Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | April 1, 2026
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r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (April 1, 2026)
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1. Might have to take another route.. he's stuck lol （ 166 ｜ 104 ｜ 31）
Original title:Might need to go a different route..Hes stuck lol
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- He's not stuck, he just needs to turn it upside down and give me the beans. I swear some idiots hit this underpass every week. (33)
EN: He ain’t stuck, he just needs to chuck it in reverse and give’r the beans I swear some idiot hits this underpass every week - I hope they get their license revoked after doing something like this. There are a lot of unskilled truck drivers on the road now. Making this job so monitored and stripping all the high pay and benefits, now we're stuck with idiots driving vehicles with very long stopping distances. (7)
EN: I hope they lose their licenses when they do shit like this. So many unskilled truckers on the road these days. Made the job so monitored and took away all the good pay and benifits and now we're stuck with idiots drivin - Time to let some air out of the tires. (6)
EN: Time to let some air out of the tires. - They blocked it off earlier today. I think they're filling in the crater. (3)
EN: They had it blocked off earlier today.i think they were filling in the craters.
2. Breaking News - CostCo pulls out! （ 132 ｜ 68 ｜ 32）
Original title:BREAKING - CostCo Pulling Out!
Post summary:Breaking news, leaked internal documents say CostCo has decided not to build in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The documents cite surveys and research done, noting that the general population of Thunder Bay is extremely skeptical, and the increasing maintenance costs of parking lots and other pavement, especially during pothole season. When contacted, a company gatekeeper said CostCo is considering selling the property to another developer who wants to build a small residential complex on the site.
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Breaking news, internal documents have leaked stating that CostCo has decided to not build in Thunder Bay, ON. Citing surveys taken and studies done, the documents point to extreme skepticism by the Thunder Bay population at large and increasing costs of maintenance for parking lots and other travelling surfaces, espci
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- I heard it's the best form of birth control. (4)
EN: I hear this is the best form of contraceptive. - A plaza with several dollar stores is ideal. (3)
EN: Several dollar stores in one plaza would be ideal. - Citing potholes as reasoning made me laugh Good one! Scared me lol (2)
EN: Quoting the potholes as a reasoning made me laugh good one!!! Did scare me lol
3. Ambulance drivers, do crazy potholes change how you drive/care? （ 67 ｜ 23 ｜ 22）
Original title:Ambulance drivers, do the crazy potholes change how you drive/do care?
Post summary:Do you turn to avoid potholes? Or speed straight at them?
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Do you swerve to miss potholes? Speed up and attack them straight on?
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- I usually try to avoid them. Hitting a shutter or pothole at Mach Jesus speed in the back is not a good time. (29)
EN: I generally try to avoid them.. Being in the back and hitting a whoop or a pothole at mach Jesus isn't a good time. - We don't have ambulance drivers here. We have paramedics who drive ambulances. It's a technicality. (28)
EN: We don't have ambulance drivers here. We have paramedics that drive the ambulance. It's a technicality.
4. Umbrella Clinic domain squatter （ 52 ｜ 0 ｜ 26）
Original title:Umbrella Clinic domain squatters
Post summary:A few years ago, a local sexual health clinic called the Umbrella Clinic closed due to funding cuts by that asshole Doug Ford. Now it seems some bottom-feeding dog people have squatted on umbrumclinic.com and they've set up a fake version of the old website. I suspect MAGA pedos might be involved because the clinic used to provide gender-affirming care before it closed. WHOIS lookup shows the domain was registered by a Russian.
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A few years ago, a local sexual health clinic called Umbrella Clinic closed down due to funding cuts by that stupid piece of shit bastard Doug Ford. Now it appears there are some bottom feeding shit lickers squatting the umbrellaclinic.com domain, and they have put up a fake version of the old website. I suspect MAGA p
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- Could it be that they just never took down the old website? What makes this look fake? The Umbrella Clinic was great, we'll miss it. (11)
EN: It’s also possible that they just never took down their old website? What makes this one look fake? Umbrella Clinic was great and will be missed. - WHOIS lookup also shows it was purchased in 2018. Also, while I haven't looked closely, the phone number and many pages look fine to me. (Sorry if I missed something, but I can't tell yet.) The clinic opened in 2018 and closed in 2024, so it's possible they bought it through a multi-year agreement. (5)
EN: A WHOIS lookup also reveals that it was purchased in 2018. Also while I have not looked closely at it, the phone number and a lot of the pages look fine to me. (really sorry if I missed something, but I can't tell right - Interesting. I just visited the page and it looks like the old website. I wonder what's the point of owning it and keeping the old site? Besides the listed phone number, the contact page has no way to contact anyone. (2)
EN: Interesting. I just went to the page and it looks like the old site. I wonder what the point is of having it and keeping the old site? There’s no option for the “contact us” page to be able to reach out to anyone, aside
5. Marcus Powlowski resigns as MP. Mayor race rumors （ 50 ｜ 12 ｜ 19）
Original title:Marcus Powlowski stepping down as MP. Mayor run rumoured
Post summary:Or it could be April 1st.
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or this could be the first of April.
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- Today, I don't believe anything until after lunch (not that I personally care if the above is true in this case). (9)
EN: today i do not believe anything until after lunch (not that i personally care whether the above is true or not in this instance). - Also... I guess April Fools' Day to you too. (4)
EN: Andddd….Happy April Fool’s Day I think. - If this is true, I like the move. He's wasted in the Liberal caucus. He's my MP, and although I didn't vote for him, he's done a good job representing the city and his riding. It's ridiculous that he's been overlooked for Health Minister time and again. (3)
EN: I like this move if true. He was wasted in the Liberal caucus. He is my MP and even though I didn't vote for him, he has done a good job representing the city and his riding. Him being passed over for minister of health - The kicker is, if this is true, the idiots in this city will do their 'I know the name, I voted for him' crap again. (2)
EN: Kicker is, if this was real, the idiots in this city would do their "I recognize that name, I'm voting for him" bullshit again.
6. Missing cat （ 43 ｜ 23 ｜ 10）
Original title:Missing Cat
Post summary:If anyone has seen him, please message me so we can get in touch.
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If anyone has seen him, please message me so we can connect.
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- Aww, what a cute standard issue cat. I hope you find him soon (or he comes back on his own) and that he's healthy! (7)
EN: Awww, what a cute little Standard Issue Cat. I hope you find him (or he returns on his own) soon, and in good health! - I hope you find him soon! If you're open to advice, try leaving some of his things near your home - a favorite blanket or bed works well! The scent should help him find his way back. (3)
EN: I hope you find him soon! If you’re okay with tips, try leaving something of his outside near your house- a favorite blanket or bed works well! The scent should help him find his way back - Put wet food or squeeze tubes directly on the front or back porch, squeeze some on the ground (this worked for me). Hope you find your cat! (3)
EN: Put wet food or a squeeze tube treat directly outside on the front stoop or back porch, squeeze some right on the ground (this worked for me). I hope you find your cat! - What area? He's a cutie. Put some of your clothes outside, and check at dusk because that's when cats like to move around. Also check nearby sheds, garages, covered gazebos, etc. (2)
EN: What area? He’s a cutie. Leave some of your clothes out and check when it’s dark as that’s when cats like to move about mostly. Also check on nearby sheds, garages, covered gazebos, etc.
7. Huge accident at Red River and Junot （ 21 ｜ 13 ｜ 4）
Original title:Huge crash at red river and Junot
Post summary:They've been there since at least 9 PM. I hope everyone is okay because that car is definitely going to be written off.
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They’ve been there since at least 9pm. I hope everyone is okay because that one car is definitely going to be written off.
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8. Anyone know what happened to Adapt (for any solution), seems the office is empty now. （ 20 ｜ 8 ｜ 6）
Original title:Anyone know what happened to adapt (for any solutions), seems the office is now vacant.
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- They didn't adapt fast enough, lack of solutions? (14)
EN: They didn’t adapt quickly enough, and lacked solutions? - They changed their name, and if you've ever done business with them, you'll know why. [https://foranysituation.com](https://foranysituation.com) (7)
EN: They changed their name and if you've ever done business with them you would understand why. [https://foranysituation.com](https://foranysituation.com) - Must be a special kind of person to work for Rob for more than two weeks. (4)
EN: gotta be a special kind of person to work for rob longer than two weeks
9. Good fishing spots? （ 18 ｜ 4 ｜ 7）
Original title:Good Fishing Spots?
Post summary:Hi everyone, I'm planning to go shore fishing with my mom this summer. Any suggestions for good shoreline fishing spots would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey everyone, I’m looking to do some shoreline fish this summer with my mom. Any recommendations for good shoreline fishing spots would be appreciated. Thanks.
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- Any mill upstream on the Current River. There are a few good parking spots on Harstone Dr. Another good spot is the end of Hume Rd, where there's a snowplow turnaround, you can park and then cross the train tracks to the river. (4)
EN: Anywhere on the Kam upstream of the mill. There’s a couple good spots to park on Harstone dr. Another good spot is the end of Hume rd, theres a snowplow turning area to park and walk across the train tracks to the river. - Hazelwood Conservation Area. Cross the bridge and park in the lot on the left. There's a trail to a big flat rock where I've caught walleye, bass, and pike. Marina Park, Fisherman's Park, and the Nestor boat launch on the Kam River. (3)
EN: Hazelwood conservation area. Cross the bridge and park in the lot to the left. There’s a trail to a big flat rock I’ve caught walleye, perch and pike there. Marina park, fisherman’s park, neste boat launch on the kam riv - The McIntyre is full of specks and rainbows. It's close and a great time, with lots of good spots to enjoy the river. There are lots of snags, but also lots of fish. Good luck, and have fun with your mom! (3)
EN: The McIntyre is loaded with specks, and rainbows. It’s close, and a good time, plenty of good spots to enjoy the river. Lots of snags, but lots of fish too. Good luck, have fun with your mom! - Sunshine Bridge in spring: pike (if you're a Yank) pickerel and bass. (2)
EN: Sunshine bridge spring time: pickerel(walleye if you’re a Yank) pike and bass.
10. Best outdoor/fishing gear stores （ 17 ｜ 3 ｜ 7）
Original title:Best Outdoors/Fishing Stores
Post summary:I used to live in Tbay but moved away 4-5 years ago. Planning a fishing trip with my brother (who lives in Tbay) in a few weeks to try for some steelhead. Just wondering what the best gear/outdoor stores in town are. I used to go to D&R, and I believe we'll go there. Just wondering if there are any hidden gems or other options in town we could visit while I'm there.
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I used to live in Tbay, but I moved away 4-5 years ago. Planning a fishing trip to try and catch some steelheads with my brother (who lives in Tbay) in a few weeks. I was just wondering about the best tackle/outdoors stores in town. I used to go to D&R a lot, and I’m sure we’ll go there. I just wanted to know if there
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- D&R is the best. Always support local. If for some reason they're closed, Canadian Tire on Arthur St has a good selection. (4)
EN: D&R is the best of the best. Always support local. If for some reason they’re closed Canadian tire on Arthur st has a decent selection. - D&R is where you should go. They have everything you need and then some. Other than that, the only one worth checking out is Canadian Tire. (2)
EN: D&R is the place to go. They have everything you need and then some. Aside from that, the only place is Canadian Tire that is worth a look
11. Three people charged in Thunder Bay drug trafficking operation （ 13 ｜ 5 ｜ 4）
Original title:Three charged in Thunder Bay drug trafficking bust
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12. Snow plow on street or sidewalk? （ 13 ｜ 1 ｜ 6）
Original title:Snowplow been around for streets or sidewalk?
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13. Costco food court is open! （ 7 ｜ 5 ｜ 1）
Original title:Costco cafeteria opens!
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14. Early childhood learning books （ 7 ｜ 1 ｜ 3）
Original title:Kid’s early Learning books
Post summary:Where can I find books for kids to learn the alphabet and writing? Checked Walmart and a couple of stores, no luck yet.
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Anywhere to find kids Alphabet learning and writing books? Checked Walmart and couple stores, no luck yet.
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15. Loud | Vape Dealer | Should Do It - April 18 at 9 PM @ BLOOM BAR （ 6 ｜ 4 ｜ 1）
Original title:LOUDTOOTH | VAPE DEALER | THE SHOULDN'TS - APRIL 18TH 9PM @ BLOOM BAR
Post summary:Loud | Vape Dealer | Shouldn't be Saturday April 18 | 9 PM @ BLOOM Bar | 211 Red River Road $10 cover | 19+ Bloom Bar brings you a night of tube-baked, bowl-baked, heavy rock. Noise rock monarchs *Loudtooth* join heavy stoners *Vape Dealer* and surf punk maniacs *The Shouldn'ts*. Expect big gear and big jams. Come early, stay late. Earplugs recommended. Check out the bands: Loudtooth (FFO: The Jesus
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LOUDTOOTH | VAPE DEALER | THE SHOULDN'TS SATURDAY APRIL 18TH | 9PM @ BLOOM BAR | 211 RED RIVER RD $10 COVER | 19+ Bloom Bar is bringing you a night of tube-toastin', bowl-roastin', heavy rock n roll. Noise rock monarchs, *Loudtooth*, are joined by heavy stoners *Vape Dealer*, and surf punk maniacs *The Shouldn'ts*. Exp
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16. Any thoughts on the Cedars? （ 5 ｜ 1 ｜ 2）
English original title:Thoughts on Cedar Homes?
Post content summary:I'm helping my mom and grandma find a place, but it's more challenging than expected. Any reviews or experiences with the Cedar townhouses? Is the area safe? Are the neighbours good/decent? The address is 250 - 314 Heath Court https://www.scpl.com/residential-rental/cedars-of-thunder-bay I read that Parklane's units have big black mold issues Is there anything similar with Cedar?
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I am helping my mum and grandma to find a place, but it has been more challenging than expected. Any reviews or experiences from Cedar Townhomes? Is the area safe? Are neighbours good/decent? The address is 250 - 314 Heath Court https://www.scpl.com/residential-rental/cedars-of-thunder-bay I read Parklane homes have bi
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17. New friends to play games with anytime, every night. （ 5 ｜ 1 ｜ 2）
English original title:New friends that game on call like every night.
Post content summary:https://discord.gg/DXNTfXUWP If this link works or not, I'll know. This is my first Reddit post, it's a Discord server link, so if it doesn't, I deserve it. We play everything. Unless it's bad, then just join.
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https://discord.gg/DXNTfXUWP If this link works or not idk this my first Reddit post and it’s a discord server link, so if not I deserve it. We play anything. Unless it’s bad idk just join.
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18. Reporting historical sexual assault? （ 0 ｜ 0 ｜ 0）
English original title:Reporting historic sexual assault?
Post content summary:I'm considering reporting a historical (15+ years ago) sexual crime against me. Does anyone have any experience with the process? What happens? What steps should I take? If it helps, it was when I was 16 and I was coerced/groomed by someone older. Not forcible rape.
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I am considering reporting a historic (15+ years ago) sexual offense against me. Does anyone have any experience of the process, and what to expect? What steps I should take? If it helps, it’s a coercion / grooming situation when I was 16 by someone older. Not a forcible rape.
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