justice and change. This day raises awareness of the disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada.
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Red Dress Run 2026 DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: Boulevard Lake Red Dress Day is observed on May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). It honours the lives and strength of those lost, supports their families an
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