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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 G... more

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.

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Aaron Ward
City's Manager of Engineering
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Episode: Victoriaville - May 12 2025
Kristyn Lovato-Day
A Policy and Research Analyst with the City, discussing updates on Animal Services
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: Animal Services - May 5, 2025
Rilee Willianen
Encampment Lead with the City
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: Temporary Village Location - April 28, 2025
Karen Kadolph
Special Events Developer for the City of Thunder Bay
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: 2025 Summer Events - April 21 2025
Shane Muir
Chief Paramedic with Superior North EMS
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Episode: Superior North EMS - March 24, 2025
Summer Stevenson
Project manager working on the Housing Accelerator Fund
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: Housing Accelerator Fund - March 17, 2025
Joel DePeuter
Director of Development Services for Thunder Bay
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: One-Stop Development Shop - February 24, 2025
John Collin
City Manager of Thunder Bay
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: 2025 Operating Budget - January 20, 2025
Danielle Thom
Climate Action Specialist with the City
City of Thunder Bay
Episode: Boulevard Garden By-law - December 16, 2024

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Jeff Walters
Host of the show who provides a thorough overview of each city council meeting and engages with various city officials during interviews, presenting insights on municipal initiatives and local governance processes.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great way to communicate

    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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The podcast is viewed as a reliable source of information without political bias, making it accessible to everyone in the community.
Listeners appreciate the clear communication of municipal issues and insights into city governance.
People find the blend of interviews and summaries of city council meetings particularly valuable.

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Victoriaville - May 12 2025
Q: When do we see the final product?
The street construction starts spring of 2026 with expected completion in June 2027.
Victoriaville - May 12 2025
Q: What do you have to do then to these buildings?
Many original walls will need to be rebuilt to ensure they're weather tight.
Victoriaville - May 12 2025
Q: If people go into Victoriaville right now, is it any different?
Many of the materials and benches have been removed in preparation for construction.
Animal Services - May 5, 2025
Q: What will the task force do?
The task force will identify gaps in services and guide the future direction of animal services in Thunder Bay.
Animal Services - May 5, 2025
Q: Why were these changes being made?
These changes were made in response to community feedback pointing out service gaps in the animal welfare system.

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This podcast offers a detailed exploration of Thunder Bay's City Council meetings, providing listeners with comprehensive overviews and valuable insights into the decisions and discussions that shape the community. Each episode typically features interviews with city staff and administration, shedding light on various urban development, community programs, and municipal governance topics. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to delivering clear, factual updates devoid of political bias, making it an important resource for residents who want to be informed about their local government's actions and plans.

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1. Aaron Ward
2. Kristyn Lovato-Day
3. Rilee Willianen
4. Karen Kadolph
5. Shane Muir
6. Summer Stevenson
7. Joel DePeuter
8. John Collin

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