89: Saving the Sault

Saving the Sault – Where Truth Meets ActionSault Ste. Marie is at a tipping point.In this long-form episode, I explore the six critical challenges our city is facing—and how we can turn the tide. From economic fragility to the drug crisis, from government reliance to leadership voids, I offer bold but achievable ideas to help the Sault thrive again.This isn’t political. It’s personal. And it starts with honesty, unity, and hope.🔑 What You’ll Learn:Why our population, wages, and workforce are in declineWhat’s actually working to reduce drug use (hint: we can borrow from Vancouver and Portugal)Why government grants and consultants won’t save usWhat comparing Sault, ON and Sault, MI reveals about entrepreneurshipWhy hope is the greatest growth strategy of allHow leadership (using the CALM model) can unite us around a real plan📚 Sources (select highlights; full links in show notes):Opioid death rates – OntarioPortugal’s Drug Policy Model – Drug Policy Alliance[Insite Vancouver – CMAJ & The Lancet](https://www.cmaj.ca, https://www.thelancet.com)Sault College & Algoma U international student stats – SooTodayBuilding permit values – City of Sault Ste. MarieEmployment data – Statistics CanadaLet’s save the Sault—together.🔗 businessisgood.comConnect with Chris Cooper:Website - https://businessisgood.com/