The Minutes

Host Amy Stasiewicz gives an overview of the July 7 City Council meeting. Andrea Morrison, the City's Director of Finance, visits the Minutes studio to chat about the City's current financial status, reserve funds and the upcoming 2027 budget.

Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap of the key highlights from the Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Amy Coomes, the City's Program Lead for Asset Management, joins the Minutes studio to chat about what’s happening with the City’s existing infrastructure and find out more about the Asset Management Plan.

The Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz recaps what happened at City Council on June 23. The City's Archivist, Christina Wakefield, joins the podcast to discuss the heritage properties process and share updates from the City’s Archives.

Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the recent Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. The City’s Urban Forester, Aaron Brecka, visits the Minutes studio to discuss next steps for tree removal and replanting, as well as the vital role green infrastructure plays in supporting our community and neighbourhoods.

Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Annika Gregg, Engagement and Partnerships Lead on the City’s Indigenous Relations team, about the many community events happening during National Indigenous History Month and other initiatives and learning opportunities offered throughout the year.

Host Amy Stasiewicz breaks down the key takeaways from the June 2 City Council meeting. Then, Dana Earle, Project Director of Customer Service, joins the Minutes studio to discuss Service Thunder Bay - a new centralized “one stop shop” for accessing City services online, by phone, or in person, launching December 7, 2026.

Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the latest Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Kristyn Lovato-Day, Policy and Research Analyst for Corporate Services, joins the Minutes studio to discuss the 2027 budget process and the new Incident Response Policy.

Host Amy Stasiewicz goes over key highlights from the May 19 City Council meeting. Joel DePeuter, Director of Development Services, stopped by the Minutes studio to discuss the exciting updates to the Waterfront Master Plan.

Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with the CEDC's Manager of Tourism, Paul Pepe, to discuss Thunder Bay’s tourism plans, the impact tourism has on the community and local economy, and the growing influence of the cruise ship industry.

Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting. Cory Halvorsen drops by the Minutes studio to chat about what’s happening at the Marina and share some behind-the-scenes insight and plans for the future.

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.