Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 12, 2026

r/ThunderBay Top Discussions in the Past 24 Hours (August 12, 2026)

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1. Is tonight's waterfront live stream cancelled??

Original English title:live on waterfront canceled tonight??

Post summary:Does anyone know if tonight's waterfront live stream is cancelled? If someone came early

English excerpt (verified):
does anyone know if live on the waterfront is canceled tonight? If anyone was there earlier

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• Just drove by and everyone is packing up
  EN: Just drove by everyone’s packing it up

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2. Earlier, a group of cyclists passed by my father's house.

Original English title:A convoy of bikes passed by earlier outside my father’s house.

Post summary:What's going on?

English excerpt (verified):
what is that all about?

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3. Teen arrested after bear spray incident at CLE

Original English title:Teen arrested after bear spray incident at CLE

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• Investigation results show that Alexander PRIMEAU, 19, of Thunder Bay, faces the following charges: Use of a toxic substance with intent to injure or harass (two counts), Assault with a weapon (two counts), Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Failure to comply with probation order, Breach of court order
  EN: As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Alexander PRIMEAU of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: Administer noxious thing with intent to aggrieve or annoy (two counts) Assault with a weapon (two counts) Po
• Yeah, too many young people in this city! /s
  EN: Yeah, this city has way too many young people! /s
• Well, I'm not old, I have my own future plans and job, we have too many young losers who haven't figured anything out, /very serious
  EN: Well I’m no older and I have my future planned and a job, we have too many young losers who don’t have it figured out in the slightest, /very serious
• Sounds like you're a well-rounded person who's fun to be around, and I'm sure your life will go exactly as you've carefully planned. /very not serious
  EN: You sound like a well rounded, fun-to-be-around individual, and I'm sure your life is going to stay exactly on the path you meticulous planned out. /very not serious

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4. Why the Ring of Fire is a bad idea that needs to be stopped

Original English title:Why Ring of Fire is a Bad Idea That Needs to Be Stopped

Post summary:The Ring of Fire is often touted as a huge economic opportunity for Ontario, but the other side of the story deserves more attention. The proposed Ring of Fire development would bring roads, mines, and industrial activity into one of Ontario's most environmentally sensitive areas. The Webequie supply road alone is expected to extend about 107 km into the Ring of Fire area. Environmental risks should not be dismissed as an inconvenience to employees.

English excerpt (verified):
The Ring of Fire is often presented as an enormous economic opportunity for Ontario, but there is another side to this story that deserves far more attention. The proposed development of the Ring of Fire would bring roads, mines and industrial activity into one of the most environmentally sensitive regions of Ontario.

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• Local bands have been vocal that they are not against the road or development at all. It's just that the Ford government hasn't met the consultation threshold. Most of the issues that need to be discussed are just figuring out what the mitigation plan is. Things like 'a large part of this community's food comes from this lake, and your tailings pond is upstream of the lake. Tell us what you'll do to prevent runoff from entering the creek.' Ford's response is to print some documents, stuff them in a binder, have a pilot drop off the binder, and then...
  EN: The local bands have said outright that they are not opposed to the road, or the development at all. Just that the Ford government has not met the threshold for consultation. Most of the concerns that need to be discusse
• Ugh, haven't you done enough of this nonsense during the election? If you care so much, at least care enough to write down your own thoughts and opinions.
  EN: Sigh didn’t you do enough of this ai slop during the election. If you are so concerned about things at least care enough to write your own thoughts and opinions.
• The Ring of Fire is great for the region.
  EN: Ring of Fire is great for the region.
• Your AI nonsense bores me. If it goes ahead, the Ring of Fire will put every First Nation band on the payroll and in agreement. They will do environmental impact studies like all mines do. They will take the money for cleanup and hold it, so no one can bankrupt the company and run off with the profits at night. It will create very high-paying jobs for people across Canada (if you want to earn more than minimum wage, you can too!) and bring in...
  EN: Your AI slop bores me. The ring of fire will have every single First Nations band on the payroll and in agreeance if it goes forward. They will conduct their studies on environmental impact, the way all mines are. They w

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5. They'll really try any possible angle to solve this.

Original English title:They're really going to try any angle they can to kneecap this.

Post summary:Absolute asshole behavior.

English excerpt (verified):
Absolute fuckhead behaviour.

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6. Despite adding Krista Scharf as a ski hill, Thunder Bay rink will remain 'Team Despins'

Original English title:Despite adding Krista Scharf as skip, the Thunder Bay rink will remain "Team Despins"

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7. Municipal election candidates

Original English title:Municipal elections candidates

Post summary:Does anyone keep a list of current declared and prospective candidates for the upcoming election?

English excerpt (verified):
Anyone maintaining a list of current declared and expected candidates in the coming elections?

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8. Some northwestern Ontario municipalities at risk of cancelling mayoral elections due to lack of interest

Original English title:Some Northwestern Ontario municipalities are in danger of cancelling mayoral elections due to lack of interest

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9. 2026 International Language Education Exam

Original English title:CLE 2026

Post summary:Here are a few photos I took at CLE 2026. They're not the best, but they won't disappoint, as you all know I think.

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Here are few pictures that I have taken at CLE 2026, these aren’t the best pictures out there yet aint disappointing, What you all think leme know.

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10. Elderberries

Original English title:Elderberries

Post summary:Can we find elderberries somewhere in town?

English excerpt (verified):
Can we find any elderberries in town somewhere?

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11. Look at this, whatever the hell size it is.

Original English title:Look at the size of this whateverthefuck.

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12. Thunder Bay families

Original English title:Families in Thunder Bay

Post summary:Just sharing this here in case anyone is looking for something magical to do with the kids over the holidays. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐍 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 It's a live princess concert filled with songs that little ones know and love, and plenty of chances to sing along. If you have a little princess fan at home, this could be a great day out. Tickets and info: https://www.ticket

English excerpt (verified):
Just sharing this here in case anyone’s looking for something magical to do with the kids over the holidays. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐍 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 It’s a live princess concert packed with songs the little ones will know and love, with plenty of chance

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13. What the hell happened in Arundel last night?

Original English title:What the hell happened with Arundel last night?

Post summary:I can't find any info anywhere, even Facebook is silent. Did council vote to rezone?

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I can’t find any info anywhere, even Facebook is silent. Did council vote to rezone?

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14. Does anyone know where to find these?

Original English title:Anyone know where to find these?

Post summary:Flavor doesn't matter. Just curious if anyone has seen them on shelves, because they changed all the packaging and flavor law crap, and I haven't seen them. Thanks

English excerpt (verified):
Flavour doesn't matter. Just curious if anyone's seen them on the res, since they changed all the packaging and flavour law bullshit I haven't seen them around. Thank you

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15. Only a few weeks left! Can't wait!

Original English title:Only a few more weeks! Can't wait!

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16. Wildfire season hotel room shortage poses challenges for medical travelers to Thunder Bay

Original English title:Shortage of hotel rooms during wildfire season creates challenges for medical travellers to Thunder Bay

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17. Do you know why men and boys are acting up again?

Original English title:Do you know why men & boys are acting up again?

Post summary:Historic antics are starting again. I am the dominant male of northeastern North America. My mother's lineage fought in every Finnish war in the past 1000 years. My father's side has fought in every American war since 1776. As the male ruler, the androstenol (pheromone) in my urine enters the water supply and climbs up the pipes into men's homes, making betas feel powerful and giving them the ability to make women wet Now I spray Lysol and bleach after peeing, and

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The HISterical antics begin again. I am the Dominant Male of the Northeast Quarter of North America. My mother’s bloodline fought in every Finnish war in the past 1,000 years. My father’s side fought in every American war since 1776. As the Dominant Male, the Androstenol (pheromone) in my urine was entering the wate

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18. Renko Foods

Original English title:Renco foods

Post summary:What do you think of this store? One day I went in, and a clerk was rude to a customer and followed them around, even while they were buying groceries.

English excerpt (verified):
What do you think about the store? One day, I went to the store, and an employee on the floor was rude to a customer and following people around, even if they were purchasing groceries.

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19. Fishing/Skateboarding/BMX bikes

Original English title:Fishing/skateboarding/BMX biking

Post summary:Well, my parents decided we're moving, so any 13 to 15 year olds can take up BMX, skateboarding, scootering, or fishing that isn't homophobic or supportive of girls. https://preview.redd.it/p8a5gopdkwih1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f25e935ea52961bf61918bbcc340c629fae395f

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Well my parents decided we are moving so anyone 13-15 that either bmx's, skateboards ,scooters,or fishes that is not homophobic or supports girly boys If your older stay out of my DMS anyone older than 16 can stay out and kick rocks https://preview.redd.it/p8a5gopdkwih1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f25e935ea

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20. Is anyone watching city council right now?

Original English title:Anyone watching City Council right now?

Post summary:They are discussing the rezoning of 791 Arundel Street, and the overly dramatic, theatrical delegations from the opponents are absolutely killing me

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They’re discussing the rezoning of 791 Arundel Street and the over dramatic, theatrical deputations from people opposed is absolutely killin me

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