New learning op at AU
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a new learning opportunity at Algoma University.
…[read more]Sault Smiles is back!
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!
…[read more]Downtown Street Party
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.
…[read more]Best “prime deals” are local
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
…[read more]Housing affordability crisis
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.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]World curling is coming here
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.
…[read more]Notes from Algoma U AGM
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its recent annual general meeting.
…[read more]Algoma U 2023 convocation
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.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]Downtown revitalization plan
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.
…[read more]Grocer 4 Good Gala
Grocer 4 Good will be holding its second annual fundraiser “Come as You Are” gala on June 10 at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]Federal funds for Rankin Arena
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.
…[read more]Mayor for a day contest
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Mayor Matthew Shoemaker.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]St. Luke’s coronation tea
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to an upcoming coronation afternoon tea and St. Luke’s Cathedral.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]Support for local contractor
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.
…[read more]Algoma U. budget details
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its 2023-2024 budget.
…[read more]Fringe North Ferry Tale
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Fringe North relative to the world premiere of Ferry Tale.
…[read more]Paint Night at the Museum
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.
…[read more]Every breakfast counts
The Every Breakfast Counts committee of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking donations to support future operations ahead of the start of 2023 summer programming.
…[read more]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.
…[read more]Minelli’s at the Marconi
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.
…[read more]City bus advertising
NTAAA continues to serve the community of Sault Ste Marie with affordable outdoor advertising on City of Sault Ste Marie buses.
…[read more]Uncle Gino’s is downtown
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.
…[read more]NOLHA seeks vice chairperson
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following message from the Northern Ontario Latin-Hispanic Association. See below for details.
…[read more]Grocery rebate proposed
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.
…[read more]New from Tamar’s
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!
…[read more]Downtown bar hop tonight
A number of downtown watering holes have teamed up for a pre-Easter bar hop tonight. See below for full details.
…[read more]Another gold for Ice Hawks
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the U12A Sault Ice Hawks Ringette Program.
…[read more]Manufacturing money
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.
…[read more]Luck for the Downtown
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.
…[read more]Mackinac Straits pipeline
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.
…[read more]Ontario budget highlights
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.
…[read more]Reggie’s now open every day
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.
…[read more]Penokean Hills butcher shop
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.
…[read more]‘Indefinite Spaces’ from AU
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University’s Visual Art program.
…[read more]Shingwauk Residential funding
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.
…[read more]Algoma U research week
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its third annual Research Week.
…[read more]Comedy Guild gala concert
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.
…[read more]Country music inductees
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Northern Ontario Country Music Association.
…[read more]Uncle Gino’s … second location!
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!
…[read more]Message from 40 Below
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the good folks at 40 Below Freeze Dried Snacks.
…[read more]Freshwater Coalition
Have an interest in fresh water? Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition invites all to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, online.
…[read more]Summer concert series
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.
…[read more]Westminster Thrift Shop
Looking for a good deal while helping to support a venerable downtown church at the same time? If so, see below.
…[read more]Reggie & Randy at Reggie’s
Guess who we just saw at Reggie’s Place Tavern in the Sault’s downtown? None other than the iconic Reggie Daigle!
…[read more]Public transit improvement
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.
…[read more]Health care agreement
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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