June 23, 2026 - City Council Recap & City Archives Update

June 23, 2026 - City Council Recap & City Archives Update

The Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz recaps what happened at City Council on June 23. The City's Archivist, Christina Wakefield, joins the podcast to discuss the heritage properties process and share updates from the City’s Archives.

June 16, 2026 - Recap of Standing Committee Meetings & Urban Forestry Update

Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the recent Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. The City’s Urban Forester, Aaron Brecka, visits the Minutes studio to discuss next steps for tree removal and replanting, as well as the vital role green infrastructure plays in supporting our community and neighbourhoods.

June 9, 2026 - Indigenous Relations Update

Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Annika Gregg, Engagement and Partnerships Lead on the City’s Indigenous Relations team, about the many community events happening during National Indigenous History Month and other initiatives and learning opportunities offered throughout the year.

June 2, 2026 - Introducing Service Thunder Bay

Host Amy Stasiewicz breaks down the key takeaways from the June 2 City Council meeting. Then, Dana Earle, Project Director of Customer Service, joins the Minutes studio to discuss Service Thunder Bay - a new centralized “one stop shop” for accessing City services online, by phone, or in person, launching December 7, 2026.

May 26, 2026 - Finance & Administration Standing Committee Meeting Update

Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the latest Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Kristyn Lovato-Day, Policy and Research Analyst for Corporate Services, joins the Minutes studio to discuss the 2027 budget process and the new Incident Response Policy.