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.

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.

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.