Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | October 5, 2026

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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (October 5, 2026)
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1. East Avenue shopping centre
Original English title:Strip mall east ave
Post summary:Does anyone know what's going on in front of the new car wash at the end of East Street? One of the units has a driveway
English excerpt (for verification):
Anybody know what’s going into the end of east ave in front of the new car wash ? One of the units has a drive though
Top comments:
- I talked to the owner. They're renting one space to Tim Hortons and the other space to Dollarama.
EN: I talked to the owner. They're leasing one space to Tim Hortons and one space to Dollarama.
2. This guy took matters into his own hands, and personally I support him.
Original English title:This guy has taken matters into his own hands and I for one support him.
Top comments:
- I only steal American products.
EN: I only shoplift American products. - Honestly, I really respect him.
EN: Honestly, I respect the heck out of him. - Give him a pat on the back for me. I've already honked in support too
EN: Give him a pat on the back for me. I already honked in support too - Was he taken away? A man who talks? Kind of super hot.
EN: Is he taken? A man that speaks up? Kinda super hot.
3. I love this place
Original English title:I love this place
Post summary:The beauty of where we live always amazes me.
English excerpt (for verification):
The beauty of where we live never ceases to amaze me.
Top comments:
- I completely understand. At 19, I came to Thunder Bay from eastern Ontario to attend Lakehead. Back then the internet was far from widespread and social media didn't exist, so I barely knew what to expect from the area. On the 2-day drive to Thunder Bay, I was blown away by the North Shore scenery, and then spent almost every weekend in September and October exploring everything from the Sleeping Giant to Silver Falls
EN: I can totally relate. I came to Thunder Bay as a 19-year-old from eastern Ontario to attend Lakehead. This was in the days where the Internet was far from ubiquitous and social media didn’t exist so I had very little ide - The area around Thunder Bay is beautiful.
EN: The area around Thunder Bay is beautiful. - That's why I came back after thinking everywhere else was a good idea.
EN: It's why I came back after thinking anywhere else was a good idea. - Tonight I just stepped outside and took a photo of the green and golden leaves and blue sky outside my house. Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
EN: I just stepped outside to take a photo of the green gold leaves and blue sky outside my house this evening. Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!
4. Chick Fil A coming soon to Thunder Bay
Original English title:Chick Fil A Coming Soon Thunder Bay
Top comments:
- I don't live in TBay, but when we go there, I love Mary Brown's!
EN: I don’t live in TBay, but I love Mary Brown’s when we visit there! - A few weeks ago I had a large Mary, and just the sandwich cost over $15... won't be back for at least a while... maybe never.
EN: I had a Big Mary a few weeks ago and it was over $15 just for the sandwich....won't be back for a while at least....maybe never. - Who eats at all these chain restaurants to justify the constant growth
EN: Who is eating at all these chain restaurants to justify the continual development - Boycott before they even come! . Chick-fil-A's CEO is a Trump supporter, Trump supporters are racist, find another fast food place...
EN: Boycott even before they come! .Chick-fil-A CEO is a trumper, trumpers are racist, find another fast good restaurant....
5. Today I saw a Midcontinent Signature truck on McKellar Island, driven by an employee. Is Midcontinent planning to develop port facilities on the island?
Original English title:I saw an MidContinent signed truck out on McKellar Island today with a employee driving it. Does MidConinent have a development planned as a port facility on the Island?
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6. Malta sold? End of an era
Original English title:Maltese Sold ? End of an era
Post summary:Rumour is Malta has been sold.
English excerpt (for verification):
Rumour is Maltese sold.
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7. Citizens' election issue. Stop changing the clocks. It's harmful to our circadian rhythms and to vulnerable people. Politicians, what's your position on this?
Original English title:Civic election issue. Stop the clock changing. It is harmfull to our circadian rhythms and vulnerable populations. Politicians what is your platform on this.
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8. Local radio music content. Why do any local radio stations, including College and CBC, refuse to include local artists in their programming. Many bands are releasing music they made in local studios. They perform at local bars and festivals. Radio won't support them.
Original English title:Local radio music content . Why do any of the local radio stations including college,cbc, refuse to include local artists in their programming. Many bands are releasing their music which is produced in local studios. They play in the local bars and festivals. No radio air play support.
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9. Politicians' election platforms are pretty lame. Freeze our property taxes. No tax on local utilities like electricity, cell phones, landlines, internet, cable, etc. Anyone with the guts to advocate for this. We're all feeling the squeeze of taxes, tariffs and inflation.
Original English title:Civic election platforms by the politicians are pretty lame. Freeze our property taxes. No taxes on local utilities like electricity, cell, land line, internet, cable tv. Any one brave enough to advocate for this. We are all feeling the pinch of taxes, tariffs and inflation.
Post summary:To take anti-crime measures, seize the assets of local crime groups and freeze their bank accounts.
English excerpt (for verification):
For anti crime measures seize the assets and freeze bank accounts of local crime syndicates.
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10. Starbucks thief
Original English title:Starbucks thieves
Post summary:For the second morning in a row, my mobile order drink was taken by someone else before I got there. I deliberately ordered early so I wouldn't have to wait, but some lowlife keeps taking it. Any ideas how to stop this?
English excerpt (for verification):
This is the second morning in a row i’ve had my mobile order drink taken by someone else before i get there. I intentionally order it early so i don’t have to wait, but some lowlife keeps taking it. Any ideas how to stop this?
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11. Car provocation
Original English title:Car egging
Post summary:Driving along Red River, an oncoming driver was provoking me. Not cool. Anyone else experience this tonight?
English excerpt (for verification):
Was driving up red river and the incoming driver egged my shit. Not cool. Has anyone else experienced this tonight?
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12. Does anyone know what happened?
Original English title:Anyone know what happened?
Post summary:I really hope everyone is okay, both cars are wrecked, you can't see it but the blue truck lost a front wheel. Praying both drivers are safe
English excerpt (for verification):
I really hope everyone is ok both cars are totalled and you can’t see it but the blue truck lost one of its front wheels. Praying both drivers are ok
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13. Best gym in town?
Original English title:best gym in town?
Post summary:Which one do you prefer in terms of price, equipment, and overall cleanliness and maintenance of the fitness facility? I just started working at a gym and would like a one-year membership if possible, but before buying an annual pass I'd really like some feedback on which ones are the best? Which ones do you prefer, and which should I stay away from? TIA!
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in terms of price, equipment & overall gym facility cleanliness and upkeep, which ones would you prefer? i’m just starting out at the gym, wanting to get a year’s worth of membership if possible but i really want some feedback on which ones are the best before i buy an annual pass? which ones do you guys prefer, and wh
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14. Does anyone have experience with Synterra?
Original English title:Anyone have experience working with Synterra?
Post summary:Are they any good?
English excerpt (for verification):
They any good?
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