Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | April 21, 2026
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (April 21, 2026)
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1. Time's up. （ 108 ｜ 42 ｜ 33）
Original English title:About time.
Post content summary:[https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/over-250-charges-laid-in-major-retail-theft-crackdown-12167767](https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/over-250-charges-laid-in-major-retail-theft-crackdown-12167767)
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[https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/over-250-charges-laid-in-major-retail-theft-crackdown-12167767](https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/over-250-charges-laid-in-major-retail-theft-crackdown-12167767)
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- I think it's a win for the average person that 'lighter' crimes aren't being ignored, and that these charges have been laid. (32)
EN: I find it kind of hopeful that “lesser” crimes aren’t getting ignored and that these charges have happened. It’s a bit of a win for the everyday person. - Who these people are is obvious as hell. Toal and Stareski are always selling Milwaukee and DeWalt tools at the market. Like every week. How do you expect not to get caught? (22)
EN: It was evident as fuck tho who some of these people were. Toal and Stareski ALWAYS had Milwaukee and DeWalt tools for sale on marketplace. Like weekly. How do you expect not to get caught? - https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/project-eclipse-leads-to-seizure-of-over-39-000-in-stolen-items-and-256-charges Good that they published the names. They should do this for all criminals. (23)
EN: https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/project-eclipse-leads-to-seizure-of-over-39-000-in-stolen-items-and-256-charges Good publish the names. They should do this for all criminals. - Sean Taylor from St. Catharines. Boy, are we going far, far away? That P.O.S. used to paint houses with his girlfriend. Then steal things from the house. Was involved in multiple break-ins in Niagara. Good, got caught in Thunder Bay. Stay there, rot in jail! (7)
EN: Shaun Taylor from St Catharines. Boy, do we travel far and wide. That P.O.S. use to paint houses with his girlfriend. Then steal stuff within the houses. Was involved in multiple break and enters in Niagara. Good, caught
2. Doug Ford province-wide protests happening this Saturday! （ 96 ｜ 32 ｜ 32）
Original English title:Doug Ford province-wide protest happening this Saturday!
Post content summary:This Saturday, there will be a province-wide protest in Ontario. If someone could register Thunder Bay as a location, that would be cool! I've heard many people have contacted the organizers, but no one has been able to be a contact. (All you need is a contact, time, and location!) https://preview.redd.it/u9zuw0mztfwg1.jpg?width=1639&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9b1e1d806028e76e30afbd17bd9eea096c0000b
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There's a province-wide protest happening this Saturday across Ontario. It would be so cool if someone could register Thunder Bay as a location! I've heard a number of people have been reaching out to the organizers, but no one has been able to be a contact person. (all you need is a contact person, a time, and a locat
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- Doug Ford's province-wide protest caught my attention because local turnout can have a real impact. I attended a protest last year, and the energy was encouraging. Sometimes, small-town presence sends a stronger message than big cities. Worth showing up if you can. (18)
EN: Doug Ford provincewide protest caught my attention because local turnout can make a real difference I joined one last year and the energy felt motivating. Small towns showing up sends a stronger message than big cities s - Why don't you be the organizer? Step up, be a leader, and be the change you want to see! (5)
EN: Why don't you be the organizer? Step up and be a leader, and be the change you want to see! - You know what would be better. If people actually voted him out when they had the chance. But 60% of the province didn't show up. (5)
EN: You know what would’ve been even better. If people actually fucking voted him out when they had the chance. But 60% of the province didn’t show up. - I'd bet anyone that Doug Ford will use his new plane more to go to the US than within or around Canada. (2)
EN: I am willing to bet anybody that Doug ford will be using his new jet to travel to and from the USA more than in and around Canada.
3. This is unacceptable. It's an assisted living facility, how dare they not meet fire safety standards. Wow, do better is all I have on this （ 50 ｜ 16 ｜ 17）
Original English title:This is unacceptable. This is an assisted living facility how dare they not have it up to fire standard code. Wow do better is all I got on this one
Post content summary:So I'm online like humans are now. I saw an article saying that the Wicks way needs to come together to achieve goals. Maybe they didn't say that, but they absolutely need to. If that were a loved one of mine, I'd be furious and consider moving them elsewhere. But it's not that easy because I know they don't have many beds, and where they are might be comfortable, and it could be a lot more.
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So I was just on the internet as we humans tend to be these days. And what do I see an article that states that Vickers manner needs to get there Shi i i t t t t together. Maybe they don't say it quite like that but they definitely need to. If that was my loved one in there. I would be livid and consider moving them to
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- We have to thank Conservative MPP Mike Harris for the improvements to our nursing homes. **Liar Mike Harris profited from the long-term care system he helped create. &*"His government expanded for-profit, private ownership of nursing homes, reduced public oversight, and relaxed regulations, policies critics say put profits over care." That dishonest guy (this time referring to Harris, not Doug Ford) "is still active, especially (9)
EN: We can thank that Conservative POS, Mike Harris, for the state of our nursing homes. **CONMAN Mike Harris is raking in profits from long-term care system he helped create.&* "His government expanded for-profit, private o - Isn't this the same facility that had a flood not long ago and had LPG shut off for months? (5)
EN: Isnt this the same facility that flooded a while ago and closed the lph for months? - Now they're trying to run away: [Realtor.ca: 325 Archibald St S](https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29545462/325-archibald-street-s-thunder-bay) (3)
EN: And now they’re trying to cut and run: [Realtor.ca: 325 Archibald St S](https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29545462/325-archibald-street-s-thunder-bay) - They have someone to do it and stick with it. This is totally unacceptable to me. (3)
EN: They have people to do this, and keep on it. This is wildly unacceptable to me.
4. Thunder Bay police recover $39K in stolen property, charge 56 people （ 43 ｜ 31 ｜ 6）
Original English title:Thunder Bay police recover $39K in stolen property, charge 56 people
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- 56 people for 39k, that's a sign you need to change careers. Clearly this method isn't working. (2)
EN: 56 people for 39k, here is your sign you need a career change. Clearly this one wasnt working out. - Wow, good job TBPS! The judges might let them off, but glad you threw the book at them. (2)
EN: Wow, great job TBPS! Judge might let em off but glad you threw the book at em.
5. Thunder Bay police arrest Mike Muir after tense standoff. （ 40 ｜ 26 ｜ 7）
Original English title:Thunder Bay Police have arrested Mike Muir after a tense standoff.
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- He should be institutionalized for his suicidal tendencies. (9)
EN: He should be Institutionalized for his Suicidal Tendencies. - "I want 3 hookers and 3 8-balls of coke, about 20 minutes" (3)
EN: “I want 3 prostitutes and a 3 8 balls of coke, and like 20 minutes”
6. Hydro bill late （ 28 ｜ 2 ｜ 13）
Original English title:Late for Electric Bill
Post content summary:Is it okay if I pay my hydro bill late? I've had some issues at work, and my cheque won't come for another two weeks.
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Is it okay if I am a bit late for my electric bill? There was some issues with my job and my cheque won’t be released for another two weeks.
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- No, I'm afraid you have no choice but to return the electricity to Synergy North. Just kidding, call them and arrange to catch up at some point. (18)
EN: Nope, I'm afraid you've got no choice but to give the electricity back to Synergy North. Kidding, call them and make an arrangement to get caught up at some point. - They'll probably just show your outstanding balance on next month's bill, so you can pay it right away (8)
EN: They’ll probably just show your outstanding balance on next months bill so you can just pay it then - Yeah, totally fine. Just pay when you get your cheque. Two weeks is nothing to me, I've gone months without service interruption. (3)
EN: Yeah, totally fine. Just pay it when you get your cheque. 2 weeks is nothing I’ve gone months without having a service disconnection. - When I moved into a new house, I accidentally didn't pay for 6 months. You're fine. (3)
EN: I accidentally didn't pay for 6 months when I moved into my new house. You're fine.
7. This is unacceptable. It's an assisted living facility, how dare they not meet fire safety standards. Wow, do better is all I have on this （ 23 ｜ 9 ｜ 7）
Original English title:This is unacceptable. This is an assisted living facility how dare they not have it up to fire standard code. Wow do better is all I got on this one
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- It's normal to receive warnings that need attention after an inspection. They'll follow up after rectification and say it's up to standard. Also, why are you reposting your own post? (14)
EN: Pretty normal to get warnings that require attention when inspections are completed. They will follow up and say its up to standard once they are rectified. Also, why repost your own post?
8. Friend in need （ 23 ｜ 3 ｜ 10）
Original English title:friend in need
Post content summary:I have a friend who has a hard x. She is the most helpful, hugging, compassionate, non-judgmental, kind, church-accepting. Despite being warm and kind, she is not a regular churchgoer.
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i have a friend having a hard x.where r the most helpful,embracing,compassionate non judging,kind, accepting churches.despite her being warm & kind, her not having been much of a church going person.
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- Urban Abbey - they have meals every day, and volunteers and those who come to eat sit at the same table. They also run a shelter off-site in case your friend needs a place to stay. They might have options there. It's a mainly volunteer-led abbey (different from a church), and they have a small, modest service on Sundays. Ask for Angela or Scott. (23)
EN: Urban Abbey--they have daily meals where the volunteers eat at the same table as the people who come for food. They also run a shelter off-site in case your friend needs a place to stay. They might have options there. It - "*Church-accepting*" seems like a perfect example of an oxymoron. Might not be a popular opinion, but the brainwashing is disgusting. Look at Teen Challenge - they lure those kids with lies and promise they "will" be broken. Even their thrift stores creep me out. (7)
EN: "*Accepting churches*" seems like a perfect example of an oxymoron. Likely not a popular opinion but its the brainwashing that is so disgusting. Look at Teen Challenge -- they suck those kids in with lies and promise tha - I attend Grassroots Church, and I find it very accepting. Our congregation supports and works at the City Abbey, so I also support that option. (4)
EN: I attend Grassroots Church and I find it pretty accepting. Our congregation supports and works at Urban Abbey, so I also support that option. - Need help with food/pantry or looking for a good church to attend? I'm a regular churchgoer myself and a person of faith, but due to the hypocrisy in many churches, I use my own discernment when it comes to trusting institutions. My personal favorite church to attend is St. Andrew's Presbyterian, and if they need any counseling, Pastor Joyce is beyond understanding and very kind. Even reachable by email. As for food and other resources, call 211, they (3)
EN: In need of help with food/ pantry or finding a good church to attend? Im a church goer & a person of faith myself, but use my own discernment when it comes to trusting establishments due to the hypocrisy within a lot of
9. Looking for old Thunder Bay murder-for-hire case （ 19 ｜ 9 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Looking for an old Thunder Bay hire a hitman case
Post content summary:Does anyone remember this old criminal case from the early 2000s? A man tried to hire a hitman to kill his wife (or ex-wife). He told someone outside a bar (possibly the Dragon's Lair). That man then reported it to the police, and the police set up a sting to arrest him. He was charged with trying to hire a hitman and sent to prison. Then he was murdered in prison! Probably murdered around 2010 to 2013. I might be a bit off on the date. Almost certainly Italian. Anyone have any links
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Does anyone remember this old criminal case from the early 2000s. A man tried to hire a hitman to kill his wife (or ex wife). He brought it up to a guy outside a bar (it might have been Dragon’s Den). The guy went to the cops after and they set up a sting to arrest this man. He was charged with trying to hire a hitman
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- Cosmo Valente, he was murdered at Stone Mountain. (10)
EN: Cosmo valente, he was murdered in stony mountain.
10. LTB L1 application timeline （ 13 ｜ 5 ｜ 4）
Original English title:LTB L1 Application timelines
Post content summary:Hello everyone, I was wondering how long the LTB (Landlord and Tenant Board) takes to process an L1 (tenant eviction application) in Thunder Bay these days?
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Hello everyone, any ideas how much time is taken by LTB (Landlord Tenant Board) for L1 (Tenant Eviction Process) processing taking in Thunder Bay these days?
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- T.H's B.L.T usually only takes about 3 minutes. But all C.A.Rs expect to wait longer to E.A.T. In other words, I don't know what your acronyms mean, this topic might not be aimed at me. (2)
EN: B.L.Ts at T.H's usually only take about 3 minutes. But with all the C.A.Rs expect longer waits until you can E.A.T In other words, idk what your abbreviations mean, and this topic probably isn't aimed toward me
11. Best place for window tinting in town? （ 12 ｜ 2 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Best Car Window Tinting Places in Town?
Post content summary:Hello everyone. As the title says, I'm looking for the best local shop to get quality aftermarket tint on my vehicle. (One or two top picks would be great) Any suggestions/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Hello all. As the title says I'm looking for the best local shop to have a quality aftermarket tint done on my vehicle. (One or two best options would be great) Any recommendations/information is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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12. Finding a job in mining （ 10 ｜ 0 ｜ 5）
Original English title:Mining job hunt
Post content summary:How to find mining jobs in Thunder Bay? I want to start a mining career, have completed the Open Pit Miner Common Core training, but can't get an entry-level position. However, I have no mining experience, but I have good experience in building maintenance and power tools. Tried many online applications, but it's just not working. Do I need to go to their offices in person with my resume? Or do we need strong references?
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How to get a mining job in thunder bay? I want to start a career in mining, already done surface miner common core training but can't land an entry level position. I don't have mining experience however, I have a good experience in building maintenance and power tools. Tried applying lots of applications online but it'
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13. Horse farm help （ 9 ｜ 7 ｜ 1）
Original English title:HORSE FARM HELP
Post content summary:We are looking for a person to help part-time at a horse farm in Murillo, doing morning chores, and possibly other times as needed. The farm is about a 10-15 minute drive from LU. Please PM if interested.
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We are looking for someone to help on a part-time basis at a horse farm in Murillo, for morning chores and possibly other hours depending on what needs to be done. Farm is about 10-15 min drive from LU. If interested, please PM.
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14. Ceramic Car Window Tint Shops （ 7 ｜ 3 ｜ 2）
Original English title:Ceramic Car Window Tint Shops
Post content summary:Is there a place in town that specializes in ceramic window tint? Hoping to get the front driver and passenger windows done.
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Any places in town that specialize in ceramic car window tint? Looking to get the front driver and passenger windows done.
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15. Want to earn extra cash （ 2 ｜ 2 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Looking to make extra cash
Post content summary:Hello everyone! I'm looking for some odd jobs to earn some extra money. If anyone needs something done that doesn't require any very specific skills, I'm interested. Also, any tips on getting extra cash in Thunder Bay would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello everyone! I’m looking for some gigs to make some extra cash on the side. If anyone needs something done that doesn’t require any very specific skills I am interested. Also, any tips about getting extra cash in Thunder Bay would be greatly appreciated!
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16. Fit4Less discount （ 0 ｜ 0 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Fit4Less Discount
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17. Black Parade Drag Show | This Saturday | Black Pirates Pub | 9 PM | 19+ （ 0 ｜ 0 ｜ 0）
Original English title:Black Parade Drag Show | This Saturday | Black Pirates Pub | 9pm | 19+
Post content summary:Tickets [https://www.showpass.com/blackparadedragshow](https://www.showpass.com/blackparadedragshow)
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Tickets [https://www.showpass.com/blackparadedragshow](https://www.showpass.com/blackparadedragshow)
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- (Comments omitted: only showing featured comments for the top 10 by popularity) (0)
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