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.
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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.
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How we do winter
Winter snow removal, what does it take to keep our roads safe, what are the challenges of this season, and how can we all work together to navigate these tough winter months. It’s no secret that this winter has been one for the books. Heavy snowfall, extreme cold, and unpredictable weather patterns have tested our snow removal teams. Join us as we talk to Dan Perri, Director of Public Works and look inside the efforts behind the scenes.
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Celebrating GIS Day
What is GIS and how is it shaping the City of Sault Ste. Marie? Geographic Information Systems is technology that lets us visualize and analyze data based on location. For a City like Sault Ste. Marie, GIS is more than just maps; it’s a toolkit for making smarter, data-driven decisions that impact everything from urban planning and environmental conservation. Kiera Shan, GIS Asset Management Coordinator, explores GIS Day on the podcast and provides some real-life examples of how GIS is making our City a safer, more sustainable and more connected place.
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Local Government Week with Mayor Shoemaker
Local government is closest to the people delivering programs and services that directly impact your quality of life. There are 444 municipalities in Ontario governed by municipal Councils. Municipal professionals take care of roads and waste to creating diverse arts and culture experiences for our community. Each year in October Local Government Week raises civic awareness about the vital role local government plays and celebrates municipal change-makers and community builders. Our guest today is Mayor Matthew Shoemaker. Join us as we learn more about what it means to be the Mayor, the opportunities and challenges, and the rewards that come with serving the community.
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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