The Minutes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.