[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay Past 24 Hours Discussion Ranking (March 22, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (March 22, 2026)
Sorted by popularity, covering posts from the past 24 hours, a total of 9 posts (max 40). Comments shown only for the top 10 posts.
1. What businesses does this city need? （ 315 ｜ 17 ｜ 149）
Original title in English:What Businesses Does This City Need?
Post summary:Yes, yes, I know this has been asked before, but I'm asking today. So, what does Thunder Bay need? From services like garbage removal to entertainment like playgrounds or indoor play areas? Throw out all your suggestions and upvote the ones you agree with
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Yes, yes, I know this has been asked before but I'm asking today. So, what does Thunder Bay need? Anything from services like junk removal to recreational like a arcade or indoor funzone? Throw out all your suggestions and upvote ones you agree with
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- 24-hour stuff, I miss 24-hour stores (68)
EN: Something 24 hours, i miss 24 hr stores - Info therapist - a lot of benefit money isn't being spent because people can't even access it. Every massage therapist now has a waitlist (44)
EN: Message therapists - so much money in benefits is going unspent because people can’t even get into one. Every massage therapist has a waiting list right now - Accessible transit - there simply aren't enough lift buses and drivers. Even calling a week ahead, right when the line opens, getting from point A to point B is a question. (I couldn't profit from this, I'd want to do it for free. The town still desperately needs it.) (33)
EN: Transportation for people with disabilities - there are simply not enough Lift Buses and not enough drivers. Even calling a week in advance, right when the lines open, it is a hit or miss whether you can get from point A - We need healthier fast food options. I wish we had a Chipotle/acai/salad-type fast food place for a quick lunch at work or just to run in. (22)
EN: we need healthier fast(ish) food options. i wish we had a chipotle/acai/ or salad vibe fast food place for quick lunch runs at work or just doordashing.
2. Safety if I move here （ 96 ｜ 0 ｜ 48）
Original title in English:Safety if I move here
Post summary:So I'm a minor and my parents mentioned possibly living here again. Given how often they talk about moving back, is it safe for LGBTQ/queer people here? I live 4-10 hours away. If I move, will I be safe? What high school or middle school can I go to where LGBTQ is most prominent? (DMs asked in comments) (dry messages or low karma ignored)
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So I'm a minor and my parents have mentioned possibly living here again Is it safe for a lgbtq/queer person here considering how much they have talked about moving back I live 4-10 hours away If I moved would it be safe for me and what high schools or middle schools are most LGBTQ prominent for me to possibly go to? (D
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- There's a large LGBTQ+ community here with lots of events for all ages. Pride month is fun and a lot is already planned! Unfortunately, homophobia still exists. (38)
EN: There is a large LGBTQ+ community here, lots of events for all ages. Pride month is fun and has lots of stuff planned already! There is still homophobia unfortunately. - I think the Catholic school board is more hostile to this now than when I was in school. But, our violent crime is more related to drug use and drug dealing. Don't do drugs, don't get stabbed. That said, I don't think you'd be bullied for it, at least among my nieces and nephews, LGBT people aren't bullied for it. (18)
EN: I think the Catholic schoolboard is more hostile about it now than it was when I was going through school. But, our violent crimes are more related to doing and dealing hard drugs. Don't do drugs, don't get stabbed. That - Come join my choir, the Equality Rock Choir! We practice every Friday night! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1MpQNQaMzb/ Last year's pride celebration here was a huge success. (8)
EN: come join my choir Equality Rocks Chorus! we practice every Friday night! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1MpQNQaMzb/ Pride Celebration here was a huge success last year. - I've been openly gay since a very young age (like elementary school) and never had any problems (7)
EN: I have been openly queer since I was young (like elementary school) and have never had any issues
3. Driver's vehicle impounded after being caught speeding double the limit: OPP （ 29 ｜ 15 ｜ 7）
Original title in English:Vehicle impounded after driver caught travelling more than double speed limit: OPP
Post summary:A 27-year-old Thunder Bay man faces stunt driving charges after OPP recorded him going 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. His license was suspended for 30 days, his vehicle impounded for 14 days, and he faces a mandatory court appearance.
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A 27-year-old Thunder Bay man faces stunt driving charges after OPP clocked him travelling 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. His licence was suspended for 30 days, his vehicle impounded for 14 days and he faces a mandatory court appearance.
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- Ha, I wonder if this is the idiot who posted on this subreddit claiming he didn't see the 5 different signs indicating the speed reduction, trying to get advice on how to fight it (12)
EN: Ha I wonder if this is that idiot that posted on this sub trying to get advice on how to fight it when he claims he didn't see 5 different signs indicating reduction of speed - This is going to cost him a fortune. (3)
EN: That’s gonna cost him a bundle.
4. Beware of Walmart electronics employee lies （ 22 ｜ 0 ｜ 11）
Original title in English:Be careful Walmart electronics staff lies
Post summary:The printer I ordered was on sale, I checked out, the memorial shopper who bought my order cancelled my printer saying it was unavailable. Walmart's 1800 number saw this, was confused, tried to call the store but couldn't get through. This morning the live update still showed it in stock. So I called the store and decided whether to order again. The female electronics employee, I told her the printer's name 3 times, no, we don't know, I asked her to check. She left and came back saying
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I ordered a printer was on sale and I checked the memorial st shopper that shopped my order cancelled my printer saying it wasn't available. The 1800 Walmart number saw that and was confused tried to call the store couldn't get through. This morning allowing for real time updates still said in stock. So I called the st
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- https://www.grammarly.com/punctuation (12)
EN: https://www.grammarly.com/punctuation - While writing this giant wall of text, did you ever have the thought: "You know, I did end up getting that printer, it just took one small awkward interaction... maybe I don't need to write an incomprehensible essay to express sadness to random people", or were you just rambling the whole time? (10)
EN: Was there any point while you were writing this massive wall of text where you thought “y’know I did end up getting that printer and it only took a small awkward interaction… maybe I don’t need to write an incomprehensib - Another clown on Reddit. Did retail staff upset you? (8)
EN: Another clown on Reddit Did the retail worker upset your feelings?
5. Municipal election - housing （ 14 ｜ 10 ｜ 2）
Original title in English:Municipal Elections - Housing
Post summary:A few months out, we've learned that municipalities don't have many tools to address housing costs: has anyone heard of/have any policy positions to lower the cost for first-time homebuyers in Thunder Bay? If you can't get into a 400k+ property for over 100k, there's really nothing to buy in the 250-350 range. For a city like Thunder Bay, the future is bleak for those with household incomes not exceeding 180.
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Still a few months a way and understanding that the municipalities don’t have a lot of tools to fix housing costs: does anyone heard of/has any policy positions that will lower the cost of first time homeowners in Thunder Bay? If you aren’t able to go nearly 100k over asking and getting yourself into a 400k+ property,
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- To lower housing prices, the only thing the city can do is build more housing (which it is doing). It doesn't have the legislative power to make more changes. Also, governments have been trying to curb the housing bubble, but there are many factors driving prices up (including private company involvement). Interestingly, when interest rates rise, it should lower housing prices, but it hasn't really had much effect. Many Canadians are against lowering housing prices because they want to use it as their retirement fund. That said, I do (5)
EN: The only thing the City can do to lower housing prices is to build more homes (which it is doing). It does not have the legislative ability to make many more changes. Also, governments have been trying to depress the hou
6. Applying through the Northwest Employment Works job bank （ 14 ｜ 8 ｜ 3）
Original title in English:Applying through Northwest Employment Job Bank
Post summary:So I found this job through the Northwest Employment Works website, flipped through a few pages, found it and applied. I guess I'm wondering if it would be better to go in person to Northwest Employment and have them help me find a job there? Or is actually finding a job through their job bank enough? I've been thinking about going to them or YES Employment, because unfortunately, I've been laid off for a few months, so I've been applying.
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So I found this job through the Northwest Emoloyment job bank website by going back a few pages and applied to it after finding it. I guess I'm wondering if it would've been better if I physically went into Northwest Employment itself and have them assist me with finding jobs through there? Or actually finding jobs thr
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- Not sure about NWEJB, but you need to go in person to the YES office and get set up with them so they can help you. (2)
EN: Not sure about NWEJB, but you need to physically go down to the YES office and get setup with them so they can help you.
7. Looking for a hairdresser who does grey blending （ 14 ｜ 8 ｜ 3）
Original title in English:Looking for hairdressers that do grey blending
Post summary:Looking for recommendations for a grey blending specialist.
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Looking for a recommendation for grey blending expert.
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- Inception exclusive salon! Owner Holly is amazing! (3)
EN: Inception exclusive salon! The owner Holly is amazing!
8. Our animal bylaws are ridiculous. （ 14 ｜ 0 ｜ 7）
Original title in English:Our animal keeping bylaws are ridiculous.
Post summary:Did you know that owning a ball python is against local bylaws, but servals are perfectly fine? You don't even need a permit for non-native large cats. It's clear city council doesn't know what they're talking about
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Did you know it’s against local bylaws to own a ball python, but a serval is perfectly fine? You don’t even need a permit for a non native big cat. It’s so clear that city council doesn’t have a clue what they’re talking about
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- There are a lot of stupid bylaws in a lot of places. I agree with you. This is definitely one of them. But realistically, are you going to take this snake for a walk or in public? (5)
EN: There are a lot of silly bylaws in a lot of places. I agree with you. This is definitely one of them. But realistically, are you going to take this snake out on a walk or out in public at all? - If you want a big snake, move somewhere you can have big snakes. (2)
EN: If you want a big ol' snake, move somewhere where you can have a big ol' snake.
9. Looking to rent: 2-3 bedroom house for rent （ 12 ｜ 2 ｜ 5）
Original title in English:Wanted: 2-3 bedroom house rental
Post summary:Good day, I'm looking for a 2-3 bedroom (detached/semi-detached/townhouse) rental for myself, my 10-year-old, and elderly parents. No pets. Preferred budget under $2,000, max $2,500. Utilities included preferred but not required. Need hookups for washer and dryer as I have my own machines. No vehicle, but visitor parking and taxi service are available. Ideal move-in date is between June and August. Current rent for 2 years as of October this year (2026), previous rent for 9 years
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Good day, I am seeking a 2-3 bedroom (house/duplex/townhouse) rental for myself, my 10 year old and my elderly parent. No pets. Preferred budget under $2,000 and max of $2,500. utilities included preferred but not necessary. washer and dryer hookups are requested, as I have my own machines. No vehicles but a space for
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- Good luck. However, this isn't the right place to post this. (9)
EN: Good luck. This isn't really the right place to post this though.
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