Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | April 18, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (April 18, 2026)
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1. I just got back from the hospital, and I want to post this as both a warning and in case anyone saw anything. （ 248 ｜ 150 ｜ 49）
Original English title:I’m back from the hospital and wanted to post this both as a warning and in case anyone saw anything.
Post summary:On Thursday, April 16, at around 1:40 PM, I was walking along Cumberland Street to the Waterfront Terminal to catch a bus. At about 1:37 PM, I left my residence at XYZ Cumberland Street. As I passed by McDonald's, across from Stan's Pizza, I noticed a group of homeless people nearby. As I continued walking on the sidewalk on the McDonald's side, two men approached me. Both appeared to be over 6 feet tall, stocky, wearing black jackets. One was wearing a baseball cap and looked ol
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On Thursday, April 16, at around 1:40 p.m., I was walking on Cumberland Street toward the Waterfront Terminal to catch my bus. I had left my place at XYZ Cumberland Street around 1:37 p.m. While passing in front of McDonald’s, across from Stan’s Pizza, I noticed a group of homeless people nearby. As I kept walking on t
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- I'm so sorry you were the victim of an assault and armed robbery today, that must be absolutely terrifying for you. Sending positive vibes for your full recovery. (42)
EN: I am so incredibly sorry that you were assaulted and a victim of armed robbery today how absolutely terrifying for you. Sending you positive vibes for all of your healing. - That afternoon was crazy too. The local trash just doesn't care anymore. (42)
EN: Middle of that day too that's nuts. Local trash just doesn't even give a fuck any more. - Police need to start arresting people who are openly drunk and using drugs in the area. I'm fed up. My kids should be able to go to the park, go to McDonald's, walk along the river without fearing for their safety or getting stuck by needles. (34)
EN: Police need to start arresting people who are openly drunk and using drugs in this area. I’m sick of it. My kid should be able to go to the park, go into McDonald’s, walk down by the river without us fearing for our live - Height, race, clothing (except the hat), tattoos, scars, hair color - all important info is missing from the post, but it would definitely help (20)
EN: height, race, clothes (other than a hat) tattoos, scars, hair colour all important info not in the post rhat would really help
2. Doug Ford's $29.5 Million Private Jet （ 138 ｜ 52 ｜ 43）
Original English title:Doug Ford $29.5M Private Jet
Post summary:For everyone who supports and wants safer highways, this is the answer we got today from the sticky weasel. Ford doesn't care about Thunder Bay or the safe maintenance of our highways. Besides sucking taxes from our paychecks, we don't exist in the government's eyes. After today, this hole is even bigger.
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For everybody endorsing and wanting safer highways here is our answer today from that slime weasel. Ford don’t care about Thunder Bay or our highways being maintained safely. We cease to exist here in the government‘s eyes besides sucking taxes off our wages. What an even bigger Ahole after today.
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- They call this jet 'Air Ford One'. (19)
EN: Air Ford One they are calling this jet. - He never leaves Southern Ontario, what does he need a plane for? (16)
EN: He never leaves southern Ontario, what does he need a plane for? - A former drug dealer says healthcare and education aren't important, but his luxury private jet is total scum (11)
EN: Ex drug dealer says healthcare and education aren’t important but his luxury, private jet is Total scum bag - It's embarrassing how many people in this province drink the Conservative Kool-Aid. They keep screwing us, and they keep voting blue. I'm so angry at how sycophantic the people of this province are. (8)
EN: It is so embarrassing how many people in this province drink the kool-aid on the Conservatives. They keep fucking us, and they keep voting blue. I am fucking furious at the people of this province for being such bootlick
3. Potholes on the side of the road （ 137 ｜ 103 ｜ 17）
Original English title:Potholes with a side of road
Post summary:Please fix our roads
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Please fix our roads
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- It's gotten to the point where certain types of vehicles can't even drive here anymore (26)
EN: Getting to the point where certain types of vehicles cannot drive here anymore - [Report them!](https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/potholes.aspx) They have a huge backlog of patching work around town, so it'll still take a while, but they can't fix what they don't know about. (15)
EN: [Report them!](https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-services/potholes.aspx) they’re super backlogged with patching around town so it still takes a while, but they can’t patch what they don’t know about. - Spray some obscenities next to them, and the city will get rid of them ASAP (13)
EN: Spraypaint something obscene next to them and the city will be out asap - How else are we going to pay for Doug Ford's new plane? (11)
EN: How else are we going to pay for Doug Fords new jet?
4. Is it just me, or have the buses really become scary lately? （ 93 ｜ 35 ｜ 29）
Original English title:Is it just me, or has the bus become genuinely scary lately?
Post summary:It's so hard to take public transit now. People bring drinks on board, some even vomit; in the past five days, I've personally witnessed two people vomiting inside the bus. Yesterday, five people were drunk, reeking, cursing at each other, and trying to fight. Then there was a couple, both drunk, still drinking. They sat behind me, and I could hear the woman getting angry, asking the man if he was staring at me or if he was 'interested' in me. I'm scared
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It’s so hard to use public transit now. People bring drinks onto the bus and some even vomit; I’ve personally seen two people vomit inside the bus in just the last five days. Yesterday, there were five people who were drunk and smelly, swearing and trying to pick fights with each other. Then there was a couple, both dr
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- Thunder Bay's spring is like the witching hour, but it's gotten noticeably worse than previous years. Between the massive drug epidemic, housing crisis, and increased cost of living, it's only going to get worse, and nothing is being done to alleviate it. No one cares about safe and efficient public transit or pedestrian safety in general, so you have to stay alert, don't wear headphones, and always be vigilant even during the day. It's clear the city doesn't care, and the province has completely screwed things up. Here (20)
EN: Spring time in Thunder Bay is like the witching hour but it has notably become SO much worse than previous years. Between the massive drug epidemic, housing crisis, and cost of living increases, it’s only going to get wo - Call to complain, email forward. This happens every time. The driver told me that management just says to let them do their thing and not cause problems to protect the driver, but if you have an issue, you also need the power to let people know. (13)
EN: Call and complain, email transit. Every time this happens. Drivers told me management just says to let them right and not cause issues to protect the drivers, but if you have issues you need to make the powers that be kn - Sorry you had to deal with that. I keep my head up, move seats as much as possible, walk away and avoid, which helps a lot, but it's still frustrating and definitely a problem. I just keep bringing it up with the driver and busy myself with transit complaint forms/emails/phone calls. I think I've clogged the lines by now FWIW I appreciate the drivers and what they do, they deal with a lot of crap. Public transit sometimes gets me where I need to go. But these days I really need (15)
EN: So sorry you're experiencing this.. I hold my head high and move seats as much as I can, walk away and avoid, and it helps a ton, but still frustrating and is definitely a concern. I just keep bringing it up to the drive - If drivers won't take passengers, we need dedicated transit police at the terminal. (7)
EN: We need transit special constables at the terminals if the drivers won’t remove people.
5. Work smarter, not harder - the pothole version. （ 65 ｜ 27 ｜ 19）
Original English title:Working smarter, not harder - the pothole edition.
Post summary:Hear me out: what if the city 'accidentally' lets the roads collapse? No need to hire more cops... Potholes enforce the HTA better than any police officer. Speeding? Not with that pause. Lifted pickups drifting through the Tim Hortons drive-thru? At your own risk. Lower infrastructure costs. Reduced police budget. Local mechanical industry thrives. Honestly... this might be the most effective municipal strategy I've ever seen. Thanks, Thunder Bay.
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Hear me out: what if the city is *intentionally* letting the roads fall apart? No need to hire more police…potholes enforce the HTA better than any officer ever could. Speeding? Not with that suspension. Jacked-up pickup trucks Tokyo drifting through the Tim Hortons drive-thru? At your own risk. Lower infrastructure co
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- Modern problems require modern solutions (12)
EN: Modern problems need moderns solutions - I don't think the people running this city are that smart. In fact, because contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, who then meets the minimum required standards. That keeps everyone working year after year. (3)
EN: i dont think the people running the city are that smart. its realistically because contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder who in turn is meeting the minimum standards required. this keeps everybody working year after - I know this anecdote is from Shuniah Township, not Thunder Bay, but they installed a radar speed display on Bald Mountain Road - a road that's barely drivable due to potholes. The road is full of potholes. I think it flashes if you go over 50 km/h, and no one goes over 30 km/h. I always get a little laugh out of it. (3)
EN: I know this anecdote is from the Municipality of Shuniah, not Thunder Bay, but they put one of those radar speed displays on Mount Baldy Road - which was virtually undriveable due to the potholes. The road was more potho
6. Code reader （ 57 ｜ 5 ｜ 26）
Original English title:Code reader
Post summary:My check engine light came on last night. Does anyone know or know where I can get the codes read for a 22 Ram 1500?
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My check engine light came on last night. Would any body either have or know where I can get a code read for a 22 ram 1500
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- Go to Mr. Lube and have them scan it for you. They did it for me for free a few years ago (2)
EN: Goto Mr lube and just ask them to scan it for you. They did it for me years ago for free - Midas on Memorial might be able to help (2)
EN: Midas on memorial might be able to help - Ram owner here. I suggest you get an OBDII from CDN Tire. You can get one for under $100. They have a basic one (everything you need) for $54.99 right now. That's what I did. It helped me a lot last winter when the check engine light came on and I was waiting for parts. It will read, and then you can clear the code so you can use the remote start. On some very cold days, it was (2)
EN: Fellow Ram owner here. I suggest you get an OBDII from CDN Tire. You can get one for less than $100. They have a basic one (all you need) on for 54.99 right now. That’s what I did. Helped me a lot this past winter when t - My check engine light did the same thing, ran the code, it was an evap issue. Cleared the code and it came back. The mechanic said if I didn't care about the engine light being on, because I could tell if it was an actual problem beyond the dashboard light, he said it wasn't worth the money or the hassle to fix it. My car is over 10 years old, so that might be why he said that, but it hasn't given me any problems other than the check engine light being on, (2)
EN: My check engine light did the same, ran the code and it’s an evap issue. Cleared the code and it came back. Mechanic said if I don’t care about the engine light being on as I can tell if it’s an actual Issue beyond the d
7. Are there any good Canadian Tire auto service centers? （ 36 ｜ 0 ｜ 18）
Original English title:Is any of Canadian Tire auto service centres relatively okay?
Post summary:I'm from the GTA and moving to TB this fall for Lakehead U. I have questions about getting my old Toyota Camry serviced in TB: 1. Can the Canadian Tire auto service center handle basic services like oil changes, brakes, etc.? I use our family's independent mechanic at home, but obviously I'll need someone in TB to change my oil. 2. Besides Crappy Tire, are there any good honest tire shops not far from the Lakehead campus? I want to get a good set of a
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I am from the GTA and will be moving to TB to attend Lakehead U this Fall. I have questions about servicing my hand-me-down older Toyota Camry at TB: 1. Is any of the Canadian Tire auto service centre relatively okay for basic services like oil change, brake service, etc? I use our family independent mechanic back home
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- All-weather tires won't cut it. We can tell which new LU students have them because they're stuck in snowbanks... (7)
EN: All weather tires are NOT ok. We can tell which new LU students have them because they’re stuck in various snow banks… - CT is terrible at servicing vehicles. There are plenty of honest and reliable auto techs in town. Most techs do side jobs after hours. That's who you want to hit up. (5)
EN: CT sucks for servicing vehicles. There are plenty of honest and reliable auto technicians in town. Most technicians do side jobs after hours. That's who you want to hit up. - Canadian Tire isn't the first place I'd go for vehicle service. I've had good experiences at H&H Auto on Red River Road. Don't buy all-season tires. For 6-8 months of the year, you'll be sliding around and having a terrible driving experience. Invest in a set of studded tires from a reputable company like Michelin or Firestone. I drive a 35-year-old Buick with no AWD, 4WD, or traction control, and with studded winter tires, it's fantastic. (6)
EN: Canadian tire isnt the first place id go for vehicle services, ive had good experiences with H&H auto on red river rd, do not get all winter tires. youll slip and slide and have a horrible driving experience for 6-8 mont - There are many reliable and honest shops in town. CT should be your last resort. Wilf's, H&H, Tractor Trailer, and more. Be sure to save this post because this question gets asked every week. Buy a good set of dedicated winter tires. You'll need them. (5)
EN: Plenty of reliable honest shops in town. CT should be your last resort. Wilf’s, H&H, Tractor Trailer to name a few. Be sure and save this post because this question gets asked on a weekly basis. Get a set of good dedicat
8. 1966, road trip! Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay along Lake Superior (Ontario) （ 33 ｜ 27 ｜ 3）
Original title:1966, Road trip! Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay along Lake Superior, Ontario
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- That day at Kakabeka they weren't stingy with the water at all! Interesting to see the bay full of logs near Marathon. (2)
EN: They were not stingy with the water at Kakabeka that day! Interesting to see the bay full of logs in a log boom near Marathon. - This scene is on Highway 17 just outside Rainbow Falls Provincial Park as you approach the Lake Superior campground. Grew up in Rossport Bay. This is a great memory video. https://preview.redd.it/iv5iydj63zvg1.png?width=1430&format=png&auto=webp&s=f22c3a3111ee33ffaab39b (2)
EN: that scene is on highway 17 right outside of rainbow falls provincial park as you approach the Lake Superior campground. grew up in Terrace Bay. this was an awesome video for the memories. https://preview.redd.it/iv5iydj
9. Fog horn / general emergency signal drill today? （ 27 ｜ 21 ｜ 3）
Original title:Fog Horns/General Emergency Signals Drill today?
Post summary:Does anyone know which ships are sounding the 'general emergency / abandon ship drill' signal on the fog horn today? I can hear it, and I checked the TBay vessel tracker, so I'm guessing it's the Captain Henry Jackman or Algoma Strongfield, but I can't see the water right now. The last one was a few minutes ago, and I also heard it earlier. Assuming it's an emergency drill/test. This is what I heard: General emergency = 7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast. Lower lifeboats / abandon ship = 4 short blasts.
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Does anyone know which boat(s) were signaling “General Emergency/Abandon Ship Drill” on their fog horns today? I could hear it and I checked the Tbay vessel tracker so I am guessing it’s the Capt. Henry Jackman or the Algoma Strongfield but I can’t see the water right now. Last one was a few minutes ago and I heard it
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- 7 short, 1 long, 4 short? I heard separate single blasts earlier today and thought someone had triggered the fog horn on the lighthouse. (9)
EN: 7 short, 1 long, 4 short? I was hearing well-separated singles earlier on today, figured someone had triggered the foghorn on the lighthouse.
10. https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/charge-laid-in-snowmobiling-incident-that-claimed-boys-life-12160434?utm_source=tbnewswatch.com&utm_campaign=tbnewswatch.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral （ 23 ｜ 3 ｜ 10）
Original title:https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/charge-laid-in-snowmobiling-incident-that-claimed-boys-life-12160434?utm_source=tbnewswatch.com&utm_campaign=tbnewswatch.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral
Post summary:It's well-deserved. Such a tragedy.
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and rightfully so. such a tragedy.
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11. Cat groomer (or dog groomer who also does cats)? （ 21 ｜ 9 ｜ 6）
Original title:Cat groomer (or dog groomer that also does cats)?
Post summary:Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a local pet groomer who can groom/shave a cat? Unfortunately, my almost 2-year-old cat had to have a leg amputated last week, and while she's adapting well, the medication she's on means she has diarrhea almost daily, and due to her limited mobility, she's a domestic longhair, and since she can't groom herself because of the cone, her back end is a horror show. The vet only shaved the area around the left hip where the leg was removed.
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Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a local pet groomer that can groom/shave cats? My almost 2 year old cat had to have her hind leg amputated last week unfortunately, and although she's adapting well, the medication she's on means that she has diarrhea almost daily and due to her limited mobility, her being a domestic lo
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12. Volker Kromm, mayor? （ 15 ｜ 3 ｜ 6）
Original title:Volker Kromm, mayor?
Post summary:It's widely expected that Mr. Kromm will run for mayor. Do you think he's suitable for the role?
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Mr. Kromm is widely expected to run for mayor. What is your opinion on his suitability for the role?
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13. Live bus! （ 10 ｜ 8 ｜ 1）
Original title:Live busses!
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14. First week of Chief Hause's lawyer's trial ends, court adjourns for the case （ 9 ｜ 9 ｜ 0）
Original title:First week of trials for Chief Hauth’s lawyer complete, Crown rests their case
Post summary:hours
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15. Carlito's （ 7 ｜ 5 ｜ 1）
Original title:Carlitocon
Post summary:How is it? I hadn't heard of it until today, and I'm wondering if anyone who's been there can comment :)
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How did it go? I didn’t hear about it until today and I’m wondering if anyone who went could comment :)
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16. Rental property management companies not responding to applications? （ 7 ｜ 3 ｜ 2）
Original title:Rental property management companies not answering applications?
Post summary:Has anyone else experienced this? Trying to apply for apartments, but they never get back to me. Really frustrating. Does anyone have any tips? I'm mainly looking on Kijiji/Marketplace. Thanks!
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Anyone else experiencing this? trying to apply for apartments and they just never get back to me. really frustrating, anyone got any tips? ive been looking on kijiji/marketplace mostly. thanks!
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17. If you're bored, check out LFA tonight. （ 7 ｜ 3 ｜ 2）
Original title:Check out LFA tonight if your bored.
Post summary:If you're stuck at home tonight, check out LFA Thunder Bay on YouTube. Devon Lozej is in the main event tonight. Best part is it's free to watch on YouTube.
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if your stuck inside tonight check out the LFA on YouTube Thunder-Bay’s Devon Lozej is on the main event tonight. Best thing is it’s free on YouTube to watch.
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