[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay Discussion Rankings for the Past 24 Hours (March 18, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Last 24 Hours (March 18, 2026)
Sorted by popularity, covering posts from the last 24 hours, a total of 9 posts (max 40). Comments are shown for the top 10 posts only.
1. Tommy's Barber Shop (negative review) （ 49 ｜ 7 ｜ 21）
Original English title:Tommy's Barbershop (A Negative Review)
Post summary:Just got back from Tommy's Barber Shop a little while ago, and I have to say, not happy. I've already posted my review on Google, but I want as many people as possible to be warned because oh my god, this is unprofessional to a high degree. I arrived fairly early, it took a while to walk to find the right time, anyway, Keith Gifford was ready to work on me immediately, which was nice. I asked for my sides to be shaved as usual, I've been here once before, and that time was good, and this guy
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Just got back from Tommy's Barbershop a short while ago and I gotta say, really not happy. I posted my review on google already but I want as many people to be warned as possible because holy crap this was the height of unprofessional. I arrived fairly early, getting the timing right with walking takes a while, anyway
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- https://preview.redd.it/byy8xf4qjupg1.png?width=1166&format=png&auto=webp&s=f46a46c3ef2c66b0b1ac5f6753a73a9a7d527d3b (15)
EN: https://preview.redd.it/byy8xf4qjupg1.png?width=1166&format=png&auto=webp&s=f46a46c3ef2c66b0b1ac5f6753a73a9a7d527d3b - What did he say when you brought it up with the boss? (8)
EN: What did the boss man say when you brought it up to him? - Did you talk during the haircut? Did you clearly tell them what you wanted and didn't want cut? (2)
EN: Did you speak up during the haircut? Did you give them the exact request of what you want and don’t want cut?
2. Best time for a transit protest at City Hall? （ 41 ｜ 11 ｜ 15）
Original English title:Best time for City Hall transit protest?
Post summary:What's the best time to have a transit protest at City Hall? Let's figure out how to get the most impact here
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When would the best time for a transit protest at City Hall be? Lets figure out how to get maximum impact here
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- Honestly, the driver shortage isn't surprising. There are so many rude people on the buses (9)
EN: honestly not even surprised there’s a shortage in drivers. so many rude ass people on the buses - It needs at least a week, organizing on FB would be better because you can create and share events. Need to hold a sign-making event in advance and make sure there's a large turnout. Nothing makes an issue seem less important than a protest with no attendance. Then, during the protest, need to contact many different journalists and news outlets. Get a few articles printed. Besides that, we also have a letter-writing campaign to councillors, transit authorities, and MPs. Don't bother contacting Doug Fat, he (8)
EN: Needs to be a week long at minimum, organized on FB would be better because of the ability to create and share events. Need to have sign making events before hand, and insure there is a large attendance. Nothing makes an - So, council makes policy, city managers implement it. I had high hopes for the city manager, but services have actually deteriorated while the supervising manager got a 7% raise. If the city manager fails to hold the transit manager accountable, council has the power to hold them accountable. (6)
EN: So, Council sets policy and the City Manager implements it. I had high hopes for the City Manager, but service has actually worsened while the manager in charge got a 7% raise. Council has the ability to hold the City Ma - The province should at least conduct a major investigation. Taxpayer money is not being used properly. (5)
EN: There should be a major investigation by the province at the very least. Taxpayers money is not being used properly.
3. Italian food （ 40 ｜ 12 ｜ 14）
Original English title:Italian Food
Post summary:Want to take my girlfriend out for dinner. Feeling Italian, any recommendations?
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Looking to take my gf out for dinner. Feeling Italian, recommendations?
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- If you want upscale, go to Giorg; if you want a family atmosphere, Casa Nostra or Bar Italia; if you want to eavesdrop on strangers, the Nook. (18)
EN: Giorg if you're looking for fancy, Casa Nostra or Bar Italia if you want a family feel, Nook if you want to eavesdrop on strangers conversations. - Lot 66, pricey but worth it. Also has a killer wine cellar (3)
EN: Lot 66, pricey but worth every cent. Also has a killer wine cellar - Grotto Trattoria is amazing! Also, if you go on Wednesday night, McKinley's delusion performs his magic and stuff. Great night out. Food is great! (3)
EN: Grotto Tratoria is amazing! Plus if you go on Wednesday evenings Mackinley's Delusions performs his magic tricks and whatnot. Makes for a great evening. Food is excellent! - Bar Italia or Casa. The Nook isn't that great, their pizza is decent, Giorg is overpriced and overhyped for what you get. (2)
EN: Bar Italia or Casa. Nook isn’t all that good, their pizzas is decent, Giorg is over priced and overhyped for the food you get.
4. As highway deaths rise, northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding （ 35 ｜ 25 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Northwestern Ontario pleads for federal funding as highway fatalities mount
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- Keep the pressure on the federal government. This should be a national infrastructure project. (4)
EN: Keep putting the pressure on the feds. This should be a nation building project.
5. Professional tree removal in Thunder Bay? （ 22 ｜ 4 ｜ 9）
Original English title:Professional tree removal in Thunder Bay?
Post summary:Hi everyone! My husband and I live in Rosslyn, and we have about 9 large trees behind our house that we want removed. Some of them lean towards the garage or the house, so it would be a dangerous job. We don't know who to contact/call and what the approximate cost would be. Does anyone know prices/contacts? We can't contact the city because we're technically in Oliver Paipoonge. Thanks!
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Hi guys! My husband and I live in Rosslyn, we have about 9 huge trees behind our house we want removed. Some of them are leaning towards the garage or house so it will be a risky job. We don't know who to contact/call and what it will roughly cost. Anyone know of any prices/contacts? We can't contact the city since we
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- We were very happy with Root Urban Forestry. It's not cheap, but that's probably true no matter who you go with (9)
EN: We were happy with Rutter Urban Forestry. It's not cheap but that's probably true no matter who you get - Get ready to open your wallet! (5)
EN: Get ready to open your wallet! - Good people to hire - David, he's a gem, hired him to plant over 15 trees in 5 years. Always the best price. (5)
EN: Nice Guy for Hire - David He’s a beauty, used him for over 15 trees in 5 years. Always the best price.
6. University student looking for part-time summer job （ 19 ｜ 9 ｜ 5）
Original English title:University student looking for part time summer job
Post summary:Hi everyone, I'm a Lakehead student from southern Ontario, and I'll be spending the summer in Thunder Bay because I'm taking part-time classes all summer, and I'm looking for a part-time job. Ideally around 10 hours a week, preferably on weekends. Putting this out there because I've already applied to a few different jobs, but I thought this might also be beneficial for employers looking to fill such positions. I'm a motivated, hard working individual. Interested
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Hello all, I'm a student at Lakehead from Southern Ontario and I will be spending the Summer in Thunder Bay as I will be enrolled in classes part time throughout the entire summer and I am looking for a part time job. Ideally about 10 hours a week, give or take, preferably on weekends. Putting this out there as I have
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- As long as you have SmartServe, you should drop off a resume at Dawson Trail Craft Brewery. (3)
EN: As long as you have your SmartServe, you should drop off a resume at Dawson Trail Craft Brewery. - Border Cats will be hiring soon. (3)
EN: Bordercats will be hiring staff soon. - If you have a strong cover letter and resume, you can definitely find a 10-hour-a-week job without any trouble. Places like on Deck and Hodder are always looking for staff. The city will have summer student positions on their website at any time. Daycares usually need summer help. Golf courses will be hiring. Usually applying is harder than actually finding a job, but there are plenty. Submit in person as much as possible (I know most are online now (2)
EN: You should have absolutely no trouble finding a job for 10hours a week with a strong cover letter and resume. Places like on deck and the Hodder are always looking for staff. The city will be hiring summer students on th - Check local garden greenhouses; George's, Creekside & Trevisanuto's, Vanderwees all hire summer staff. (2)
EN: Check the local garden greenhouses; George’s, Creekside & Trevisanuto’s, Vanderwees all hire summer staff.
7. Anyone selling rare hockey cards? （ 18 ｜ 8 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Anyone selling rare hockey cards?
Post summary:I accidentally threw out my fiancé's rare hockey cards that were in a cigarette box. His team is the Toronto Maple Leafs, and I'm looking to replace them. I'm sure he'd appreciate other teams too. Thanks.
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I accidentally threw away my fiancé’s rare hockey cards he kept in a cigarette pack. His team is Toronto Maple Leafs, and I’m looking to replace them. I’m sure he’d appreciate any other teams, as well. Thank you.
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- If they're truly rare, you're looking at tens of thousands of dollars. **The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card is worth $3,750,000, and luckily yours aren't Maple Leafs.** (5)
EN: If they were realy rare your looking at tens of thousands dollars. **1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card $3,750,000 lucky for you not a Maple Leaf.** - I'd recommend Skaf / Lets Play for sports cards at the north end of town, the staff might be able to help! (2)
EN: Id recommend Skaf / Lets Play for sports card singles in the north end of town, an employee might be able to help!
8. Dealing with basement leak and need help ASAP （ 17 ｜ 1 ｜ 8）
Original English title:Dealing with a basement leak and need help ASAP
Post summary:Two walls in my basement are currently leaking, and the drywall is soaked. Looking for an experienced person to come take a look and fix the problem properly. If you or someone you know does this kind of work in Thunder Bay, please contact us or offer a recommendation. Prefer someone reliable and experienced. Thanks in advance!
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Two of my basement walls are currently leaking and the drywall is soaked. Looking for someone experienced to come take a look and fix the issue properly. If you or someone you know does this kind of work in Thunder Bay, please reach out or drop a recommendation. Would prefer someone reliable and experienced. Thanks in
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- There are quite a few foundation repair companies in town. I'd call them first. Is this your first time getting water in the basement? (9)
EN: There are quite a few foundation repair companies in town. I'd start with calling them. Is this the first time you've had water in your basement? - The first thing to do is clear any standing water outside the wall (if any). Tear out all the wet drywall and insulation so it's all exposed when people come to give quotes. Also, tearing it all out prevents mold (4)
EN: First thing to do is remove a y standing water that may be outside that wall if any. Rip off all wet dry wall and insulation so when people come over to quote it's all exposed. Plus ripping it all off will prevent mold - Groundhog will set you up. In the meantime, I'd shut off your main water valve. The temperature isn't warm enough to melt, so it could be a pinhole leak. (5)
EN: Groundhogs will get you set up. In the meantime I would turn off your main water valve. It’s not warm enough for melt, so it’s likely a pinhole leak. - Stay away from Matt Prokopich, he'll steal your money like he stole mine, and show up once in a blue moon and never come back, he 'does' basement repairs (3)
EN: Stay away from Matt prokovic, he will steal your money like he did mine and show up once in a blue moon and then never come back, he "does" basement repairs
9. Cheapest/best place to buy cattle panels? （ 2 ｜ 0 ｜ 1）
Original English title:Cheapest/best place to buy cattle panels?
Post summary:We're expanding our summer garden, and we've decided, but to do that, I have to use some kind of wire mesh and cattle panels might be perfect. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where to get them without having to go the Home Depot route. TIA!
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We’re going to expand our summer garden, it’s been decided, but to do that I’ll have to use some kind of wire fencing and cattle panels would probably be perfect. Wondering if anyone has any advice on where to get them without having to go the Hone Depot route. TIA!
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