All posts by Sault Business Matters Staff
It is chess … no less
Like playing chess? Or, you never have and want to? Well, Sault Business Matters would like to pass some chess information along.
…[read more]Good news from RR et al
Ministers from the Ontario government — including Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano — recently made a joint announcement relative to the expansion of mental health, addictions and well-being services for First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
…[read more]Local poet signs up
Self-styled local author and poet Alex Chornyj read from his recently-published book on Saturday afternoon at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.
…[read more]Open on Family Day …
The Ermatinger-Clergue national historic site — which contains the Old Stone House and the Clergue Blockhouse — will be open on Family Day, complete with activities, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Asima takes one for the team
The president of Algoma University has been honoured by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Center with its Women in Leadership award.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Amanda’s
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Alex the poet at the library
The public is invited to join local author Alex Chornyj this Saturday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library in the Sault’s downtown for an afternoon of poetry reading.
…[read more]Don’t miss this at Gliss
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. And chef Derek Turner and the staff at Gliss Restaurant, located in the Sault’s downtown, are ready to serve you.
…[read more]Huron Shores Book Club
IRON BRIDGE — The Huron Shores Public Library Book Club meets here at 10 Main St. on the third Tuesday of every month.
…[read more]Sault smiles at City Meat
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Pancakes, sausage, church
Central United Church, located at 160 Spring St. in the Sault’s downtown, will be hosting a pancake and sausage supper on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
…[read more]Light snow, no slush
Tired of walking through, and driving in, the slush? Well, below freezing temperatures and light snow should make it more seasonable — and reasonable — this week.
…[read more]Afternoon drive on the Eagle
John Gilbert has spent a good part of his adult life in the Twin Sault radio market. A hometown boy, Gilbert is now the host of the afternoon drive (3-7 p.m.) show on local radio station Eagle 95.1.
…[read more]Reserve a table at Gliss
Valentine’s Day is less than three weeks away. And Gliss Restaurant, located in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking reservations.
…[read more]Asima gives thanks to Ross
Ontario’s governing Progressive Conservative Party has come up with almost $100,000 for Algoma University as the school expands its facilities and programming as a means of increasing enrollment at its northern Ontario campuses in the Sault and Timmins.
…[read more]Long-term care via Romano
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano of the governing Progressive Conservative Party has confirmed funding for 68 new long-term care beds at the Mauno Kaihla Koti rest home.
…[read more]Record enrollment at AU
Overall student enrollment at Algoma University and its main campus in the east end of Sault — along with affiliates in Timmins and Brampton — has, for the first time ever, exceeded 2,000 full-time students, according to a statement from the school.
…[read more]Algoma U’s best students
A mass of high-achieving students from Algoma University were recently honoured at the school’s 26th annual student awards event.
…[read more]Still cooking at Ernie’s . . .
The iconic Ernie’s Coffee Shop, which has been serving huge portions to hungry patrons in the Sault’s downtown since 1971, will soon have a new chief cook and bottle washer.
…[read more]Pancakes, pasta at the Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 has both a pancake breakfast and pasta supper coming up at its Great Northern Rd. location.
…[read more]Cast of the Addams Family
We have the names of the local actors who will be a part of the iconic Addams Family when the play hits the local stage in late April through early May of this year.
…[read more]Classic hits, Eagle 95.1
There is no shortage of quality radio stations in the Twin Sault market. And a relatively new kid on the block, broadcasting out of the Michigan Sault, is Eagle 95.1.
…[read more]Employment counseling
Looking for work? Well, the Sault Community Career Centre’s employment counselors offer one-on-one support and can assist with a wide range of programs and services available to help job seekers find the right job or career.
…[read more]Skate Ontario local winners
As part of its super series event, Skate Ontario played host to a recent competition in Sault Ste. Marie. And at that, 34 skaters represented the Sault-based, Lake Superior Figure Skating Club.
…[read more]These are locals who Strive
Strive Young Professionals Group held its third annual Algoma Visionary Awards recently and a total of 20 awards were handed out to local individuals.
…[read more]‘Wishing you were here’
“Wondering where you are … wishing you were here, on the coldest night of the year.” — from the Coldest Night Of The Year, by Canadian singer and songwriter Bruce Cockburn.
…[read more]Solo Trattoria for sale
A well-established restaurant in the Sault’s downtown is for sale, multiple sources have told Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Snow squall weather alert
Environment Canada has issued a weather alert in the form of a snow squall warning for areas from the Sault to St. Joseph Island as well as Searchmont to Montreal River to Batchawana Bay.
…[read more]You can drive for Uride
Uride, which is an Ontario-based ride-share company, is looking to hire up to 15 local drivers for its neophyte Sault operation.
…[read more]New year, new sign
There is a fresh, new sign — beautiful in its simplicity — that adorns the face of Mane St. Co. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Mighty Mac weather update
As of 5:50 p.m. today, Sault Business Matters has confirmed that “winds of sufficient force” in the Straits area are enough to continue to extend a warning to all motorists intending to cross the Mackinac Bridge.
…[read more]Mackinac Bridge wind warning
Officials from the Mackinac Bridge have issued a high wind warning as of 10:15 this morning, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Free $10 from Gliss restaurant
A popular restaurant located in the Sault’s downtown, Gliss continues to offer a bonus special to those who purchase a $100 gift certificate.
…[read more]Christmas lights of the Sault
Call it the magic of Christmas. Call it a beautiful scene. We call it as we saw it early on Christmas morning in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Merry Christmas from the PM
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has relayed the following Christmas Day message through the media.
…[read more]Christmas tree recycling
Clean North will accept Christmas trees and branches for recycling, beginning on Boxing Day (Thursday, Dec. 26) in the northwest corner of the Cambrian Mall parking lot.
…[read more]Christmas at St. Luke’s
Located in the Sault’s downtown at 160 Brock St. — on the corner of Brock and Albert streets — St. Luke’s Anglican Cathedral has relayed its Christmas mass schedule to Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]All welcome at Central United
O come, all ye faithful. All are welcome to attend the Christmas Eve service at Central United Church in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Here is the bird count
The local and area Christmas bird count results are in. And of note, a harlequin duck sighting was among the observations.
…[read more]City Meat Market open Sunday
This being the last Sunday before Christmas, City Meat Market, located at 814 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, will be open.
…[read more]Addams Family audition
Want to be a member of the iconic Addams Family? Well, the Musical Comedy Guild of the Sault will soon be holding auditions for The Addams Family, the Musical.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Camera Craft
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Downtown partner program
“You asked for it, and we listened.” These are the words from the Downtown Association of Sault Ste. Marie via press release.
…[read more]Don’t eat this salad!
Be aware that Canada’s public healthy agency is investigating 16 instances of E. coli in five provinces — including Ontario — that stem from a packaged salad brand.
…[read more]Public Health minor at LSSU
Lake Superior State University in the Michigan Sault will begin offering a 22-credit minor in Public Health effective next month, January of 2020.
…[read more]An invite from Algoma Steel
Algoma Steel is inviting members of the public to its annual environmental open house on Tuesday of this week from 4 to 7 p.m.
…[read more]Tidings of comfort and joy
Cantation, women singing together, is a celebration of the mature female voices in the Sault singing in harmony. Through camaraderie, they strive to foster a supportive environment for personal and musical growth.
…[read more]A message for Doug Ford
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Michael Mantha, New Democratic Party member of provincial parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin.)
…[read more]Very Merry, Reilly, Michael
Reilly Nelson, voice and Michael Shannon, piano are slated to present A Very Merry Christmas at St. Luke’s Cathedral, 160 Brock St. in the Sault’s downtown on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.
…[read more]Save services that save us
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault and Area Health Coalition.)
…[read more]Support local business
Want to play your part in assisting the local economy and helping Sault businesses at the same time? Well folks, we can all help.
…[read more]Teamsters and railway settle
Teamsters Canada says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. to renew the collective agreement for about 3,200 unionized conductors, train-persons and yard workers, including those in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Hope via Blue Christmas
To be sure, the holiday season can be hard for those whose hearts are hurting. To that end, Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service for those carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration.
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