Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 2, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Last 24 Hours (August 2, 2026)
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1. Looking for an apartment
Original English title:Looking for apartments
Post content summary:Me and a friend are looking for a bedroom for rent that allows pets (one cat), not gross or expensive, does anyone have any suggestions? Our budget for rent and utilities is $1000 (currently), preferably in Pennsylvania, anything helps :)
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Me and a friend are trying to look for a 1 bedroom for rent that is pet friendly (one cat) that isn’t gross or too expensive anyone have any recommendations? Our budget for rent and utilities is at $1000 (for now), in pa preferably, anything helps :)
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- Yeah, at that price, it's going to be one of those. As you said, there are few places in that price range that aren't 'gross'. Do your due diligence and use the buyer beware page for potential landlords. At such a low value, you might end up with one of those. Good luck!
EN: Yeah, on that price it's going to be one or the other. Very few places in that price bracket that isn't going to be, as you put it, " gross ". Do your due diligence and also use the buyer beware page for prospective land - Okay, yeah, that's fair, we can definitely work with that because we need a place, what I posted is just a general description of what we want, whether it's one or the other, thanks!
EN: Okay yeah that’s fair, we can definitely settle as we’re in need of a place, what I posted was just the general description of what we wanted, wether it’d be one or the other, thank you! - I'm sure you can find something in the basement of a rundown house on Pearl Island for $1k a month.
EN: Im sure you can find something in the basement of a crack house on Pearl for 1k/month. - I forgot to mention, we've already applied for housing and wanted to see if there are any good options while we wait, since we don't know when or if we'll get it
EN: I forgot to mention that we have already applied to housing and want to see if there’s any good options for in the meantime while we wait bc we don’t know when and if we’ll get onto housing
2. Need a friend for a long tennis match
Original English title:need a friend to play a long tennis with
Post content summary:I'm completely new to tennis and really want to learn. Unfortunately, I can't afford private lessons right now. I'm thinking of joining the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre, but I know I need to be a member. Before that, I'd like to know if there are free tennis courts in Thunder Bay for casual play. If not, I'm happy to pay for a membership. I also don't have anyone to play with. If I join the club, how does it work? Do they help?
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I'm completely new to tennis and really want to learn. Unfortunately, I can't afford private lessons right now. I'm thinking about joining the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre, but I understand that I would need a membership. Before I do that, I was wondering if there are any tennis courts in Thunder Bay that are fr
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- How is long tennis different from regular tennis?
EN: How does long tennis differ from regular tennis? - There are many courts around the city. That list is outdated (e.g., Golfdome), but all recreation centres still have their own. https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/tennis-courts/courts/city/3729-thunder-bay-ontario
EN: There are many courts around the city. This list is outdated (eg. Golfdome), but all of the rec centres still have theirs. https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/tennis-courts/courts/city/3729-thunder-bay-ontario
3. Best place to buy imported cigarettes near tbay!
Original English title:Best place to buy imported smokes near tbay!
Post content summary:Does anyone know of a store that sells imported cigarettes?
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Anyone do know bout any shop they came across who sells imported smokes for sure?
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- Are you looking for something specific? Otherwise, I can only offer some general suggestions that might be worth checking: - A few smoke shops along City Rd. in FWFN / Thunder Bay… (at least three, but keep in mind the gas stations there also carry a lot of smokes). - Rollies's Cuban Cigars (May St / Thunder Bay) - Teraz Express (in Thunder Bay
EN: Is there a particular you’re looking for? Otherwise, I could only offer some general suggestions that may be worth checking: - The several smoke shops along City Rd. in FWFN / Thunder Bay… (there’s at least three of them - Like some international brands like dunhills or like Malboro gold or advance or something?
EN: Like some international brand dunhills or like malboro gold or advance kinda ? - Okay. I'll scout around a bit and let you know.
EN: Ok. I’ll scout a bit and let you know. - If you're looking for American brands, Rydens is definitely your best bet.
EN: If you are looking for American brands, you could always shoot down to Rydens.
4. Luxury vinyl plank flooring repair company/person
Original English title:Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Fixing Company/People
Post content summary:I have a few places in my house where the luxury vinyl plank is damaged. What are some good local companies or repair people? Attached photos to illustrate what I mean.
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I have a couple of spots in my home where the Luxury Vinyl Plank is damaged. What are good companies or repair persons in the area ? Attaching photos to show what I mean.
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- You can buy these small repair kits at the hardware store. It's some crayons in the same colour mix and small cans of touch-up paint. Super easy to do. Just watch a YouTube video on how to do it
EN: You can buy these little repair kits at the hardware store. It’s a few wax crayons around the same colour mix and small jar of top coating. Super easy to do. Just watch a YouTube video on how to do it - Thanks, just worried I might not have the artistic skills, I'll check it out.
EN: Thanks just worried I might not have the artistic skills and I will check it out. - Yeah, that's fair. They're usually only for small chips too. That's a fair bit of damage
EN: Yea that’s fair. They’re also usually just for small chips. This is pretty big damage - Yeah, I wish I had done something sooner, that's just how it is :/
EN: Yeah I wish I would have done something sooner and it is what it is :/
5. South Core Rant
Original English title:South core roar
Post content summary:People of Fort William, it's so nice to have an event like this in our backyard. I've lived near Centennial Square for over four years now, and it seems to get worse every year. Really hoping the Roar becomes an annual thing and that the revitalization project succeeds (though there's a long way to go) haha, if you can look past all the addicts and garbage, the South Core is truly a beautiful historic area. Anyway, what are others' thoughts on the Roar?
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People of Fort William, how nice is it to have such popping event right in our back yard. I’ve lived near centennial square for over 4 years and it’s been getting rougher each year it seems. Really hoping the roar becomes a yearly thing now and that the revitalization project is a success(still got a long ways to go th
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6. What's the dating scene like here in tbay?
Original English title:Whats the dating scene here in tbay ?
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7. Petition for a federal senior disability benefit in Canada.
Original English title:Petition to Establish a Canadian Federal Senior Disability Supplement.
Post content summary:https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7573
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https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7573
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8. Chippo Cookie Co.
Original English title:Chippo Cookie Company
Post content summary:Coming to Thunder Bay in September 2026! Follow @chippocookieco on Instagram for updates and details on how to order, and thank you for supporting my small business.
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Coming to Thunder Bay in September 2026! Follow @chippocookieco on Instagram for updates and details on how to order and thank you for supporting my small business.
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9. What happened???
Original English title:WHAT Happened???
Post content summary:I just saw this pop up near Malta, does anyone know if this is real or fake or what's going on?
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I just saw this pop up near maltese, does anyone know if it’s true or not or what happened??
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