All posts by Sault Business Matters Staff
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.
…[read more]CN rail strike action
Canadian National rail workers in the Sault were joined by members of local labour unions on picket lines as strike action, which began about a week ago, continued today.
…[read more]Crazy campaign continues
This is the last week for the fundraising campaign that Little Caesars of Sault, Ontario is supporting on behalf of the local YMCA’s strong kids program.
…[read more]Moonlight Magic photo shoot
A bit of drizzle and a dash of fog did not dampen the spirits of hundreds of locals who took to the Sault’s downtown on Thursday for the annual Moonlight Magic festivities.
…[read more]A first for the Sault OPP
Manuela Byrnes, who hails from down the highway at Goulais River, has been named the new commander for the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
…[read more]Christmas Cheer donation
Staff members from Superior Sleep Centre, Dr. Greg Berg and Dr. Kevin Caruso — offices all located at 264 McNabb St. in the Sault — have teamed up to make a donation to Christmas Cheer.
…[read more]Crazy bread and YMCA kids
Little Caesars restaurants in Sault, Ontario are supporting the local YMCA’s strong kids campaign with a fundraiser that goes through until December 1.
…[read more]School craft show photo shoot
Greenwood Public School of the Sault, which is located on Fourth Line West, held a Christmas craft show fundraiser on Saturday.
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