Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | May 12, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (May 12, 2026)
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1. Young person missing near the grain elevators （ 156 ｜ 34 ｜ 61）
Original English title:The young people missing near grain elevators
Post summary:This is so scary, I feel so bad for their family. I really hope they get some information soon.. I didn't know you could just walk into the elevators, they really should have more safety measures or just tear the stuff down?! Are the big elevators and LPH safe?
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This is so scary I feel so awful for their families. I really hope they will get some information soon.. I had no idea you could just go into the elevators they should really have more security or just tear the thing down?! Big thunder and LPH have security?
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- Why should it be up to them to provide more security? Maybe people need to use their heads and try some common sense. Elevators and similar areas are not places to hang out. If you're not employed there, you have no right to be on the property (63)
EN: Why is it up to them to provide more security?? Maybe people need to use their brains and try some common sense. The elevators and other such areas are not places to hang out. If you aren't employed there then you have n - I agree their disappearance is unbelievable, and I pray/hope they are found safe. I disagree with the premise of adding more security/police for such issues. We could be liable for millions of dollars. Adults have free will, and actions have consequences, which is an unfortunate reality for everyone. (30)
EN: I agree its incredibly sad they are missing and I pray/hope they are found well. I disagree with the premise of having more security/police for such issues. We would probably be on the hook for millions of dollars. Adult - As a young person in TB, I broke into abandoned elevators, buildings, garages, rooftops, etc., jumped on and off moving boxcars, dug holes in fences so I could freely cross the Thunder Bay expressway to a swimming hole. If I had died doing one of those stupid things, it wouldn't have been the fault of the property owner I was trespassing on (24)
EN: As a young person in TB I broke into abandonned elevators, buildings, garages, onto roofs, etc, as well as jumping on and off moving boxcars, and cut holes in fences so I could freely cross the Thunder Bay expressway to - Both appeared in Thunder Bay court on multiple drug-related charges. People with bleeding hearts need to realize that these drug users make stupid choices in life like these two did, and pay for their actions. (25)
EN: Both have been on Thunder Bay Courthouse for numerous drug related charges. The heart bleeders need to realize these druggies make stupid choices in life like these two and pay the prices for their actions.
2. 90s kids - Arthur's Williams Restaurant （ 122 ｜ 28 ｜ 47）
Original English title:90's kids - Williams Restaurant on Arthur
Post summary:Does anyone remember this restaurant? Not talking about the coffee chain, but a real restaurant on Arthur Street - very close to Galaxy if I remember correctly. Does anyone know what happened to it? It was a really good restaurant. Sorry, haven't lived in TBay since '96.
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Does anyone remember this restaurant? Not talking about the coffee chain but was an actual restaurant on Arthur St - very close to Galaxy if I remember right. Anyone know what ever happened to it? That was a damn good restaurant. Sorry, haven't lived in TBay since 96.
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- It was a sister restaurant to the Brewpub. If I remember correctly, both were owned by Fraser Dougall. Williams closed first, and a few years later the Brewpub closed. I still miss the Brewpub. (23)
EN: It was a sister restaurant to the Brewpub. Both owned by Fraser Dougall if memory serves. Williams was shut down first, and then Brewpub several years later. I still miss the Brewpub. - On those warm summer nights, having a beer on the patio, playing Brewpub volleyball... (17)
EN: Brewpub volleyball on those warm summer nights drinking beers on the patio… - Williams was in the same building as Naxos. It's now Chuck's Roadhouse. (9)
EN: Williams was in the building where Naxos was. It's Chuck's Roadhouse now. - Wow... I'm just sharing a Williams story... but before I start: remember the $1000 'wine burger'? Not the Williams burger (which I remember was great) and a bottle of crazy fine wine? I'd love to hear from someone who was there when it was ordered. It was the go-to restaurant for family birthday parties back then. Anyway, here's a story from a former chef: this couple basically came in near closing. They ordered ribs. The kitchen staff was (8)
EN: Wow… I was just sharing a Williams story… but before I get to that: Remember the $1000 “Wine Burger”? Wasn’t is a Williams Burger (which I remember being amazing) and some crazy fancy bottle of wine? I’d love to hear fro
3. Road lines （ 115 ｜ 59 ｜ 28）
Original English title:Road Lines
Post summary:Am I the only one who thinks it's absolutely crazy how many roads in the city have no lines? Like I can understand some single-lane residential roads or whatever, but major roads like Arthur Street with no markings or lane indicators above the lights seems insane - it's a two-lane road with a suicide lane... imagine not being from Thunder Bay and being thrown into absolute chaos? I know people will say excuses like 'oh cheap paint' or 'it'll be repainted after winter'
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Am I the only person who thinks it’s absolutely wild how many roads in the city don’t have lines? Like I can understand some single lane residential roads or whatever, but to have a major road like Arthur street not have ANY markings or lane signs above the lights seems crazy - it’s a double lane road with a suicide la
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- After work today, I waited in traffic on Arthur Street for 16 hours, and I was thinking about this exact thing. (28)
EN: I was just thinking about this while waiting in Arthur street traffic for 16 hours after work today. - You're not alone. There are definitely areas where the lack of markings makes it more of a problem (potential danger) than a simple inconvenience or annoyance. (13)
EN: You’re not alone. And there’s definitely areas that make the lack of markings a much more problematic (potentially dangerous) issue than simple inconvenience or annoyance. - At least in winter you can follow the ruts. Now that the ruts are gone, everyone is lost! (9)
EN: At least in the winter you can follow the ruts. Now that the ruts are gone everyone is lost! - Everything gets repainted every year, but it's too cold and wet to start. Also, the water-based paint they use is safer for the environment, but it doesn't last long. Hopefully within a week or two you'll see the roads painted... then again, the forecast says snow at higher elevations today... so, who knows. (6)
EN: Everything gets repainted every year, but it's been too cold and wet to start. Plus they're using a water based paint that is safer for the environment, but doesn't last as long. You'll see roads being painted in a week
4. Advice for Americans afraid to come to Canada. （ 76 ｜ 16 ｜ 30）
Original English title:Advice for someone from the US scared to come to Canada.
Post summary:So I'm browsing reddit like before bed. On the Canada travel page, a girl posted asking for travel advice. Due to everything happening in the US, she's afraid to come to Canada. She's coming to Thunder Bay to visit her partner. I'll attach a photo of her post. I did reply, and I replied kindly, but I'd like to hear what other people in Tbay would say if they saw her post. Feel free to delete if what I posted is incorrect. This is my first post on Reddit.
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So I was browsing reddit as one does before bed. In the canadatravel page a girl posted for travel advice. Shes scared to travel to Canada because of all the goings on in the US. She will be coming to Thunder Bay to visit her partner. I'll attach a picture of her post. I did reply and was nice in my response but I want
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- She'll have no problem coming to Canada. Some Americans have unnecessary paranoia. She'll get in without any issues. As long as she's not stupid, once she's here, no one will know she's American, and the US can't refuse her re-entry. She's a citizen, that's it. Citizens can return to their country at any time. (34)
EN: She has no problem coming to Canada. Some Americans are unnecessarily paranoid. She will get in no problem. No one will even know she’s American once she arrives as long as she isn’t stupid, and the US cannot deny her en - As long as you're admissible (no felony charges, etc.), you'll have no problem entering Canada. Unless you're wearing a MAGA hat, you're just another face in the crowd. Don't overthink it. If you can, come to Canada. As for going the other direction, I'm not a POC, so take that with a grain of salt, but in the past 16 months or so, I've encountered it many times, and it's never been easier - no questions about politics, no requests to see (24)
EN: As long as you're admissible (no felony charges, etc.), you won't have any problem getting into Canada. Unless you're wearing a MAGA hat, you'll just be another face in the crowd. Don't overthink it. If you can afford it - 100% safe from 9am to 8pm. Don't let the murder reps. scare you.. mostly drug dealers. (6)
EN: 100% safe , from 9 am to 8 pm. Don't let the murder rep. Scare you.. it's mostly drug dealers. - I'm not white, and I'd never take that chance. I have a friend who isn't white, and I told him not to risk it. He stumbled upon this, complained to me, and I told him he's an idiot. I guess that's where you cross and intend to go. But if I were you, coming here would be easy, going back would be like playing Russian roulette with what I read every day. (5)
EN: I'm not white, and well I'd never chance it. Have a buddy who isn't white and I told him don't chance it. He chanced it, complained to me, and I told him he was an effing idiot. I guess it's where you cross and intend to
5. I need rocks! （ 41 ｜ 11 ｜ 15）
Original English title:I need rocks!
Post summary:If someone needs a large quantity of rocks, like softball to bowling ball size, for a road base, where in town is the best deal?
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Where is the best deal in town if someone needs a whole lot of rocks like softball to bowling ball sized rocks for a base for a road?
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- Chaschuk Enterprises is good to deal with. They have aggregates of various types and sizes. (2)
EN: Chaschuk enterprises is great to deal with. They have all types and sizes of aggregate. - Call around and get prices for Pitrun or Granular b (2)
EN: Call around and get price on pitrun or granular b - Bruno, Pioneer Construction, TD Irving Construction. (2)
EN: Bruno’s, pioneer construction, td owen construction. - Try Pioneer Construction. Oliver Road. (2)
EN: Try Pioneer Construction. Oliver Road.
6. For reference... （ 32 ｜ 30 ｜ 1）
Original English title:FYI…
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- Not on the poster, so I'll add that you have to call or go to the Nipigon town office to make an appointment. Since my last pet passed away, the inability to see a vet and the high costs associated with pets have kept me from getting another pet for years. I think something like this is a good idea. (3)
EN: It's not on the poster, so I'll add, you have to call or visit the Nipigon town office to book an appointment. Not being able to get a vet and the high costs associated with pets in general has prevented me from getting
7. Van Norman Street... （ 31 ｜ 13 ｜ 9）
Original English title:Van Norman Street...
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- https://preview.redd.it/yy73yl0rgl0h1.jpeg?width=160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=721165cd83b7a7dc0308dbd8de09af52144ce6e3 (27)
EN: https://preview.redd.it/yy73yl0rgl0h1.jpeg?width=160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=721165cd83b7a7dc0308dbd8de09af52144ce6e3 - When I fly in, I can see the potholes from the sky (11)
EN: When I was coming in on a flight I could see the pot holes from the sky - This could happen in Pennsylvania. We'll set off from Fort William, heading into the sunset. I'll get the first ticket. https://preview.redd.it/86ehb0t5kl0h1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59e4a41da8a8ff4b31330cd9ba08516096ee9bd4 (9)
EN: It could happen in PA. We will split from Fort William and sail off into the sunset. I'll buy the first ticket. https://preview.redd.it/86ehb0t5kl0h1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59e4a41da8a8ff4b31330cd9ba0851 - Looks like the 3rd floor of St. Joseph's Hospital (3)
EN: Looks like the 3rd floor from st.hoes hospital
8. Former Tbaytel CEO applies to run for mayor [TB News] （ 31 ｜ 11 ｜ 10）
Original English title:Former Tbaytel CEO filing to run for mayor [TB News]
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- This year's mayoral election will be a crowded ballot. Hopefully everyone who votes does their homework and votes for who they think is best, not just for the name. (9)
EN: Going to be a crowded ballot for mayor this year. Hopefully everyone voting does their homework and votes for who they think is best suited vs name recognition alone. - For the record, the currently registered and announced candidates are as follows: * Moe Commuzzi * Peter Diedrich * Trevor Giertuga * Clint Harris * Volker Kromm * Jim Mauro I really hope someone can provide some reason to be excited about this race. (5)
EN: For the record, the current registered and announced candidates are as follows: * Moe Commuzzi * Peter Diedrich * Trevor Giertuga * Clint Harris * Volker Kromm * Jim Mauro I really hope someone offers some reason to be e - Is this the same guy who was fired? (3)
EN: Is it the same guy who got booted out of the job ? - I don't know if this guy would actually make a good mayor, but he does seem to be the most capable candidate so far (3)
EN: I don't know if this guy would actually be a good mayor, but he does seem to be the most competent candidate so far
9. Ridgeway Clinic （ 19 ｜ 9 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Ridgeway Clinic
Post summary:Does anyone know what happened to the Ridgeway Clinic? No hours listed, and no online booking.
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Anybody know what's happening at the Ridgeway Clinic? Hours are not listed and no online booking.
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10. Nice hotel （ 19 ｜ 1 ｜ 9）
Original English title:Good hotels
Post summary:What are some newer/nicer/cleaner hotels in tbay lately? Definitely not the ones I stayed at as a kid, lol.
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What are the new better/cleaner hotels in tbay these days? They're definitely not the same ones I used to stay at as a kid lol.
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11. Greenhouse closed this week （ 14 ｜ 0 ｜ 7）
Original English title:Conservatory Closed This Week
Post summary:Don't drag your two little kids to the greenhouse in freezing rain this week like I did. Went at 11am this morning, doors locked for maintenance. Wish there was a post on their Facebook page before 10:30am while I was dragging my stroller and toddler through that disastrous parking lot. I hope they redo which one this summer? Or at least add some signs for parking spots.
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Don’t be like me and drag your two small children in the freezing rain to the conservatory this week. Went for 11am this morning and the doors were locked for maintenance. I would have appreciated a post before 10:30am on their Facebook page before I dragged a stroller and toddler through that disastrous parking lot. W
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12. Where to find bannock? （ 13 ｜ 5 ｜ 4）
Original English title:Where to find bannock?
Post summary:Where in town can I get fresh bannock? Now that the bannock lady is closed
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Anywhere I can get pieces of fresh bannock anywhere in town? Now that the bannock lady has closed
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13. Why is fit4less closed this morning （ 12 ｜ 6 ｜ 3）
Original English title:Why was fit4less closed this morning
Post summary:As the title says, I got up at 5am and came to a pitch black gym. Why?
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As title says, I pulled up at 5 am to a dark gym. Why?
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14. Reminder: census deadline is today. （ 11 ｜ 11 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Reminder: the census deadline is today.
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15. Tattoo artist recommendations? （ 11 ｜ 5 ｜ 3）
Original English title:Tattoo artist recs?
Post summary:My tattoos are already good and I have a lot of artists, mostly from Port Arthur artists and studios. But I want to get my grandmother's handwriting, but I'm not sure who in town has good handwriting. Any recommendations for artists who are good at copying?
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I am already pretty well tattooed and I have a lot of go to artists, mostly port Arthur artists and studios. But I am looking to get my grandmas handwriting and I am not sure who does that well in town. Any suggestions of an artist who is good with copying handwriting?
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16. Need advice - lost keys （ 9 ｜ 3 ｜ 3）
Original English title:Need advice – lost key
Post summary:I'm in Thunder Bay and lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I have another spare key fob, replaced the battery, the red light comes on, but it won't unlock or start the car. Important detail: even the original key can't be manually inserted into the driver's door. I always just use the remote buttons. I went to a locksmith and then to the Honda dealership. Honda told me my VIN is a US-made VIN and they can't access the key cutting code from the Canadian system. They suggested
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I’m in Thunder Bay and I lost the original remote key for my 2012 Honda Civic EX. I had another spare key fob, changed the battery, and the red light comes on, but it doesn’t unlock or start the car. Important detail: even the original key never fit into the driver door manually. I always used the remote buttons only.
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17. Pride is a protest march （ 8 ｜ 8 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Pride is a Protest March
Post summary:https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3VGANGSB/?mibextid=9l3rBW and the Facebook event update link
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https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3VGANGSB/?mibextid=9l3rBW And a link to the Facebook event for updates
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18. Shellac nails （ 8 ｜ 4 ｜ 2）
Original English title:shellac nails
Post summary:Best and cleanest place for shellac manicures and pedicures? Do manicures last about two weeks before chipping? Are pedicures not paper thin? Somewhere that actually soaks the foot basin with cleaner, has an autoclave, etc.! Thanks in advance
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best and cleanest place for shellac manicure and pedicure?? manicure that lasts around 2 weeks before chipping? pedicure that isn’t paper thin? somewhere that actually soaks their foot basins with cleaner, has autoclave for sterilization etc! thank you in advance
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19. Custom controller repair? （ 6 ｜ 4 ｜ 1）
Original English title:Custom Controller Repairs?
Post summary:So I recently went to Retro North Gaming and unfortunately Matt told me he won't do repairs on 'aftermarket' custom game controllers. Any other places that can help?
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So I recently went to the Retro North Games and unfortunately, Matt told me he doesn’t do repairs on “aftermarket” custom gaming controllers. Is there anywhere else that might be able to help out?
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