The Minutes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.