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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.
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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.
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 safe every single day. From emergency response to behind-the-scenes coordination, this episode of The Minutes gives you an inside look at the people and systems protecting us when it matters most.
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 Administration, shares information about the City's Emergency Management Program.
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 Minutes studio to share insights on voting, candidate information, and how to get involved this fall.
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 Development Shop to key updates for 2025–2026.
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.
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