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Britta, an eleven-year-old girl, has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta's father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog as a late birthday gift. (Britta wants a cell phone.) They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from the local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and their adventures begin. "A powerful tale of finding friendship in the most unexpected places. " Nikki Mitchell, author of the Magic Shoebox Adventures Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a story about broken hearts--not only Britta's and her father's hearts but also a dog's broken heart--and it is a story about the bonds between daughters and fathers and good dogs and also not-always-so-good cats. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog. Copyright (c) 2025. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is an important industrial centre best known for its steel industry. But that industry is currently being threatened by the tariffs on steel and aluminium announced by the Trump administration. Our guest today is Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie. Mayor Shoemaker is lobbying hard across the border to change a situation he can't make any sense of, but he also has ideas for what Canadian governments can do to help the city weather the storm and come out even stronger. Together we discuss the challenges posed by U.S. tariffs and global trade tensions. He outlines a vision for the city's future that includes transitioning to greener steel production, expanding immigration to address labour needs, investing in infrastructure and greater support from federal and provincial partners.

Today we are bringing you a great episode from our friends at Canardian! Sault Ste. Marie. Population 71,000. A place best known as the hometown of Roberta Bondar, the first woman in space, Treble Charger, and countless NHL players. Douglas Soltys, host of The BetaKit Podcast, joins the show (instead of going to therapy) to discuss the best pizza in town, being a 90s indie rock kid, destructive hockey teams, and WAY more.Listen to Douglas's podcast, The BetaKit Podcast, on your favourite podcast platform now!Find more from BetaKit here: https://betakit.com/Links:Home Slice: A Sault Pizza DocumentaryNorthern hockey association adopts rules of conduct for players during hotel staysJordan Nolan InstagramTurtles five feet across! Early animal oddities that made the Sault . . . er . . . famousFacebook: Idiots of Sault Ste MarieFacebook: Are We Dating The Same Guy? | Sudbury / North Bay / Sault Ste Marie OntarioCanardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn Monday, Canadians will cast their ballots in what many are calling the most important election in generations.If you believe the polls, this is a tight two-horse race between Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.This morning, Carney visited Sault Ste. Marie for a campaign stop at Algoma Steel, the city's largest employer. After the press conference, the Liberal Leader sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Village Media's Inside the Village podcast.You can watch the full interview above, or listen to the audio version wherever you find your favourite podcasts.For the record, we reached out to Poilievre's team multiple times during the campaign to invite him on the show. No one responded.Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.Every episode can be found HERE.Have something to say? You can reach us at itv@villagemedia.ca.Want to see more video features from Village Media? Please subscribe to our YouTube channel.Reach out to us anytime: itv@villagemedia.caFollow: X, YouTube

Our lead story: four days from election day, a profile of newly-formed federal riding Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, an area that's especially felt the effects of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States.  . . . . . .  Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

Our lead story: First Nations organizers in Sault Ste. Marie, ON hope the significant Indigenous voting population in the area comes out on election day later this month.

“Civil society interlocutors, political and community leaders alike pointed to a continued trust deficit,” said UN envoy Caroline Ziadeh, urging dialogue to ease tensions in Kosovo. Briefing the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo, Ziadeh noted progress on some fronts, including the February parliamentary elections, which, despite technical issues and party appeals, were held without major incident. “It was especially encouraging to note the gains in women's representation,” she added. The UN envoy welcomed the recent appointment of Peter Sørensen as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, describing his “early engagement” as “an opportunity to support both sides in making headway.” Referring to an earlier agreement between the parties, she said, “The progress made in December, when Belgrade and Pristina agreed on the terms of reference for the Joint Commission on Missing Persons, should inspire both sides to move forward in other areas of the Dialogue.” Ziadeh also voiced concern over the deteriorating situation in northern Kosovo. “When I visited northern Kosovo on 25 March, civil society interlocutors, political and community leaders alike pointed to a continued trust deficit particularly vis-à-vis the institutions,” she said. “They lamented the unilateral actions taken by the Pristina authorities, including the recent closures of Serbia-run Centres of Social Welfare and the adverse socio-economic impact this has had.” She condemned the attack on the Ibar-Lepenac/Ibër-Lepenc water canal on 29 November and reiterated a call “for a comprehensive and transparent investigation to identify and hold accountable those responsible.” She said, “I urge all leaders to act responsibly, avoid escalation, and to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators to justice.” Liberal Leader Mark Carney holds a campaign event in Delta, B.C., where he discusses his party's previously-announced housing plan, highlighting a pledge to build more homes using Canadian resources such as softwood lumber.  Carney is joined by Liberal candidates Jill Mcknight (Delta) and Gregor Robertson (Vancouver Fraserview–South Burnaby).  The Liberal leader faces questions from reporters on the use of overseas tax havens. Carney is also asked about his defence of Bill C-69 and the feasibility of building oil pipelines across Canada. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a campaign event in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., where he promises to crack down on repeat offenders by bringing in a “Three-Strikes-and-You're-Out Law,” which would ensure that those convicted of three serious crimes would be jailed for a minimum of 10 years without parole. He is joined by Hugh Stevenson, Conservative candidate for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma. Poilievre faces questions from reporters on how a Conservative government would act to protect the region's steel industry from the impacts of U.S. tariffs. He is also asked about a Global news report that alleges that a group linked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi donated money to Poilievre's leadership campaign  Secretary General will meet the Minister of Defence, Mr Gen Nakatani. He will also visit the Yokosuka Naval Base and the Mitsubishi Electric Kamakura Works.  Mr Rutte will meet the Prime Minister, Mr Shigeru Ishiba, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr Yoji Muto, members of the Diet, and representatives of Japanese industry. The Secretary General will also give a speech followed by a moderated conversation on the topic “NATO and Japan – Strong Partnerships in an Interconnected World”, at the Keio University, in Tokyo.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

In the latest episode of On The Line, we take a look (through our fingers, which are covering our eyes) at what's happening with the markets, and whole economies, around the world. Guess we'll be delaying retirement a few extra years, eh? This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Westinghouse. Canada's energy future is being shaped by the choices we make today. Westinghouse is 100% Canadian-owned and brings the world's most advanced, operational Gen III+ reactor — the AP1000® — proven, safe, efficient, and ready now. It can be brought online within a decade, delivering clean, reliable power when we need it most. Canada needs energy. Westinghouse is ready. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com/canada.To unpack all that is happening, Jen Gerson speaks with Professor Barry Eichengreen. The professor is an American economist and economic historian who is the George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. And he is worried that this is the big one, an economic crisis to rival the Great Depression. He highlights the volatility in the markets, the weakening of the U.S. dollar, and the potential for long-term damage to international economic relations. The discussion also touches on the role of cryptocurrencies and the challenges faced by Canada in navigating these turbulent economic waters.This episode is also brought to by the Métis Nation of Ontario. It's Sault Ste. Marie, 2025. In a quiet room filled with maps, parish records, and the voices of history, a story long denied is finally told. For too long, Métis communities in Ontario had been questioned, overlooked, and denied. But after reviewing more than 50,000 pages of evidence, visiting the seven historic Métis communities in Ontario, and hearing from 160 Métis Nation elders, youth, scholars, and leaders — the truth is clear. The Métis National Council's Expert Panel report is the most comprehensive, transparent, and objective study ever conducted on Métis Nation communities in Ontario. The report rejected politically motivated misinformation. And it confirmed that the seven historic Métis communities in northern Ontario are — and have always been — part of the larger Métis Nation and meet the National Definition of Métis. For the Métis Nation of Ontario and their citizens, this report was a vindication. For more, go to OntarioMetisFacts.com.After that, Jen is joined by Mike Colledge from Ipsos, to provide an update on what issues are driving the electorate. Mike looks inside Ipsos's vast stores of data and shares with Jen what one of the next major issues in Canada could be: social cohesion.As always, like and subscribe at our main page, ReadTheLine.ca. You can also follow us on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Share it far and wide. Spread the word of The Line.

In June 1909, disaster struck at the Canadian Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie when a massive lock gate failure sent four ships into chaos—two sank, and the Great Lakes shipping system ground to a halt.In this episode, we recount the worst lock accident in Great Lakes history, detailing how it happened, its cascading impact on shipping and industry, and how it forever changed maritime infrastructure. If you've never heard of the "day the locks broke," you're not alone. But this forgotten event still echoes in today's supply chain concerns.If you want to read the rest of this story check out. Day of the Soo Locks Disaster — 1909's Maritime Meltdown at Sault Ste. Marie

This is Alex's 3rd time on the podcast and he's coming off a huge season at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. In this episode we talked about how Max can't guard Alex in ones, the feeling of going from injured, to benched, to becoming a starter for the back half of the season. -Time Stamps:0:00 Intro1:02 Technical Difficulties3:36 Imposter Syndrome13:09 College Basketball and Politics/ Off The Court17:10 March Madness19:08 Transfer Portal23:14 Game Day Superstitions 26:47 Summer Plans

From the "First Voices Radio" archive. Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse catches up with Ross Hamilton in the first half-hour. Ross is the author of several books on Native American prehistory including: "The Mystery of the Serpent Mound," "A Tradition of Giants," and "Star Mounds: Legacy of a Native American Mystery." His research specialty is the lost and forgotten history of North America and her ancient legends that seem to revolve around a profoundly mysterious country that once dominated the landscape known from oral tradition as Turtle Island. In the second half-hour, Dr. Paulette Steeves, Ph.D. (Cree-Métis) is an Indigenous archaeologist with a focus on the Pleistocene history of the Western Hemisphere. In her research, Dr. Steeves argues that Indigenous peoples were present in the Western Hemisphere as early as 100,000 years ago, and possibly much earlier. She has created a database of hundreds of archaeology sites in both North and South America that date from 250,000 to 12,000 years before present, which challenges the Clovis First dogma of a post 12,000 year before present initial migrations to the Americas. During her doctoral studies, she worked with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to carry out studies in the Great Plains on mammoth sites which contained evidence of human technology on the mammoth bone, thus showing that humans were present in Nebraska over 18,000 years ago. Dr. Steeves has taught Anthropology courses with a focus on Native American and First Nations histories and studies, and decolonization of academia and knowledge production at Binghamton University, Selkirk College Fort Peck Community College, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Mount Allison University. She is an associate professor in Sociology and Anthropology at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and a Canada Research Chair in Healing and Reconciliation. She is the author of "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Americas," published in July 2021 by The University of Nebraska Press. Dr. Steeves has said that rewriting and un-erasing Indigenous histories becomes a part of healing and reconciliation, transforming public consciousness, and confronting and challenging racism.  Production Credits:  Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Orlando DuPont, Radio Kingston Studio Engineer Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor  Music Selections:  1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)  2. Song: Redemption Song Artist: Bob Marley Album: Uprising (1980) Label: Island / Tuff Gong  3. Song Title: Natural Mystic Artist: Luka Bloom Album: Keeper of the Flame (2001) Label: Bar/None Records  About First Voices Radio:  "First Voices Radio," now in its 32nd year on the air, is an internationally syndicated one-hour radio program originating from and heard weekly on Radio Kingston WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM in Kingston, New York. Hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), who is the show's Founder and Executive Producer, "First Voices Radio" explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.  Akantu Intelligence:  Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Since Donald Trump launched his tariff attack, towns and cities along the border between Canada and the United States have faced enormous economic and political challenges. Just how are the leaders of those communities dealing with the pressure of being on the frontlines of a trade war? Matthew Shoemaker, mayor of Sault Ste. Marie; Drew Dilkens, mayor of Windsor; Corinna Smith-Gatcke, mayor of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands; and Jim Diodati, mayor of Niagara Falls, join Jeyan Jeganathan to discuss what they are seeing in their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.) is filled with exceptional views and exceptional talent. From Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, the UP is home to three state universities, several manufacturing companies, and many national outdoor recreation events a year. We welcome back InvestUP CEO, Marty Fittante, to discuss the current projects happening in the U.P. Fittante talks about the Upper Peninsula's unique impact in the aerospace and defense industry, shares the various housing and seed fund projects to help tackle population challenges, as well as give insight into the Soo Locks project that is critical to international shipping. 

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Warm Opening:TribalHub & Tribal ISAC!TribalHub Annual Cybersecurity Summit WrapupCybersecurity summit discusses challenges tribes face from hacksHealth ISAC!TLP White 2024 Health-ISAC Discussion Based Exercise Series After-Action ReportHow Hackers Using AI Tools Threaten the Health SectorBlockchain & Crypto: Risky Biz News - Bybit hack post-mortem1inch Hack Exposes $5M Flaw – Is It Time for Best Wallet Token?Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass HacksA $1.5 Billion Hack: How the Biggest Crypto Heist in History Went DownDue to the termination of funding by the Department of Homeland Security, the Center for Internet Security no longer supports the EI-ISACMain Items:Ransomware & Data Breaches: #NotRansomware: FBI Warns of Data Extortion Scam Targeting Corporate ExecutivesMail Scam Targeting Corporate Executives Claims Ties to RansomwareSnail Mail Fail: Fake Ransom Note Campaign Preys on FearBianLian Denies Involvement in Ransom Letters: “Not Our Doing,” Group Tells SuspectFile.comSuspectFile.com – What is your official position regarding the physical letters sent to corporate executives in the United States claiming to be from your group?BianLian – We never do that. That is scam.Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Says It Refused to Pay Cyberattackers' RansomQ4 Travelers' Cyber Threat Report: Ransomware Goes Full ScaleSault Tribe Chairman says tribe will not pay hacker's ransom request (video)Highway Robbery 2.0: How Attackers Are Exploiting Toll Systems in Phishing ScamsTerrorism:Press Release - Global Terrorism Index 2025: Terrorism Spreads as Lone Wolf Attacks Dominate the West & Terrorism Trends Fueled by Sahel Conflicts, Western Lone Actor AttacksSee Something, Say Something. 'Erratic' man at Kentucky church told police about plans to bomb major city, cops sayHouston teen indicted for conspiring to commit murder under new terrorism law Plan to attack Australia synagogue faked by organized crime: policeA boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxerA driver rams a car into crowd in Germany's Mannheim, leaving 2 dead and 11 injuredQuick Hits:'Five Eyes alliance' crumbling after UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada give US cold shoulderFBI PSA: Beijing Leveraging Freelance Hackers and Information Security Companies to Compromise Computer Networks WorldwideCisco Talos exposes Lotus Blossom cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, telecom, mediaChinese Nationals with Ties to the PRC Government and “APT27” Charged in a Computer Hacking Campaign for Profit, Targeting Numerous U.S. Companies, Institutions, and MunicipalitiesSelect Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Holds Hearing — " End the Typhoons: How to Deter Beijing's Cyber Actions and Enhance America's Lackluster Cyber Defenses”Former top NSA cyber official: Probationary firings ‘devastating' to cyber, national security & Former intelligence officials denounce job cuts to federal cyber roles.Treasury Suspends Rule Requiring Disclosure Of LLCs' True Owners & Dept. of Treasury Press Release: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting CompaniesPolish space agency investigates cyberattack on its systemsCybersecurity Job Satisfaction Plummets, Women Hit HardestCisco Small Business RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, and RV325 Routers Vulnerabilities

In this week's episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson speaks with Adam Sadinsky, a refugee lawyer and member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers about the Safe Third Country Agreement — and why lawyers like him think it needs to be radically altered in the Donald Trump era. This episode of On The Line is brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. Canadian forestry supports 200,000 workers, generates $87 billion in annual revenue, and provides the products we need to build homes and drive economic growth. While trade barriers from the United States threaten jobs and investment, Canada's own approval processes and regulations are blocking critical projects that increase our self reliance. The Canadian government has a clear opportunity to stand up for Canadian forestry at a time of growing global uncertainty. We need real action that puts Canadians first — supporting employees and their families, securing stability for our businesses, and protecting the long-term potential of our sector and its people. To learn more, visit https://www.forestryforthefuture.ca/They discuss how the agreement was established, its impact on refugee claims, and the differences in how Canada and the U.S. handle asylum seekers. The conversation also touches on recent changes in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration and how these changes affect Canada's responsibilities towards refugees. This episode is also brought to you by the Métis Nation of Ontario. In 1967, government officials ordered a Métis village on Agawa Bay to move to clear room a provincial park. For generations, Métis families had lived along the shores of Lake Superior. Suddenly, they were forced to pack their belongings, and then, the government officials burned their homes. These Métis families, already pushed off their River Lots in Sault Ste. Marie generations earlier, had no choice but to leave. But they did not disappear. The Métis of Agawa Bay lost their homes, but never their identity. For more, go to https://www.ontariometisfacts.com/, and check out the brand-new song here https://youtu.be/uhsILAMMi2U?si=jicYoUpoH7LHbZ8F about this story by Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume “One of These Days.” Adam Sadinsky recaps the complexities of the Safe Third Country Agreement and its implications for asylum seekers in Canada. He highlights the challenges faced by refugees, the capacity limits of the Canadian refugee system, and the political dynamics surrounding immigration policy. The discussion also touches on legal challenges to the agreement and the need for reforms to better accommodate those seeking refuge in Canada.As always, like and subscribe. And we'll see you next week for the next installment of On The Line.

Behind the Mitten - Episode 690On this weekend's show, Gonzo and Amy Sherman check in with some of their favorite tourism professionals around the state for what Amy calls, "missives from Sault Ste. Marie, Manistee and Gaylord."Segment 1: Before we talk to those tourism professionals, Amy asks John Gonzalez (Gonzo) questions about his recent trip to Italy, where he rode on a gondola, ate pizza (of course!) and visited many holy sites, including St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.Segment 2: Our good friend Christy Walcott joins the show to talk about the fun things to do in Gaylord during the "shoulder season," that's when the tourism industry transitions from winter to spring. She recommends hunting for morel mushrooms. The Pigeon River Country State Forest is a perfect spot to look for morels (sandy soil near tall trees such as elm, ash, poplar or fruit trees). The season typically runs from late April to mid-June. Learn more at gaylordmichigan.net.Segment 3: In Sault Ste. Marie, our friend Linda Hoath is a self-proclaimed  "boat nerd" and super excited for a new freighter season when the first ships go through the Soo Locks. Opening Day is March 25. The observation deck will open at 12:01 a.m. Check out this video! Learn more about the Soo at saultstemarie.com.Segment 4: Are you into fishing? The steelead are running in Manistee and Sammie Lukaskiewicz of the Manistee Tourism Bureau fills us in on all the details. She also talks about how women are getting more into the sport. Learn more at visitmanisteecounty.com.Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere radio show and podcast celebrating is 10th anniversary in 2025. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Send us a textThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: A wide-ranging conversation with Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia, an American citizen who holds a unique vantage point on the brewing trade war.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: An in-depth conversation with the CEO of Sault Ste. Marie's largest employer.Michael Garcia is chief executive officer of Algoma Steel, a company that ships approximately half of its output south of the border. He also happens to be an American citizen who served in the U.S. army and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.We invited Garcia on the podcast to talk in detail about how Donald Trump's threatened tariffs could wreak havoc on the Sault's biggest company, and why he thinks the U.S. president is so bent on protectionism.But our conversation covered a lot of other ground, too, including Algoma's shift to electric arc steelmaking and the company's legacy of pollution.Garcia also addressed the fact that as the company transitions to its electric arc furnaces over the next few years, the plant's workforce will drastically decrease — from approximately 2,700 today to roughly 1,700 by 2029.While a portion of those cuts will come through retirements, some job losses are inevitable."That's one of the most sobering parts of this transformation," Garcia said. "We've tried to be open with our employees from the very beginning, helping them understand what this means, what the journey looks like, and some idea of the timeframe that these moves will be made in.”He said his goal is to make sure the process unfolds "with openness, respect and caring for everybody involved.”"We're a family and everybody in Algoma Steel is a full, valuable member of the team right now and they'll continue to be that way until the day that they're not on the team," Garcia said. "And unfortunately, we're going to be a smaller team in the future. But we're going to be a sustainable company and we're going to be here for decades and decades.”It's a long interview — nearly 80 minutes — but the conversation provides a lot of insight into what is happening at Algoma Steel right now, and the major changes expected to occur over the next few years.Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, ​Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.Have something to say? You can reach us at itv@villagemedia.ca.Reach out to us anytime: itv@villagemedia.caFollow: X, YouTube

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten show, which airs across the state on 21 radio stations across 14 markets. The podcast and radio show is celebrating 10 years.As a guest of the Paul Miller show on WPHM in Port Huron, Amy talks about the passion of boat nerds, which you will hear about as Linda Hoath of the Sault Ste. Marie Visitors & Convention Bureau share her excitement for a new season. The observation deck opens at 12:01 a.m. on March 25 to see the first boats go through the Soo Locks.Behind the Mitten will air at noon on Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday on WPHM-AM (1380).To see what time the show airs on your favorite radio stations across the state, go to amyandgonzo.com.

Thousands of federal workers have been laid off in recent weeks. In Michigan that includes employees from the VA hospital, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Forest Service. These layoffs are a result of President Trump’s initiative to cut federal spending. Emily Davies, a reporter for the Washington Post has been covering the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency—commonly referred to as DOGE—on federal agencies. In her latest article, Davies tells the story of Riley Cooper, a Trump supporter from Baldwin, MI who was laid off from the U.S. Forest Service. In Cadillac, Marie Richards was laid off in mid-February from her job as a tribal relations specialist with the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Richards, a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, worked as its historic preservation and repatriation specialist before taking the Forest Service job in December of 2023. She was one of thousands of probationary U.S. Forest Service workers laid off as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut costs and reduce the size of the federal government. That story came from Interlochen Public Radio climate reporter Izzy Ross. Background reading: She hoped Trump’s victory would change her life, but not like this U.S. Forest Service firings decimate already understaffed agency: ‘It’s catastrophic’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for another edition of On The Line. Each week, On The Line will bring you an extended conversation with Matt Gurney or Jen Gerson and a guest — or guests! — that can speak with authority on whatever is in the news.In this episode, Matt Gurney speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Canadian defence expert and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They talk about the state of world affairs, especially after last week's dramatic Oval Office shouting match. They agree that America isn't turning into a dystopia, but it's absolutely returning to isolationism. And what's that going to mean for little ole us?This episode of On The Line is brought to you by the Forest Products Association of Canada. Canadian forestry supports 200,000 workers, generates $87 billion in annual revenue, and provides the products we need to build homes and drive economic growth. While trade barriers from the United States threaten jobs and investment, Canada's own approval processes and regulations are blocking critical projects that increase our self reliance. The Canadian government has a clear opportunity to stand up for Canadian forestry at a time of growing global uncertainty. We need real action that puts Canadians first — supporting employees and their families, securing stability for our businesses, and protecting the long-term potential of our sector and its people. To learn more, visit https://www.forestryforthefuture.ca/Matt and Richard spend a long time talking about the state of the Canadian military today — what can it do, and what can't it do? They also talk about the decades of political decisions that led us here. What is the military for, and what do the politicians think it's for? When you ask those questions, you don't always get the same answer! And that's a problem.This episode is also brought to you by the Métis Nation of Ontario. In 1879, food supplies ran out in Sault Ste. Marie and Bruce Mines. Survival hinged on teams of Métis mail carriers travelling 600 kilometres by dogsled through winter storms to restock stores. Through skill and sacrifice, Métis kept people alive so the Upper Great Lakes in what is now Ontario could grow and thrive. To learn more, go to https://www.ontariometisfacts.com/To wrap up, they talk about the kind of military that Canada should have. What does it need to be able to do? Why will our European allies probably not like the answer? And how can we start to reduce the amount of leverage that this White House, and any future White House, will have over us? By becoming stronger at home. But that won't be easy.As always, like and subscribe. Visit our main site at https://www.readtheline.ca/. And we'll see you next week for the next installment of On The Line.

Listen as host Chelsey Johnson speaks with Dr. Judge about education and traditional ecological practices ahead of his appearance at our Technical Youth Career Outreach Program's Youth Summit in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in November of 2024. In this thought-provoking premiere of the second season of the Technically Speaking Podcast, Dr. Judge shares his ideas about Indigenous science, culture, and history, gleaned from his life of learning.

Tariffs on steel and aluminum will impact steelworkers in Sault Ste. Marie, but the city's Mayor Matthew Shoemaker says they're also a surefire way of “making America more expensive again.” Matt Galloway talks to Shoemaker and international trade lawyer John Veroneau about what U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to achieve, and what happened when he imposed similar tariffs in 2018.

In this explosive episode of Security Squawk, cyber security experts Bryan Hornung, Reginald Andre, and Randy Bryan tackle a cascade of high-profile ransomware attacks shaking diverse sectors across the nation. We kick off with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, whose operations—from casinos to gas stations—were crippled by a ransomware assault. Then, we explore the shutdown of classes and critical services at Jefferson School District in Idaho following a cyberattack, and the far-reaching disruption at the University of The Bahamas that forced a shift to in-person learning. Our discussion also covers major corporate incidents, including updates on the Cisco Kraken breach and a recent cyber attack on a global engineering firm, along with the severe financial fallout from the Patelco Credit Union ransomware incident. Finally, we wrap up with practical, expert-backed solutions for enhancing cyber resiliency across all sectors. Tune in for in-depth analysis, thought-provoking questions, and actionable strategies to safeguard your organization in today's turbulent digital landscape.

When Steve Smith set out to hitchhike from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Canada's west coast back in 1968, he was just an eighteen-year-old hippie with an appetite for adventure. But a short way into his journey, a reckless decision to steal a car landed him in police custody. Afraid of getting caught with the two tabs of acid in his pocket, Steve popped them into his mouth. It was one of the worst decisions of his life. Mistaking his drug trip for a mental breakdown, the authorities placed him in Ontario's notorious Oak Ridge mental health facility. While there, not only did he find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with people like notorious child killer Peter Woodcock and mass murderers Matt Lamb and Victor Hoffman, he also fell into the hands of someone worse: Dr. Elliot T. Barker. Over the next eight months, Barker subjected Steve and the other patients to a battery of unorthodox experiments involving LSD, scopolamine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. Steven also experienced numerous other forms of abuse and torture. Following his release, Steve continued to suffer the aftereffects of his Oak Ridge experience. For several years, he found himself in and out of prison—and back to Oak Ridge—before he was finally able to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur. Once he began investigating what happened to him during his youth, not even Steve was prepared for what he would discover about Barker, Oak Ridge, and one of the darkest periods in Canada's treatment of mental health patients. The question remains: Was Oak Ridge and Dr. Barker trying to cure psychopaths or trying to create and direct them?Read lessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

President Donald Trump's sudden freeze on federal grants rattled tribes and Native American organizations that depend on those funds. His just-as-sudden retreat is little reassurance to those institutions, some of whom are preparing for a worst-case future for funding. A prime target for President Trump's directives is anything associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. That has implications for everything from Native pre-school students to contractors. Organizations in Los Angeles that work with Native urban residents are assessing the damage after the recent fires and how to look ahead to future threats. We'll get updates on recent fast-moving news that affects Native Americans. GUESTS President J.C. Seneca (Seneca Nation) Aaron Payment (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), tribal councilman and former chairperson for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Pamela Villaseñor (Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians), executive director of Pukúu Cultural Community Services Hope Craig-Corlew (Muscogee Nation), board chairwoman and executive advisory chair of the United American Indian Involvement

The London Knights returned home after wins over North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard went to work dissecting the victories and the impact that the duo of Sam Dickinson and Cam Allen had as the road trip went along. They talked with London goalie Austin Elliott and Mike also had a sit-down with former Knight Adam Dennis on his new role with the Battalion and to tell some Dale Hunter stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You could tell that Matt from Sault Ste. Marie had been paying attention to what he heard on Morning North this week when he played the Mystery Game. It was a clean sweep for him, winning all of the available prize. Could you have done the same? Have a listen and find out.

This week northerners reaction to the inauguration and early policies of Donald Trump, a Sudbury paralyzed from a rare disease speaks out on accessibility, Trout Creek vies to become Hockeyville, and quilters in Sault Ste. Marie reach a milestone in making quilts for people in need.

Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader; Andrew Enns, Leger; Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor & Matthew Shoemaker, Sault Ste. Marie Mayor; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

As the London Knights begin their northern road trip through North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Jim Van Horne joins Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs to recap a loss to the Kitchener Rangers, talk about Easton Cowan equalling a streak by Mario Lemieux and preview the three games on the road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week some Sudbury residents share their frustration the neighbours living in shared housing, Nurturing Algoma aims to screen babies and toddlers, northern Ontario gets its first hyberback oxygen therapy centre, a geneologist talks about navigating Indigenous ancestry, and CBC announces plans to hire a new reporter for Sault Ste. Marie. 

Curious how someone with no management experience took over a family-owned bar and turned it into a successful restaurant? In this episode of Total Michigan, Cliff DuVernois sits down with Cathy Howell, the owner of The Wicked Sister in Sault Ste. Marie, to discuss her journey from waiting tables to owning a bustling restaurant. Cathy shares the challenges she faced, the strategies she implemented, and the importance of community in her business. Key topics include:Cathy's background and initial lack of management experienceThe evolution of The Wicked Sister's menu and the decision to add a kitchenThe restaurant's focus on community engagement and developing a loyal local customer base.Links:Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 Starting with No Experience00:23 Welcome to Total Michigan00:50 Meet Cathy Howell00:59 Cathy's Early Life and Career02:19 Falling in Love with the Restaurant Business03:06 The Birth of the Wicked Sister04:42 Building a Successful Restaurant06:58 Creating a Unique Menu12:39 Hiring a Chef and Growing the Business18:39 Focusing on Local Customers20:36 Community Involvement and Events23:09 Signature Dishes and Final Thoughts

If he lives up to his word, President-elect Donald Trump's first day in the Oval Office will include a wave of executive actions with significant repercussions for tribes and individuals. In addition to major moves to expel immigrants, Trump promises to expand oil and other extractive development, cancel selected green energy spending, and eliminate federal diversity and equity measures. Trump also has an ambitious agenda for his first 100 days that herald sweeping changes in federal government. We'll hear from political watchers about what could be in store. GUESTS Aaron Payment (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), tribal councilman and former chairperson for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Angela Parker (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Cree), assistant professor of history at the University of Denver Julia Wakeford (Muscogee and Yuchi), policy director for the National Indian Education Association Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, assistant professor in the Department of Black and Latino Studies at Baruch College

It was a good outcome for John from Sault Ste. Marie on the Morning North Mystery Game. He had a clean sweep winning all of the prizes in the CBC vault. Play along and see if you could have done the same.

This week Morning North broadcasts from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and Sault Ste.Marie Michigan to hear from voters in the U-S election, we also hear about a woman from Manitoulin Island who went missing a month ago, and we get an update on the fate of the YMCA in Sault Ste. Marie.

President Donald Trump and Republicans pulled off a decisive victory. Are Native Americans poised to benefit from the change in power? We'll get the early analysis about what the election results mean from a Native perspective and hear more about how Native candidates fared up and down the ballot. We'll also find out how tribes might shift strategies to accommodate the change in political winds. GUESTS OJ Semans Sr. (Rosebud Sioux Tribe), co-executive director of Four Directions Vote Allen Wright (Choctaw), president and founder of the Hustings Group Dr. Aaron Payment (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), tribal councilman and former chairperson for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Rhonda McBride, journalist and producer at our flagship station KNBA

The NCAA is about to vote on whether to allow Canadian Hockey League players to play NCAA hockey. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim van Horne explore the story and preview games against Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. They also talk about Isaiah George making his NHL debut and get you caught up on the Under-17s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the House today joining us is Matt Dunstone who just won the Fall Classic in Sault Ste. Marie. What's Happening Around the Curling World? This past weekend a major cashspiel, the Fall Classic was held in Sault Ste. Marie and it featured some of the best teams in the world….we will review the results. The World Mixed Championship (four person mixed) concluded this past weekend in Aberdeen, Scotland and we will tell you about the final results. We received a letter from Phil Drobnick, USA National Team Director who brought to our attention a very unique event being held by USA Curling in the middle of November, We will share with you what Phil brought to our attention, The Pan Continental Championship will start on the 27th in Lacombe, Alberta. This is a pretty important event because it will determine five women's teams and five men's teams for the 2025 World Championships. Hot Rocks Topics, for sure curling isn't getting any faster and more and more emphasis is being placed on all sports to shorten the time span. Does curling need to finally make another change at the top level to speed things up even more? We have a couple of emails to look at today actually one is in a response to the email we read on the show last week from Mike Roeke that we did not interpret correctly. Curling Moments to Remember. A look back into curling's rich history. Each week either Kevin or Warren will relate back to an experience or observation to something that has happened in curling's rich history. Today Warren will bring us a great curling moment.Inside Curling is Hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jungle Jim Jerome.Recorded, edited and mixed by Mike Rogerson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#podcasts #travelandadventurePodomatic presents a brand new Just Joshing. This is the Just Joshing Travel show. In this premiere episode, I talk about why I chose to backpack. And then we talk about tents. I talk about some golden showers in Golden, getting thrown out over politics in Sault Ste. Marie, and the greatest thing about traveling. I hope you come on the adventure with me.Support:Substack - My substack covering the adventures. Join up and get a post card from me, and read about my trip as I write it. Rodney Fyke - The man designed the new logo, and is an amazing creative genius. Buy some great stuff on the site or subscribe to his substack. 

Want does it take to transform ordinary into extraordinary? Meet Josh and Angela Fields, who run the Fields Farm and Garden in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The couple shares their amazing journey including Josh's career in the Coast Guard, which took them across the U.S., and their eventual decision to settle in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to start a new chapter. They describe embracing the local community spirit and discuss their Full Moon Market events, which have grown to host numerous vendors and attract hundreds of visitors, fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses.Links:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089971741318Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 A Wild Start00:55 Meet Josh and Angela Fields01:40 Josh's Coast Guard Journey03:16 Angela's Background and Meeting Josh05:54 Settling in Sault Ste. Marie09:43 Starting Fields Farm and Garden12:15 Challenges and Community Support17:00 Full Moon Market17:44 Event Attendance and Logistics18:26 The Origin of the Idea19:11 First Event and Initial Challenges20:45 Vendor and Food Truck Struggles24:07 Growing Popularity and Success27:44 Future Plans and Vision30:29 Contact and Closing Remarks

This week a man from northern Ontario breaks the Ontario record for growing the largest pumpkin, an update on the ten thousand patients who were de-rostered in Sault Ste. Marie, a teenager from Sudbury is singled out as a potential Olympic athlete, police officers in north are equipped with automated licence plate recognition technology, and ancient bones are returned the the Mississauga First Nation.

Mike, from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, never imagined he would live his life as a blacksmith in Sweden, but here he is! We talk about learning the craft and how it's hard to learn Swedish when everyone wants to practice their English with you.

[Sault St. Marie, MI]  -  In the shadows of Sault Ste. Marie's forgotten prohibition bars, something lingers. Spectral patrons who may not know they've already passed on whisper through the dimly lit corners, leaving behind more than just unfinished drinks. And when a chilling phone call from the other side disrupts the silence, reality and the afterlife blur. _____________________________Please be sure to like us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowcarriersIf you like what you hear and want to buy your storytellers a drink, you can catch us at @shadowcarriers on Venmo.If you've enjoyed this episode and want to support our work, become a patron of the podcast! Your support is greatly appreciated and is invested back into helping us create bold and new content for you throughout the year. Check out our Patreon Page at patreon.com/ShadowCarriers.If you'd like to get in touch with us, our email address is shadowcarriers@gmail.com.This Podcast and all endeavors by these individuals believe strongly that Black Lives Matter. 

Margo is joined by dynamic artist, entrepreneur, and the visionary CEO, Amber Byers Amber is the CEO and founder of Tadpole Press. She leads with creativity and inclusivity, serving as the head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international competition that celebrates the power of words and fosters a vibrant community of writers. Her passion for writing extends beyond the contest; she regularly blogs at Living a Life Imagined, where she shares her commitment to positivity and authenticity as a creative force. Amber's literary works reflect her imaginative spirit and diverse background, including The Magic Door Origin Story, a sci-fi tale inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which garnered a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019. Amber shares her journey from attorney to influential writer and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of creativity, authenticity, and diverse voices in literature and shares her cultural roots with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and her mission to foster inclusivity through her work.   Margo and Amber discuss: Her transition from legal career to writer and entrepreneur The internationally loved 100-word writing contest Her cultural roots with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and how they shape her creative expression  How influences like Simone Biles and Liz Gilbert shape her philosophy The significance of cultural heritage, gender identity, and the inclusive mission of Tadpole Press Being unafraid to stand out by not following the rules Discovering abundance in limitless creative expression and joy How identity as an agender and biracial person influenced their approach to writing and editing   Connect with Amber: https://www.tadpolepress.com/welcome https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contest https://www.tadpolepress.com/blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj35X6TwPVA https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/my-pronouns   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

Please hit subscribe/follow and leave a positive comment. Click here to go to Jens Postmark Closet. Click here to go to our Patreon Page.  Click here for Brian J Cano's website. Click here to go to our website.   Michigan Paranormal Convention The 2024 Michigan Paranormal Convention brings you the biggest names in the paranormal industry to Sault Ste. Marie, MI for the 14th time. Between August 22 and 24, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie's Kewadin Casino's DreamMakers Theater, experts and television stars will be on hand to cover such topics as paranormal investigating, psychic powers, demonology, and UFOlogy. Come see the biggest names speak on today's hottest topic, the paranormal! Brian J. Cano TV personality, paranormal researcher, curator, lecturer, author. Brian is a featured analyst for Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019 - Current) and Doomsday Caught on Camera (2020), a guest on History Channel's The Curse Of Oak Island (2019) and The UnXplained (2020), and well known as tech Specialist for SyFy's Haunted Collector team (2011-2013). His interactive History of the Paranormal Exhibit, introduced in 2018, was taken mobile in 2020 with successful showings at eight historical locations (NJ, PA, NY, CT, MA, VT, RI, OH) thus far. In February of 2022, his first book, "Grains of Sand:Tales of a Paranormal Life" was published through Roswell Press.     From Wikipedia, Sault Ste. Marie is a city in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Chippewa County and is the only city within the county. With a population of 13,337 at the 2020 census, it is the second-most populated city in the Upper Peninsula, behind Marquette. It is the primary city of the Sault Ste. Marie, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Chippewa County and had a population of 36,785 at the 2020 census. Sault Ste. Marie was settled by mostly French colonists in 1668, making it the oldest city in Michigan. Sault Ste. Marie is located along the St. Marys River, which flows from Lake Superior to Lake Huron and forms part of the United States–Canada border. Across the river is the larger Ontario town of the same name; the two cities are connected by the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Between the two cities are the Soo Locks, a set of locks allowing ship travel between Lake Superior and the Lower Great Lakes. For centuries, Oc̣eṭi Ṡakowiƞ (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda), or Sioux, people lived in the area. Around the 1300s, the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) began to move in from the East Coast, gradually pushing the Oc̣eṭi Ṡakowiƞ westward. They called the area Baawitigong ("at the cascading rapids"), after the rapids of St. Marys River. French colonists renamed the region Saulteaux ("rapids" in French). The Oc̣eṭi Ṡakowiƞ came to call the Anishinaabe "Ḣaḣaṭuƞwaƞ", or "Dwellers of the Falls." In 1668, French missionaries Claude Dablon and Jacques Marquette founded a Jesuit mission at this site. Sault Ste. Marie developed as one of oldest European cities in the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains, and the oldest permanent European settlement in Michigan.

Bypassing Camus Two! What does that mean? Is there a deeper meaning to this odd podcast episode title? On this special episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Leah travel a few hours for the weekend. They find themselves in Sudbury, Ontario to visit someone Shawn has known for more than half of his life. Who is this mysterious man named Cory? You are about to learn all that and more on this exciting episode. Shawn and Cory met in the late 1990s. Cory was dating Laura, whom Shawn already knew, and they moved to Shawn's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie. Shawn and Cory hit if off as friends immediately. This episode tell us the story of Cory. The Cory story, if you will. We learn where he grew up, some of the places he has lived, a few of the jobs he has held, and a girlfriend or two along the way. Why do fruits and veggies figure so prominently in this story? Shawn and Cory share a love of pop culture. Movies have always been a big deal for both of them. Relationships have never been easy and because Cory suffers from seizures, he has had a particularly rough go of things. The question you have been asking yourself though is, why is this episode called bypassing Camus Two? If you stick around until after the halfway point of the show, you will learn why. Suffice it to say, it has something to do with Star Trek, and previous podcasting. This week's podcast promo: DragonCon Report

Remember to hit Subscribe/Follow, and leave a positive comment. Click here to go to Our Patreon Page. Click here to go to Darkness Radios website. Click here to go to Our website. Click here to save on clothing and home goods in Jens Closet. Tim Dennis & hosts take listeners on an entertaining journey into all aspects of the supernatural, from ghosts and aliens, to monsters, mysteries, myths & legends with guest experts, experiencers and eye witnesses. With over 16 years' experience they continue to be your guides to the encounters that seem to lie just outside the limits of normal life and just past the boundaries of the darkness on the edge of every town.    Upcomming Events  Michigan Paracon   The 2024 Michigan Paranormal Convention will bring the biggest names in the paranormal industry to Sault Ste. Marie, MI for the 14th time. Between August 22 and 24, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie's Kewadin Casino's DreamMakers Theater, experts and television stars will be on hand to cover such topics as paranormal investigating, psychic powers, demonology, and UFOlogy. Come see the biggest names speak on today's hottest topic, the paranormal!   Festival Of Oddities COURTHOUSE SQUARE MUSEUM 100 W. Lawrence Avenue Charlotte, Michigan Sat, Aug 31, 2024: 11am-6pm / Sun, Sept 1, 2024: 11am-4pm Mid-Michigan's favorite oddities festival is presented by Scream Queen Productions and The Courthouse Square Association. Admission to the grounds is free for all ages. Admission to the historic Courthouse Square Museum is $5/person. Come be a part of the spooky festival with heart! Our Macabre Marketplace features over 100 of the state's most talented artists and makers. Hit up Food Truck Row for a wide variety of delicious cuisine from all over The Mitten. Stop by our macabre-themed photo booth and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Have your caricature drawn or get your face painted. Visit the Kitten Tent and rescue a new furry family member. Peruse the Living Library, which features the best paranormal, true crime, and horror authors in the state. Buy autographed copies of their books and chat with them one-on-one. Keep an eye out for ghouls and goblins roaming the grounds.  

Creativity through the lens of the CEO of Tadpole Press"Creativity is listening to my own divine spirit and tapping into the authenticity and that creative spirit that's calling for something to be created." Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community. She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amber's published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019.Above all, Amber is an artist and entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington, a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Arizona, and a passion for diversifying literature.Amber's work is informed by her identity as an agender and biracial person. She is proud to be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and would love to tell you the story of how she got her Indian name of Nijgan Bamsid Manidog (Friend Who Walks with Spirits).Amber started reading at the age of three and is still in love with the power and beauty of words. She especially relishes those words that surprise, delight, and encourage us to support and inspire one another.Tadpole Press: https://www.tadpolepress.com/welcomeTadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest: https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contestAmber's blog, Living a Life Imagined: https://www.tadpolepress.com/blogExample post from Amber's blog: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/who-we-are-nowAmber's artist video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj35X6TwPVAAmber's pronouns: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/my-pronounsSophie and Spot: https://www.tadpolepress.com/sophie-and-spotThe Magic Door Origin Story: https://www.tadpolepress.com/the-magic-door

While we see trucks and trains moving freight around the country, goods are also traveling by freighter, and some of those ships are 1,000 feet long. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Sam Hankinson, Development Coordinator at the Port of Monroe about the health of Great Lakes shipping and how we can learn more about what's cruising out on the water.Key Takeaways: Great Lakes vessels can haul as much cargo in one trip as hundreds of rail cars or thousands of trucks, showcasing their efficiency and importance. The seasonality of Great Lakes shipping includes winter layup for maintenance and upkeep, ensuring the reliability of vessels during the active shipping season. Despite the age of some ships, proper maintenance and care can prolong their lifespan, highlighting the durability of vessels in freshwater environments. The tight-knit maritime community of the Great Lakes region comes together in times of need, exemplified by the prompt and collaborative response to maritime incidents. Resources such as the Marine Traffic app provide real-time vessel tracking, allowing enthusiasts and observers to monitor ship movements and identify passing vessels.Notable Quotes: "These vessels are carrying the iron ore that's going into steelmaking… They're doing everything. They're carrying the building blocks of America." "These ships exist to move cargo, people make their livelihoods on the Great Lakes… when stuff goes wrong and people are in danger, our industry stands up, our community stands up." "The winter layup period is a very important time… to prepare vessels for the next season and the seasons beyond." "When you start tracking them, you will get it down to a science of how far away they are, when they're going to show up, and when the next one will be coming by." "There is nothing wrong with traveling to a place like Duluth, Marquette, or Sault Ste. Marie… just sitting down by the water and waiting for the boats to go by and enjoying it at your own speed."Resources:National Parks of Lake Superior FoundationMarine Traffic appDon't miss out on the captivating insights and stories shared in this episode of the Lake Superior podcast. Tune in to the full episode for a deep dive into the world of shipping on the Great Lakes and discover more enriching content from the podcast series.

When Steve Smith set out to hitchhike from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Canada's west coast back in 1968, he was just an eighteen-year-old hippie with an appetite for adventure. But a short way into his journey, a reckless decision to steal a car landed him in police custody. Afraid of getting caught with the two tabs of acid in his pocket, Steve popped them into his mouth. It was one of the worst decisions of his life. Mistaking his drug trip for a mental breakdown, the authorities placed him in Ontario's notorious Oak Ridge mental health facility. While there, not only did he find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with people like notorious child killer Peter Woodcock and mass murderers Matt Lamb and Victor Hoffman, he also fell into the hands of someone worse: Dr. Elliot T. Barker.Over the next eight months, Barker subjected Steve and the other patients to a battery of unorthodox experiments involving LSD, scopolamine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. Steven also experienced numerous other forms of abuse and torture. Following his release, Steve continued to suffer the aftereffects of his Oak Ridge experience. For several years, he found himself in and out of prison—and back to Oak Ridge—before he was finally able to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur. Once he began investigating what happened to him during his youth, not even Steve was prepared for what he would discover about Barker, Oak Ridge, and one of the darkest periods in Canada's treatment of mental health patients. The question remains: Was Oak Ridge and Dr. Barker trying to cure psychopaths or trying to create and direct them?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.