All posts by Sault Business Matters Staff

$3 million for Trunk Road


The Sault’s member of provincial parliament has confirmed that the Ontario government has committed the tidy sum of $3 million to support the resurfacing of Trunk Road.

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Ford praises Romano et al


Ontario premier Doug Ford, in his daily televised briefing relative to the COVID-19 crisis, took the time today to praise the member of provincial parliament for Sault Ste. Marie.

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From our local politicians


Sault Business Matters has received a release from the office of Ross Romano relative to a COVID-19 announcement from the Sault’s member of provincial parliament in tandem with Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and Sault mayor Christian Provenzano.

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Att: landlords, business tenants


Landlords and their business tenants should work together to meet eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, says the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.

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Battle of Atlantic ceremony


The grounds of the Sault’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 was the site of a social distance ceremony today that honoured soldiers who served in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War 2.

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SBM joins local Chamber


Taking advantage of a complimentary offer from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, Sault Business Matters has joined it.

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‘We’re getting close’ — Ford


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April 30, 2020

Premier Doug Ford said today that Ontario is “getting close” to re-opening. Appearing on live television from Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ford noted that the provincial government has a sector-specific list of guidelines to protect workers, consumers and the general public from the spread of COVID-19.

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Gliss opening for pickup


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April 30, 2020

Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the downtown area of the Sault, is re-opening for curbside pickup, co-owner Kristi Turner has advised Sault Business Matters.

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Sweet deal from C of C


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April 29, 2020

Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has put a complimentary offer on the table for any local business or organization that is not a current member of the SSMCOC.

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Helping the less fortunate


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April 23, 2020

Local businessmen John Palmerio of Palmerio Insurance Ltd./Co-operators Insurance and Don Bruni of MicroAge are teaming up with a generous financial contribution to help feed some of the Sault’s less fortunate residents.

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Sault smiles with Eagle duo


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April 22, 2020

The husband and wife duo of Tim Ellis and Lindsay Ellis have playfully “kissed up” to become the latest Sault smiles on Sault Business Matters.

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Northern Superior delivers


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April 20, 2020

Operating at full strength from its lower Pim St. location in the Sault’s downtown, Northern Superior Brewing Co. has various options relative to purchasing its products.

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Trying to defeat COVID-19


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April 19, 2020

Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government have confirmed a $20 million investment towards advanced medical research and development of tools and resources to try to combat COVID-19 — and other infectious diseases — throughout the province.

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Call for fresh produce!


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April 16, 2020

City Meat Market, located in the downtown Sault, has fresh, local produce in stock, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.

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Message from Little Caesars


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April 15, 2020

Following is a message from Little Caesars president Dave Scrivano. (Little Caesars presently has two locations open in Sault, Ontario — Churchill Plaza and Market Mall.)

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Sault smiles with little Brin


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April 13, 2020

No terrible two here! Sault Business Matters recognizes the recent second birthday of little Brin, who is the granddaughter of Tamar Ford.

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Happy Easter from us


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April 12, 2020

On this blessed and significant day, Sault Business Matters would like to say ‘Happy Easter’ to our many advertisers and our thousands of weekly readers and visitors.

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Statement from Sault MPP


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April 9, 2020

Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano.

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Victim Services Algoma gets $


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April 8, 2020

The government of Ontario is taking emergency action to address the recent spike in domestic violence that is being reported by victim services organizations during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Great Lakes … great movies


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April 4, 2020

The resilient Soo Film Festival is slated to return to the Michigan Sault’s downtown for a seventh year from Sept. 10-20 of this year.

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Post secondary school relief


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March 31, 2020

Following is an excerpt of a press release from the Government of Ontario relative to Ontario Student Assistance Program loans — with files from Sault Business Matters.

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COVID-19 update via MPP


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March 31, 2020

Please see below for a special message from Sault member of provincial parliament and Ontario government minister Ross Romano.

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Message from Sault mayor


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March 30, 2020

Sault Business Matters has obtained the following message from Sault mayor Christian Provenzano relative to the recent positive test results for COVID-19.

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Going after price gougers


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March 29, 2020

Ontario premier Doug Ford is going after retail businesses and individuals who are charging unfair prices for necessary goods.

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Social distancing dog


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March 29, 2020

Many of us who frequent the Sault’s downtown as residents and/or patrons are quite familiar with a friendly dog who answers to the name of Chewy.

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Prevent crime to business


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March 26, 2020

The closure of non-essential businesses to address the spread of COVID-19 may cause business owners to worry about the safety of their property. Thus, the Sault Police Services has issued the following message.

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Social distancing happy hour


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March 26, 2020

Local radio station Eagle 95.1 plans to use social media to try to bring music and beer lovers together for a virtual ‘happy hour’ on Friday from 5-7 p.m.

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Free delivery at Little Caesars!


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March 25, 2020

Mike Flammia, local owner and operator of Little Caesars in Sault, Ontario, has advised us that not only are his stores offering limited time specials on their pizza but they have FREE delivery within the city limits.

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Essential services list


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March 23, 2020

Sault Business Matters has obtained a copy of the extensive list of essential services that can remain open as per the latest announcement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford relative to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Message from Eagle Radio


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March 22, 2020

Sault Business Matters relays the following message from Tim Ellis, owner, program director and morning drive announcer at local radio station Eagle 95.1.

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Food for thought


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March 21, 2020

In these trying times relative to the coronavirus pandemic, Sault Business Matters offers a neighbourly reminder to our friends in the Twin Sault area. That is, to please support small business. As an example, pick up takeout food from your favourite local eatery.

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Little Caesars now delivers!


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March 21, 2020

Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Mike Flammia, who is the local owner and operator of the three Little Caesars stores in Sault, Ontario.

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Machine Shop takeout, delivery


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March 19, 2020

The Machine Shop’s troika of restaurants — Mill Steakhouse, the Boiler Room and Steamfitters Lounge — are open for take-out and delivery, Sault Business Matters has confirmed. See below for menu options.

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Message from Willson Greco


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March 18, 2020

Willson Greco Barristers and Solicitors, located in the Sault’s downtown, have issued the following notice relative to the coronavirus.

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Message from Central United


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March 18, 2020

With the well-being of its congregation, staff and the community in mind, Central United Church — which is located in the Sault’s downtown, on the corner of Spring and Albert streets — has relayed the following message.

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Croatian Corner remains open


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March 17, 2020

A popular takeout eatery known for its lunch specials, home-made cabbage rolls, perogies, meatballs, sauce and a variety of soups as well as an extensive delicatessen, the Croatian Corner is still maintaining regular business hours.

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Ontario in state of emergency


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March 17, 2020

Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in Ontario relative to the Coronavirus. As condensed by Sault Business Matters, what it means is as follows.

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Superior taste of the Sault


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March 12, 2020

Its refreshing products are available in a good number of licensed establishments in the Sault area. On tap and in cans, Northern Superior Brewing Co. offers quite a variety of beer products.

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Local businesses help Gerri


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March 11, 2020

Long-time local furniture salesman Gerri Longo is undergoing treatment for an illness and a benefit was recently held on his behalf. A number of Sault and area businesses stepped up and made donations to assist Gerri. They are listed below.

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Restaurant supplies for sale


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March 10, 2020

Rasoi The Indian Kitchen, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, is making some changes and has some restaurant supplies available for sale.

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Yellow roses from Zonta


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March 9, 2020

The Sault’s Zonta club — via celebration of International Women’s Day — presented yellow roses to 10 local women deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the community.

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Low & Slow in the downtown


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March 5, 2020

Its doors are now open following relocation. A barbecue-style restaurant, Low and Slow has settled into its new location in the Sault’s downtown.

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Wellington Square Mall re-do


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March 4, 2020

Located in the Sault’s east end, Wellington Square Mall is changing its name to the Shoppes on Trans Canada, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.

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We now have 23 advertisers


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March 3, 2020

Sault Business Matters launched this positive, local-based website site nine months ago — June 1, 2019 to be exact — and we now have 23 local advertisers on board with us.

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Local NDP speaker series


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March 2, 2020

The Sault’s provincial and federal New Democratic Party riding associations are inviting the public to the first event of their new speaker series, which will be held this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Soup Kitchen Community Center.

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Downtown business of the year


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March 1, 2020

The Sault’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual outstanding business achievement awards event on Saturday evening at the Machine Shop.

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You like Scottish folk music?


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February 29, 2020

IRON BRIDGE — North Sea Gas, which is a Scottish folk band, will appear here on Sunday, June 14, Sault Business Matters has confirmed. A village of 630 residents, Iron Bridge is located about 70 miles east of the Sault.

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RR, PCs deliver for BScN


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February 28, 2020

There is good news relative to Sault College and its nursing degree program via the Sault’s member of provincial parliament Ross Romano, who also doubles as minister of colleges and universities for Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government.

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$20 fish dish back at Gliss


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February 28, 2020

The popular all-you-can-eat whitefish dinner special is back at Gliss Restaurant, chef Derek Turner tells Sault Business Matters.

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Algoma U news via Denmark


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February 26, 2020

Sault Business Matters has more good news to report relative to Algoma University. That is, Algoma U has been selected as the newest member of the University of the Arctic and its co-operative network.

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Grocer 4 Good celebration


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February 26, 2020

Located at 133 Gore St. in the Sault’s downtown area, Grocer 4 Good will hold an opening celebration on Friday, March 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sault Business Matters has confirmed.

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Love the wine you’re with


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February 25, 2020

Are you fine with good wine? Having become quite popular since opening in its cozy location in the Sault’s downtown less than a year ago, Broers Jansen has an extensive offering of wines by the glass.

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Shop the Central United closet


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February 24, 2020

Looking for seasonal clothing that is slightly used? Well, Sault Business Matters can tell you that the ‘Closet’ at Central United Church is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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