'The doors that never close': Shoemaker opens time capsule from general hospital

A 1963 time capsule was discovered during the demolition of a former general hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. Mayor Matthew Shoemaker and local officials opened the capsule, which contained historical documents and artifacts from the hospital's expansion era.
Why it matters
The discovery provides a historical snapshot of local community development and healthcare infrastructure from the mid-20th century.
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker says a surprise time capsule found among the rubble of the former general hospital may not be the only one that will be discovered.
The article is a straightforward local news report on a community event.
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