The Minutes City of Thunder Bay

Ice is the hot topic this week at City Council, as we chat with Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen about Outdoor Rinks. Host Jeff Walters also has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

City council voted to proceed with a design-build RFP for the proposed Indoor Turf Facility. Kayla Dixon, the director of engineering will discuss what this means for the proposed building. Host Jeff Walters will have a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.

This week, Kelvin Jankowski, the Manager of Capital Facilities Construction talks about changing Thunder Bay's fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Council heard a first report on the transition to a zero-emission fleet, starting with transit buses, pickup trucks, and other readily available vehicles. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

On this week’s episode of The Minutes, Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Jason Sherband updates us on the new curbside recycling program starting on July 1. Also, Amy Coomes stops in to talk about Thunder Bay’s Asset Management plan, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

The potential for designated encampments in Thunder Bay is the big topic at City Council this week. Cynthia Olsen, the Director of Strategy and Engagement will talk about the possibility of encampments. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen drops by to talk about Phase Two of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory renovation. The two-year job will rebuild most of the aging building, which holds a number of tropical plants. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.