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The Minutes
The Minutes is a weekly exploration of Thunder Bay’s City Council meetings.
Each episode features an overview of the latest meeting, plus engaging interviews with city staff and administration, providing detailed insights and perspectives beyond traditional news coverage.
“The Minutes” is presented by the City of Thunder Bay and is not politically affiliated with individual councillors.
Episodes
The MinutesOctober 29, 2026 - Part 2: Central Avenue Development Lands Project
In Part 2 of this special The Minutes series, Aaron Ward, Senior Project Manager with the City of Thunder Bay, takes a closer look at the Central Avenue…
The MinutesOctober 14, 2026 - Part 1: Central Avenue Development Lands Project
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Jillian Fazio, Land Use Planner with the City of Thunder Bay, for Part 1 of a two-part series on the Central Avenue…
The MinutesOctober 8, 2026 - Municipal Election Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Crystal DePeuter, Election Coordinator, to answer frequently asked questions about the upcoming Municipal Election. Learn…
The MinutesSeptember 22, 2026 - Community Safety & Well-Being Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Louisa Costanzo, Manager of Community Safety & Well-Being for the City of Thunder Bay, to discuss the 2026-2030 Community…
The MinutesSeptember 16, 2026 - City Council Recap & Truth and Reconciliation Discussion
In this episode of The Minutes, host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the key highlights from the September 15 City Council meeting. Kieran McMonagle, the City of Thunder…
The MinutesSeptember 8, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Traffic Study Insights
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the key highlights and decisions from the recent Quality of Life and Finance & Administration Standing Committee meetings. David…
The MinutesSeptember 2, 2026 - Part 2: Smart Growth Action Plan Update
Roads, housing, services, and infrastructure all play a role in building a thriving city. In Part 2, Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz continues the conversation…
The MinutesAugust 26, 2026 - Part 1: Smart Growth Action Plan Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Matt Pearson, Senior Advisor of Growth, to discuss the importance of Thunder Bay's Smart Growth Action Plan and the people…
The MinutesAugust 20, 2026 - City Council Recap & Part 2: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps key updates from the August 11 City Council meeting. We also continue our conversation with Robert Wark, Division Chief of…
The MinutesPart 1: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management
In this episode of The Minutes, Robert Wark, Division Chief of Administration and Community Emergency Management Coordinator with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue…
The MinutesJuly 28, 2026 - Drug Strategy Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Rachel Globensky, the City of Thunder Bay’s Drug Strategy Specialist, about the work happening through Thunder Bay’s Drug…
The MinutesJuly 21, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Housing Affordability Action Plan Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps key highlights from the Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. She is joined in the Minutes studio by Summer…
The MinutesJuly 2026 - City & Roads Updates
This week on the Minutes, host Amy Stasiewicz provides an update on summer happenings across the city, including events, construction, the upcoming Municipal…
The MinutesJuly 7, 2026 - City Council Recap & Finance Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an overview of the July 7 City Council meeting. Andrea Morrison, the City's Director of Finance, visits the Minutes studio to chat…
The MinutesJune 30, 2026 - Finance & Administration Meeting Recap & Asset Management Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap of the key highlights from the Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Amy Coomes, the City's Program Lead for…
The MinutesJune 23, 2026 - City Council Recap & City Archives Update
The Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz recaps what happened at City Council on June 23. The City's Archivist, Christina Wakefield, joins the podcast to discuss the…
The MinutesJune 16, 2026 - Recap of Standing Committee Meetings & Urban Forestry Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the recent Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. The City’s Urban Forester, Aaron Brecka, visits the Minutes…
The MinutesJune 9, 2026 - Indigenous Relations Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Annika Gregg, Engagement and Partnerships Lead on the City’s Indigenous Relations team, about the many community events…
The MinutesJune 2, 2026 - Introducing Service Thunder Bay
Host Amy Stasiewicz breaks down the key takeaways from the June 2 City Council meeting. Then, Dana Earle, Project Director of Customer Service, joins the…
The MinutesMay 26, 2026 - Finance & Administration Standing Committee Meeting Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the latest Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Kristyn Lovato-Day, Policy and Research Analyst for Corporate…
The MinutesMay 19, 2026 - Waterfront Master Plan Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz goes over key highlights from the May 19 City Council meeting. Joel DePeuter, Director of Development Services, stopped by the Minutes…
The MinutesSpecial Episode - Thunder Bay Tourism
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with the CEDC's Manager of Tourism, Paul Pepe, to discuss Thunder Bay’s tourism plans, the impact tourism has on the community…
The MinutesApril 14, 2026 - Thunder Bay Marina Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting. Cory Halvorsen drops by the Minutes studio to chat about what’s happening…
The MinutesApril 7, 2026 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue names new Chief
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update of what happened at City Council this week and sits down with Dave Tarini, the new Chief of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.
The MinutesSpecial Episode - Superior North EMS
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Shane Muir, Chief of Superior North EMS, to dive into the vital role paramedics play in keeping our community and region…
The MinutesMarch 24, 2026 - Emergency Management Program Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps both the Growth and Quality of Life Standing Committee meetings. Robert Wark, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue’s CEMC and Division Chief of…
The MinutesMarch 17, 2026 - Municipal Election Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the March 17 City Council meeting. Krista Power, City Clerk and Returning Officer for the 2026 Municipal Election, stops by the…
The MinutesSpecial Episode - Build Thunder Bay
Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with the City’s Director of Development Services, Joel DePeuter, to talk about all things Build Thunder Bay - from the One Stop…
The MinutesFebruary 17, 2026 - Encampment Response Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update on what happened at this week's City Council meeting. Rilee Willianen, the City's Supervisor of Encampment Response, joins…
The MinutesFebruary 10, 2026 - Infrastructure and Operations Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update on what happened at this week's Finance and Administration and Quality of Life Standing Committee meetings. Matthew…
The MinutesFebruary 2, 2026 - Eye on the Street Program
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update on what happened at this week's City Council meeting, including an update on the 2026 Operating Budget. Amy also has an…
The MinutesJanuary 26, 2026 - Home Energy Improvement Loan Program
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update on what happened at this week's Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings and has an interview with Danielle…
The MinutesJanuary 19, 2026 - 2026 Operating Budget
Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks with Keri Greaves, Commissioner of Corporate Services and City Treasurer to learn more about the 2026 Operating Budget, and how you…
The MinutesJanuary 12, 2026 - CEDC Strategic Plan
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update of what happened at the meeting this week and chats with Jamie Taylor, CEO of the Thunder Bay Community Economic…
The MinutesJanuary 5, 2026 - 2025 Digital Strategy Update
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update of what happened at this week's meeting, and then sits down with Jack Avella, the Director of Corporate Information…
The MinutesSpecial Episode - Fire Prevention
In this special edition of The Minutes, host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Kevin Anderson, the Acting Division Chief - Fire Prevention, to learn more about how you…
The MinutesSpecial Episode - Outdoor Rinks/Parks info
Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks to Manager of Parks and Open Spaces Cory Halvorsen to learn more about outdoor rinks, and the City’s parks operations and amenities.
The MinutesDecember 15, 2025 - Recycling Depot Operations
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap of what happened at the meeting this week and speaks to Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling to get an update…
The MinutesDecember 8, 2025 - Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan Public Engagement
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap of what happened at this week's meeting and speaks with the Manager of Community Safety and Wellbeing about the continued…
The MinutesDecember 1, 2025 - Opportunity Sites and Surplus Lands Proposals
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap at what happened at Monday's Special Growth Standing Committee meeting as well as at Tuesday's City Council meeting…
The MinutesSpecial Episode - November 30, 2025- 2026/27 Capital Budget
Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks with Commissioner of Corporate Services and City Treasurer Keri Greaves to learn more about the 2026-27 Capital Budget.
The MinutesNovember 24, 2025 - Vacant and Dilapidated Buildings and Housing Accelerator Program
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update at what happened at Standing Committee this week, and has an interview with Housing Program Manager Summer Stevenson to get…
The MinutesNovember 17, 2025 - Tbaytel Multiplex Operating Model
Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an update on what happened at this week's meeting and speaks with Commissoner of Community Services Kelly Robertson to learn more…
The MinutesNovember 10, 2025 - Winter Road Maintenance
Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks to Ian Spoljarich, Manager of Roads to learn how the City maintains roads throughout the winter months.
The MinutesNovember 3, 2025 - Indoor Turf Naming Rights
Host Stephanie Reid gives a rundown of what happened at this week's meeting, and has an interview with Callie Hemsworth, Supervisor of Initiatives, Marketing &…
The MinutesOctober 27, 2025 - Smart Growth Action Plan
Host Stephanie Reid gives a recap of what happened at this week's meeting and has an interview with Matt Pearson, Senior Advisor to the Growth Department to…
The MinutesSeptember 29, 2025 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Host Stephanie Reid speaks with the City's Manager of Indigneous Relations to learn more about how the City of Thunder Bay recognizes the National Day for…
The MinutesSeptember 22, 2025 - Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan & Smart Growth Action Plan updates
Host Stephanie Reid gives an update at what happened at both the Quality of Life Standing Committee and the Growth Standing Committee this week, and is joined…
The MinutesSeptember 15, 2025 - Temporary VIllage Location Selected
Host Stephanie Reid gives an rundown of what happened at this week's City Council meeting, and DIrector of Strategy and Engagement Cynthia Olsen offers a brief…
The MinutesSeptember 8, 2025 - Employee Appreciation Week
Host Stephanie Reid gives a round up of what happened at the first-ever Finance and Administration Standing Committee Meeting, and Wellness Coordinator…
The MinutesBuild Thunder Bay: One Stop Development Shop - September 2, 2025
Host Stephanie Reid gives an update at what happened at the first ever Tuesday City Council meeting and Director of Development Services Joel DePeuter offers…
The MinutesThe Minutes - September 2, 2025 - Build Thunder Bay: One Stop Development Shop
Host Stephanie Reid gives an update on what happened at the first ever Tuesday City Council meeting, and Director of Development Services Joel DePeuter offers…
The MinutesNew City Council Meeting Procedures - August 25, 2025 -
Host Stephanie Reid gives an update of what happened at City Council this week and City Clerk Krista Power offers more details on what to expect with the…
The MinutesTransportation Master Plan - August 11, 2025
City Council heard about the Transportation Master Plan and the Active Transportation Plan this week and we have Director of Engineering Matt Miedema on the…
The MinutesTemporary Village at Hillyard - July 21, 2025
City Council decided to change the location of the Temporary Village to the Hillyard Site near Central Avenue. We'll hear about that decision and what else…
The MinutesTemporary Village - July 14, 2025
City Council again endorsed a site on Miles St for the proposed temporary village. Encampment lead Rilee Willianen will fill us in on the details of this…
The MinutesDesignated Truck Route - June 23, 2025
City Council passed the Designated Truck Route By-law this week, with Director of Engineering Matt Miedema chatting about the project on this week's episode…
The MinutesCouncil Governance - June 16, 2025
City Clerk and Director of Legislative Services stops by to talk about some potential changes to how City Council meetings and how they are structured. Host…
The MinutesAsset Management Phase Three - June 2, 2025
Thunder Bay City Council got a look at Phase Three of the Asset Management Plan this week. Amy Coomes, who works with the Asset Management Plan speaks with…
The MinutesIndoor Turf Contract - May 26, 2025
City Council approved a contract this week to build the Indoor Turf Facility. Capital Facilities Construction Manager Kelvin Jankowski will talk about the…