Peter Vaudry has a published book, ‘Kindness is Sault Ste. Marie’. Peter found that he often thought about the many kindnesses he has experienced over his lifetime. He realized and appreciated the huge role those acts of kindness played in his life. He chose the title, “Kindness is Sault Ste. Marie” to capture all of that in its totality.

When asked about his reasons for writing ‘Kindness is Sault Ste. Marie’, Peter advised that he was concerned about the growing frequency of public and online displays of angry and resentment-laden behaviour. The book encourages people to be proactive about protecting the community from the corrosive potential of such behaviour. Peter believes that we should all be able to express our opinions but we can do so in a kind and respectful way.

“Kindness is Sault Ste. Marie” is an important read for today’s world.

Peter’s Thoughts:

I write that “Kindness Is Sault Ste. Marie” but it is my experience that the Sault Ste. Marie way is to choose to be kind.

In most of the instances I write about, including in my youth, it was a reflexive choice that the people of the Sault made.

I was reading again a copy of “Our Daily Bread” article from Nov. 2024 by Michael E. Wittmer, PhD. Professor of Systematic Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, in which he writes, “We are who we’ve chosen to become”.

The people of the Sault have always chosen to be kind.

I have been concerned about the lack of civility in our society for a while. I think the Sault – with its Legacy of KINDNESS – can be the example of civility based on our history of KINDNESS.

I worry in today’s wired world that we may lose the kindness due to today’s current apathy and indifference which is one of the main reasons why I wrote the book.

Let’s reinforce who and what we are and keep it strong.

Jeffrey Ivan Wright has lived many years in a strange world. It’s an escape place in his mind where the characters are not from here. That fantasy world has made its way to the written word in the form of a book. Jeffrey’s first book, Chains Of Kings, is a work of fiction with plans that it will be the first in a trilogy.

Jeffrey is a musician by trade, founder of an entertainment business, Jeffrey Wright Music, that creates, hosts, and participates in festivals, concerts, music events, community events, theatre performances, fundraisers, and expanding further into recording and production.

Chains Of Kings
A World Shattered. An Ancient Evil Awakens. A War Unforeseen.
The world of Ulchir is ablaze, its villages destroyed by the ruthless Savages. Acolytes are resurrecting Wheyla Uhn, a monstrous, ancient god. Young Darius, fueled by vengeance and a terrifying, awakening power, sets off to avenge his family caused by their destruction. Sacha, a fierce warrior from the northern city of Gad, fights to survive in a world torn by political uncertainty. Jorge, a young man, in a desperate quest for hope falls into slavery. Each on their own path to survive, quickly unearths the truth behind the chains that bind the kings of their world.
A gripping tale of desperate heroes, dark magic, and a world on the brink of annihilation.

‘The Thinking Chair’ is a departure from his previous books, ones where Frank featured different, often dynamic Sault cultural histories, human migration stories, and hockey world legacies. In his new offering, Frank draws upon his long Sault community building experience, successful 40 year legal career, and later in life doctoral studies (PhD, Community Organizations, Bristol University, UK). ‘The Thinking Chair’ provides a fine blueprint for every community organization, institution, or non-profit enterprise seeking to achieve positive change and bringing people together, united in a common cause.

For more than forty years, Dr. Frank S. Sarlo was a practicing lawyer acting on behalf of numerous institutions, industries, businesses and government agencies. Much of his time was spent sitting on federal, provincial and local boards and agencies as well as being involved, at all levels, in community projects in sports, the arts, political campaigns, and fund raisers. Because he was interested in examining examples of successful community mobilizations, Frank completed his doctoral thesis to determine the influences and processes that assist in leading to successful community mobilization. In addition, he had the privilege to take a leadership role in a number of successful community mobilizations that required the organization and recruitment of community assets to meet a specific challenge or goal.

“Because of my love and appreciation for Sault Ste. Marie and its people, my books all deal with their spirit and soul of one kind or another.” – Frank Sarlo

Alyson MacLeod, CHC is a 7-time International Bestselling Author/Publisher (Soulful Living Publishing), award-winning transformation coach, and human potential specialist with over three decades of experience empowering women worldwide. She specializes in helping executive and entrepreneurial women over 40 navigate the mental, physical, and emotional challenges of peri- to post-menopause — and rise stronger than ever.

Alyson is a Certified Health and Life Coach, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, NLP Practitioner, International speaker, and business mentor who blends soulful science with practical strategy. In 2024, she received the Powerhouse Global Leadership Award for her outstanding contribution to women’s wellness and empowerment. In 2025, she won the Platinum award for Professional Coaching, Gold award for Holistic Wellness and Silver award for Nutrition and Weight Loss in the Sault Ste. Marie, Community Votes Competition.

She is also the creator of The Wonder Woman Shift, a coaching method and mindset movement designed to help midlife women rediscover their confidence, vitality, and purpose. Her popular podcast, Soul Expression Sessions, shares powerful conversations and real stories that inspire women to step into their truth, health, and leadership.

When she’s not coaching, writing, or recording, Alyson is building a vibrant community of unstoppable women through her Superior Wellness Skool and her Wonder Woman Shift (TM) Blueprint — proving that menopause isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning.

Becoming an Unstoppable Healthy Woman: The NO Shame, NO Diet Guide to Healing Hormones, Reclaiming Confidence and Thriving During Menopause

You’re Not Broken. You’re Becoming.

If you’ve hit midlife and your body feels unfamiliar…

If the weight won’t budge, your energy’s tanked, your confidence has disappeared, and everyone’s telling you to just “accept it”…

This book is your lifeline.

Award-winning author, coach, and wellness advocate Alyson MacLeod delivers the real-talk health manual every woman over 40 has been waiting for — no shame, no gimmicks, and no more feeling like you’re doing it all wrong.

From balancing hormones and boosting fitness to reducing stress and rediscovering joy, we help you craft a life you love—right now. Because menopause isn’t the end of your vibrant story… it’s the beginning of your most empowered chapter.

Shannon Vit helps athletes, teams, and high performers strengthen their mindset to unlock their full potential. Through proven techniques in sports psychology, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and mental skills training, she guides clients to build confidence, improve focus, overcome performance blocks and thrive under pressure.

Proven Mindset Strategies for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
This transformative guide is packed with over 10 powerful and actionable mindset strategies to elevate performance, build resilience, and ignite confidence both on and off the ice. Designed for athletes striving to achieve their full potential, coaches seeking tools to inspire their teams, and parents wanting to support their young champions, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to success.
Through evidence-based techniques and real-life examples from professional athletes, you’ll discover:

How to stay calm under pressure and excel in high-stakes moments.

Visualization exercises to create winning outcomes before stepping onto the ice.

Goal-setting frameworks that turn dreams into achievable milestones.

Strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and bounce back from setbacks.

The importance of gratitude, happiness, and self-belief in performance.

Packed with practical exercises, motivational insights, and tools to rewire the mind for peak performance, this book is your ultimate companion for success in sports and life. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a dedicated coach, or a supportive parent, you will find actionable strategies to foster a championship mindset and achieve extraordinary results.

Vanessa Ferlaino is a two-time award-winning author, host of The Human Challenge, and founder of The Being Human Foundation. As a Certified 200-hr Mindfulness Teacher — Professional Level (CMT-P), she specializes in trauma-informed offerings and social justice. She holds numerous board positions and offers free mentorship to returning citizens with a history of incarceration. Vanessa is humbled by the recognition from national and international news outlets, including CTV, CityNews, and more.

In this, human: Expansive Edition, Vanessa revisits core themes of her award-winning book, human, five years later. With ripened wisdom and raw vulnerability, she challenges her own intentions, shares new revelations, and dives deeper into the vague experiences touched on in her previous work – and why she was unable to speak about them before. This edition features opening words by acclaimed mindfulness teacher, Hiro Demichelis; a foreword by Chip Skowron; a new introduction; the full first edition; and a hearty, all-encompassing reflection by the author.

“In exploring the depths of my inner world, I discovered something profound: deep within us, lies the entire world. I wrote this book to invite us all onto this journey of inner and outer transformation.” — Vanessa Ferlaino

Makayla Webkamigad was commissioned in 2023 to write for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

“This poem is very special to me and is my first published piece.

I wrote this, as a love letter to my nieces, being truthful about our family, but also being gentle, in the important role of an auntie.

Nowadays there are a lot of negative connotations behind that word, Auntie.

I wanted to use it in the traditional way, the way I was taught. A crucial role in our family system as indigenous people. Sharing love, knowledge and teachings.

Thankful to my family, for the work they did, for the knowledge passed onto me so that I hold as much information as I can about my family history, and our history as Anishinaabe people. My grandparents who all attended residential school, my parents who both attended day schools, and the legacy of resiliency I was born into. A story that a lot of us share, a story so common for our families. All across turtle island.

Miigwech to TRC for entrusting me to continue my family’s work.

To all the nieces and nephews who have an auntie or uncle that loves and supports them in everything. The ones who are there, consistently.”

Alison McGauley was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and attended both Sir James Dunn C. & V.S. and the Sault Collegiate Institute. After earning a BAH in Psychology from the University of Guelph and a BEd from Western University, Alison began her teaching career in 2005. She earned her reading specialist certification and is currently a special education resource teacher.

“As an elementary teacher and children’s author, I work to inspire a love for books. My passion is creating stories with big heart for little readers. I aim to write entertaining and empowering books that resonate with children and caregivers.

As a person living with multiple chronic illnesses, (ulcerative colitis and ankylosing spondylitis) I hope to create many books that speak to children and families who are impacted by illness or disability.
When I’m not teaching, writing, reading, or networking about chronic illness, I enjoy family adventures and being surrounded by trees and wildlife in forests and trails nearby my home in the region of Waterloo, Ontario, where I live with my partner, two daughters, and Ragdoll cat.”