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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 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.
Host Stephanie Reid gives an update of what happened at City Council this week and City Clerk Krista Power offers more details on what to expect with the changes coming to how City Council structures and runs their meetings.
City Council heard about the Transportation Master Plan and the Active Transportation Plan this week and we have Director of Engineering Matt Miedema on the show to tell us more. And host Stephanie Reid gives a rundown of what else happened at Council this week.
City Council decided to change the location of the Temporary Village to the Hillyard Site near Central Avenue. We'll hear about that decision and what else happened at City Hall from host Stephanie Reid. Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury will also stop by, to talk about the force's annual report and its presentation to Council this week.
City Council again endorsed a site on Miles St for the proposed temporary village. Encampment lead Rilee Willianen will fill us in on the details of this project. Host Stephanie Reid has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.
City Council passed the Designated Truck Route By-law this week, with Director of Engineering Matt Miedema chatting about the project on this week's episode. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what else happened at City Hall this week.
City Clerk and Director of Legislative Services stops by to talk about some potential changes to how City Council meetings and how they are structured. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of all the other happenings at City Hall this week.
Thunder Bay City Council got a look at Phase Three of the Asset Management Plan this week. Amy Coomes, who works with the Asset Management Plan speaks with host Jeff Walters about where Thunder Bay is when it comes to dealing with assets and infrastructure. Jeff also gives a rundown of what happened at City Hall this week.
City Council approved a contract this week to build the Indoor Turf Facility. Capital Facilities Construction Manager Kelvin Jankowski will talk about the project, and when you can kick your soccer ball indoors. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall this week.
Victoriaville Mall will be deconstructed, or torn down this summer, and Victoria Avenue rebuilt over the coming year. We'll hear about how this major project in downtown Fort William could help grow and revive the south core with Aaron Ward, the Manager of Engineering. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall this week.
City Council learned about some changes to how Animal Services will now respond to calls for service in Thunder Bay. Policy and Research Analyst Kristyn Lovato-Day explains the changes. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.
Thunder Bay City Council chose a location for the Temporary Village this week. Encampment Lead Rilee Willianen stops by to talk about the Kam River Heritage Park location and why it was chosen. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.
It's almost summer in Thunder Bay, and that means it's events season! Learn about all of the upcoming 2025 events with host Jeff Walters and Special Events Developer Karen Kadolph.
There was a lot on the agenda at Thunder Bay City Council this week, with Host Jeff Walters giving a rundown on the James Whalen Tug, Council Composition decision and changes to the location of the Temporary Village. As well, Manager of Planning Services Devon McCloskey will chat about changes to delegated authority, and how it will speed up development in Thunder Bay.
A busy week at Thunder Bay City Council, including decisions on the James Whalen tug, Council Composition and the Temporary Village. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of the decisions at Council this week. As well, Manager of Planning Services Devon McCloskey stops by to talk about what delegated authority means, and how it will speed up development in Thunder Bay.
City Council made a decision on the location for the temporary village this week. Encampment lead Rilee Willianen will tell us about the location and when it will be up and running. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of the many items at Council this week, including the James Whalen tugboat and a recommendation from the Council Composition Review Committee.
Superior North EMS continues to work on its Master Plan, including changes to EMS stations in the District, and expanding Community Paramedicine in Thunder Bay. Chief Paramedic Shane Muir will give an update. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at Council on Monday night.