Thunder Bay Reddit Hot Posts | August 6, 2026
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r/ThunderBay top discussions in the past 24 hours (August 6, 2026)
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1. Finnish pancakes
Original English title:Finnish Pancakes
Post summary:Where is the best place to get Finnish pancakes? We have never had them before and want to try them for the first time when visiting Thunder Bay.
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Where is the best place to go for Finnish pancakes? We’ve never had them before and are looking to try them for the first time while visiting Thunder Bay.
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- Kansas Sauna is always my go-to place
EN: Kansas sauna will always be my go to - Goods and Co's Hoito is your best bet, as Hoito has been the heart and soul of Thunder Bay for decades. Nothing can replace the physical restaurant, but the pop-up cafe at Goods and Co (downtown Port Arthur) is good enough. There's also sausage next door. I was there, and they had the wooden chairs and blue cushions from my youth. It was emotional for me!
EN: Hoito in Goods and Co is your best bet because Hoito was thunder bay's heart and soul for decades and decades. Nothing can replace the brick and mortar restaurant but the pop up cafe in goods and co (downtown port Arthur - Agreed, the Finnish pancakes at Java Hut are delicious!
EN: Agreed, Java Hut Finnish pancakes are delicious! - Dawson's restaurant goat Finnish pancakes. Nationwide uniform FD
EN: Dawson diner goat Finn pancakes. NUFD
2. Where to buy moving boxes in Thunder Bay?
Original English title:Where can you get moving boxes in Thunder Bay?
Post summary:I'm looking for free or low-cost moving boxes. Does anyone have any suggestions? I need a few more boxes for my move.
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I'm looking for free or low-cost moving boxes. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm a few boxes short of what I need for my move.
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- Home Depot Wholesale Club often has boxes, but they're usually open-top
EN: Home Depot Wholesale club often has boxes but they’re usually open top ones - U-Haul Armstrong Truck and Storage also sells moving supplies
EN: U-Haul Armstrong van and storage also sells moving supplies - If you use FB, check the TB free FB groups. There are always plenty there.
EN: If you're on FB, check the TB free FB groups. Always lots there. - Try large furniture stores like HomeSense, The Brick, etc. Usually the recycling bins out back are full of free boxes of all sizes. I've even asked the workers, and they'll help with any boxes they have.
EN: Try the big furniture stores like home sense, the brick etc. usually in the back the recycle bins are full large to small free boxes. I’ve even asked the workers and they will help with whatever boxes they have.
3. Vending machines
Original English title:Vending Machines
Post summary:Long shot, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Are there any businesses in the city looking to have vending machines for their customers/employees? Bought a few machines in a bulk deal and now don't know what to do with them. Not ruling out any options either.
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Long shot, but I figured I'd throw the ball out there. Any businesses in the city looking to have vending machines for their customers/staff? Scooped up a few machines on a heck of a deal and now not sure what to do with them. Not ruling out any options either.
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- Yeah, I've started down that path to see what kind of insurance I'd need depending on the location.
EN: Yes, I've started going down that path to see what kind of insurance I'd need depending on the location. - After a closer look, they seem to be just some old-school snack-style machines. Also been looking at some new drink ones if things get serious.
EN: After looking a bit deeper, looks like they're just some older snack style machines. If this turns serious though, have also been looking at some newer ones with drinks too. - Welcome to the vending industry. Be prepared for kids shoving all sorts of stupid things into the coin slots.
EN: Welcome to the vending biz. Be prepared for kids to shove all sorts of stupid shit in the coin chute. - Thanks! From your comment, I'm guessing you're already in the industry? What kind of machines do you handle?
EN: Thanks! I'm assuming by your comment that you're already in the business? What kind of machines do you deal with?
4. Theft
Original English title:Theft
Post summary:Just a heads up, items were stolen from a garden shed near the Port Arthur Arena/Canada Games Complex. I won't make it long, no one was hurt, but be careful to lock everything up. This area has been hit a few times this summer - cars, houses, outbuildings.
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FYI, theft of contents in garden shed near Port Arthur arena/Canada Games complex. I won’t make this lengthy, no one was hurt, but just be aware to lock everything. This area has been hit a few times this summer- cars, homes, outbuildings.
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- Yesterday morning, I had someone on a bike in the driveway first thing, I thought they were checking the door, but there was a dog outside, and when they came to the back of the house, it barked its head off and scared the person half to death.
EN: I had someone ride their bike down the driveway first thing in the morning yesterday, I assume to do door checks, but one of dogs was outside and scared the crap out of the person by barking her head off when they came a - Sometimes I walk through this area on my way home from work, and it definitely feels sketchier to me (and I live near Red River, so that says something)
EN: I walk through this area to get home from work sometimes and it definitely feels sketchier to me (and I live off of red river so that's saying something)
5. Fisherman's Park
Original English title:Fisherman's Park
Post summary:What kind of fishermen are usually at the river mouth now? Also, what kind of rigs or bait are best for fishing there? I've seen people fishing there but never seen anyone catch anything. I'm thinking of trying my luck there.
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What kind of fisher are usually at the mouth of the current river? And, what kind of rigging or bait is best to catch there? I have seen people fish there but never saw anyone catch anything. I am thinking of trying my luck there.
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6. Shelby Ch'ng resigns from city council
Original English title:Shelby Ch'ng resigns from council
Post summary:At-large councillor Shelby Ch'ng is leaving council two and a half months before the election. She has said she won't run again. Her seat will remain vacant until the election. Another situation for Bill Mauro. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/chngs-at-large-seat-listed-as-vacant-on-city-website-12636593
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At-large councillor Shelby Ch'ng is leaving council two-and-half months before the election. She already said she wasn't going to run again. Her seat will remain vacant until the election. Another Bill Mauro situation. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/chngs-at-large-seat-listed-as-vacant-on-city-website-12636593
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7. Theft at Central Car Wash
Original English title:Central Car Wash Theft
Post summary:That girl stole a 90-year-old lady's car at Central Car Wash today while she was getting gas! What a crazy world we live in today when you take advantage of seniors like that. I hope they catch her.
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Massive thumbs down to the girl who stole a 90 year old lady's vehicle from central car wash today while she was gassing up!! What a crazy world we live in today when you'd take advantage of the elderly like that. I hope they catch her.
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8. Ice delivery
Original English title:Ice delivery
Post summary:Where in Thunder Bay can I get bulk ice for an event outside the city?
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Anywhere in Thunder Bay that delivers bulk ice for events outside city limits?
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9. Transit callback
Original English title:transit return calls
Post summary:Does anyone know if transit is slow to return a message or doesn't return them at all? We called and left a message over a week ago, but nothing. Should we just never expect a reply?
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any1 know if transit is slow 2 return a msg or no returns.we called, left msg 2 a super over wk ago but nothing. should we never xpect a reply.
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10. Free metal drop-off location
Original English title:Free Metal Dropoff Locations
Post summary:Does anyone know of a free metal recycling location? The ones at the city dump are behind the weigh station, and I really don't want to make multiple trips to the scrapper
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Anyone know of any free metal drop off locations? Ones at the city dump are behind the weigh stations, Don't really feel like making multiple trips to the scrapper
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11. Health care for elderly grandfather
Original English title:Health care for elderly grandfather
Post summary:Hello, I'm visiting and trying to help my elderly grandfather (90s) with multiple health issues. He lives alone at home, and his health has deteriorated a lot in the past 3-6 months. His family doctor has never been any help and has dismissed all his concerns and worsening condition. Where would you recommend taking him so he can get some kind of thorough health check and medical help? I also think he might need some kind of service to check on him regularly, t
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Hi there, I am trying to help my elderly grandfather (in his 90s) with several health conditions while I'm here visiting. He lives alone at home and his health has gotten a lot worse in the past 3-6 months. His family doctor has never been any help and is brushing off all his concerns and deteriorating condition. Where
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12. Good tenants wanted
Original English title:Good tenants are welcome
Post summary:I will have a newly renovated two-bedroom apartment available September 1st. I'm having trouble finding good tenants, so I thought I'd try here. Most applicants don't seem to be from TBay. If you can't find a place, this is great for a couple or small family. Has new in-suite laundry. PM for more details.
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I will have a newly renovated two bed apartment available for Sept 1. I’m Having trouble finding good renters so thought I’d try here. Most applicants don’t seem local to TBay. If you are having trouble finding a place, it’s perfect for a couple or small family. Has new in suite Laundry. PM for more details.
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13. Sparrow fledgling with broken right leg.
Original English title:Fledgling sparrow with broken right leg.
Post summary:Found a fledgling sparrow in the yard, probably pushed out of a nest in the back, broke its leg on the way down? Its right leg is broken and unusable. I tried to take a picture, but I didn't want to stress it out too much. I think it's bent backwards near its hip, and it can't open and close its claw. Does the wildlife sanctuary take sparrows? How can we help her now, or if they can't take her? Edit: She passed away in the box she was in. Thanks to everyone who shared advice.
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Found fledgling sparrow in yard, probably pushed out of the nest that was back there and broken her leg on the way down? Her right leg is broken and she can’t use it. I tried to get a pic but I don’t want to stress her too much. It’s broken backwards I think near her hip and she can’t open and close her claws. Does the
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14. Haircut advice
Original English title:Haircut Recommendations
Post summary:Looking for recommendations for a barber/stylist for my next haircut. I wasn't too happy with my last barber, and it's been over a year since my last cut. My hair is shoulder-length and curly/wavy. I prefer a barber/stylist who can offer advice. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!
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Looking for barber/stylist recommendations for my next haircut. I'm not overly satisfied with my last barber, and it's been over a year since my last cut. My hair is shoulder-length and curly/wavy. I'd prefer a barber/stylist who offers suggestions. I need all the help I can get. Thanks!
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15. Sean Judge running for mayor for the third time.
Original English title:Shane Judge to run for mayor for a third time.
Post summary:Gary Christian will run for the at-large seat. Both are expected to file on Thursday. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/judge-to-take-second-run-at-mayors-chair-12633625?cb=1785983440
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Gary Christian will enter the at-large race. Both are expected to file on Thursday. https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/judge-to-take-second-run-at-mayors-chair-12633625?cb=1785983440
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16. Alternative route from Kakabeka Falls to Best Western Nor'Wester?
Original English title:Alternate route from Kakabeka Falls to Best Western Nor'Wester?
Post summary:I saw on Google Maps that if I take the route below, I can bypass the city. Is it a good, flat, fairly simple road (not easy to get lost)? TIA. Edit: Wow, you guys are fast... and very helpful! Thanks to those who provided answers. https://preview.redd.it/zsoz54yiznhh1.png?width=954&format=png&auto=webp&s=86da6941d0a51b51b5e229d193884429645e25fc
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I see on Google Maps that I can bypass the city if I take the route below. Is this a good, paved road that is pretty straightforward (as in not easy to get lost)? TIA. EDIT: Wow, you guys are fast...and incredibly helpful! Thank you to those who provided answers. https://preview.redd.it/zsoz54yiznhh1.png?width=954&fo
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17. People sitting under the old gas station at the county fair Walmart
Original English title:people sitting under the old gas station at County fair walmart
Post content summary:Why are they allowed to sit there and do drugs openly? It's right in the parking lot.
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Why are they allowed to just sit there and do drugs out in the open there? Its right in the parking lot.
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18. Looking for friends/people to talk to
Original English title:Looking for friends/people to talk to
Post content summary:I turn 30 in a little over a month, I prefer people close to my age, I'm also male, don't mind talking/hanging out with any gender. I'm quite introverted, have social anxiety, and don't have many friends now because I tend to spend most of my time working. I like playing Pokémon Go on my days off and would like someone to go to the park with. I've been trying to attend Magic: The Gathering meetups, bought cards and have several decks, but no one to play with. I play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
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I turn 30 in a little over a month and would prefer people closer to my age, aswell im male, dont mind talking to/hanging out with either gender I am more introverted, socially anxious, dont have many friends right now as I tend to spend most my time working I like to play Pokémon go on my days off and would love someo
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19. Patty Hajdu - Mail
Original English title:Patty Hajdu - mailouts
Post content summary:I feel like we get some mail from her office every 2-3 months, like statements or newsletter type things or calendars. Like, who actually pays for the printing/paper/postage? Is it really necessary in this digital age? Is it to reach older people who might not be online? Seems like a waste to me. Can I register to not receive this?
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I feel like we receive something in the mail from her office like every 2-3 months, like a statement or newsletter type thing or a yearly calendar. Like, who is actually paying for the printing/paper/mailing costs? Is it really necessary in this digital age? Is it to reach older folks who may not go online? It just see
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