The Minutes

This week, City Council debated the proposed location for a temporary village. Rilee Willianen, the City's Encampment Lead, will discuss next steps for the project, after Council voted to not locate the village on Miles Street East. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall.

It will be easier for kids to cross the street at three schools in Thunder Bay, with new crossing guards being posted across the city. Crossing Guard Supervisor Michelle Reimer will talk about expanding the crossing guard program, while host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council.

Council got its first look at the 2025 Capital Budget, with Commissioner of Corporate Services and City Treasurer Keri Greaves explaining why this proposed budget is coming to council before the new year. Also, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

Booking a campsite or swimming lessons online are now possible because of the city's digital strategy. Director of Corporate Information Technology Jack Avella stops by the studio to talk about more digital services in Thunder Bay. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

City Council spent a lot of time debating the creation of a village site as a response to encampments in Thunder Bay. Drug Strategy Specialist Rilee Willianen will talk about Council's decision, and host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

Thunder Bay Transit will undergo a transformation over the next couple of years. Transit Manager Brad Loroff will give us a look at what's in store. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

City Clerk Krista Power brings an update on what the City Council Composition Review Committee has been up to for the past year, and what options will be presented to the public comment in the coming weeks. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council on Monday night.

The future of the James Whalen tugboat was decided at the September 16 council meeting. Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen will talk about what options there are for the tug, along with future plans for the VIA Rail train display. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council.

A new policy for outdoor rinks is the focus at this week's City Council meeting. Parks and Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen talks about why it's important to have people using the rinks built by parks staff. As well, host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Council this week.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Chief Dave Paxton discusses the approval to purchase a new pumper truck, and how TBFR budgets and plans for asset maintenance and replacement. And this week's guest host, Stephanie Reid gives an update of what happened at council.