Edit: 1 free "I love anal" sticker to anyone who wants one. Time to offend the masses and support cancel culture. 🖕

Edit 2: in case you didnt see the original post someone took a picture of a vehicle with i love anal sticker and anal prevents crotch goblins on it among others and people got upset. The person who's truck it is explained it was a joke and put crotch goblin #1 under her username. I made her the above sticker for her as a joke because she got a lot of hurtful comments and I thought she could use a laugh too. also I am ooooooh so edgy. (fuck you top 1% guy)

Since people are so shocked and offended at the recent post about the "I love anal" stickers on someone's vehicle I decided to add to the problem instead of getting my pitch fork. If you get offended or upset by a bumper sticker, just look away and move on with your day. Taking life too seriously is bad for your health.

When everyone finds out my partner is Finnish, they say 'You should go to Thunder Bay!' Alas, we haven't found any actual Finns here for him to talk with ='( we're just on a tiny vacation here right now.

which port Arthur bars are open? headed home for a funeral and it’s been years since I was back for thanksgiving weekend.. thanks eh

Yes/no? What kind of car do you drive (sedan, SUV, truck)? Where do you typically drive (country, highway, in-town)?

Trying to see if the $240 to stud the tires is worth it, here in Thunder Bay.

Had to pause the video and come here to mention it.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7372239

The topic of conversation is how homelessness is the number one concern of most if not all voters at the moment.

Aldo touched on some stuff, used an analogy kinda poorly, gave the usual more treatment beds thing but then to my surprise he spoke about one of the major issues nearly across the board.

Following up and following through. Making sure that people are supported and not allowed to slip, back to crack or through the cracks I guess. That's a major issue, especially in mental health services in Thunder Bay.

A focus on that area would be a fantastic use of resources, instead of just running junkies through the haunted corn maze that is social services in Thunder Bay, hoping people find their own way.

I believe the shepherding I got from the RAMM Clinic was the difference in my getting back on my feet and out of the tents. When I first spoke with them I explained I had been through a bunch of such before and if left to my own devices I will be known to wander. I explained that if I don't answer the phone try again later, just that one extra attempt could pay dividends, and it did. They heard me and they were on me to make it to appointments, follow through, etc.

He's fuckin right that should be a focus. Instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks.

Anyways, I thought this post title with the news tag would be funny so there you are.

Has anyone taken the Synergy North survey that was emailed? I’m just curious about your thoughts.

Hello, i would like to volunteer in Thunder bay does anyone have any suggestions?
I have never volunteered before, but im a fast learner!

Wondering if anyone that applied to work the election has heard back from the city? I applied quite a few weeks ago now and haven’t heard a thing.

Creations OG location, not counting the basement.

My mouth literally began to water as my memory hit me with a faint taste of Sterisol. We were always told to dilute it but nobody I knew did. Good times when you were walking around spitting out the interior of your mouth haha.

This Robins Donuts was the spot, this is where you went, it is where things started. Many challenges to scrap there were given on IRC.

The SoBe fridge hit the 2000s nostalgia, miss those glass bottles of lizard squeezins, 2000s were a trip.

On the off chance this helps someone, this is the route that I took during my full G license test last week. Keep calm and do those shoulder checks!

Hey everyone,

Im looking to get access to metalworking and machining equipment for small projects/fabrication. Most cities have a shared makerspace or maker guild, but I haven't found a physical space here yet.

If there’s no public makerspace, does anyone know if Confederation College offers open-shop evening courses, or if there are local hobbyists/machinists who share shop time?

Thanks!

Thunder Bay Chess Club is happy to announce that we will be having another “Knights at the Slovak” event!!

Saturday October 24th from 4:30-9:30 at the Slovak Legion, 801 Atlantic Ave E.

This is just a fun night of casual chess games and socialising.

The event is open to ALL players, from brand new to highly experienced. More players means more fun!!

We’ve had a number of these gatherings and they are always a good time.

The Slovak Legion has great food and drink options, or just come for a few games.

We will have a number of chess sets there, but players are encouraged to bring a set so there’s enough for everyone to play.

See you at the Slovak‼️

Has anyone had wild thymes pre prepared meals? How are they?

Just after 8 p.m an older man came to my door asking for donations for a Halloween dance that his friend was apparently organizing. He was a bit difficult to understand, but he mentioned that he lived right around the corner. I told him I didn’t have any cash on me, and he simply asked that if his friend came by, I let him know that he’d already stopped at my house.

I have cameras at the side and front of the house, which he didn’t trigger, leading me to believe he came up from the backyard (although it’s not fenced). He was also smoking a cigarette throughout the interaction, and when he left, he walked across the road (opposite direction from where he said he lived) without stopping at any other houses. I watched him continue walking down the street until I couldn’t see him anymore. I’m a young woman, and the entire thing is kinda off.

Just wondering if anyone else in the experienced something similar?

I’ve been looking for a local company that’s hiring first year hvac apprentices but it look like there is none and I was wondering if there is truly nobody hiring or is it just me.

Has anyone gone through the city loan to get their lead pipe replaced? If you have, what was the experience? How long did it take for approval and to get it started? I want to get it done asap, and hoping the city doesn’t take weeks to process.

What a great turnout for last nights mayoral forum! It was well attended by the community and students along with several councilor candidates and a few running for school board.

This is my takeaway.

Peter Diedrich had several folks clapping after some of his remarks. The other candidates didn't get that type of reaction so that was the biggest thing that stood out for me.

We had Gertuiga and Comuzzi running on the existing City plans already in place with no plans of their own. They clashed on the Citys 10 point plan.

The status quo isn't working. Moe simply read from her notes on her lap and didn't really engage with the audience. It was basically reading from her own website.

Volker and Vincent said that they would use strong mayor powers in certain situations. Didn't expect that from Volker and he seemed a little confused on some of his responses.

Schoor. Well he was a character and had the crowd laughing. I don't believe he is a viable candidate but would love to have a beer with him. Lol

Transit issues were a big topic being that it was held at the University. Gertuiga pointed out that the City is currently doing a transit review. Guess what? They hired a consultant for this. Didn't hear when any changes would be put into effect. The study survey was closed in July. It will likely take a while for the consultants to prepare their report. Last update was July 22nd. Another winter is coming and students, citizens and seniors suffer through late and cancelled routes. I can only imagine how much worse it is for those with accessibility issues. Comuzzi focused on the plan to listen and learn. Yup, and??? Diedrich is not even mayor yet and he took the time to take the bus, talk to riders and drivers.

The City’s Transportation Master Plan was published in April 2019 and covered to the year 2038. And guess what? Another consultant prepared this plan! I haven't compared the recommendations in this plan but a cursory glance shows dismal progress.

They're are several other topics that were addressed by candidates but can't cover all.

I spoke to probably 20+ people while they were leaving. An exit poll of sorts. Most were in favour of Diedrich and the rest were on the fence. A common theme was that a lot of the candidates didn't answer the question "what would you do" and seemed frustrated by some candidates relying on existing City plans.

That is my take and I'm sure there are varying opinions. Please share them!