The Minutes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 on the recycling depot operations transition to Circular Materials.

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 public engagement opportunities available as a part of the CSWB Plan development.

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. Featuring an interview with Deanna Walker, Manager of Realty Services with more information on the surplus lands proposals being recommended to Council.

Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks with Commissioner of Corporate Services and City Treasurer Keri Greaves to learn more about the 2026-27 Capital Budget.

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 more information on the Vacant and Dilapidated Buildings, and Housing Accelerator Fund Programs

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 about the proposed operating model for the Tbaytel Multiplex.

Host Amy Stasiewicz speaks to Ian Spoljarich, Manager of Roads to learn how the City maintains roads throughout the winter months.

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 & Community Support who offers more insight into the awarding of the naming rights to the indoor turf facility.

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 learn more about the Smart Growth Action Plan.

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 Truth and Reconciliation and walks the path to reconciliation year-round.

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 first by the Manager of Community Safety and Wellbeing and later by the Senior Adviosr to Growth to give updates on the Community Safety and Wellbeing and Smart Growth Action Plans.

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 update on the next steps in the temporary village project.

Host Stephanie Reid gives a round up of what happened at the first-ever Finance and Administration Standing Committee Meeting, and Wellness Coordinator Brigitte Champaigne-Klassen explains what the City's Employee Appreciation Week is all about.

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 more details on the new Build Thunder Bay: One Stop Development Shop.