Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 22, 2026
Machine-translated from Chinese, so it may read oddly. Comments are left as members wrote them. Read the Chinese original
r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 22, 2026)
Sorted by post time, newest to oldest, covering posts from the past 24 hours, a total of 11 posts (max 40). Comments are shown only for the latest 4 posts.
1. Jack Layton
Original English title:Jack Layton
Post content summary:With all of the political insanity these days, I thought it might be a good time to remember Jack Layton who passed away 15 years ago today. One of the very few politicians I would consider truly remarkable, dedicated an
English excerpt (verified):
With all of the political insanity these days, I thought it might be a good time to remember Jack Layton who passed away 15 years ago today. One of the very few politicians I would consider truly remarkable, dedicated and simply a genuinely good human. Even when he knew he wasn't going to survive he kept on fighting th
Featured comments:
- I was just getting into politics at that point as an early 20s male and he hit the right notes for me. If he had survived and won I wonder how different things
EN: I was just getting into politics at that point as an early 20s male and he hit the right notes for me. If he had survived and won I wonder how different things would be. Granted Trump coming onto the scene not long after - Im very anti-establishment, but will admit this guy was fantastic. He genuinely cared for the public and did what he could to help. Great guy
EN: Im very anti-establishment, but will admit this guy was fantastic. He genuinely cared for the public and did what he could to help. Great guy - He was such a good person and role model. Definitely a golden era type politician
EN: He was such a good person and role model. Definitely a golden era type politician - I was so hopeful that he would have led us on a new path here in Canada and on the world stage.
EN: I was so hopeful that he would have led us on a new path here in Canada and on the world stage.
2. Smoke in the air today
Original English title:Smoke in the air today
Post content summary:Can't help but notice the smoky air smell has returned. Fire map doesn't show anything new that's close. Hmm.
English excerpt (verified):
Can't help but notice the smoky air smell has returned. Fire map doesn't show anything new that's close. Hmm.
Featured comments:
- But yea no idea where it's from
EN: But yea no idea where it's from - Yesterday they were calling for smoke in the weather for this afternoon. It was expected, I suspect due to windy conditions and change of direction
EN: Yesterday they were calling for smoke in the weather for this afternoon. It was expected, I suspect due to windy conditions and change of direction - coming from blues at the ballpark maybe? I drove by and all I could smell was ben-gay and reefer
EN: coming from blues at the ballpark maybe? I drove by and all I could smell was ben-gay and reefer - Winds for sure. The forecast is calling for it to be gone by tomorrow. Good. I have laundry to hang on the line. :)
EN: Winds for sure. The forecast is calling for it to be gone by tomorrow. Good. I have laundry to hang on the line. :)
3. Warehouse Jobs
Original English title:Warehouse Jobs
Post content summary:Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone knows anything about jobs that dont involve customer service in town, I dont mind doing labor, Id just prefer to have a job where I dont interact with the public. I put warehouse in the
English excerpt (verified):
Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone knows anything about jobs that dont involve customer service in town, I dont mind doing labor, Id just prefer to have a job where I dont interact with the public. I put warehouse in the title because it seems to match what I want but beggars can't be choosers lol.
Featured comments:
- night stocker or something like that maybe?
EN: night stocker or something like that maybe? - Walmart is always looking for overnight positions.
EN: Walmart is always looking for overnight positions.
4. The Taking Back the Trails Community Walk. August 23rd
Original English title:The Taking Back the Trails Community Walk. August 23rd
Post content summary:Only found this on one news page The Taking Back the Trails Community Walk Regarding the walk in August 23 at Boulevard Updated Will there be anyone selling the purple hats on site? Can people bring dogs Is it ok just to
English excerpt (verified):
Only found this on one news page The Taking Back the Trails Community Walk Regarding the walk in August 23 at Boulevard Updated Will there be anyone selling the purple hats on site? Can people bring dogs Is it ok just to walk part way
Featured comments:
- Apparently there are hats being sold but it's Ungali and I refuse to support businesses that publicly support the PPC.
EN: Apparently there are hats being sold but it's Ungali and I refuse to support businesses that publicly support the PPC. - Their stuff is also super low quality. I got a work branded hoodie as a gift and the amount of structural stitch work that was omitted baffled me. Didn't know y
EN: Their stuff is also super low quality. I got a work branded hoodie as a gift and the amount of structural stitch work that was omitted baffled me. Didn't know you could produce lower craftsmanship than Gliden - Sorry, error there. Should be the PPC (People's Party of Canada).
EN: Sorry, error there. Should be the PPC (People's Party of Canada). - oh! good to know. ya i support the event, the store itself would be very questionable,
EN: oh! good to know. ya i support the event, the store itself would be very questionable,
5. Salon recs
Original English title:Salon recs
Post content summary:I’m a guy wanting his hair highlighted. Where should I go?
English excerpt (verified):
I’m a guy wanting his hair highlighted. Where should I go?
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
6. My personal view on the Mayor Race
Original English title:My personal view on the Mayor Race
Post content summary:This is my very personal view of each candidate in this race. Feel free to disagree, argue, whatever. Even better if we provide new information. I do have to say, this is the weakest ballot in my memory :( Trevor Giertug
English excerpt (verified):
This is my very personal view of each candidate in this race. Feel free to disagree, argue, whatever. Even better if we provide new information. I do have to say, this is the weakest ballot in my memory :( Trevor Giertuga Pros: Has a lot of experience. The longest serving councillor. I also have to say that if he has a
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
7. Looking for a place to stay in Thunderbay
Original English title:Looking for a place to stay in Thunderbay
Post content summary:This is kinda a last resort haha, I'm looking for a room to rent in thunderbay from someone, no one I've been contacting online has been getting back to me and I have till the 1st to find a place or I might be on the str
English excerpt (verified):
This is kinda a last resort haha, I'm looking for a room to rent in thunderbay from someone, no one I've been contacting online has been getting back to me and I have till the 1st to find a place or I might be on the streets, my budget is $730 and I'm a student
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
8. About to be homeless going to live in my car.
Original English title:About to be homeless going to live in my car.
Post content summary:I'm a 41 year old male unable to find work . I have over 20 years of work experience everything from office work to labour can't find a job anywhere. I am currently on social assistance yes for the first time in my life
English excerpt (verified):
I'm a 41 year old male unable to find work . I have over 20 years of work experience everything from office work to labour can't find a job anywhere. I am currently on social assistance yes for the first time in my life does not pay anywhere near enough to sustain yourself. Good old days are done freinds. Running out o
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
9. Scotch bonnet peppers
Original English title:Scotch bonnet peppers
Post content summary:Hi everyone! Is anyone in Thunder Bay growing Scotch bonnet peppers and willing to sell some? I’d really like to buy locally and can pay around $2.99–$3.99/lb. If you have any available, please message me. I’d be happ
English excerpt (verified):
Hi everyone! Is anyone in Thunder Bay growing Scotch bonnet peppers and willing to sell some? I’d really like to buy locally and can pay around $2.99–$3.99/lb. If you have any available, please message me. I’d be happy to buy a decent quantity. Thank you
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
10. Is this an alien cat?
Original English title:Is this an alien cat?
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
11. Where is the live music coming from in Academy Heights area
Original English title:Where is the live music coming from in Academy Heights area
Post content summary:Title. Thanks:)
English excerpt (verified):
Title. Thanks:)
Featured comments:
- (Comments omitted: comments shown only for the latest 4 posts)
This post was auto-generated by Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts, updated nightly. Content is from public discussions and is for reference only.
r/ThunderBay past 24 hours discussion list (August 23, 2026) Sorted by post time new to old, includes 18 posts from the past 24 hours (max 40). Comments shown only for the latest 4 posts. 1. Do you work in an industry or own a business that will be directly impacted by the current trade war? Allegedly we are going to r
Academic Information University sets $2 million fundraising goal for Achievement Plan Alumni Association launches campaign and pledges $64,000 donation Original link: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/news-and-events/news/archive/2026/node/351308 Lakehead University Useful Links: 
Website: lakeheadu.ca 
Student Email: myIn
Comments0