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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Spring fling at Homespun


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March 2, 2020

Homespun Treasures, located at 762 Queen Street E. in the Sault’s downtown, is holding a spring fling event on Tuesday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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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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City councilors to talk it up


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February 27, 2020

Local radio station Eagle 95.1 is ready to talk the talk. Twin Sault Talk will make its debut on Eagle 95.1 this Sunday at noon and Sault Business Matters has confirmed who the guests on the first show will be.

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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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It is chess … no less


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February 20, 2020

Like playing chess? Or, you never have and want to? Well, Sault Business Matters would like to pass some chess information along.

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New hours at Rasoi


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February 19, 2020

Located in the Sault’s downtown, Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen has advised Sault Business Matters of new hours until further notice.

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Twin Sault Talk ready to air


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February 19, 2020

A new, local content, talk radio show that has been in the works for several weeks is slated to hit the airwaves on Sunday, March 1 at noon, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.

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Good news from RR et al


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February 17, 2020

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.

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Local poet signs up


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February 16, 2020

Self-styled local author and poet Alex Chornyj read from his recently-published book on Saturday afternoon at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.

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Open on Family Day …


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February 14, 2020

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.

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Asima takes one for the team


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February 13, 2020

The president of Algoma University has been honoured by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Center with its Women in Leadership award.

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Sault smiles at Amanda’s


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February 12, 2020

(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.)

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Tasting events at Broers


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February 11, 2020

First, the whisky. Later, the wine. Broers Jansen, located in the Sault’s downtown, is planning a series of tasting events.

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Alex the poet at the library


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February 10, 2020

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.

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Don’t miss this at Gliss


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February 8, 2020

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.

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Huron Shores Book Club


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February 7, 2020

IRON BRIDGE — The Huron Shores Public Library Book Club meets here at 10 Main St. on the third Tuesday of every month.

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Eagle-eyed weather nerd


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February 6, 2020

Jim Lehocky remembers being six years old and seeing his first severe storm. From that day on, Lehocky — who is now the staff meteorologist for Sault radio station Eagle 95.1 — aspired to be a weather man.

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Sault smiles at City Meat


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February 5, 2020

(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.)

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Light snow, no slush


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February 4, 2020

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.

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This is for you, Nick Caruso


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February 2, 2020

Every so often in life, comes a person of unassuming and selfless nature who, despite being on the quiet side, nonetheless makes an immediate and everlasting impact.

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Afternoon drive on the Eagle


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February 1, 2020

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.

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Sault smiles at Deb’s Spa


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January 31, 2020

(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.)

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$10k for Y via Little Caesars


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January 30, 2020

Locally-owned-and-operated Little Caesars of Sault, Ontario has helped to kick off the YMCA’s strong kids campaign with a donation of $10,000.

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Local beers on tap at Broers


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January 28, 2020

A popular, relatively-new wine bar located in the Sault’s downtown, Broers Jansen is now carrying three local beers on tap, including two from Northern Superior Brewing Co.

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Reserve a table at Gliss


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January 26, 2020

Valentine’s Day is less than three weeks away. And Gliss Restaurant, located in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking reservations.

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Asima gives thanks to Ross


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January 25, 2020

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.

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Long-term care via Romano


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January 24, 2020

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.

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Record enrollment at AU


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January 23, 2020

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. 

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Algoma U’s best students


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January 23, 2020

A mass of high-achieving students from Algoma University were recently honoured at the school’s 26th annual student awards event.

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Healing Loft wellness retreat


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January 22, 2020

The Healing Loft, which is located at 719 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, will be offering a two-day wellness retreat, Sault Business Matters has learned.

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Still cooking at Ernie’s . . .


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January 21, 2020

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.

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Looming on local radio


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January 20, 2020

It’s been about two decades since a local news talk show aired on a Sault radio station. But that is about to change, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.

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Employment counseling


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January 14, 2020

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.

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All about the bridge bus


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January 13, 2020

You can always hop on the bus. Looking to head across the International Bridge from Sault, Ontario to the Michigan Sault — or vice versa — for an excursion but either don’t have access to a car or don’t want to take your car?

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These are locals who Strive


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January 12, 2020

Strive Young Professionals Group held its third annual Algoma Visionary Awards recently and a total of 20 awards were handed out to local individuals.

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‘Wishing you were here’


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January 11, 2020

“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.

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Noront boss speaks up


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January 9, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are excerpts from an interview with Ernest Skinner (for Sault Business Matters) and Noront Resources president and chief executive officer Alan Coutts regarding the proposed ferrochrome smelter.

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Solo Trattoria for sale


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January 7, 2020

A well-established restaurant in the Sault’s downtown is for sale, multiple sources have told Sault Business Matters.

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Snow squall weather alert


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January 6, 2020

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.

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Shoveling the snow


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January 5, 2020

As more of the white stuff is expected tonight and into Monday ahead of a snow squall watch, young Owen Whitehead helps clear the parking lot outside the building where two of his aunts and an uncle reside in the Sault’s downtown.

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You can drive for Uride


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January 4, 2020

Uride, which is an Ontario-based ride-share company, is looking to hire up to 15 local drivers for its neophyte Sault operation.

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New year, new sign


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January 3, 2020

There is a fresh, new sign — beautiful in its simplicity — that adorns the face of Mane St. Co. in the Sault’s downtown.

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Advertise with us


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January 2, 2020

Attention local business owners: Are you interested in joining the growing list of advertisers that appear here on Sault Business Matters?

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Optimism for 2020


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January 1, 2020

As the Sault settles into a new year and a new decade, a certain sense of watchful sureness surrounds this northern Ontario city.

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New bake shop on March St.


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December 31, 2019

Just recently opened in the Sault’s downtown is HOME, which is a family, locally owned and operated, bake house.

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