'Catalyst' from Sault helps Ukraine

A former Sault Ste. Marie resident who wanted to share “vodka with purpose” has helped raise more than $7.5 million to back humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine. Zirklova Vodka, co-owned by Katherine Vellinga, helped Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s fundraising efforts and social media campaigns. Zirkova product sales also contributed more than $25,000 to help the Ukrainian population in 2022 – the first year of the Russian invasion of the country. “ What began with prod