Where You Belong‪.‬ City of Sault Ste. Marie

Marinas play a vital role in providing a safe convenient place for boaters to dock their vessels and enjoy the water, but there’s much more to marinas than just a place to park. From the bustling communities that develop around them to the economic benefits they bring to their local areas, marinas are a hub of activity and a vibrant part of any waterfront. In this episode Rick Borean, Supervisor of Community Services joins us to dive into the fascinating world of marinas and discover everything there is to know about this exciting and dynamic industry.

Winter storms, thunder storms or floods are some examples of emergencies that citizens of Sault Ste. Marie could experience. Are you prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face an emergency: make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed. In this episode Lauren Perry, Community Emergency Management Coordinator tells us more about Emergency Preparedness Week and how citizens of Sault Ste. Marie can be ready for anything.

Spring has sprung, the snow is melting, and residents are all starting to do their annual clean-up of garages, basements, and those overstuffed junk drawers. But now what to do with all the waste.  In this episode Spencer Lavergne, the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Waste Diversion Supervisor tells us more about the Household Hazardous Waste Depot and the upcoming season.

March 8 is International Women's Day where people around the world celebrate the successes and achievements of women and bring attention to gender equality. In this episode Councillor Lisa Vezeau-Allen and Councillor Angela Caputo discuss why they wanted to become involved in local government and share some advice they would give to future leaders.

The Ontario Heritage Trust describes Heritage as the people, places, traditions and stories we identify, protect, promote, and preserve Ontario’s heritage. Each February municipalities across Ontario celebrate heritage in all its forms, including cultural and natural, architectural, archaeological and collections. In this episode Virginia McLeod, the City’s Manager of Recreation and Culture discusses Ontario Municipal Heritage Week and how the City of Sault Ste. Marie will celebrate.

It's that time of year for the big guy in red and white to come to town and no it's not Santa Claus... it's local Sault Ste. Marie celebrity Mr. Bon Soo. In this episode Josh Ingram the City’s Area Coordinator of Special Events and Sports Tourism discusses the 60th Anniversary of Bon Soo. This conversation kicks off the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s brand new podcast Where You Belong.