The Minutes

A new policy for outdoor rinks is the focus at this week's City Council meeting. Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen talks about why it's important to have people using the rinks built by parks staff. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Chief Dave Paxton discusses the approval to purchase a new pumper truck, and how TBFR budgets and plans for asset maintenance and replacement. And this week's guest host, Stephanie Reid gives an update of what happened at council.

We discuss why encampment distance guidelines are remaining the same in Thunder Bay, along with announcing some changes to parking in the North Core. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

City Council revisited encampment guidlines this week, and we'll hear why no changes were recommended. As well, we will hear about changes to parking in the North Core, and Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council.

Details on the incentives available to get more homes and apartments built in Thunder Bay were released this week, with Housing Accelerator Coordinator Darrik Smith bringing the details to The Minutes. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

This week, we'll hear how the City is moving forward on its Recreation and Facilities Master Plan - which is more than hockey and baseball. Callie Hemsworth will detail where we are in the plan, and where we are heading. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

This week, Cynthia Olsen, the Director of Strategy and Engagement and Rilee Willianen, a Policy and Research Analyst will talk about encampments and how the City will implement guidelines on encampment locations. As well, newly-retired City Manager Norm Gale will give a farewell, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

Paid parking was back on the agenda this week as City Council heard a number of deputations in opposition to the recently increased rates and times. In this episode we chat with Supervisor of Municipal Parking Services, Jonathan Paske to get the details on the changes to the new policy, and fill-in host Stephanie Reid has a rudndown of what happened at Monday's Council meeting.

Ice is the hot topic this week at City Council, as we chat with Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen about Outdoor Rinks. Host Jeff Walters also has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

City council voted to proceed with a design-build RFP for the proposed Indoor Turf Facility. Kayla Dixon, the director of engineering will discuss what this means for the proposed building. Host Jeff Walters will have a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.

This week, Kelvin Jankowski, the Manager of Capital Facilities Construction talks about changing Thunder Bay's fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Council heard a first report on the transition to a zero-emission fleet, starting with transit buses, pickup trucks, and other readily available vehicles. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

On this week’s episode of The Minutes, Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Jason Sherband updates us on the new curbside recycling program starting on July 1. Also, Amy Coomes stops in to talk about Thunder Bay’s Asset Management plan, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

The potential for designated encampments in Thunder Bay is the big topic at City Council this week. Cynthia Olsen, the Director of Strategy and Engagement will talk about the possibility of encampments. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen drops by to talk about Phase Two of the Centennial Botanical Conservatory renovation. The two-year job will rebuild most of the aging building, which holds a number of tropical plants. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.

City Forester Dan Corbett talks about the Emerald Ash Borer strategy, and how ash trees are being replaced throughout Thunder Bay. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

Community Safety and Well-Being Specialist Lee-Ann Chevrette drops by to speak about the CSWB Plan, and how it impacts people across Thunder Bay. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council this week.

City Clerk Krista Power joins host Jeff Walters to talk about the Integrity Commissioner report, and explain exactly what this third-party does. Also, there will be a rundown of what happened on Monday night.

On this week's episode, Housing Accelerator Project Manager Summer Stevenson talks about how the City can spur development using federal funding, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

On this episode of The Minutes, Louisa Costanzo, Supervisor of Cultural Development, Community Programming & Events speaks about the City's Culture Plan, and how you can shape culture in Thunder Bay. Host Jeff Walters also has a review of what happened this week at City Council.

Planning Manager Devon McCloskey stops by to talk about planning, developing housing, and how public meetings all tie in together. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.

City Treasurer Keri Greaves and Budget Manager Jesse Langen sit down to discuss the approval and ratification of the 2024 budget, and what it means for taxpayers. Host Jeff Walters also has a rundown of what happened at Thunder Bay City Council on Monday night.

This week’s episode of The Minutes features an interview with City Manager Norm Gale as Thunder Bay City Council starts its budget deliberations. Gale speaks about council’s ability to change the budget, and why so many changes kicked off this year’s budget meetings

This special edition of The Minutes focuses on the 2024 municipal budget. City Treasurer Keri Greaves joins host Jeff Walters to talk about how the City budget is assembled.

The Minutes highlights the January 22, 2024 Thunder Bay City Council meeting. It also features an interview with Jonathan Paske, Supervisor - Parking Authority with an overview of the Parking Authority Financial Plan. The plan includes changes to how much you pay to park, and where you pay to park.

The inaugural episode of The Minutes highlights the January 8, 2024 Thunder Bay City Council meeting. It also features an interview with City Manager Norm Gale, who talks about his retirement announcement, and Director of Engineering Kayla Dixon, who talks about red light cameras, and traffic light synchronization.