Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
705-759-5344
mayor.shoemaker@cityssm.on.ca

News Releases

Shape the future of Transit in Sault Ste. Marie

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has launched a Transit Optimization Study to assess the design and efficiency of Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services.

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Mayor Shoemaker statement on Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to levy tariffs on Canadian imports will harm both countries. It is a reckless and short-sighted choice. Canada and the United States share the most successful trade relationship in modern history, valued at approximately $950 billion per year and supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the border.

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2025

NOLUM Mayors Meet with Premier and Cabinet to Champion Northern Growth and Economic StabilityBorder Mayors Alliance stands in support of Sault Ste. Marie
Housing Grant Program – Increase your property’s potential
Wallace Terrace and Goulais Avenue traffic study
Help make Sault Ste. Marie better

2024

2024 Medal of Merit honoree – Connie Raynor-Elliott
Winners announced for Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
Supporting a HART Hub in Sault Ste. Marie
Community Tree Lighting & Moonlight Magic
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council seeking new members
Proposals invited relating to development of the former Sault Area Hospital
Community input needed into the City’s HART Proposal
Garden River FN and SSM celebrate successful Cultural Competency Initiative and upcoming Wampum Belt
NOLUM supports campaign to address homelessness
Mayor Shoemaker advocates for OLG jobs to be centralized in Sault Ste. Marie
City launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program
Mayor for a Day contest winner announced
Children gather to celebrate the grand opening of the Manzo Splash Pad
Application period opens for MYAC Leadership Scholarship
Goulais Avenue lane reconfiguration aims to enhance traffic safety
Cruise ship season has arrived!
NOLUM calling for investment into northern communities to help unlock economic potential
Sault Ste. Marie YMCA reaches purchase agreement, operations will continue beyond May 15
City introduces Vacant Home Tax
Five new family medicine residents match in Sault Ste. Marie

2023

Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit selection committee announces 2023 honorees
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie Michigan hold joint meeting
Sault Ste. Marie invests $2.3 million in mountain bike trail network
Mayor Shoemaker participates in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Meeting
‘Mayor for a Day’ contest winner announced
Donations sought to support Every Breakfast Counts
Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors meet in Sault Ste. Marie
Hundreds gather to celebrate grand opening of impressive new facility
Garden River First Nation and City to participate in CEDI to foster joint economic collaboration
Sault Ste. Marie exceeds Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot 2022 Target
Exciting developments as Sault Ste. Marie calls on community to shape the future waterfront vision
Winners announced for Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
Annual Tree Lighting celebration and Plaza Programming launch
Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors meet to discuss key issues
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council seeking new members
Statement from Mayor Shoemaker
Village Media contributes $150,000 to Downtown Plaza

2022

Open letter from Mayor Shoemaker to the community
Mayor Shoemaker commits to weekly release of schedule
Statement from Mayor Shoemaker
Task Force submits proposal to host Canada Water Agency in Sault Ste. Marie