Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 19, 2026
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r/ThunderBay discussion top for the past 24 hours (August 19, 2026)
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1. Pick up a basketball. Where to go?
Original English title:Pick up basketball. Where to go?
Post summary:Indoor or outdoor is fine, but I'm looking for a place to play basketball with other people
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Indoor or outdoor runs either one but I'm looking for somewhere to play basketball with others
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2. Hello
Original English title:Hi
Post summary:Any hotel/motel that accepts debit cards.. tried coming, but heard some hotels don't accept locals. I have a date so it's fine
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Any hotels/motels that take debit.. tryna come by but heard some hotels don’t take locals. I have appointments so okay
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- Do you mean cash deposit instead of credit card? Maybe the Landmark
EN: Do you mean a cash deposit instead of having a credit card? Maybe The Landmark - Who told you hotels don't accept locals? Haha geez. Better call the hotel to ask because policies vary a lot. If they do charge a debit deposit, expect that deposit to be large.
EN: Who told you hotels wont take locals? lol christ. Best to call the hotels and ask as the policy will vary wildly. And if they do take a debit deposit expect it to be signficant. - I've never heard of a hotel not letting locals stay overnight...
EN: I’ve never heard of a hotel not allowing a local to spend the night …….
3. Victoria Avenue expected to open in October
Original English title:Opening of Victoria Avenue scheduled for October
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- Looking forward to seeing this open! The city took too long to make this decision. It won't change downtown Fort William overnight, but it's a big step in the right direction.
EN: Looking forward to seeing this open! City waited far too long to make this decision. It's not going to change downtown Fort William overnight, but it's a big step in the right direction. - My mom always told me that when they built that mall, they absolutely ruined downtown Frankfurt.
EN: My mom always told me they absolutely killed downtown FW when they put that mall in. - Agreed, looking forward to the opening, I pass by there every day. I hope the city also starts cleaning up the area.
EN: Agreed, looking forward to the opening, I walk by there everyday. I hope the city will start cleaning up the area as well.
4. Fun ideas for work/team parties!
Original English title:Fun ideas for work/team parties!
Post summary:I work in a small team in healthcare, and we always have trouble booking something for the Christmas party because by mid-September everything is already booked! Usually around 25 people, we just want to eat and drink, but in a private or really open atmosphere so we can move around and mingle - but we also want to know if there are some more fun things we can do together. We have to pay for our own stuff
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I work in health care for a small team and we always have a hard time booking something for a little Christmas get together because everything’s booked already by mid September! There typically ends up being about 25 ish people roughly and we just want to eat and have drinks but in an atmosphere that’s either private o
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- Tomlin, The Keg, or The Foundry. These are where my MIL's staff often have Christmas parties, and I think you don't have to pay a venue fee - just pay for what you order.
EN: Tomlin, The Keg, or The Foundry. Those are the places my MILs work always did their xmas parties and I dont think you have to pay venue fees - just what you order. - Chanterelle. Expensive, but really good.
EN: Chanterelle. Pricey but it’s really nice. - I've never tried it, but Hodder has a party room, and I think it's free. Don't know what it looks like inside.
EN: I've never tried it but the Hodder has a party room which I think is free. No idea what it's like inside. - There are usually some small office Christmas parties that might suit you! In the past few years, Pro Vita and the Knights of Columbus have had them. You book a table at the event, have some drinks, have dinner, and usually there's a DJ afterwards. A chance to mingle with other small businesses in town. Edit to add: I think the Slovak is one of the venues that hosted it
EN: There are usually some small office Christmas parties available that might work for you! The Prosvita and Knights of Columbus have had them in the last couple of years. You reserve tables at the event, have some drinks,
5. SWAT around the community
Original English title:Special Constable In Around Community
Post summary:Just curious, because I saw full SWAT vehicles driving around the city with police. Also saw police calling? I thought SWAT was only at the courthouse? Or is this happening due to the regular officer shortage? I know their duties are a bit limited compared to regular police, but what's the reason?
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Just curious as I have seen with the police the full Special Constable police vehicle out and about in around the city. Seen the officers doing calls as well it seems? I thought Special Constable was only with the court house? or is this happening due to a shortage of regular officers? I know the duties are a little re
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6. Robins Fredrica
Original English title:Robins Frederica
Post summary:Does anyone know if this Robin is usually open? My brother just moved nearby and wants to know if it's open normally. Every time I drive by it looks closed.
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Does anyone know if this robins is usually open? My brother just moved into the neighborhood and was wondering if its open regular hours. Everytime i drive past it looks closed.
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7. Check out this "mothaflappin" pigeon mating dance.
Original English title:Check out this mothaflappin' pigeon mating dance.
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8. The shortest left turn light
Original English title:The shortest left turn light
Post summary:The city's shortest left turn light is at Carrick and Harbour Expressway.
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The shortest left turn light in the city has to be at Carrick and the Harbour Expressway.
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9. Let's roll
Original English title:Let’s roll
Post summary:Anyone in Thunder Bay want to learn how to shuffle, bring a broom, let's meet and learn together
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Anybody in thunder Bay wanna learn how to shuffle let’s meet up bring a broom please and let’s learn together
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10. Nipigon dog's bear-fighting bravery earns it a spot in the Animal Hall of Fame
Original English title:Bear-fighting bravery earns Nipigon dog a spot in Animal Hall of Fame
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11. Changes at Vickers Park
Original English title:Vickers Park changes
Post summary:Does anyone know what the city put in at the playground at Vickers Park? Seems like 3 squares were dug up, but I don't know what's going on inside. Does the community have any clues or knowledge?
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Anyone know what the city is putting in at the playground at Vickers Park? Seems like 3 squares were dug out, but I haven't a clue what's going in. Any clues or knowledge from the community?
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12. Finally said something
Original English title:Finally something has been said
Post summary:Finally said something.
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Finally something has been said.
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13. Costco update
Original English title:costco update
Post summary:I'm sorry to add more Costco content on Reddit. I drive by it every day and I'm excited. Does anyone know how the work is going? On schedule? I know they need to do a lot of earthwork. Considering how many people are involved, someone must be one degree away from someone in the know
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I’m sorry for adding more costco content on reddit. I drive by it everyday and am excited. Does anyone know how the work is going? on schedule? i know they needed to do an excessive amount of earthworks. Figure with how many people are involved with it, someone has to be 1 degree of separation away from someone with kn
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14. We made the map, people!
Original English title:We made the map people!
Post summary:Found this map in another post, thought I'd share it here. They forgot the frosting...
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Found this map on another post and thought I should share it here. They forgot the icing tho……..
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15. Feed your prisoners only vegan... see if it comes back
Original English title:feed thee convicts only vegatarian only...see if the come bak
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16. Fire ban lifted
Original English title:Restricted Fire Zone Being REVOKED
Post summary:Let's go!!! https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires#section-0 Northeast Region Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) - rescinded on August 20 The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in the Northwest Region and a small portion of the Northeast Region will be rescinded at 12:01 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 20.
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LETS GO!!! https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires#section-0 Northeast Region Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) - Revoked effective August 20 The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in place for the Northwest Region and a small portion of the Northeast Region will be revoked, effective Thursday, August 20 at 12:01 a.m. local time.
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17. Burn baby burn
Original English title:BURN BABY BURN
Post summary:Let's go!!! https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires#section-0 Northeast Region Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) - rescinded on August 20 The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in the Northwest Region and a small portion of the Northeast Region will be rescinded at 12:01 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 20.
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LETS GO!!! https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires#section-0 Northeast Region Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) - Revoked effective August 20 The Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in place for the Northwest Region and a small portion of the Northeast Region will be revoked, effective Thursday, August 20 at 12:01 a.m. local time.
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18. Rock collecting
Original English title:Rock collecting
Post summary:I want to know where the best places are to find interesting rocks. I recently got a very nice rock tumbler and I'm looking for some good specimens.
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I was wondering where the best places to find interesting rocks are. I recently got a really nice rock tumbler and im after some good specimens.
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19. Local consumer warning: check your dealer document dates at Half Way Motors Nissan
Original English title:LOCAL CONSUMER WARNING: Check Your Dealership Paperwork Dates at Half-Way Motors Nissan
Post summary:I share my recent experience to warn local Thunder Bay car buyers to carefully check the date line on any vehicle purchase agreement. I was a loyal multi-vehicle sales and service customer at Half-Way Motors, but recently chose to take my high-value trade-in and premium purchase directly to a direct competitor because their senior management used deceptive paperwork tactics. Here is the actual timeline of how Half-Way Motors chose pressure tactics over basic transparency
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I am sharing my recent experience as a warning to local Thunder Bay car buyers to look closely at the date line on any Vehicle Purchase Agreement. I was a loyal multi-car sales and service customer at Half-Way Motors, but recently chose to take my high-value trade-in and premium purchase right up the street to a direct
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20. What are some memorable vehicles in Thunder Bay?
Original English title:Memorable vehicles in Thunder Bay?
Post summary:I'll go first. The Walking Dead car on Arthur St. W., fun and not to be missed!
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I'll go first. Walking Dead car on Arthur St. Umm, interesting and hard to miss!
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21. How about the 5 bus?
Original English title:How’s the #5 bus?
Post summary:From Toronto, take the 5 bus to the apartment. How is it, is it safe?
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From Toronto, moving to an apartment by the 5 bus route. How is it, is it safe?
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22. Recommended, showing appreciation!
Original English title:Recommendations Appreciated!
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23. How is construction progressing in Thunder Bay???
Original English title:What is happening with the construction in Thunder Bay???
Post content summary:How is construction progressing in Thunder Bay this year? Is there no communication between the city and MTO planning departments? Where are the signs? No detour routes posted? How to close the highway to John and Oliver? Traffic jams everywhere at different times every day, including Tuesday at 8 PM. Shame on those who planned (or didn't plan) this.
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What is happening with the construction projects in Thunder Bay this year? Are the planning departments at the City and MTO not communicating with one another? Where is the signage? No detour routes posted? How can turning off the highway on to John AND Oliver be closed? Backed up traffic everywhere at different times
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