Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | May 1, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (May 1, 2026)
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1. Between crazy rent prices and rough neighborhoods - what would happen if we started fixing up houses near Simpson Street? （ 75 ｜ 29 ｜ 23）
Original title:Between crazy rent prices and rough neighborhoods—what happens if we just start fixing up houses around Simpson St?
Post summary:Recently, after looking for a rental for my mom, I started thinking about this. The market is tough right now - finding a new two-bedroom unit means paying over $2,300, and trying to find a reasonably priced or decent condition house is nearly impossible. When we actually sat down and crunched the numbers, it was crazy. The rental market is so inflated that it would be cheaper to get a mortgage on an older, cheaper house (around $1,000 a month) and put a lot of money into
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I got to thinking about this recently after looking for a rental place for my mom. The market right now is tough—finding new-build 2-bedroom units meant looking at prices over $2,300, and trying to find a detached home at a decent price or in an acceptable state was almost impossible. When we actually sat down and ran
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- That's what happened on the river first, then the east end, and now Simpson. When the only neighborhoods people can afford are traditionally 'rough' ones, young families move in and fix them up. They slowly become safer. (28)
EN: This is what happened to current river first, then the east end, now Simpson. When the only neighbourhood people can afford are traditionally the “rougher” ones, young families move in and fix it up. And they slowly beco - People should be incentivized to buy and fix up these homes. For personal use or rental units, especially if they're income-oriented. But that won't happen. Also, a lot of these houses might be messed up. It's also not always a solution to the rampant homelessness, mental health, and drug abuse crisis in the area. We need real professional intervention for these people. Housing is part of the problem, a big part, but many aren't ready to be practical tenants who can maintain a home or pay the bills. We (17)
EN: There should be incentivisation to buy those houses and fix them. For personal use or for rental units particularly if they're geared to income. But that won't happen. It's also possible a lot of the houses are fucked up - Mortgage $1000? I can see that only a few listed properties fall in that range, unless your mom has a bigger down payment. Those that do are on Simpson. There's a reason they're so cheap... I like the idea of fixing up places in run-down parts of town, but the level of crap you have to deal with living there isn't worth it, at least for me. (8)
EN: 1000 mortgage? There are only a small handful of properties listed I can see that would be in that realm unless your mom has a bigger down payment. ANd the ones that do are on Simpson. There is a reason they are so cheap - FYI, Simpson already has similar incentives, so you wouldn't be alone. (7)
EN: FYI there are already similar incentives on Simpson, so you wouldn’t be doing it alone.
2. Do you think it will update at 3 AM? Gig drivers, are you sweating? （ 72 ｜ 16 ｜ 28）
Original title:Think it's gonna jump at the 3AM update? Gig drivers are you sweating yet?
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- Saw diesel at $239.9 at the station on Oliver going home. That's rough. (12)
EN: Saw a $239.99 for diesel at the station heading home on Oliver. That's rough. - Already 199.9 at Esso Memorial (9)
EN: Already 199.9 at esso on memorial - All Shell stations in the city are at 203.9 tonight (7)
EN: 203.9 at every Shell station in the city already this evening - Go electric, folks. Power rates in Tbay are very affordable and the supply is super clean. (8)
EN: Go electric folks. Tbay has very affordable electricity prices and the supply is super clean.
3. California store items priced at $951, shoplifters could be charged with theft. Is this a good idea? In Thunder Bay and Ontario, theft at LCBO and stores is rampant. The Canadian Criminal Code has theft under $5,000 and theft over $5,000. This doesn't seem to deter thieves. （ 60 ｜ 0 ｜ 30）
Original title:California store prices items at $951sp shoplifters can be charged with grand theft. Is this a good idea? In Thunder Bay and Ontario thefts in LCBO and stores is rampant. We have Theft under $5000.00 and Theft over $5000.00 in The Canadian Criminal Code. It doesn't seem to deter the Shoplifters .
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- This sign is completely unenforceable and stupid, and I might leave. I usually prefer my shopping experience not to be annoying. (27)
EN: That sign is completely unenforceable and also so idiotic I would probably just leave. I generally want my shopping experience to not be annoying. - I'd rather focus more on companies stealing from us, shrinkflation, regular inflation, they don't even try to hide it anymore. If I see someone stealing, I mind my own business. (23)
EN: I’d rather focus more on companies stealing from us, shrinkflation, regular inflation, they don’t even try to hide it anymore, I’m minding my own business if I see someone stealing, - LCBO could solve this almost overnight. Everyone has to show ID when they go in. Manitoba did it. Their liquor stores are great... but for some stupid reason, if that happened here, it would be 'racist'. (25)
EN: Lcbo could solve this problem almost overnight. Everyone going in needs to present ID. Manitoba did it. Their liquor stores are awesome.. but for some fucking stupid reason it's "racist" if it happens here. - This is not real and not enforceable (20)
EN: This isn't real, nor is it enforceable
4. Mountain lions （ 50 ｜ 0 ｜ 25）
Original title:MOUNTAIN LIONS
Post summary:Saw a group of mountain lions on the lakeshore, everyone be careful
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There was a pack of mountain lions seen on lake shore drive everyone stay safe
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- Oh, that's weird - cougars usually stay around Hodder. (64)
EN: Oh, that's weird - the cougars usually tend to just stick around The Hodder. - Mountain lions don't travel or hunt in groups. That would be a more groundbreaking finding about cougar behavior than confirming a stable breeding population around Thunder Bay. (32)
EN: Mountain lions don't travel or hunt in packs. That would be a more groundbreaking discovery about Mountain Lion behaviour than confirmation of a stable breeding population around Thunder Bay would be. - Mountain lions don't travel in packs. Must be confusing them with regular lions. (27)
EN: Mountain lions don't travel in packs. Must have confused them with regular lions. - Since when do mountain lions travel in groups? (15)
EN: Since when do mountain lions travel in packs?
5. Overdose awareness walk held in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to bring city's drug crisis into focus （ 40 ｜ 34 ｜ 3）
Original title:Overdose awareness walk in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to put city's drug crisis in the spotlight
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- The DEK Foundation is an amazing organization, and Caroline (the founder) is such a beautiful soul. (10)
EN: DEK Foundation is an amazing organization and Caroline (Founder) is such a beautiful soul.
6. Dog groomers （ 40 ｜ 4 ｜ 18）
Original title:Dog groomers
Post summary:Hi, been looking for a dog groomer but everyone in tbay is full, does anyone know any leads, and the girl I saw is on maternity leave
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Hi been looking for a dog groomer but every were in tbay is full and anyone know any leads and the girl I see is on maternity leave
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- Chloe's Clips! We've been going there almost every month for two years. You can book any of the four groomers online through their portal. Kaitlyn is our favorite :) (5)
EN: Chloe’s Clips! We’ve been going there monthly for almost two years. You can book any of their four groomers online through their portal. Caitlin is our favourite :) - I like Evergreen Grooming on Brent Street. (3)
EN: I like Evergreen Grooming on Brent St. - Auntie has been grooming my German Shepherd and Husky for years. They are all very nice people and work well with them, which says a lot considering how difficult and socially awkward my dogs are. (3)
EN: Auntie's has been doing my German Shepherd and Husky for years. They are both incredibly nice people and do a great job with them, which says alot considering how difficult and socially stupid my dogs can be. - How big? My groomer is Sarah, across from the EMS station on Brown Street. She only does small dogs (2)
EN: How big? My groomer is Sarah in the place across from the Brown Street EMS station. She only does small dogs
7. Favorite restaurant? （ 32 ｜ 4 ｜ 14）
Original title:Favourite resturaunt?
Post summary:My boyfriend is coming to visit soon, it's his 20th birthday, not sure where to take him. I've never been to Lot 66 but I've heard good things
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My boyfriend's coming to visit soon & his birthday's the 20th, wondering where I should take him. Ive never been to lot 66 but i hear good things
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- My favorite restaurant in town is Rose Thai, but if you're more into a $100 steak, that might not be your mood. (6)
EN: My favourite restaurant in town is Rose Thai, but that might not fit the mood you're going for if you're more interested in a $100 steak kind of place. - Lot 66 is awesome. Good food and service. Also check out The Keg. That's also a good place. The photo is The Keg. https://preview.redd.it/vcc0igpahkyg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e11e687daada106ba3d1f42cfe259f13f05d3a6 (5)
EN: Lot 66 is amazing. Good food and service. Also checkout Keg. Its a good place too . The photo is of keg. https://preview.redd.it/vcc0igpahkyg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e11e687daada106ba3d1f42cfe259f13f05d - Java Hut. Get some pie and a few milkshakes (4)
EN: Java hut. Get some pie, and a couple milkshakes
8. Wildly Canadian? （ 22 ｜ 6 ｜ 8）
Original title:Wildly Canadian?
Post summary:I'm curious about this Wildly Canadian brand store that's now open and operating in Goods&Co. I see they're listed at the same location as BulkZone. But where are their products made? It seems physically impossible to produce such a variety in that location? Just curious.
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I'm curious about this Wildly Canadian branded store now up and running in Goods&Co. I see they are listed as being located in the same location as BulkZone. But where do they make their products? It doesnt seem phyiscally possible to make the huge variety they have at that location? I am just curious.
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9. Flags at half-mast （ 15 ｜ 7 ｜ 4）
Original title:Half Staff Flags
Post summary:Are Canadian flags at Firehall, government buildings, etc. at half-mast because of April 28 Day of Mourning for injured workers?
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Are the Canadian flags at fireballs, government building etc. at half staff because of April 28 injured workers day?
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- No. They are at half-mast for the death of OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, who died on April 27. They will be at half-mast until the day of his funeral. (12)
EN: Nope. They are at half mast for the death of Sergeant Brandon Malcolm of the OPP who passed on April 27th. To be flown at half mast until the day of his funeral. - For federal buildings, listed here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/half-masting-notices.html (2)
EN: For federal buildings it's listed here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/half-masting-notices.html
10. Duluth parking when flying （ 12 ｜ 6 ｜ 3）
Original title:Duluth parking when flying
Post summary:In the old days, you could drive to Duluth to catch a flight and the hotel would let you park there. Has anyone done this recently?
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Back in the cool days you used to be able to drive to Duluth to catch a flight and hotels would let you park there. Anyone done that lately?
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- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Duluth North (5)
EN: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Duluth North near Airport
11. 'Smart Growth, Strong City': Trevor Giertuga runs for mayor （ 4 ｜ 2 ｜ 1）
Original title:'Smart growth, strong city': Trevor Giertuga runs for mayor
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12. 'My strength is leadership': Volkmar Krome joins mayoral race （ 2 ｜ 0 ｜ 1）
Original title:'My strength is leadership': Volker Kromm joins mayoral race
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- (Comments omitted: featured comments only for top 10 posts) (0)
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