Paul Mall Alley Project


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September 18, 2023

Attention all local artists. The Paul Mall Alley Display Project seeks to feature the work of six new visual artists throughout 2024 and 2025.

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AU and Indigenous Energy


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September 15, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to a new partnership with Indigenous Clean Energy.

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AU and the Rhodes dinner


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September 12, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to Algoma University’s annual John Rhodes Scholarship Dinner.

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Global skills at Algoma U


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September 11, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to the Global Skills Opportunity program.

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$1.5 million from FedNor


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September 6, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan.

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Message from FBFM


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August 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following information from Fit Bodies. Fit Minds relative to their upcoming wellness retreat.

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Local library book club


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August 29, 2023

Located in the Sault’s downtown, the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library will play host to a series of book clubs running from September to December.

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Women’s b-ball information


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August 23, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Women’s Basketball League.

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Sheehan on the BFN election


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August 1, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following statement from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the recent Batchewana First Nation election.

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New chief for Batchewana FN


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July 29, 2023

Batchewana First Nation voters have elected Mark McCoy as their new chief. McCoy ousted incumbent chief Dean Sayers by more than 400 votes.

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Sault seniors are empowered


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July 28, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the Canadian government remaining committed to local organizations that empower seniors and contribute to their health.

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Safe long term care help


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July 21, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan.

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New learning op at AU


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July 18, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a new learning opportunity at Algoma University.

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Sault Smiles is back!


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July 17, 2023

It has been a while since Sault Business Matters has a shared a Sault Smile! And this one belongs to young Cassidy, one of the friendly faces eager to help you out at Neal’s Country Farm & Market, which is located at 1764 Second Line West. See below for Cassidy’s smiling face!

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Downtown Street Party


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July 12, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to the Downtown Street Party that is slated for Thursday of this week.

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Best “prime deals” are local


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July 10, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.

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Housing affordability crisis


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July 6, 2023

Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are limiting the buying power of households, impacting businesses’ ability to attract and retain talent, and exacerbating homelessness rates throughout the province.

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Make a splash at Bellevue Park


Splish, splash. The Bellevue Park Splash Pad has opened for the summer season. Standard hours of operation are daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Richards Landing marina project


This is was what can be called a grand re-opening. That is, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, recently joined Jody Wildman, mayor of Township of St. Joseph, and other local dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the Richards Landing Marina Waterfront Rehabilitation Project.

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World curling is coming here


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June 27, 2023

Several of the top men’s curling rinks in the world will be competing for a guaranteed prize purse of $80,000 over the course of the upcoming Soo Curlers Club Fall Classic. The World Curling Tour event is slated to be held in Sault Ste. Marie in October of this year.

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Notes from Algoma U AGM


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June 24, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its recent annual general meeting.

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Algoma U 2023 convocation


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June 11, 2023

Algoma University community came together In a beautiful Convocation ceremony held at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion, celebrating the academic achievements of Algoma’s graduating students in Sault Ste. Marie. Guests were welcomed by the Medicine Bear Singers, who sang a traditional Ojibwe welcome song. Graduates were led in procession by the 49th Field Regiment Pipers. Special awards also recognized several individuals for outstanding contributions to the University and community.  

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Crime Stoppers Fundraiser


Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is serving up All-You-Can-Eat Wings, Pizza, and Fries, featuring tasty food from Centre Ice Bar and Grill at Soo Pee Wee Arena.

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Broers and Mane Street


Sault Business Matters has received the following post relative to Broers Jansen and Mane Street Cafe teaming up to keep their respective downtown patio bars open on Sundays throughout the summer.

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Downtown revitalization plan


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June 1, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a public information session regarding the Sault’s downtown revitalization plan.

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Grocer 4 Good Gala


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May 29, 2023

Grocer 4 Good will be holding its second annual fundraiser “Come as You Are” gala on June 10 at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.

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Tony’s Walk For Change


Sault Ste. Marie’s Soup Kitchen Community Centre will be holding the first Tony Martin ‘Walk for Change Walk-a-Thon’ on Sunday, June 4.

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Federal funds for Rankin Arena


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May 25, 2023

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and Dean Sayers, Chief of Batchewana First Nation, have announced a federal investment of $2,994,244 to modernize the Rankin Arena in Batchewana First Nation.

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Mayor for a day contest


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May 23, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Mayor Matthew Shoemaker.

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Walk for cystic fibrosis


This year’s ‘Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History’ is slated take place on Sunday, May 28. Registration opens at 10 a.m. at the Jo Forman Track at the John Rhodes Community Centre.

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St. Luke’s coronation tea


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May 20, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to an upcoming coronation afternoon tea and St. Luke’s Cathedral.

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Paint night at the Legion


Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a paint night on Wednesday, May 24, at the Marconi Cultural Event Centre, 450 Albert St., which is the Legion’s temporary quarters.

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Bushplane challenge


Walk at the Bushplane Heritage Centre on Tuesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m., free for those aged 55 ands over. No registration is required; visitors can arrive anytime between 1 and 4 and walk around the museum.

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Support for local contractor


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May 12, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano relative to Ontario government funding for Meakin Contracting.

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Algoma U. budget details


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May 7, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its 2023-2024 budget.

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Fringe North Ferry Tale


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May 4, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Fringe North relative to the world premiere of Ferry Tale.

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Paint Night at the Museum


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May 3, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following press release relative to an upcoming Paint Night at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum that is slated for later this month.

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Every breakfast counts


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May 2, 2023

The Every Breakfast Counts committee of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking donations to support future operations ahead of the start of 2023 summer programming.

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Exhibition at the Art Hub


Algoma Art Society, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, is putting on a ‘Spring Art Exhibition and Sale’ at the Art Hub in the Sault’s downtown.

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Minelli’s at the Marconi


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April 26, 2023

We have some exciting news to relay from our friends at the Marconi Cultural Event Centre. That is, the Marconi has confirmed that long-time Sault favourite Minelli’s has indeed joined the Marconi team.

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City bus advertising


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April 24, 2023

NTAAA continues to serve the community of Sault Ste Marie with affordable outdoor advertising on City of Sault Ste Marie buses.

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Uncle Gino’s is downtown


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April 18, 2023

There is a new pizza place in the Sault’s downtown. As Sault Business Matters was first to report, Uncle Gino’s Pizzeria has taken over the old East St. Pizza location and will be open for takeout five days a week, from Tuesday through Saturday.

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NOLHA seeks vice chairperson


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April 17, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following message from the Northern Ontario Latin-Hispanic Association. See below for details.

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Grocery rebate proposed


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April 13, 2023

Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan and the federal government’s Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair were at City Meat Market in the Sault’s downtown today relative to a grocery rebate that has been proposed by the governing Liberals as part of the 2023 budget. 

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New from Tamar’s


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April 12, 2023

We have some exciting news from our friends at Tamar’s Trends, which is located in the Sault’s downtown. Tamar is always looking for innovative ways to up her game when it comes to providing the best customer service and having some fun!

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Downtown bar hop tonight


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April 6, 2023

A number of downtown watering holes have teamed up for a pre-Easter bar hop tonight. See below for full details.

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Another gold for Ice Hawks


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April 5, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the U12A Sault Ice Hawks Ringette Program.

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Manufacturing money


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March 30, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano relative to funding for two local manufacturing projects.

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Luck for the Downtown


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March 28, 2023

Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association has confirmed the hiring of Nicholas Luck as its new Executive Director after a recent competition for the position was held.

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Mackinac Straits pipeline


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March 27, 2023

The timeline of a United States review of a proposed Great Lakes tunnel that’s a critical part of Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 pipeline replacement project has been pushed back by more than a year, according to the Canadian Press.

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Ontario budget highlights


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March 25, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has been forwarded this story from the Canadian Press relative to the Ontario government budget for the next fiscal year.

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Reggie’s now open every day


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March 24, 2023

Patrons can now sidle into Reggie’s Place Tavern to order food or sip on a cold beer seven days a week. The popular downtown Sault Ste. Marie watering hole was previously closed on Mondays.

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Penokean Hills butcher shop


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March 23, 2023

BRUCE MINES — Located just 40 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie, Penokean Hills Farms is set to open its new butcher shop in this tidy Highway 17 town of about 600 residents.

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‘Indefinite Spaces’ from AU


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March 22, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University’s Visual Art program.

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