The Minutes

City of Thunder Bay

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.

  1. February 17, 2026 - Encampment Response Update

    3D AGO

    February 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 Minutes studio to discuss the guiding criteria for designated encampment sites, the 10 part response plan and more insight into the Temporary Shelter Village.

    21 min
  2. February 10, 2026 - Infrastructure and Operations Update

    FEB 13

    February 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 Miedema, the City's Director of Engineering, joins the Minutes studio to chat about the City's Infrastructure and Operations department.

    25 min
  3. February 2, 2026 - Eye on the Street Program

    FEB 5

    February 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 interview with Matt Pearson, the City's Senior Advisor - Growth, to learn more about the Eye on the Street Program. Please note: the property tax impacts of the levy may change pending approval of the tax policy later in 2026.

    25 min
  4. January 26, 2026 - Home Energy Improvement Loan Program

    JAN 29

    January 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 Slongo, the City's Climate Action Specialist, to learn more about the Home Energy Improvement Loan Program.

    25 min
  5. January 19, 2026 - 2026 Operating Budget

    JAN 26

    January 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 can give your feedback.

    24 min
  6. January 12, 2026 - CEDC Strategic Plan

    JAN 26

    January 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 Development Commission to learn more about their new strategic plan.

    24 min
  7. January 5, 2026 - 2025 Digital Strategy Update

    JAN 26

    January 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 Technology to learn more about the Digital Strategy.

    23 min
  8. Special Episode - Fire Prevention

    JAN 26

    Special 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 can protect your home and property and how the fire department can help.

    25 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    City of Thunder Bay
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of Thunder Bay
  • Show Website
    The Minutes