[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay Past 24 Hours Discussion Ranking (March 20, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (March 20, 2026)
Sorted by popularity, collecting posts from the past 24 hours, total 12 (max 40). Comments shown only for top 10 posts.
1. Lakehead （ 108 ｜ 40 ｜ 34）
Original title:Lakehead
Post summary:I'm going to Thunder Bay in September for nursing. It was my last choice, but I haven't received any other offers, so I "might" go there. Is there anything I should know/watch out for? I'll be living on campus since I live far away. I've heard... things about Thunder Bay itself, so I wanted to ask. Edit: wow, everyone's replies have given me a very different perspective on going to Thunder Bay. I'm happy to hear such great things about the place and the university, I feel good
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I’m going to Lakehead for nursing in September. It was my last choice, but I haven’t gotten any other offers so I’m *probably* going there. Is there anything I should know/be aware of? I’m going to be staying on campus as I live very far away. I’ve heard… things about Thunder Bay itself so just thought I’d ask. Edit: W
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- Heard what things? Student life at Tbay is great. The campus is great, most students are from out of town, so lots of opportunities to make friends. The residence life staff (RAs) are very chill, they put a lot of effort into activities and icebreakers. It was the best four years of my life, in fact, I fell in love with the city and never moved back home. I'd tell those worried about Thunder Bay: if you don't play cracked games or hang out in trap houses, there's nothing to worry about (81)
EN: Heard what things? Student life in Tbay is great. Great campus, most students from out of town so there's a lot of opportunities to make friends. Residence life staff (RAs) are super chill, they put a lot of effort into - You might not leave. I finished university ten years ago, but to this day, the common trend is people come here to study, fall in love (with the city, the community, or someone), and never leave. (74)
EN: You might not leave. I finished university 10 years ago, but to this day the common trend is that people come to school here, fall in love (with the city, the community, or someone), and never leave. - Please don't come with a negative attitude. This city has huge potential for many types of people. A lot of people from southern Ontario ask "What can you do in Thunder Bay?" I think: have you been to a cottage in Muskoka? Do you look forward to going? Why? What do you like about it? That's what you can do in Thunder Bay. You can hang out at some cool bars, listen to music or join a band. You can go rock climbing. You can go hiking or canoeing. You can play board games (48)
EN: Please please don’t come with a negative attitude. This city has so much potential for so many types of people. A lot of people from southern Ontario are like “what can you even do in Thunder Bay?” To which I’m like: hav - From what I understand, Lakehead has a great nursing program. Living on campus is a good idea, at least until you get settled. Yes, we have some issues here, but overall, I feel it's as safe as anywhere else. We have issues with racism and the opioid crisis, but if you use cultural awareness and sensitivity and stay away from drugs, you'll have an easier time there. Lots of outdoor activities. Don't let our reputation scare you. Many of us are friendly (33)
EN: From what I understand Lakehead has a great nursing program. On campus is a great idea, at least while you adjust. Yes, we have some issues up here, but overall I feel it’s as safe as anywhere. We have issues with racism
2. Drivers in tbay （ 93 ｜ 47 ｜ 23）
Original title:Drivers in tbay
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- Do you have a source link? I'm curious how they measure "safety", because I can't imagine what metric would make Toronto the safest city to drive in (though I fully believe Burlington's ranking). (42)
EN: Do you have a link to the source? I’m interested in how they measure “safe” because I can’t imagine what metric would make Toronto the safest city to drive in (though I fully believe Burlington’s ranking). - LMAO, Toronto is indeed a city where drivers feel safe. (14)
EN: LMAO, sure toronto is the city that makes drivers feel safe. - Someone honked at me today because I wasn't turning left fast enough on a ruined road. Like I should mess up my tires and suspension because you don't have time management skills (13)
EN: I had somone lay on the horn today at me because I wasn't turning left fast enough over a destroyed road. Like I'm supposed to fuck up my tires and suspension cause you don't have time management skills - I thought Brampton would be on the list, but most of their bad drivers are on highways 11 and 17 (9)
EN: I thought Brampton would be on the list but most of their bad drivers are on hiway 11 & 17
3. Residents divided over proposed campground （ 71 ｜ 13 ｜ 29）
Original title:Residents voice mixed opinions on proposed encampment sites
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- Well, the tent idea was a band-aid from the start. Soon, let's find /some/ shelter, even a C-can with electric heaters. It has to be done in six weeks so no one dies this winter, and that's considered solved. While people are in *emergency shelters*, we plan to build "temporary" shelters (non-emergency) i.e., villages. When people move from emergency shelters into temporary shelters, we (if we function as a logical society) are already building (33)
EN: Okay, the tent idea was meant to be a Band-Aid fix. A very quick, let's get /some kind/ of shelter up, even c-cans with electric heaters. It's gotta be up in six weeks so no one dies this winter, sort of fix. While the p - If they actually enforce the rule and only allow tents in designated campsites, I'd support it. I'd rather have a few highly concentrated tent areas than have them scattered all over the city. (13)
EN: If they were to actually enforce this rule and only allow tents in designated encampments I’m for it. I’d rather have a handful of places with a high concentration of tents than them just spread out all over the city. - Say it now: once the villages and these designated sites are up and running, they still won't stop people from setting up wherever they want. There will be another human rights excuse. (16)
EN: Calling it now: once the village and these designated sites are up and running, they still won’t be stopping people from setting up wherever they want. There will be yet another human rights excuse. - Misread the title as *prolapse* now I'm disappointed (8)
EN: Misread title as *prolapsed* now im disappointed
4. Does anyone know who is officially running or considering running in the next municipal election? （ 56 ｜ 12 ｜ 22）
Original title:Anyone know who is officially or thinking of running in the next city council elections ?
Post summary:Are we recycling the current local city hall politicians? I know Volker Kromm is definitely running for mayor. These social justice warriors usually have great intentions but are rarely elected as pro-establishment people.
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Are we recycling the current group of local city hall politicians ? I know Volker Kromm is running for Mayor for sure. These social justice warriors usually have great intentions but are rarely elected in favour of the establishment types.
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- I'm writing to the guy at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. (30)
EN: I’m writing in the SUPERIOR INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER guy. - Nothing official until they put their names on the list of *rumored mayoral candidates* - Kromm, Mo Comuzzi, Brian Hamilton, and Trevor Greta (7)
EN: Nothing official until they put their names in Rumoured for Mayor - Kromm, Mo Commuzzi, Brian Hamilton, and Trevor Greituga - Hope some new fools... the old fools have to leave. (6)
EN: Hopefully some new fools… the old ones gotta go. - I attended the candidate information session; more new faces than I expected, and I don't plan to start running until at least 2034. (6)
EN: I went to the candidate information session; more new faces than I expected, not planning on running myself til at least 2034, tho.
5. Hot water tank blew up （ 35 ｜ 9 ｜ 13）
Original title:Hot Water Tank blew
Post summary:Does anyone know what the next step is? First-time homeowner. F*** me, right?
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Anyone know what’s the next step? First time home owner. F\*\*\* me, right?
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- If you can afford it, buy a new one. Don't get tied into a rental agreement. It's a scam that basically only happens in Ontario. You'll save a lot of money in the long run. Hire someone who knows how to install it. (11)
EN: If you can afford it, buy a new one. Don't get locked into a rental agreement. It's a scam that basically only takes place in Ontario. You'll save a lot of money in the long term. Hire someone who knows how to install it - If you own and are buying new, I recommend D. Peppard. They just replaced my tank, very fast, good service, great price. (6)
EN: If you own and are buying a new one, I recommend D. Peppard. They just replaced my tank, very fast, good service, good price. - Dave Peppard Mechanical +1. Top-notch service (5)
EN: +1 for Dave Peppard mechanical. Top notch service - If it's a rental, call the rental company. If you own it, call a plumber, and check Home Depot to see if they have one in stock. (3)
EN: If it's a rental, call the rental company. If you own it, call around for plumbers, and check home depot to see if they have any on stock.
6. Best/worst mechanics （ 34 ｜ 4 ｜ 15）
Original title:Best/Worst mechanic
Post summary:I need to get my car's exhaust fixed (?), but as a woman, I always get screwed over when it comes to cars. Who is an honest mechanic who won't screw me over or rip me off? Who should I stay away from?
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I need work on my car’s exhaust (?) but as a woman, I’m always getting screwed when it comes to cars. Who’s an honest mechanic that won’t screw my over or rip me off? Who should I stay away from?
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- Front Street Auto on Front Street. The only place that's very reputable. Showed me exactly what was wrong under my car. I'm always happy to go to a place that doesn't treat me differently because I'm a woman. And their pricing is very reasonable. Won't charge you for anything you don't need. The best place I've ever taken my car. (9)
EN: Up Front auto on front street. The only place thay has been incredibly respectful. Showed me underneath my car and exactly what was wrong. . I always appreciate going somewhere i am not treated differently because I'm fe - Done Rite has always been good to me and very reasonably priced. (4)
EN: Done rite always does good work for me and reasonably priced. - Ryan at Forest King Auto is awesome. He's often busy (because he's so good). (3)
EN: Ryan at King’s Automotive on Forest is great. He’s often really busy (because he’s so good). - Tronsen on Fort William Rd. is good. But if you want quick exhaust service, I've had luck with Minute Muffler on Memorial. First come, first served, they tell you the price upfront, and they're fast. (3)
EN: Tronsen's on Fort William Rd. is good. But if you want fast exhaust service, I've had good luck with Minute Muffler on Memorial. It's first come, first serve and they tell you up front the price and they are fast.
7. Skip and fast food chains （ 28 ｜ 10 ｜ 9）
Original title:Skip and fast food chains
Post summary:I'm so annoyed with Skip and these fast food chains. I don't order often, but every time I do, something is always missing. At first I let it go because it was missing sauce or fries. But then it kept happening. When they advertise BOGO, you only get one in the bag, which is annoying. I know it's not really Skip's fault, but when I report it, I don't always get a refund. I also don't have a car and live in an area where the bus isn't convenient. Does this happen to anyone
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I am getting very annoyed with Skip and these fast food chains. I don’t order very often but when I do there’s always an item missing. And at first I let it go bc it was a sauce or a fry missing. But then it just kept happening. And when they advertise BOGO and you only get one in the bag it’s annoying. And I know it’s
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- Many places still offer their own delivery, and I can tell you from experience that it's better service and cheaper because you don't pay the 15% Skip surcharge. I only order delivery from places that have their own delivery, like Boston Pizza, Pizza Hut, or Domino's. The only reason Skip is so popular is because they pay to be first in Google results, and their app is super convenient. Save yourself some (9)
EN: Many places still offer their own delivery services, which I can tell you from experience give WAY better service and cost less because you don't eat the 15% skip surcharge. I only order delivery from places with their o - Even drive-thru these days is bad. Asked McDonald's for a double quarter pounder with an extra patty, add bacon, add cheese, that shit cost $22. Drove through, got home, the receipt reflected my order, but the burger was a quarter pounder patty with no bacon or cheese. Fast food is a waste of time and money. (5)
EN: Even at the drive through these days it's all fucky. Asked McDonald's for a double quarter pounder, add one extra patty, add bacon, add cheese paid like $22 for this shit. Drive through, get home, receipt reflects my ord - Yeah, the BOGO thing happens from time to time. So annoying. Other than that, don't often lose items. (3)
EN: Yeah the BOGO thing happens from time to time. Really annoying. Aside from that, don't really get missing items very often though. - If you have issues with not receiving items you paid for, call your credit card company and report it if Skip won't reimburse. Your credit card company will. (4)
EN: If you’re having issues with not receiving items you paid for, call your credit card company and report it if Skip won’t reimburse you. Your credit card company will.
8. Volunteer pool （ 19 ｜ 9 ｜ 5）
Original title:Volunteer pool
Post summary:I would call, but they're closed now, and trying to plan my evening... Does anyone know if you can just go to the sauna during "length swim" nights instead of public swim?
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I would call but they are closed right now and trying to plan my night... Does anyone know if you can go to just sauna when it is " Lengths swim" night and not public swim?
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- Yes, at least you used to be able to (2)
EN: Yah think so at least you could before - I'm pretty sure it is. I know someone who goes to the sauna every day. (2)
EN: I'm pretty sure yes. I know somone who goes every day to sauna
9. Southern Ave （ 17 ｜ 9 ｜ 4）
Original English title:Southern ave
Post summary:Hi everyone, I'm considering renting a house on Southern Ave near Dairy Queen with my wife and kids. Seems like the landlord is decent, but is that street safe? I know the Tim Hortons on May St is crazy, but is the area near Dairy Queen better? Thanks in advance for your replies!
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Hi folks, Looking at renting a home on Southern Ave close to Dairy Queen with my wife and the kids. The landlord seems nice. Is it safe on that street? I know down at Tim Hortons on May St is wild, but is it a bit better over here close to Dairy Queen? Thanks for your answers in advance!
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- Transition zone. Not bad, not bad. (6)
EN: Transitional area. Not bad not great - I live in this area, on the Dairy Queen side of May. It's not bad. Between May and Simpson? That's really f***ing terrible. My truck window has been smashed twice, and there was nothing inside, I don't mean anything. People take a dump in my back alley, dirty needles everywhere. Summer is the worst - junkies everywhere. At noon, I was physically assaulted by a psycho while walking home after a dentist appointment. No one helped me until their staff happened to drive by me. (4)
EN: I live in the area, on the dairy queen side of May, it's not bad. Between May & Simpson? It's fucking god awful. I've had my truck window smashed twice with nothing in it, and I mean nothing. People shit in my back lane, - My MIL lives nearby and she's had a wonderful experience. (3)
EN: My MIL lived close by and she had a wonderful experience. - How old are your kids? Are you planning to send them to schools in that area? I grew up a few blocks away, and it's a mixed bag. There are much better neighborhoods in town, but the area you described is by no means a slum. There will be low-income population and sketchy activity, but also young professional first-time homeowners. Everywhere except the East End and other old areas, young first-time homeowners are being priced out. So it is what it is. (2)
EN: How old are your kids? Do you plan to send them to school in that area? I grew up a few blocks away and it's mixed. There's many better neighborhoods in town but the area you're describing isn't a ghetto by any means. Th
10. Wildlife photography in town （ 10 ｜ 0 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Wildlife photography in town
Post summary:I'm a photographer in Thunder Bay looking to get some good wildlife shots. Does anyone know of places to see common animals? I know deer are everywhere, and you can even drive to the dump to see eagles. But if anyone knows of any spots for other species, let me know.
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I am a photographer in Thunder Bay looking to get some good wildlife photography. Does anyone know of spots where regular animals have been seen? I know deer are everywhere and you can even drive to the dump to see eagles. But if anyone knows anywhere for other species let me know.
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11. Is it just me, or has Rent Panda become unusable lately? （ 1 ｜ 1 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Is it just me, or has Rent Panda become unusable lately?
Post summary:Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a place for my mom, and practically everyone recommended Rent Panda to me. I remember it being decent not too long ago, but now? It's a nightmare. The site takes forever to load, and the filters at this point are basically decorative - they don't work at all. Has anyone else dealt with this recently? Any tips to make it actually work, or have we all moved on to something better? Also, why is this still the 'go-to' in Tbay when the user experience is so painful? If
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Hey everyone, I’m trying to find a place for my mom, and literally everyone pointed me toward Rent Panda. I remember it being decent a while back, but right now? It’s a nightmare. The site takes a decade to load, and the filters are basically decorative at this point—they just don't work. Has anyone else dealt with thi
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12. Looking for a hairstylist （ 1 ｜ 1 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Looking for Hairdresser
Post summary:Hey tbay reddit, I'm looking for a hairstylist in Thunder Bay who can keep up with young styles and bangs, and is hopefully taking new clients. Can anyone recommend a good stylist with experience? Or let me know who to avoid.
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Hey tbay reddit, I am looking for a hairdresser in Thunder Bay who keeps up with younger styles and bangs and looking to take a new client. Can anybody recommend a good hairdresser they have experience with? Or let me know who to avoid.
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