Pothole Information and Damage Claims

To report a pothole contact Public Works, to submit a damage claim contact the City’s Risk Manager

Statement from Mayor Shoemaker

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.

Notice of the passing of By-law 2005-150 and 2005-151

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie on the 24^th day of February, 2025 passed Zoning By-law 2025-34 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. Council received written and oral submissions regarding the said By-law for which the effect was both duly considered and formed part of the deliberations of Council.

Applications accepted for Arts and Culture Assistance Program

Applications are now accepted for the 2025 second intake of the City’s Arts and Culture Assistance Program (ACAP).

Border Mayors Alliance stands in support of Sault Ste. Marie

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Chair of the Border Mayors Alliance, travelled to Sault Ste. Marie to meet with Mayor Matthew Shoemaker and local businesses that would be directly affected by steel tariffs, including Algoma Steel and Tenaris Algoma Tubes.

Property Sale – 72 Victoria Steet

The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie proposes to sell to the abutting owner, the vacant property located at 72 Victoria Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Notice of the passing of By-laws 2005-150 and 2005-151

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie on the 3^rd day of February, 2025 passed Zoning By-law 2025-19 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. Council received written and oral submissions regarding the said By-law for which the effect was both duly considered and formed part of the deliberations of Council.

Calling all bands for the 2025 Summer Concert Series

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Concert Series

Reminder! Garbage and Recycling Collection

One day late this week

Learn more about the Housing Grant Program on February 12

Funding available for secondary suites, basement apartments and rental units to existing homes

To report a pothole contact Public Works at (705) 759-5201 or email pwt@cityssm.on.ca

Pothole patching is based on information collected during road surveys and inspections as well as service requests received by the community. To report a pothole, please provide the following information:

street name;
nearest address; and which lane the pothole is in (right/left lane, north/south lane).

To report vehicle damage from potholes contact the City’s Risk Manager at 705-759-5768 or submit a vehicle damage claim online here.

If you have experienced vehicle damage as the result of a pothole, you may file a Notice of Claim with the City.

To lessen the chances of pothole damage to your vehicle:

reduce speed;
maintain optimum tire pressure;
keep the steering wheel straight and avoiding sudden braking when encountering a pothole; and
try to steer around the pothole safely.

For more information please visit saultstemarie.ca/potholes.