All posts by Sault Business Matters Staff
Lunch at the Legion
Pasta and meatballs are back on the menu every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Legion hall on Great Northern Rd. in the Sault.
…[read more]Kudos to Little Caesars
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service recently recognized multiple citizens, organizations and schools for their contributions towards public safety and compassion in the local community.
…[read more]Gathering at Rapids Pow Wow
Algoma University has confirmed that the 16th annual Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow will be held June 4-5 at the school’s George Leach Centre. The event will focus on Indigenous culture, which includes traditional drumming, singing, and competition dancing. There will be Indigenous artisans, craftsmen and traders displaying and selling their work.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … with the Neals
A regular photograph feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make Sault Ste. Marie a friendly place to do business.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … with Ross
A regular photo feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make Sault Ste. Marie a friendly place to do business.
…[read more]Marconi Meets World
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the Marconi Event Centre. The Marconi is located on Albert Street in the Sault’s west end.
…[read more]Addiction services facility
The Ontario government, via Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano, has approved the proposal for the relocation of the Residential Withdrawal Management program. The program will move from its current location within Sault Area Hospital to a modern, dedicated site that better meets the needs of individuals and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding region, said Romano.
…[read more]I.D.A. Baseball Park
Locally owned and operated I.D.A. Pharmacy/Drug Mart has teamed up with the Soo Minor Baseball Association. That is, I.D.A. has confirmed a community minded venture with SMBA and its Sinclair Yards Baseball Complex home field diamond.
…[read more]Urban Square Drug Mart
A new drug store, complete with a Sweet Greetings outlet, opened on Trunk Road in the Sault’s east end this week.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … at the Tap Room
A regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business. See below for details — and a much bigger photo — of our latest Sault Smiles.
…[read more]Federal budget highlights
Chrystia Freeland, who is Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has released Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. See below for complete details.
…[read more]‘Straight Outta Covid’
Four comedians from Toronto will be in the Sault on Saturday for Straight Outta Covid, a stand-up comedy event that is set to be staged at The Tech starting at 8 p.m.
…[read more]Easter Bake Sale
An Easter Bake Sale will be held at Central United Church on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central United Church is located on Spring Street, in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Sault Smiles is back!
Back by popular demand is the Sault Business Matters feature, Sault Smiles. We plan on again making this a regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business. See below for our first Sault Smiles of 2022.
…[read more]Swiss Chalet is coming back!
Sault Ste. Marie’s Swiss Chalet outlet, which closed in the wake of the beginning of the Covid virus, will be re-opening at 332 Great Northern Road in the weeks ahead, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Federal $ for Prince Township
Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the office of Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to grant money that Prince Township will be receiving.
…[read more]Indigenous child care facility
The Ontario government is coming through with a cool $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre. The funds will be used to build a child care facility that provides educational programs for Indigenous preschoolers and their families that promote the Anishinaabek culture and language in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Avery Construction expansion
The Ontario government is providing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support the expansion of Avery Construction Ltd. in Sault Ste. Marie. This investment will help the company offer a reliable and more environmentally friendly source of asphalt for local projects, according to Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano.
…[read more]Chamber business awards
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has extended the nomination period for its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]$400,000 for Norquay
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has confirmed that the Ontario government is providing $400,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help establish Norquay Trusses Ltd. in Sault Ste. Marie, which is a new business in the forestry manufacturing sector.
…[read more]Local food access funding
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed federal Liberal government funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food for three local food access projects.
…[read more]Good news from the ‘Closet’
Central United Church has confirmed that its popular clothes closet will reopen weekly beginning on Wednesday, February 2.
…[read more]Tax clinic funds via Sheehan
We have some good news to report from Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to free tax clinics.
…[read more]‘It’s a Northern thing’
As indoor drinking and dining in Ontario will re-open — with restrictions — on Monday January 31, Northern Superior Brewing in the Sault will again have its outdoor patio bar open this weekend.
…[read more]Boiler Room pickup, takeout
Looking to order food from the Boiler Room, the Mill Steakhouse or the Blockhouse Pub? We have the phone numbers for you. See below.
…[read more]Medal for Barbara Nolan
Sault Ste. Marie’s Medal of Merit Selection Committee has confirmed its 2021 recipient as Barbara Nolan, an Indigenous role model and advocate who is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community.
…[read more]Modified version of Step 2
Ontario is moving schools online for at least two weeks and temporarily closing indoor dining and gyms as it faces record-high case counts and rising hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant.
…[read more]NY Eve takeout at Gliss
A popular local eatery has confirmed its takeout menu and prices for New Year’s Eve. Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking orders for New Year’s Eve via telephone, 705-759-0000. See below for a copy of the Gliss New Year’s Eve menu.
…[read more]Church closet will reopen
The venerable closet at Central United Church is being restocked and will reopen in the new year on January 5, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Sheehan applauds Bill C-3
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan, who is also the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Labour, was pleased to see the recent passing of Bill C-3 in the House of Commons.
…[read more]Turco returns as HSCDSB chair
The leadership of the board of trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will remain the same for the next year.
…[read more]Good food at local school
It is a likely notion that too many children start their school day on an empty stomach, whether they miss this vital meal simply because of a hectic morning schedule, or because there is not enough to eat at home. Thanks to a generous grant from the President’s Choice Children’s Charity, students at St. Francis French Immersion Catholic School in Sault Ste. Marie will have access to healthy breakfast options early in 2022.
…[read more]Message from Franzisi’s
Franzisi’s Restaurant will be taking a pause in operations at its current Tancred/Wellington St. location effective January 1, 2022.
…[read more]Film Festival program list
Sault Business Matters has been informed that the second annual Sault Film Festival is happening very soon. Of particular interest are the workshops that are part of the Festival that can also be purchased a la carte.
…[read more]Central United closet, baking
The closet at Central United Church, located at 160 Spring St. in the Sault’s downtown, has a variety of Christmas décor as well as other gently used clothing and accessories, treasure items etc.
…[read more]Finding the calm at the library
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library suggests the season is a good time to take advantage of a new program: Mindfulness Mondays at the Library.
…[read more]Sault smiles … at Moonlight Magic
Moonlight Magic took over the Sault’s downtown on Thursday evening and despite the winter like weather, it was a happening place as stores, cafes and bars and other eateries, attracted a good number of locals, while maintaining social distancing.
…[read more]Win with the PUC!
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share some great news from our local PUC Services Inc. It is news which is both great for the environment and offers locals who take part in this promotion a chance to win big!
…[read more]AU men win curling crown
Soo Curling Club recently played host to the Northern Ontario Curling Association men’s and women’s provincial championships.
…[read more]Major curling event for Sault
Sault Ste. Marie already has a good reputation for hosting major curling events. And its repute figures to receive a further boost as the host city for the upcoming Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championships, which are slated for December 6-11 at the Community First Curling Centre.
…[read more]ARCH and the Machine Shop
The Machine Shop has confirmed that it will be the host site for “Illuminate the Season with ARCH” on Thursday, November 18 through Sunday, November 21. The in-person celebration will bring together local businesses showcasing their talent, and dedication to not only the holiday season but support towards a local charity.
…[read more]Coming to the old Solo
It looms as a boost for the downtown.
That is, the building that housed Solo Trattoria, a popular Mediterranean style restaurant in the Sault’s downtown which closed in January of 2020 after more than 12 years in business, will soon be home to a new eatery.
…[read more]A first for St. Mary’s Knights
For the first time in their high school history, the St. Mary’s Knights have captured the aggregate title in the city’s Cross Country meet. Under ideal conditions at Hiawatha Kinsmen Park, the Knights recently captured division titles in the Novice and Junior Girls, and Novice Boys events to claim the championship.
…[read more]Free Halloween patrol from KC
Exceptional community partners that they are, KC Security Services will be providing free neighbourhood patrols in Sault Ste. Marie during Halloween evening, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Check this out at City Meat Market
A friendly, neighbourhood grocery store, located on the corner of Queen and Pilgrim streets in the Sault’s downtown is the family owned and operated City Meat Market. See below how to order one of its variety package meat specials.
…[read more]Community partners, holiday season
Mayor Christian Provenzano and the City of Sault Ste. Marie have confirmed the return of the Downtown Association’s Moonlight Magic initiatives including the annual Community Tree Lighting celebration.
…[read more]An evening at Hogwarts
Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the zany folks at Hogwarts.
…[read more]MPP will print proof of vaccine
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has confirmed that his constituency office will print and laminate proof of vaccination certificates for constituents.
…[read more]Good news from our Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 of Sault Ste. Marie — a not-for-profit organization incorporated provincially under the laws of the Dominion of Canada — has announced a proposed development that will consist of a nine storey tower.
The proposed development will have 107 apartments of new housing project and new Branch facilities.
…[read more]Lucy Ro … on Spring Street
In addition to its online store, Lucy Ro Clean Beauty is now open for in-person shopping at 117 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Fall programs at FBFM
(EDITOR’S NOTE: We have this from the team at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds.)
Ready to get back in the gym and become a stronger version of you?
Here at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds., we’re offering a variety of programs this Fall to help you develop a strong body, balanced mind and a powerful life!
…[read more]Forty-Five Social is now open
There is a gem of a new local business that has just opened on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
Forty-Five Social opened its doors today. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
…[read more]Good news from Gliss!
A popular local eatery that is located at 133 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown is extending its days of operation, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
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