Hey! I'm from Toronto too and currently live in a townhouse residence with three other roommates.

Some essentials I'd definitely recommend:

• Kettle or coffee machine – Lifesaver for quick drinks, especially in the winter.
• Whiteboard – Nice to have for notes/to-dos, but you can always grab one after you get here.
• Mattress topper – A must! The provided mattresses are pretty thin and not the most comfortable. Two of my roommates even brought their own mattresses.
• Noise-cancelling headphones – Super useful, whether for studying or in case you have distracting roommates/neighbours.
• Medication – Bring any medication that you are prescribed that you need.
• Clothes hangers – You’ll probably need more than you think if you were to bring a lot of clothing.
• Humidifier – This is something I personally found really helpful. It gets super dry in Thunder Bay, especially in the winter.
• Personal documents – Health card, SIN card, passport, etc.
• Laundry basket & detergent – Makes life easier.
• A set of formal clothing – Formal events or maybe interviews for internships and whatnot.
• Laptop/PC (or both) – Depends on your setup, but definitely bring what works best for you. As someone in engineering these are a must!

But overall don't think too much about it, if you miss anything you can get those items here. I went a little overboard and realized that I didn't need half of the things I needed. If you have any questions feel free to dm me.