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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Shingwauk Residential funding


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March 17, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to grant funding for the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

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Algoma U research week


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March 14, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its third annual Research Week.

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Comedy Guild gala concert


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March 13, 2023

Musical Comedy Guild has confirmed its cast for the 60th Anniversary Gala Concert, which is slated for two evenings towards the end of next month.

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Country music inductees


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March 9, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Northern Ontario Country Music Association.

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Uncle Gino’s … second location!


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March 8, 2023

Sault Business Matters is happy to share some fantastic news for downtown Sault Ste. Marie! That is, the very popular Uncle Gino’s is opening a second location in the former East Street Pizza location at 76 East Street!

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Message from 40 Below


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March 7, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the good folks at 40 Below Freeze Dried Snacks.

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Freshwater Coalition


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March 3, 2023

Have an interest in fresh water? Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition invites all to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, online.

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Summer concert series


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March 1, 2023

Sault Ste. Marie’s Recreation and Culture Division is seeking applications for the 2023 Summer Concert Series, to be held at the Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion.

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Westminster Thrift Shop


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February 26, 2023

Looking for a good deal while helping to support a venerable downtown church at the same time? If so, see below.

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Reggie & Randy at Reggie’s


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February 24, 2023

Guess who we just saw at Reggie’s Place Tavern in the Sault’s downtown? None other than the iconic Reggie Daigle!

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Public transit improvement


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February 23, 2023

Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding communities.

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Health care agreement


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February 22, 2023

Ontario’s provincial and the federal government of Canada have reached a deal in principle on health care according to Health Minister Sylvia Jones.

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More gold for Ice Hawks


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February 15, 2023

The girls from the U12A Sault Ice Hawks have struck gold again. Based out of the Sault Ringette Club, the U12 A Ice Hawks recently secured their fourth gold medal of the season.

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Local archers win medals


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February 14, 2023

A local group competitors brought home 10 medals and another five shooters placed fourth in Archery Ontario’s International Field Association provincial indoor competition.

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Banned books challenge


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February 10, 2023

‘Freedom to Read Week’ occurs annually during the third week of February, encouraging reflection and thought about commitment to intellectual freedom.

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This Friday at Tazzi’s!


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February 6, 2023

Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Joe and Grace at Tazzi’s relative to an evening of food, comedy, music and romance with a talented singer from Italy.

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Food prices to rise again


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February 2, 2023

It is soon going to cost Sault Ste. Marie grocery shoppers more. The Canadian Press is reporting that higher prices are expected to hit grocery stores across Canada soon as a blackout on increases over the holiday season comes to an end.

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Local art for sale at AGA


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February 1, 2023

This is an opportunity to purchase art and support local artists at the same time. Sault Business Matters would like to remind our followers that the Art Gallery of Algoma is a great place to purchase local art! 

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Remy got it Wright!


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January 30, 2023

Young Remy Tomas of the Sault is a big hockey fan. The eight-year old youngster also plays the game as a member of the Integro Physiotherapy Wolves. And one of Remy’s favourite hockey players is Team Canada forward Shane Wright.

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Snow carving teams wanted


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January 27, 2023

Bon Soo Winter Carnival is looking for teams to enter into the community-led Snow Sculptures for the upcoming festival, which is slated for February 3-11.

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PD Day at Fit Bodies


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January 20, 2023

Fit Bodies.Fit Minds is excited to be putting on its ‘PD Day’ camps all school year long. Fit Bodies.Fit Minds believes that the best way to teach young impressionable minds is to learn through play.

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More funds from FedNor


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January 19, 2023

The Government of Canada says it understands that diverse and innovative economies support strong and self-sustaining regions. To that end, FedNor’s investments in a range of sectors including agri-food, education, and innovation help people in Northern Ontario experience the high quality of living for which Canada is recognized globally.

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Robinson Huron Treaty mediation


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January 18, 2023

The leadership of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund and the governments of Canada and Ontario have started mediated discussions with the Honourable Murray Sinclair serving as the mediator. Recently, Justice Hennessy agreed to an adjournment which will delay Stage Three proceedings by two weeks to allow all parties to come together for settlement discussions.

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Strive YPG winners list


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January 16, 2023

Strive Young Professionals Group recently hosted its sixth annual Algoma Visionary Awards event. The event was billed as a celebration of the exceptional young professionals in Sault Ste. Marie, who help make Sault Ste. Marie an outstanding place to live, work, and play.

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Looking for hydrant heroes


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January 13, 2023

In Northern Ontario there is one thing everyone can count on: snow. So far this winter, Sault Ste. Marie has received its share of snow and that means very specialized heroes are needed in town. 

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Iron Bridge Trivia Night


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January 11, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for a trivia night that is being put on by the Iron Bridge Agricultural Society. The event is slated for Saturday, February 11. See below for details.

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Boost for Huron Central


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January 10, 2023

A well-functioning supply chain is critical for Ontario and Canada’s economy. To that end, the governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to ensuring that supply chains are efficient and reliable to support economic growth, as well as resilient and adaptable to the impacts of climate change.

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$130+ million for housing


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January 9, 2023

Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed more than $130 million in federal and provincial funding is being committed to the construction of more than 380 housing units for veterans and at-risk Indigenous Peoples over the next three years.  

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