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  • October 14, 2026 - Part 1: Central Avenue Development Lands Project

    October 15, 2026 · 22 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Jillian Fazio, Land Use Planner with the City of Thunder Bay, for Part 1 of a two-part series on the Central Avenue Development Lands Project. Learn why this area was identified for future growth, how…

  • October 8, 2026 - Municipal Election Update

    October 8, 2026 · 25 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Crystal DePeuter, Election Coordinator, to answer frequently asked questions about the upcoming Municipal Election. Learn about voting options, key dates, and the information you need to be ready when…

  • September 22, 2026 - Community Safety & Well-Being Update

    September 23, 2026 · 25 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Louisa Costanzo, Manager of Community Safety & Well-Being for the City of Thunder Bay, to discuss the 2026-2030 Community Safety & Well-Being Plan, the key concerns and priorities being heard from…

  • September 16, 2026 - City Council Recap & Truth and Reconciliation Discussion

    September 17, 2026 · 26 min

    In this episode of The Minutes, host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the key highlights from the September 15 City Council meeting. Kieran McMonagle, the City of Thunder Bay’s Manager of Indigenous Relations, joins the podcast to discuss the City’s…

  • September 8, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Traffic Study Insights

    September 10, 2026 · 25 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the key highlights and decisions from the recent Quality of Life and Finance & Administration Standing Committee meetings. David Binch, Traffic Technologist with the City of Thunder Bay, joins the Minutes to…

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  • September 2, 2026 - Part 2: Smart Growth Action Plan Update

    September 3, 2026 · 22 min

    Roads, housing, services, and infrastructure all play a role in building a thriving city. In Part 2, Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz continues the conversation with Matt Pearson, Senior Advisor of Growth, exploring how Thunder Bay's Smart…

  • August 26, 2026 - Part 1: Smart Growth Action Plan Update

    August 27, 2026 · 26 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz sits down with Matt Pearson, Senior Advisor of Growth, to discuss the importance of Thunder Bay's Smart Growth Action Plan and the people, organizations, and partnerships helping shape the city's future. Stay tuned for…

  • August 20, 2026 - City Council Recap & Part 2: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management

    August 20, 2026 · 24 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps key updates from the August 11 City Council meeting. We also continue our conversation with Robert Wark, Division Chief of Administration and Community Emergency Management Coordinator with Thunder Bay Fire…

  • Part 1: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management

    August 7, 2026 · 26 min

    In this episode of The Minutes, Robert Wark, Division Chief of Administration and Community Emergency Management Coordinator with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, discusses the City of Thunder Bay's Emergency Management Program and the work that…

  • July 28, 2026 - Drug Strategy Update

    July 28, 2026 · 25 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Rachel Globensky, the City of Thunder Bay’s Drug Strategy Specialist, about the work happening through Thunder Bay’s Drug Strategy. From current priorities to community partnerships, Rachel shares how these…

  • July 21, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Housing Affordability Action Plan Update

    July 23, 2026 · 24 min

    Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps key highlights from the Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. She is joined in the Minutes studio by Summer Stevenson, Project Manager with Development Services, who discusses the Housing…

  • July 2026 - City & Roads Updates

    July 16, 2026 · 23 min

    This week on the Minutes, host Amy Stasiewicz provides an update on summer happenings across the city, including events, construction, the upcoming Municipal Election, and the launch of Service Thunder Bay on December 7. Ian Spoljarich…

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About the show

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.