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Lock Tours and Charters Have Returned to Sault Ste. Marie
For the first time in over ten years, people will be able to depart from the Canadian side of the St. Mary’s River at Roberta Bodnar Park in Sault Ste. Marie for a lock tour. There are scheduled daily tours through the locks and along the waterfront, as well as opportunities for private charters for…
Read MoreEmployment trends in the tourism sector: Where are the gaps?
There are now and have been for the last several years employment gaps in the tourism industry. These gaps have been increased since the onset of the pandemic. Traditional positions like housekeepers, cooks, food and beverage servers, dockhands maintenance and general management are all essential to supporting a vibrant tourism sector. What is Tourism SkillsNet…
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