Where You Belong.

City of Sault Ste. Marie

The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s official podcast about your local government and the people who work there. Join us each month for an in-depth conversation with City staff about why this community is Where You Belong.

  1. Special Local Government Week Series

    10/24/2025

    Special Local Government Week Series

    As Local Government Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating the important role local government plays in shaping our community. From delivering essential services that keep our City running to fostering civic engagement and participation in local democracy. It all starts right here at the local level. In our final episode, Councillor Vezeau Allen shares what local democracy means to her and her journey into public service. Thank you for joining us this week as we explored how local democracy works and how you can help shape the future of our City. Missed an episode? Catch up anytime at www.saultstemarie.ca/podcast

    14 min
  2. Special Local Government Week Series

    10/23/2025

    Special Local Government Week Series

    It’s Local Government Week! This week, we’re celebrating the role local government plays in shaping our communities. From delivering essential services that keep our City running to fostering civic engagement and participation in local democracy. On today’s podcast, Councillor Caputo joins us to share what local democracy means to her and her journey into public service. Stay tuned throughout the week as we explore how local democracy works, and you can help shape the future of our City.

    15 min
  3. Special Local Government Week Series

    10/22/2025

    Special Local Government Week Series

    It’s Local Government Week! This week, we’re celebrating the role local government plays in shaping our communities. From delivering essential services that keep our City running to fostering civic engagement and participation in local democracy. On today’s podcast, Councillor Kinach joins us to share what local democracy means to him and his journey into public service. Stay tuned throughout the week as we explore how local democracy works, and you can help shape the future of our City.

    12 min
  4. Special Local Government Week Series

    10/21/2025

    Special Local Government Week Series

    It’s Local Government Week! This week, we’re celebrating the role local government plays in shaping our communities. From delivering essential services that keep our City running to fostering civic engagement and participation in local democracy. On today’s podcast, Councillor Dufour joins us to share what local democracy means to him and his journey into public service. Stay tuned throughout the week as we explore how local democracy works, and you can help shape the future of our City.

    14 min
  5. Making a splash at community pools

    07/31/2025

    Making a splash at community pools

    From swimming lessons and lifeguard certification to public swims and aquatic fitness, the City’s aquatics program plays a critical role in promoting health, safety, and skill development across all ages. Today, we’re jumping into the world of aquatics, a vital part of our City’s recreation and safety infrastructure. We also recognize that this month, we commemorate National Lifeguard Appreciation Day and National Drowning Prevention Week. Ben Ayton, Aquatic Supervisor joins us as we dive in and learn about what goes into running the aquatic facilities, the importance of water safety education, and how residents can get involved, whether it's learning to swim or becoming a certified lifeguard.

    13 min
  6. Introducing the City's Indigenous Policy and Process Renewal Advisor

    07/24/2025

    Introducing the City's Indigenous Policy and Process Renewal Advisor

    The City of Sault Ste. Marie aims to establish respectful and meaningful relationships with First Nations and Métis communities. As part of its commitment to reconciliation and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the City created a new role dedicated to shaping municipal policies, programs, and services. Kaitlyn Neveu, Indigenous Policy and Process Renewal Advisor, joins us on the podcast to discuss her role. Recorded in June during National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, this conversation highlights the City’s ongoing journey toward meaningful reconciliation.

    16 min
  7. Transit Optimization Study

    06/16/2025

    Transit Optimization Study

    The City of Sault Ste. Marie has launched a Transit Optimization Study to assess the design and efficiency of Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services. The study will review the City’s transit network, including the effectiveness of current bus routes and on-demand services. It will also evaluate the potential relocation of the Dennis Street terminal and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency.  Nicole Maione, Director of Community Services joins us on the podcast to talk about an important project that affects how people move around our City.

    12 min
  8. Housing Community Improvement Plan

    03/31/2025

    Housing Community Improvement Plan

    The Housing Community Improvement Plan is a community revitalization tool that responds to the housing needs of the City of Sault Ste. Marie. This program financially supports homeowners, property developers, and non-profit organizations in creating rental suites or building multi-unit developments. Like many municipalities across Canada and in Ontario, adequate and affordable housing supply has emerged as a critical challenge. Steve Zuppa joins the podcast to explore housing in Sault Ste. Marie and learn how our City plans to meet or exceed the provincial housing target by 2031.

    19 min
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The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s official podcast about your local government and the people who work there. Join us each month for an in-depth conversation with City staff about why this community is Where You Belong.

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  • Creator
    City of Sault Ste. Marie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 City of Sault Ste. Marie
  • Show Website
    Where You Belong.