Feature: The Boiler Room
One of the first things you will notice about the Boiler Room is the deliberate effort by the owners to maintain the natural beauty of this historic building while still making it a warm and welcoming, pub-like atmosphere that you want to hang out in with your friends and family.
…[read more]Seen, been on the local scene
Being a writer, my mind often drifts to the past while living in the moment. And often what happens in the present makes me think — and want to write — about the past.
…[read more]Let it snow, let it snow
To be sure, snow is a four letter word. But it doesn’t have to be a swear word if you accept it and deal with it and make what you can of it.
…[read more]Feature: Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Did you know that Rasoi, literally translates to “kitchen” in Hindi? Well, from the moment you walk in to Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen, you are transported to the kitchens of India without having to leave our fair city!
…[read more]Taste of the downtown
Anyone who says there is no place to go in the Sault’s downtown clearly has not been down here for a while. Here’s the scoop on how many places there are to eat and drink.
…[read more]Kingsville beer in the Sault
The number of licensed establishments in Sault Ste. Marie that now carry Kingsville Brewery products is an impressive one.
…[read more]Media, social anxiety, rights
Being that I am an October baby and that October is one of my favourite months, I suppose it is somewhat fitting that my media career began in October.
…[read more]Wine on tap at Broers
Salute! A novel, vogue wine bar in the Sault’s downtown area is now serving its vino via the old country cellar way — on tap.
…[read more]McCleary an “everyday person”
Sara McCleary says she understands Sault Ste. Marie’s issues on a personal level and feels her experience makes her the right person to represent the riding as the New Democratic Party member of parliament in the House of Commons.
…[read more]“… Issues of affordability…”
New Democratic Party candidate Sara McCleary officially launched her federal election bid on Tuesday with the opening of her campaign office on 24 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Sara opens up today
New Democratic Party candidate Sara McCleary will open the doors today to her campaign headquarters on Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Who to vote for locally?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the governing Liberals has made the call to commence the campaign ahead of the October 21 federal election.
…[read more]McCleary in good company
She is a champion for social justice and a community activist. And as a young wife and mother, she juggles a number of part-time jobs to help support her family.
…[read more]Downtown Mane Street
It is a hub of various activity within a venerable downtown building. Located at 626 Queen St. E., the locally-owned, family-operated business is home to Mane Street Salon and Spa, Mane Street Cafe and Boutique, and Achieve Fitness and Wellness Center.
…[read more]Lunch and supper at Gliss
Having moved into its current location at 133 Spring St. less than a year ago, Gliss Restaurant has settled nicely into the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Craft beer market share
The internationally owned and operated beer giants — Labatt Brewing Company and Molson Coors Brewing Company — are still 1-2 atop the leader board for those who are keeping score. But craft beer has never been more popular among drinkers in Ontario and across Canada than it is now.
…[read more]Sault crew runs Kingsville brew
A tandem of born-and-raised Sault Ste. Marie boys is at the helm of fast-growing Kingsville Brewery, from ownership to the president of the company.
…[read more]Hot dogs and cold beer
So, here’s a scenario. You are in downtown Sault Ste. Marie between the hours of 1-3 p.m. and thoughts of hot dogs and cold beer are in your head.
…[read more]Hot Dog Sammy is back in town
The hot dog kid is open for business. 17-year old entrepreneur Sammy Jansen is back in town with his Hot Dog Sammy’s World Famous Weenies.
…[read more]Summer fish deal continues
Gliss Restaurant — which is located on Spring St. between Queen and Albert in downtown Sault Ste. Marie — has a fresh, all-you-can-eat, whitefish dinner that it continues to feature.
…[read more]Remember Peachy’s Pizza?
In a city that is still known for its pizza, Sault Ste. Marie was home to a distinctive, delectable eatery that was very popular in the 1970s and through into the 1980s.
…[read more]Popular new wine bar
It is located in the front area of the Wine Barrel on Queen St. — in the downtown district — right beside the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.
Read moreThe way we were, in photos
Ah, the old days. Let us hop on an old city bus and peruse a few snapshots from the archives of just some of what was Sault Ste. Marie in the 1960s and 1970s.
…[read more]It is picking up downtown
New businesses are popping up — including several in the food and beverage industry — in the downtown area of Sault Ste. Marie.
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