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by City of Thunder Bay

Season 3

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

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 discuss traffic studies, transportation planning, and the recent River Terrace parking review. Learn how traffic and parking decisions are made and the role data plays in shaping safe, efficient transportation throughout our community.

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

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 Growth Action Plan is supporting development and bringing partners together to create opportunities for current and future residents.

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

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 Part 2 of the interview next week.

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

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 Rescue. In Part 2, he shares how the City of Thunder Bay plans for emergencies, coordinates response efforts, and works to keep residents safe. He also discusses the importance of personal emergency preparedness, including having an emergency kit ready and a plan in place before an emergency occurs. With recent wildfires affecting communities across Northern Ontario, this timely conversation highlights the shared responsibility between individuals, families, and emergency responders in building a resilient community.

Part 1: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management

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 happens behind the scenes to prepare for and respond to emergencies. With recent wildfires affecting communities across Northern Ontario, emergency preparedness and coordinated response efforts remain more important than ever. This is Part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming in the next few weeks, as the conversation continues.

July 28, 2026 - Drug Strategy Update

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 helping support the health and well-being of people across our city.

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

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 Action Plan and explores the housing challenges facing Thunder Bay.

July 2026 - City & Roads Updates

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 Manager of Roads, joins the conversation to discuss the work taking place behind the scenes to maintain and improve Thunder Bay’s roads.

July 7, 2026 - City Council Recap & Finance Update

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.

June 30, 2026 - Finance & Administration Meeting Recap & Asset Management Update

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.

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