Stories of Northern Life

Austin (he/him) shares his story of growing up in the Sault, his journey and experiences as a trans man and how he found a wonderful and supportive community in the Sault! We are honoured to share his story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________ Music written, performed, a...

Rex (he/him) shares his story of growing up in England under Section 28 and then coming to the Sault. He has started his own business called Third Act Books and they host weekly Queer nights each Thursday at Café for Good. We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ ! ________...

Join me today as we look at the incredible life of Bob Goderre, affectionately known as Mother Goderre. Bob was a vibrant spokesperson for the queer community in the Sault, and along with their partner Jean-Guy LeBlanc they hosted parties and gave the community a safe place to gather. Their story is also told in the 1999 documentary "I Know a Place" directed by Roy Mitchell. We are honou...

Amanda (She/they) is the current chair of Sault Pride, and she joins me to discuss their life growing up in the Sault to the work they are doing now. We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠HERE⁠ Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠HERE⁠ ! _____________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Lis...

Chris (They/he/she) joined me earlier this year to talk about their life growing up in the Sault and now coming back after being away in Toronto, and seeing how the city has changed, but in some ways stayed the same. We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series HERE Learn more about our Queer Project HERE ! __________________________...

Want to learn more fun facts about the names of our streets and their histories? This is the last episode in our series on the street names & history. To learn more about our Neighbourhoods Project, click HERE I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ever wonder where the names of our streets came from or what streets existed before? This episode will look at the streets from Q-W! Stay tuned for the rest of the streets! I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by...

Ever wonder where the names of our streets came from or what streets existed before? This episode will look at the streets from M-P! Stay tuned for the rest of the streets! I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Ni...

Ever wonder where the names of our streets came from or what streets existed before? This episode will look at the streets from G-L! Stay tuned for the rest of the streets! I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Nico...

Ever wonder where the names of our streets came from or what streets existed before? This episode will look at the streets from A-F. Stay tuned for the rest of the streets! I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Nicole...

If you haven't already, check out this book. It is definitely on the list of good books about the Sault. Find it HERE at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collection...

Today we will be looking at medicine used during war and how it has changed. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Nicole Curry, Collections Assistant at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sault Ste. Marie Museum⁠⁠ Email nicole@saul...

The Downtown Association was just dissolved by city council on Monday, April 7, 2025. The City will now be taking it in-house. As the downtown is still reeling from this decision, I thought it important to talk about the history of the DTA and all its iterations. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the lo...

Here is part 2 of David Ellis's story. We begin where we left off. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to Part 1. Click HERE for Part 1. Listen to the episode on Perry Short ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS' story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I am once again joined by David Ellis. This time, he shares his story of growing up in the Sault, studying to become an architect and discovering his love of cycling. Join us in the next episode for Part 2! Listen to the episode on Perry Short ⁠ ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Ba...

I had the honour of interviewing Megan Scott co-owner of Trimount Construction. Listen to her story of growing up in the Sault, starting her own company with her husband and her community work. Learn more about Trimount ⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠ . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS story  ⁠...

I am joined by David Ellis, architect, he shares some of his stories and experiences working with the late D. Perry Short - who was a very talented and well-known architect, set designer, and founding member of LACAC. Listen to the episode on LACAC ⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local...

In this episode, we look at the work of Dr. Alexander A. Sinclair Sr. He had many medical accomplishments but he also helped to implement a lot of community projects like setting up the Algoma House of Refuge. You can listen to that episode HERE . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW...

Here is another article for our Reading History series - Steelton by Patricia Turmaine Beckett. We have begun a neighbourhoods project at the Sault Museum called Community Stories - Our Neighbourhoods, where we are collecting photos, documents, artifacts and memories from the different neighbourhoods in our city. You can find more info ⁠HERE⁠ I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________...

What is LACAC? Join me as we learn about the local architectural conservation advisory committees that later became municipal heritage committees. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell Listen to...

I am joined by Alyssa Peer who has recently started the band The Dustcovers with her husband Tom. Hear her story of how she found the courage to start singing again! Follow them on Instagram @thedustcoversmusic Find out more about them HERE . I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS...

Today I am sharing with you an article about Steelton written by Peter Ross. We have begun a neighbourhoods project at the Sault Museum to collect the stories of life in these areas of our city. You can find more info HERE I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I am joined by Brian Tremblay, he shares his story of growing up in Steelton and discovering his love of music. He now writes music that shares stories of the past becoming both a musician and a storyteller. His first album is HERE I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and Produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS story  ⁠⁠⁠...

Alex (he/him) shares his story of growing up in the Sault and now reporting the news here. He proudly wears the title "resident gay reporter"! We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. _____________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to local Band HOLLOW HEADS story ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Poetry written and performed by J.L. Fizzell Listen to her story ...

In this series Reading History, I bring you various texts from the archives. This week I bring you various articles on the 1910 Spanish River Bridge Train Wreck. I hope you enjoy this episode! ________________________________ Music written, performed, and produced by Liam Morassut Listen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS story  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Poetry written and performed by J.L....