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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 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 efforts are ... more

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 Affordability Act... more

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, the City’s Ma... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Andrea Morrison
City's Director of Finance
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: July 7, 2026 - City Council Recap & Finance Update
Amy Coomes
City's Program Lead for Asset Management
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: June 30, 2026 - Finance & Administration Meeting Recap & Asset Management Update
Christina Wakefield
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Episode: June 23, 2026 - City Council Recap & City Archives Update
Aaron Brecka
City's new urban forester
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Episode: June 16, 2026 - Recap of Standing Committee Meetings & Urban Forestry Update
Annika Gregg
Engagement and Partnerships Lead with the City's Indigenous Relations Team
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: June 9, 2026 - Indigenous Relations Update
Dana Earle
Project Director of Customer Service
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: June 2, 2026 - Introducing Service Thunder Bay
Paul Pepe
Manager of Tourism with the CEDC
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)
Episode: Special Episode - Thunder Bay Tourism
Dave Tarini
New Chief of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, introduced on the episode
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
Episode: April 7, 2026 - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue names new Chief
Shane Muir
Chief of Superior North EMS
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Episode: Special Episode - Superior North EMS

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Amy Stasiewicz
Host of The Minutes; City of Thunder Bay

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
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    Thank you for putting this together. I’ve heard a lot of feedback form citizens that it’s a great way to get the information without having to decipher what was said in the minutes. Quick and factual!

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Clear, practical summaries of council actions.
Great for understanding budget and service changes without the noise.
Shows impact on residents, not just politics.
Guest experts explain complex city programs accessibly.

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July 21, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Housing Affordability Action Plan Update
Q: Is Thunder Bay still an affordable place to live?
Thunder Bay's affordability varies by measure: housing costs relative to other Southern Ontario cities can seem affordable, but household incomes mean many residents still find options challenging; affordability is context-dependent and improves with increased supply over time.
July 21, 2026 - Standing Committees Recap & Housing Affordability Action Plan Update
Q: What is the Housing Affordability Action Plan, and why is it needed in general?
It is the next phase following the Housing Accelerator Fund, designed to expand housing options by addressing affordability gaps, streamlining processes, and enabling non-profit and affordable housing development through targeted programs and policy supports.
July 2026 - City & Roads Updates
Q: Can you explain the winter vs summer pothole repair approach?
In winter we use cold mix asphalt for temporary fixes due to cold temperatures, while in May we switch to hot mix asphalt for more permanent repairs on priority routes, with efforts focused first on arterial roads.
July 2026 - City & Roads Updates
Q: How do you decide which roads are repaired first each year?
We follow established roads maintenance objectives that prioritize high-traffic arterial roads first, then move to collectors and finally residential streets, while addressing larger potholes before smaller ones as resources allow.
July 2026 - City & Roads Updates
Q: For those who might not realize the scale of the operation, how many kilometers of roads does the city maintain?
We have over 2,000 kilometers of roads that we maintain throughout the winter and summer, spanning from the city core to outskirts and including arterial, collector, and residential streets.

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A city-government focused program that recaps council actions and dives into department updates with staff from various municipal offices. Episodes routinely pair concise political and budget context with in-depth interviews on topics like asset management, urban forestry, archives, public safety, service delivery, and waterfront planning. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex city programs, a practical view of funding and implementation timelines, and tangible resident-facing takeaways. A distinctive angle is the recurring emphasis on governance, citizen engagement, and real-world impacts of policy decisions on Thunder Bay's infrastructure and community life.

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