The Minutes

This week’s Minutes episode recaps the Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting and Special Session of City Council, highlighting key decisions, discussions, and updates that impact our community.
Later in the episode, host Amy Stasiewicz is joined by Matt Miedema, Director of Engineering and Facilities with the City of Thunder Bay, to take a closer look at some of the City's major 2026 construction and infrastructure projects. Learn how these investments are helping maintain critical infrastructure, improve services, and support Thunder Bay's future growth.

In Part 2 of this special The Minutes series, Aaron Ward, Senior Project Manager with the City of Thunder Bay, takes a closer look at the Central Avenue Development Lands project, a key action item within the City's Smart Growth Action Plan. Learn about the infrastructure and servicing work required to prepare the site for future development, what's happening now, and how this project supports Thunder Bay's long-term growth by creating new opportunities for housing, investment, and economic development.

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 community feedback helped shape the vision, and what's next as planning moves forward for this significant housing and infrastructure initiative.

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 voting opens.
Online voting and advance polls begins October 19 and Election Day is October 26.
For election information, voter resources, candidate profiles and everything you need to make your voting plan, visit: www.tbayvotes.ca

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 community members, and the collaborative work underway to help build a safer and inclusive city.