[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay Discussion Rankings for the Past 24 Hours (March 12, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (March 12, 2026)
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1. Have you ever been scammed? （ 102 ｜ 16 ｜ 43）
Original title:Have you been ever scammed ?
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- The vending machine spun and my chocolate bar got stuck. The little cabin at Centennial Park. Now, when I don't recognize the phone number, I don't answer. (39)
EN: Vending machine spun and my chocolate bar got hung up. Chalet at Centennial Park. Now I don’t answer the phone when I don’t recognize the number. - Someone promised me a career in journalism, being able to afford a house, car, and family, does that count? (23)
EN: I was promised a career in journalism that would afford a house, a car, and a family, does that count? - Although this is an old and repeated joke/person, growing up at the most random times here, have you ever met Piaggio? (9)
EN: although its an old and repetitive joke/person that gets brought up at the most random times here, ever run into Biaggio? - Two guys outside the mall asked if I wanted to buy some mushrooms, took me to the spot, said 'wait here' took my money, and never came back with my mushrooms. Good street lesson, worth $40. (9)
EN: Two dudes outside of a mall asked me if I wanted to buy some shrooms, took me to the spot, said "wait here" took my money and never came back with my mushrooms. Good $40 lesson from the streets.
2. How to get into mining in the Thunder Bay area? （ 50 ｜ 20 ｜ 15）
Original title:How does one get into mining in the Thunder bay area?
Post summary:I see there's a paid training module (common core), but don't companies have internal soft starts for mines and training? Looking for a career change and mining seems like a good start, need advice on how to get in, what courses to take, how long it takes, costs, etc. I have some construction background, but currently work as security, and have previous mine site safety experience. Any tips or pointers would help, thanks.
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I see that there are paid training modules required (common core), but are there no soft starts into mines and training within the companies? Looking for a career change and mining seems like a good start, need advice on how to get into it, what courses to take, how much time needed, costs, etc. I have some background
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- There's a job fair at Valhalla on March 26. Many companies will be there, worth checking out. https://northwestworks.ca/eventer/opportunities-northwest-job-fair/edate/2026-03-26/ (19)
EN: There is a job fair on March 26th, at the Valhalla. So many companies will be there, worth checking out. https://northwestworks.ca/eventer/opportunities-northwest-job-fair/edate/2026-03-26/ - Hey, I work in mining. The easiest way to get into mining with no experience is to apply for a geological technician position. No mining experience needed. You get hired directly through the mine. Generally, a person works in that role for 1-2 years, then has opportunities to move to other positions in the mine. If you have trouble finding that position, you can try places like DP Diamond Blades, Bayside, or Cla in Thunder Bay (6)
EN: Hey there, I work in mining. Easiest way to get into mining with absolutely no experience is applying for Geo technician rolls. No previous experience required in mining. You get hired directly through the mine. Generall - Man, rock bands will hire anyone with a pulse. (3)
EN: Man rock they will hire anyone with a pulse. - Many companies' job fairs mostly just have you apply online. You don't need technical training, they'll do all the required training (2)
EN: Lots of companies do the fairs most have you apply online. You need no technical training they will do all training required
3. New fit4less? （ 42 ｜ 8 ｜ 17）
Original title:New fit4less?
Post summary:What does everyone think of the new fit4less? Can't say I like the new locker room/changing room situation. The overall area looks about the same, almost no extra equipment, only one squat rack, while the old place had at least two? Feels like they're trying to get people to spend more and upgrade to the black card area. Yeah, I know it's fit4less, and black card is still way cheaper than any other gym. Still feels a bit annoying when they 'upgrade' and end up like this
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What are everyone’s thoughts on the new fit4less? Can’t say I’m a fan of the new change room/ locker situation. The general area seems to be the same size, barely any extra equipment and only one squat rack when the old place at least had 2? It feels like they’re trying to get people to spend more and upgrade to black
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- Equipment is great, locker room situation is silly, already lots of new customers today... Black card area is great, lots of new equipment they were missing before. (6)
EN: Equipment is great, change room situation is dumb, already a shit tonne new clientele today... Black card area is awesome, lots of new equipment they were missing before. - What's the locker room situation like? (5)
EN: Whats the change room situation? - Just out of curiosity, how many Smith machines do they have? I go to the complex myself, but my friend keeps asking me to join fit4less. I feel like it's too busy for me, I don't know. He also said the same thing about the locker system. (3)
EN: just out of curiosity, how many smith machines do they have? I go to the complex myself but my friend keeps asking me to join fit4less. I feel like it would be too busy for my liking idk tho. He also said the same thing - What kind of equipment do they have? (2)
EN: What kind of equipment do they have?
4. Don't police chiefs usually not make statements about their officers' conduct when charges are laid? （ 30 ｜ 10 ｜ 10）
Original title:Don't Police Chiefs usually issue a statement about their officers conduct when charged?
Post summary:Like sorry, next time we'll try to do better/
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Like maybe a sorry aboot that, we'll try to do better next time/
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- First, he has to figure out 'why apologize'. It's been two years and no progress. (22)
EN: First he’d have to figure out “what to apologize for”. It’s taken two years so far and no progress. - Tbay police are already half corrupt lol (17)
EN: Tbay police are half corrupted LOL - Everyone should always apologize for everything. No matter what it is and what has been done. Sorry. (6)
EN: Everyone should apologize for everything all the time. No matter what it is and what's been done. I'm sorry.
5. Where to buy... （ 27 ｜ 3 ｜ 12）
Original title:Where to purchase...
Post summary:Hello! Does anyone know where in town to buy organic chicken livers?
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Hello! Does anyone know where to purchase organic chicken liver in town?
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- At the corner of Dorian Cutoff, there's a chicken liver expert with over 25 years of experience, you just bring him wind chimes and a rabbit's foot, and you can have the liver, he keeps it in a refrigerated fridge, using refrigerant to keep it cold. (4)
EN: There is a chicken liver expert with over 25 years experince that lives at the corner of dorian cuttoff you just have to bring him windchimes and a rabbits foot and its all you can eat liver he stores it in a refridgerat - One would think all chicken livers are organic. (3)
EN: One would think all chicken liver is organic. - That's a great place, last time I had 16 chicken livers there, threw up in his driveway, and lay under his homemade tire swing until I felt okay to drive home. Nothing better than raw chicken and a shady spot for a nap. Cheers (3)
EN: Such an amazing spot Last time i was ther i ate 16 chicken liver,puked in his driveway and lyed down under his homemade tire swing till i felt ok to drive home. Nothing beats raw chicken and a shady spot for a nap.cheers - I'd go to the farmers market, find the chicken farmer, and leave a sincere down payment and phone number. (2)
EN: I would seek out the Chicken People at the Farmer’s Market, and leave a good faith down payment and a phone number with them.
6. Spending budget tracker （ 26 ｜ 8 ｜ 9）
Original title:Spending Budget Tracker
Post summary:Does anyone have a great free spending tracker? Excel template? PDF? Google Doc? Thanks a lot!
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Anyone have a great spending bucket tracker they use that’s free? An excel template? PDF? Google doc? Much appreciated!
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- I use Zapier Cash Flow GSheet as a ledger (2)
EN: I use Zapier Cash Flow GSheet as a ledger
7. Are there pool leagues in town? （ 15 ｜ 3 ｜ 6）
Original title:Any pool leagues in town?
Post summary:I really like pool, but I'm definitely not at a professional level. What leagues can I join in town? Also, I'd love to meet new people.
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I'm really into pool but definitely do not play on a professional level. What are some leagues in town I could join? Plus i'd love to meet new people.
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8. Thunder Bay song about potholes （ 14 ｜ 6 ｜ 4）
Original title:Thunder bay song about pothole
Post summary:What's the title of the song about Thunder Bay's potholes and referring to the roads like a maze?
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What's the title of the song about potholes in thunder bay, and refers to roads are like a maze?
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- I don't remember the title, but it's by local legend Rodney Brown. (5)
EN: I can't remember the title but it's by local legend, Rodney Brown. - Thunder Bay potholes. https://youtu.be/zBMbJQEEgEw?si=X44HQk1WpEkke2di (4)
EN: Pot Holes of Thunder Bay. https://youtu.be/zBMbJQEEgEw?si=X44HQk1WpEkke2di
9. Where to buy alum powder （ 11 ｜ 5 ｜ 3）
Original title:Where to purchase Alum powder
Post summary:Bulk sections and Bulk Barn are all over the city. Know where to buy a few pounds of alum powder?
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Bulk zones and bulk barns are out around the city. Any idea where to buy a couple pounds of alum powder ?
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- Trying to melt some metal? Last time I needed a kilo to dissolve some seized bolts stuck in an aluminum cap, I ended up having to get it from Amazon. If you need less than a kilo and don't plan to cook with it, you can go to a place like Tim's Whole Health on Waterloo and get a NOW Foods 'Natures deodorant', which is just a huge alum crystal that you can crush in a freezer bag, (3)
EN: You looking to melt some metal? Last time I needed a kilo to dissolve some stripped bolts stuck in an aluminum cover I ended up having to grab it off of Amazon. If you need less than a kilo and aren't planning on cooking
10. Driving to Toronto （ 10 ｜ 2 ｜ 4）
Original title:Driving to Toronto
Post summary:This weekend I need to drive a former bus from Winnipeg to Toronto. I hope to get to Toronto by Wednesday at the latest. This bus doesn't have winter tires, which obviously isn't a problem. This will be my first time driving further north than Sudbury. I've read many Reddit posts, so I know winter driving is dangerous, bring extra fuel, warm clothes, money for a hotel if weather changes, check weather frequently, and be willing to take Highway 11 instead of 17...W
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I need to drive a former transit bus from Winnipeg to Toronto this weekend. I'm hoping to be in Toronto by Wednesday latest. The bus does not have winter tires, as apparently that isn't a thing. This will be my first time driving anywhere more north than Sudbury. I've read a bunch of Reddit posts so I know that winter
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11. A love letter to Thunder Bay: A guide to city events and outdoor adventures （ 9 ｜ 5 ｜ 2）
Original title:A Love Letter to Thunder Bay: A Guide to City Activities and Outdoor Adventures
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