Aug 20, 2026 · 24 min · 10 segments
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…
Robert WarkGuest
Amy StasiewiczHost
Like all council and standing committee meetings, the meeting began with a land acknowledgement.
City council meetings open with the National Anthem, performed by a guest or local group.
If you're interested in being one of the performers, you can find out more at thunderbay.ca slash council.
To start off the council meeting, a public meeting was held to consider zoning amendments for 791 Arundel Street and 144 Fanshawe Street.
For Arundel Street, Planning Services recommended changes that would allow the construction of two seven-story apartment buildings with approximately 360 homes.
Staff reported that technical studies found acceptable servicing capacity, manageable traffic impacts, and no significant environmental concerns.
While residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, building height, privacy, and green space, Planning Services noted that many of these issues would be addressed through the future site plan control process.
Following 18 deputations from residents, Council approved the rezoning to an urban mid-rise zone.
Council then considered a similar application for Fanshawe Street, where a zoning amendment was requested to permit a six-story apartment building with approximately 150 homes.
Planning staff advised that the development is consistent with city planning policies, can be supported by existing infrastructure, and is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.
After hearing one deputation, Council approved the rezoning to an urban mid-sized zone.
Combined, the two developments have the potential to add approximately 510 new homes to Thunder Bay's housing supply, supporting the city's efforts to address current and future housing needs.
Next was the consent agenda items, which included minutes of previous council and standing committee meetings, various applications, and other committee and board minutes.
Nothing was removed for discussion, and all consent agenda items were approved by council.
There was a board appointment, legal matter, and property-related matter brought out into open session.
Like all council and standing committee meetings, the meeting began with a land acknowledgement.
City council meetings open with the National Anthem, performed by a guest or local group.
If you're interested in being one of the performers, you can find out more at thunderbay.ca slash council.
To start off the council meeting, a public meeting was held to consider zoning amendments for 791 Arundel Street and 144 Fanshawe Street.
For Arundel Street, Planning Services recommended changes that would allow the construction of two seven-story apartment buildings with approximately 360 homes.
Staff reported that technical studies found acceptable servicing capacity, manageable traffic impacts, and no significant environmental concerns.
While residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, building height, privacy, and green space, Planning Services noted that many of these issues would be addressed through the future site plan control process.
Following 18 deputations from residents, Council approved the rezoning to an urban mid-rise zone.
Council then considered a similar application for Fanshawe Street, where a zoning amendment was requested to permit a six-story apartment building with approximately 150 homes.
Planning staff advised that the development is consistent with city planning policies, can be supported by existing infrastructure, and is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.
After hearing one deputation, Council approved the rezoning to an urban mid-sized zone.
Combined, the two developments have the potential to add approximately 510 new homes to Thunder Bay's housing supply, supporting the city's efforts to address current and future housing needs.
Next was the consent agenda items, which included minutes of previous council and standing committee meetings, various applications, and other committee and board minutes.
Nothing was removed for discussion, and all consent agenda items were approved by council.
There was a board appointment, legal matter, and property-related matter brought out into open session.
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