Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | May 5, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (May 5, 2026)
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1. Silver City / Movie Theatres （ 118 ｜ 12 ｜ 53）
Original title:Silver city/cineplex
Post summary:A lot of people can't afford movies these days, but I thought, damn the torpedoes, I'm going anyway, because I'm a huge Mortal Kombat fan and I want to take my daughter, and I want the fancy stuff and D-BOX. I haven't bought tickets yet, but geez! @k for a dad and his kid to see a show is ridiculous. Two tickets $55.94, taxes $6.44. The province is just ripping us off with 13% tax. Just venting about how crazy this life we live is. What you guys say, I believe everyone is
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Not like many can afford the movies these days but I want to damn the torpedos and go anyways cause I’m a huge mortal kombat fan and I want to bring my daughter along and I want the bells and whistles and dbox I didn’t get the tickets yet but holy f!@k ridiculous for a dad and his kid to go to the show 55.94 for two ti
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- So instead of worrying about paying $50 for 2 tickets, you spend about $2. Is there a problem with $5 in taxes? (33)
EN: So you're not bothered with paying $50 for 2 tickets but approx. $5 in taxes is a problem? - Do you realize that if the government removed the tax, they would just charge $55.94 as the base? Look at gas prices; they didn't hesitate to pull prices back up two days after removing the tax. That's what they did when the province cut the gas tax. That's what they did when Harper cut the HST twice. (21)
EN: You do realize that if the government eliminates the tax they'll just charge $55.94 as the base anyway? Look at gas prices, they didn't hesitate to pull the price right back up within two days of the tax being removed. T - By the way, those seats are terrible; all they do is shake and play blown-out sounds through the speakers. (11)
EN: Those seats suck btw, all they do is just shake and play blown sound through their speakers - Cost is the reason I look for other ways to watch movies. (11)
EN: The cost is why I find alternate ways to watch movies
2. Cougar kitten recorded near Ontario/Minnesota border （ 38 ｜ 36 ｜ 1）
Original title:Cougar kittens documented near Ontario/Minnesota border
Post summary:[https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/video-cougar-kittens-documented-near-ontariominnesota-border-12234128](https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/video-cougar-kittens-documented-near-ontariominnesota-border-1223412
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[https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/video-cougar-kittens-documented-near-ontariominnesota-border-12234128](https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/video-cougar-kittens-documented-near-ontariominnesota-border-12234128)
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- Their research group has a Facebook page with some incredible stuff on it. (2)
EN: They research group has a Facebook page, some incredible stuff on there.
3. Lux Suites first long-stay hotel officially opens （ 37 ｜ 15 ｜ 11）
Original title:Lux Suites officially opens first extended-stay hotel
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- Wow, that's a clever way to launder money! (21)
EN: Wow that's a clever way to launder money! - Harrison, as the young 'partner' in this multi-million dollar hotel, is out front cutting the ribbon while dad stays quietly behind the scenes. Smooth handover for the family. (17)
EN: Harrison out front cutting the ribbon as the young 'partner' on this multi-million dollar hotel, while Dad stays nicely in the background. Smooth family handoff. - This must be one of the ugliest buildings in the city. (4)
EN: This has to be one of the ugliest buildings in the city. - It does have great laundry service! (3)
EN: It sure has great laundry services!
4. Gynecologist recommendations （ 32 ｜ 10 ｜ 11）
Original title:Gynecologist recommendations
Post summary:Hi everyone, are there any gynecologists in town worth recommending who take conditions like endometriosis and PCOS seriously?
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Hi folks, are there any gynaecologists in town you’d recommend that take things like endometriosis and PCOS seriously?
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- Dr. Potestio is the only doctor I've seen (including other gynecologists) who not only took my concerns about endo seriously, but also apologized on behalf of the profession for it taking over a decade to finally get a diagnosis. Working with him has been excellent. (8)
EN: Dr. Potestio is the only doctor I’ve ever had (EVER, including other gynos) who not only took my concerns about endo seriously, but also apologized on behalf of the profession that it took me over a decade of advocating - Stay away from Dr. Farley. I've always seen Dr. Potestio, and he's amazing!!!! (5)
EN: Just stay away from Dr Farley. Ive always seen Dr Potestio and he was amazing!!!! - Dr. Novak is great. He took care of me after cancer. I've never had endometriosis, but a close friend of mine does, and she went to Novak for it. She was happy with him. (2)
EN: Dr Novak is great. He looked after me post cancer. I've never had the endometriosis problem but a close friend of mine did and she went to see Novak for that. She is very happy with him. - I'll give another shout-out to Dr. Novak. He listened to me and took my concerns seriously. Supported my decisions. He took care of me during my C-section and uterine ablation. Top-notch guy. (2)
EN: I’m going to give another shout out to Dr. Novak. He listened to me and took concerns seriously. Supporting my decisions. He took care of me during a C-section as well as for a uterine ablation. Top notch guy.
5. Men's tailoring （ 31 ｜ 7 ｜ 12）
Original title:Men's tailoring
Post summary:Can anyone recommend a tailor for men's formal wear? I have a pair of suit pants that need a quick alteration. Willing to pay well for good work!
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Can anyone recommend a tailor for men's dress clothes? I have a pair of suit pants I need adjusted on short notice. Willing to pay well for good work!
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- Raffaeles Tailoring is an old shop in TBay, open tomorrow at 9 AM! https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4d5918ab11bdb169:0x3e244317c7b4db68?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj (12)
EN: Raffaeles Tailoring is a longstanding TBay business, opens at 9am tomorrow! https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4d5918ab11bdb169:0x3e244317c7b4db68?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj31c2U0aCUAxWcoisGHSlYLYcQ4kB6 - Simpson's Fine Cleaners does alterations and dry cleaning. They might be able to help with rush service. Avoid Moore's... they ruined two pairs of pants and a suit jacket for me. Sewed the pants up to the ankle and sewed the jacket sleeves up (7)
EN: Quality Cleaners on Simpson does alterations and dry cleaning. They can probably help you with rush service. Avoid Moores… they ruined 2 pants and a blazer for me. Hemmed the pants above my ankles and sewed the the arms - Paul at Northern Soul Elegance, and Northern Rose Bridal are both good at alterations, but they run the same shop on Arthur Street. (2)
EN: Paul at northern soul elegance , Ying is good with adjustments as well northern rose bridal but they operate in the same business on arthur street.
6. Wakefield Oil Change, now Valvoline Express? （ 18 ｜ 16 ｜ 1）
Original title:Wakefield Oil Change, now Valvoline Express?
Post summary:Does anyone know what happened with the rebranding? I hope they still have the same quality because they've been my go-to for a while.
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Anybody know what happened with the rebranding? I hope they still keep up the same quality since they've been my go-to for a while now.
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- Rebranding? A Facebook post from 22 hours ago used the Wakefield Oil name and logo, so I think it's just to promote the business association or the Valvoline products they offer. (11)
EN: Rebranding? A Facebook post from 22 hours ago uses the Wakefield Oil name and logo, so I assume it's just to promote a business association or the Valvoline products they offer.
7. Gem build cost （ 18 ｜ 4 ｜ 7）
Original title:Cost to Build in Gemstone
Post summary:Just curious about the cost of building a Gem estate. There's a debate between buying and building because buying is so competitive—if there's no more room to build, I don't want to deal with the process of overbidding. Check out this plan: https://canadianhomedesigns.com/stock-house-plans/raised-bungalow-house-plans/the-alberta/
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Just curious cost to build in Gemstone Estate. Buy vs build a debate, as it’s so competitive to buy - would like not deal with the overbidding process if it’s not much more to build. Looking at this plan: https://canadianhomedesigns.com/stock-house-plans/raised-bungalow-house-plans/the-alberta/
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- I'd say if you hire all the trades yourself to build the house, you'll be looking at close to $600k. If you can do any of the work yourself (painting, trim, flooring, etc.), it can go down from there. By the way, that price includes buying the lot, so all in. I'd say that specific plan in the area might sell for $800-850k, so you can save a fair bit. P.S. Canadian Home Designs is a great website, very good plans, they even have (7)
EN: I would say that house to build if you hire all the sub trades yourself is gunna run you close to 600k. If you are able to do any work yourself (paint, trim, flooring etc) it can go down from there. That price includes b - You'll pay high land and property taxes. If that's your jam, go for it. Haven't looked in a while, but I'd estimate around $4-5 hundred per square foot. (3)
EN: You'll be paying top dollar for a lot and property taxes. If thats your jam then go for it. Haven't looked in a while but I would guess you will be around 4-5 hundred per square foot - Is there any reason you want to live there? Many areas in and around the city are better than new suburban developments, where you can get more space for yourself and your family. (3)
EN: Any reason why you want to live there? Lots of areas in and around the City that would be nicer than a new development suburb where you would get far more space for yourself and family. - Unless you want something very custom, I'd recommend buying. Competition in the $600k+ price range isn't that fierce, so I wouldn't worry about overpaying by $100k. That seems more common in the $300-400k range. I've built, and it's a lot of work. It's not cheap these days either. Everything has gone up. $400/sq ft is now on the low end. You might find something with similar square footage cheaper than new construction, (2)
EN: Unless you want something very custom, I would suggest buying. There isn’t as much buying competition at 600k+ range, so I wouldn’t be afraid of the $100k over asking. That seems to be more common in the 300-400k range.
8. Remote camp work （ 12 ｜ 6 ｜ 3）
Original title:Remote camp job
Post summary:I'm a Red Seal cook and just got laid off from a small expedition camp. Does anyone know of any remote camps currently hiring?
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I am red seal chef that just lost his job from a small exploration camp. Anybody know of any remote Camps that are hiring at the moment
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- I saw that Amik Catering is looking for 4 helpers right now. (4)
EN: i saw amik catering looking 4 help now.
9. How to find pet-friendly rentals in town?! （ 12 ｜ 4 ｜ 4）
Original title:How to find a pet-friendly rental in town?!
Post summary:Posting this mostly out of frustration, not to solve a problem... I'm moving from out of province in a few weeks, and after a month of searching, I still haven't found a place for me and my dog. Even when the house isn't shared, in most cases, allergies are considered an issue for any reason. It's impossible. As a reliable tenant for eight years, I've never had this much trouble finding a place. Is anyone else having the same problem? I certainly can't be the only one
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Mostly posting this out of frustration rather than for a solution... I'm moving from out of province in a few weeks and after a month of searching, I still haven't found a place for me and my dog. Even if the house isn't shared, allergies are claimed to be a concern in most cases where a reason is given. It's been IMPO
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- In Ontario, 'no pets' clauses in leases are generally unenforceable/void. In apartment buildings, I can see allergies being claimed, but if you're renting a non-shared house, I don't see how that's enforceable. They can advertise no pets and refuse you for having a pet, but once you move in, they can't evict you for it. I did have this issue when renting, but found it much better to rent from a company with lots of apartment buildings; they usually (6)
EN: In Ontario “no pet” clauses in leases are usually not enforceable/void. In an apartment building I could see allergies potentially being claimed but if you rent an unshared house I can’t see that being enforceable. They - In Ontario, you cannot be refused or evicted for having a pet, so don't even mention you have a pet when looking for a rental. That said, you may and likely will be liable for any damage or significant disturbance caused by your pet. The exception is if you rent a room and share living space (kitchen/bathroom) with the owner, then the owner can make almost any rules they like if you live in their home. (2)
EN: In Ontario you cannot be denied or evicted on the basis of pet ownership, so do not even mention that you own a pet during the search for a rental property. That said, you can and likely will be held responsible for dama
10. Art （ 6 ｜ 0 ｜ 3）
Original title:Art
Post summary:Hi everyone, I'm thinking about making a piece of art, and I was wondering if anyone lives on the Current River or anyone would be willing to go to the Current River. For those people, could I buy any small used electronics for that art piece?
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Hi everybody, I’m thinking of making an art piece and I was wondering if there are anybody that live in current river or anybody that are willing to travel to current river. For those people, can I get any small used junk electronics for that art piece?
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11. Vehicle tinting （ 5 ｜ 1 ｜ 2）
Original English title:Vehicle tinting
Post summary:Where do you all take your vehicles to get tinted? Looking for a good job and a fair price.
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Where do you guys bring your vehicles to be tinted? Looking for a good job and a fair price.
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