[Reddit Hot Post] Thunder Bay Past 24 Hours Discussion Ranking (March 13, 2026)
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (March 13, 2026)
Sorted by popularity, covering posts from the past 24 hours, total 11 entries (max 40). Comments shown only for the top 10 posts.
1. Potholes （ 168 ｜ 32 ｜ 68）
Original title:Pothole
Post summary:Yesterday, when I was driving home at night on a popular road, I hit a very severe pothole, blew a tire, and damaged the rim. Had to have it towed, about 1k-2k. Already filed an insurance claim, waiting for a reply tomorrow. The tow truck driver said we were the 9th pothole damage he had that day, and mentioned something about making the city pay. Am I screwed? Edit: Can't believe I have to say this, but this post is not blaming anyone for the pothole, I just want to know what
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Yesterday when driving home from night on a popular road, I hit a really bad pothole and it blew a tire and hurt a rim. Had to get it towed and it’s going to be around 1k-2k Already filing an insurance claim, waiting to hear back tomorrow. Tow truck guy said we were the 9th pothole loss that day for him, and mentioned
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- Why are you protecting the road's identity haha (55)
EN: Why are you protecting the identity of the road lol - Don't tell us where the pothole is so we can watch out for it too. Thanks man! (28)
EN: Don’t tell us where the pothole is so we can look out for it too. Thanks Buddy! - The city has an insurance adjuster whose job is to tell anyone whose car is damaged by potholes that their [claim is denied](https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/citys-insurance-adjuster-works-through-backlog-of-pothole-damage-claims-7071617). (20)
EN: The city has an insurance adjuster whose job is to tell anyone whose car is damaged by potholes that their [claim is denied](https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/citys-insurance-adjuster-works-through-backlog-of-pothol - Potholes are bad every spring, but maybe it's just me, but this spring seems particularly bad... Part of me wants to take my car to my mechanic and have him check the front end, but on the other hand I'd rather not know. (17)
EN: Potholes are bad every spring but it may just be me but this spring it seems EXTRA bad… part of me wants to take my vehicle in to my mechanic and have him check the front end but on the other hand part of me would rather
2. Restaurant recommendations （ 94 ｜ 16 ｜ 39）
Original title:Restaurant Recommendation
Post summary:I'm planning to visit Thunder Bay this summer. Does anyone recommend authentic local food or the best restaurants in town? Thanks!!!
English excerpt (verified):
I’m planning to visit Thunder Bay this summer. Does anyone have recommendations for authentic local food or just the best restaurants in town? Thanks!!!
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- Not really sure what 'authentic local food' means, unless maybe Indigenous or Persian haha. But as for good restaurants, we have plenty! * Tomlin (higher-end, good wine and cocktails) * Bight (same, good cocktails, located at the marina (lake view)) * Giorg (upscale Italian) * Nook (same + wood-fired pizza) * Bop Shop (small and excellent Korean restaurant) * Coco (18)
EN: Not really sure what "authentic local food" means, unless maybe Indigenous or Persians lol. But as far as good restaurants, we have plenty! * Tomlin (more upscale, good wine and cocktails) * Bight (ditto, good cocktails, - 'Authentic' and 'best' are almost opposites. Java Hut and Westfort Coney Island are some of the only authentic places you can find, and you'll never see their food photos on Instagram. Eat well, heh. (14)
EN: "authentic" and "best" are pretty much diametrically opposed. Java Hut and Westfort Coney Island are some of the last surviving authentic places you'll find, and you'll never find pictures of their fare on Instagram. Goo - Thai Kitchen, Subdivision (patio), Grotto Trattoria, Lot 66 (patio), Nook (patio), Tomlin, Tilted Turret (pinball), in no particular order, covering various cuisines. Bonobo (forgot the name, but great vegan). Caribou (thx Concient-Local-144) like (6)
EN: Thai Kitchen, Subdivision (patio), Grotto Trattoria, Lot 66 (patio), Nook (patio), Tomlin, Tilted Turret (pinball) in no particular order and across all sorts of cuisine. Bonobos (forgot it but awesome vegetarian). Carib - Grotto Trattoria! If you can, go get married there. There's a local magician who comes and does little shows. It's a wonderful little Italian place (4)
EN: Grotto Tratoria! Go on a wed if you can. There's a local magician that comes and does little shows. It's a fabulous little Italian place
3. What are the people protesting outside Kevin Holland's office doing? （ 78 ｜ 6 ｜ 36）
Original title:What are the folks protesting outside Kevin Hollands office?
Post summary:When I drove by, I noticed a group of people holding signs gathered, but couldn't hear what they were saying
English excerpt (verified):
Noticed a bunch of people with signs gathered but couldn’t make out what they said as I was driving by
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- The big OSAP cuts might make education unaffordable for many people. (29)
EN: Probably the massive OSAP cuts that will make education unaffordable for a lot of people. - I'd guess: probably something the Conservatives have done or are doing. (4)
EN: I'll throw a guess in: Probably something the Conservatives did or are doing. - I bet Blue Thunder is venting personal grievances at this man. (4)
EN: I’d wager it’s Blue Thunder airing his personal grievances against the man.
4. Canada has more Reddit users than Canadians （ 70 ｜ 34 ｜ 18）
Original title:There are more Canadian Reddit users than there are Canadians
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- I wonder if this has to do with Canada using more dynamic IP addresses? The site says they track by IP rather than user account. I know when I walk around town, my phone connects to several different IPs throughout the day. I almost never use Reddit on my PC, and although it's called dynamic, it's had the same IP for years. Unless compared to other countries, Canada is a haven for bots. (9)
EN: I have to wonder if it's got something to do with Canada using more dynamic IP addresses? That website says they track via IP, not user accounts. I know my phone will connect with several different IPs throughout the day - IMHO, the mods should consider banning those who hide their post history from participating in this sub. (3)
EN: IMHO mods should consider disallowing those who hide their post history from participating in this sub.
5. Deceptive spring （ 69 ｜ 55 ｜ 7）
Original title:Spring of Deception
Post summary:Although construction season is missing right now, I feel we might be in deceptive spring or third winter. Thoughts?
English excerpt (verified):
Although this is missing construction season, I feel like we could either be in the Spring of Deception OR Third Winter. Thoughts?
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- The weather is unpredictable. I watch The Weather Network updates. I keep a close eye on what's happening in the Prairies to see what we'll get. (4)
EN: Weather is just unpredictable. I watch the weather channel for updates. I keep an eye on what is going on in the prairies to see what we are in for. - I'm already in my third winter. I'm not even in Thunder Bay (2)
EN: I'm in 3rd winter. I'm not even in thunder bay
6. What should I do alone in Thunder Bay on my birthday? Busy university student wants to relax （ 60 ｜ 12 ｜ 24）
Original title:What should I do alone on my birthday in Thunder Bay? Busy college student looking to relax
Post summary:Hi everyone, my birthday is in April, and this year it's on a Sunday, which means I actually have a very chill weekend. I'm a full-time university student and have been busy lately, so I want to spend the day alone and de-stress. Since my teenage years are coming to an end, I kind of want to do something that feels meaningful, not dramatic, just a little moment to catch my breath, readjust, and enjoy my own company before entering a new chapter. I'm looking for
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Hey everyone, My birthday is coming up in April and it falls on a Sunday this year, which means I actually have a pretty chill weekend for once. I’m a full time college student and things have been really busy lately, so I want to spend the day alone and just decompress. Since my teenage years are almost over, I kind o
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- In the morning, go to Kangas for a sauna, then go to Goods and Co for a birthday cake from Uncommon Baked Goods. If you ask, they'll even give you a birthday candle! It's the best classic birthday cake. Head to the conservatory, or if Hillcrest Park or the marina is scenic, go for a walk. Find your favorite coffee shop and have a relaxing afternoon. Bring your ID (44)
EN: In the AM go for a sauna at Kangas After head over to goods and co and grab yourself a slice of Birthday Cake from Uncommon Baked Goods. They will even give you a bday candle if you ask! It’s the best classic bday cake a - Lately, I've started getting a coffee, putting on some nice ambient music on my earbuds, walking through the conservatory, and then sitting on a bench to relax. (14)
EN: lately I have taken to grabbing a coffee, putting on some nice ambient music on my earbuds and walking around the conservatory and then settling down on one of the benches to just chillax. - Put on headphones. Play some lo-fi music. Grab a book. Walk to Hillcrest. Sit and read. (7)
EN: Put on headphones. Play some lofi. Take a book. Walk to Hillcrest. Sit and read. - The conservatory is quiet, I'm not sure what you'd get out of it, but you could paint some rocks and hide them in that area. You could book an energy healer, I recommend Zoe Solaire. The Hive is nice, you can do pottery bags, Kangas sauna, steam, get something to eat. If you like nature, I'm not sure what the weather will be like, but you could get a meal from the Metropolitan Moose in KB and then walk at Kakabeka Falls. Indigo now has Sweet North, you can (7)
EN: The conservatory is peaceful , im not sure what you find enjoyment in but you can paint some rocks and hide them in that area. You could book with an energy healer i reccomend zoe soleil. The hive is nice to make pottery
7. Found 3 hairs in a burger at Wendy's on Red River Road （ 53 ｜ 21 ｜ 16）
Original title:Found 3 hairs in my burger from Wendy’s on red river road
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- Yikes. I don't know how they manage to get a health department pass at Wendy's. It's always dirty, and I've never seen employees wearing beard nets or even trying to prevent hair from falling. (16)
EN: Yikes. Idk how they manage to get a pass by the health unit at either of the Wendy's locations. Always dirty and I never see employees wearing beard nets to even try to prevent hair from falling in. - That's absolutely foul! During the pandemic, I stopped going to any Wendy's in town. They used to be the most popular, but now they've gone downhill. (14)
EN: That is absolutely foul! I stopped going to any of the Wendy's in town during covid. They used to be a favourite, but they've gone downhill so much. - Doesn't surprise me, that's always been the worst place in town. Notice their drive-thru is absolutely garbage, and has been for the past year? Shows the mindset of the people running the place (7)
EN: Dosnt suprise me, thats always been the worst location in town. Notice their drive thru is absolutley trashed, and has been for the last year? Shows the mentality of the people running the place - That drive-thru looks like a desolate wasteland from the Apocalypse, haha. (3)
EN: That Drive-Thru looks like a Desolate Wasteland in the Apocalypse lol.
8. OSAP cut protests （ 51 ｜ 17 ｜ 17）
Original title:OSAP cut protest
Post summary:Hey, does anyone know if there's supposed to be a strike at the high school in town tomorrow (Friday) to protest the OSAP cuts? Or has it already happened? I saw other cities have done it, so I just want to know if my source heard wrong! Thank you!
English excerpt (verified):
Hey, does anyone know if there is supposed to be a high school walkout tomorrow (Friday) in town to protest the OSAP cuts? Or has this already happened? I see other cities have already done it so I'm just wondering if my source heard wrong! Thank you!
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- There's an Instagram account 'osap protest thunder bay' for March 13 (9)
EN: Theres an instagram account “osap protest thunder bay” for March 13th - I mean I'm going with my friends, but I don't know when we're supposed to go out haha. I know it's tmmr, but like specific time I don't know. Did I hear 10 AM? If you know more than me, please lmk (4)
EN: I mean I'm participating in it w my friend but idk when we're supposed to walk out lol. Ik it's tmmr but like specific time idk. 10am is what i heard tho? Please lmk if you know more than I do - I heard there is. It's good for the kids, hope they do it. (3)
EN: I heard there was. Good for those kids, I hope they do it.
9. Best free tax filing place in this city? （ 20 ｜ 4 ｜ 8）
Original title:Best place to get your taxes done for free here in this city?
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- Lakehead Social Planning Council offers free tax returns for low-income individuals or families. The criteria are listed at the link https://www.lspc.ca/what-we-do/financial-support-programs/venue-tax-clinic/ (4)
EN: The Lakehead Social Planning Council does free tax returns for low-income individuals or families. The criteria is listed in the link https://www.lspc.ca/what-we-do/financial-support-programs/income-tax-clinic/ - Unless you have complex taxes (i.e., buying/selling property, significant investments, multiple different types of income sources, filing for a deceased person, divorce, etc.), you should look into one of the free options. They basically hold your hand through the whole process and will suggest deductions and claims you might not know about. Doing it in an office might get you your cash faster, but I've never had CRA direct deposit take more than a week. (3)
EN: Unless you have complex taxes (ie bought/sold property, lots of investments, multiple different kinds of income sources, filing for a deceased person, divorce, etc.) you should look up one of the free options. They basic - Honestly, it's super easy to do yourself. TurboTax is free, but if you're unsure, you can spend a few dollars to get help. (2)
EN: Honestly, they’re super easy to do yourself. Turbo tax is free but has an option to get help for a few bucks if you’re unsure.
10. AI. Made this with a one-word prompt （ 16 ｜ 0 ｜ 8）
Original English title:A.I. made this with a one word prompt
Post content summary:Yes, it's really that bad.
English excerpt (for verification):
Yeah its that bad.
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- Unemployment is really serious these days, that's why the cost of rum is so high (6)
EN: Unemployment hours really hitting huh, this is why Ram Costs so much - I knew immediately it was fake because it didn't say to bring extra smokes when visiting. (3)
EN: i knew it was fake right away because it doesnt say to bring extra smokes when visiting. - Impossible. Thunder Bay itself is two words. (2)
EN: Impossible. Thunder bay in itself is 2 words.
11. Pothole advisory （ 15 ｜ 7 ｜ 4）
Original English title:Pothole advisory
Post content summary:If you're on Court Street N heading towards FreshCo; be aware that there are two huge potholes back-to-back a few blocks from the traffic light. They could ruin your tires. Drive safe. Cheers
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If you're on Court Street N and driving towards FreshCo; be advised there are two huge potholes back to back a few distance away from the traffic lights. They might obliterate your tires. Drive safe. Cheers
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