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Robinson Huron Treaty mediation
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.
…[read more]Strive YPG winners list
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.
…[read more]Looking for hydrant heroes
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.
…[read more]Iron Bridge Trivia Night
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.
…[read more]Boost for Huron Central
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.
…[read more]$130+ million for housing
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.
…[read more]Ice Hawks are good as gold
Sault Ice Hawks U12 ringette squad headed south this weekend for the Whitby Tournament looking to extend its astonishing 12-0 undefeated record. And they did.
…[read more]Algoma Art Society Exhibition
The Art Gallery of Algoma will be presenting its Algoma Art Society’s 75th Anniversary Exhibition from January 6 through until February 4 of this year.
…[read more]Grow your own fruit locally
Registration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 11, for a presentation by Jeff Marshall, lead hand at the Bellevue Park greenhouse and a local farmer.
…[read more]Sault ringette girls are 10-0
Sault Ice Hawks U12 A ringette team is heading south to Whitby for another tournament. The Sault girls will be looking to extend their astonishing 10-0 undefeated record.
…[read more]Noodle house opening soon
Located on Spring Street between Queen and Albert in the Sault’s downtown, a new Vietnamese style eatery is planning its opening for January 19.
…[read more]Library holiday book sale
The Friends of The Library Holiday Book Sale runs until Saturday, Dec. 31. It has a huge selection of books. All $1 books are two for $1.
…[read more]Women’s b-ball start up
Is your resolution for 2023 to get back into team sports? Do you want to get active, but with something more fun than running on the treadmill? Do you miss playing basketball?
…[read more]Shoemaker answers back
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker has issued a terse statement regarding comments made by Italo Ferrari during the City Council meeting from Monday, December 12.
…[read more]Free holiday parking downtown
The City of Sault Ste. Marie — and Sault Business Matters — invites all local residents and visitors to shop, dine and visit the downtown during this holiday season. And as a bonus, the City is offering free parking in the downtown core from December 19 to the end of 2022.
…[read more]Gold for Sault Ice Hawks
The Under 12 Sault Ice Hawks of the Sault Ringette Club recently returned from the Ajax Pickering Tournament with the gold medal crown. It marked the second straight tournament championship for an Ice Hawks team that has won 10 straight games to begin the 2022-2023 season.
…[read more]Christmas light nominations
Nominations for the 2022 Christmas Lighting Awards Program are still being accepted by the City Clerk’s office. The program – co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc. – promotes and encourages community involvement, and recognizes the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season.
…[read more]Downtown Association board
There are four newcomers, along with four holdovers, who have been elected to serve on the board of Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association.
…[read more]Shoemaker and transparency
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker says he is committed to releasing his schedule on a weekly basis as a means to ensure greater transparency and further the public’s awareness of his work and activities.
…[read more]Medal of merit nominations
The City of Sault Ste. Marie invites nominations for the 2022 Medal of Merit Award. The Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals or groups who have achieved exceptional meritorious honours in athletics, cultural or academic fields or who make extraordinary contributions to the community.
…[read more]From new mayor Shoemaker
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the fellowing message from recently elected mayor Matthew Shoemaker.)
…[read more]Moonlight Magic on Thursday!
There are a plethora of events, performances and shopping specials on the slate for this Thursday from 4-10 p.m. when ‘Moonlight Magic’ comes to the Sault’s downtown. A few of them are listed below.
…[read more]Election reflections
The people have spoken. And while it is lamentable that the number of ballots cast for the 2022 Sault Ste. Marie municipal election fell well below the majority of eligible voters, the fact remains that those who were elected were designated fair and square to sit in the mayor’s chair and represent city council for the next few years.
…[read more]Royal Bank building sold
The currently vacant building which, for more than 50 years, housed the Royal Bank in the Sault’s downtown, has been sold, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Central United is for sale
A landmark church, located on the corner of Spring and Albert streets in the Sault’s downtown area, is for sale, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Hilsinger for Mayor
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger says she is honoured and humbled to have received vocal support from a number of prominent and highly-respected members of the community.
…[read more]Trick or treat at AU
Algoma University and the Students Union welcomes families to dress in costume and enjoy a traditional trick-or-treat around the campus the evening of Friday Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
…[read more]Holly Lasante is world class!
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share the amazing news that Holly Lasante recently competed at the IPF World Masters Powerlifting Championships held in St. Johns, Newfoundland as part of Team Canada. She returned with a gold medal overall, gold in squat and silver in deadlift.
…[read more]Priority: Mental health, addictions
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger says that concrete, coordinated action on mental health and addiction will be her first priority if she is elected.
…[read more]Message from Donna Hilsinger
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger has released the following statement ahead of the October 24 civic election.
…[read more]Coats for Kids in the Sault
The annual Coats for Kids campaign in Sault Ste. Marie is underway for this year, according to information received by Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Voyageur Trail in Tea Lake
Looking to help some good folks out and get some good, healthy, outdoor exercise at the same time? Well, here is an option.
…[read more]Hunter safety reminder
There are several things hunters can do to keep themselves and others around them safe during this hunting season. Hunters should keep the following safety rules in mind.
…[read more]Achieve Fitness issues challenge
Achieve Fitness and Wellness Centre, which is part of the Mane St. Co. in the Sault’s downtown, has instituted a 30 day charity corporate challenge. See below for details.
…[read more]Gliss is closing
Gliss Restaurant on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown will close on September 30 to make room for a new eatery, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Bushplane Days are coming
This weekend signals the return of the ‘Bushplane Days’ family event at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on lower PIm Street.
…[read more]Iron Strength at FBFM
A program called Iron Strength will be running as a small group on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at Fit Bodies.Fit Minds starting on September 14. There will also be a regular class on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. The regular Saturday class will be taught in a joint teaching style with multiple educated instructors teaching different weeks.
…[read more]Fit Bellies at FBFM
Via Fit Bodies.Fit Minds, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, a new program called ‘Fit Bellies’ will be running as a small group on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
…[read more]Fiercely Female at FBFM
Fit Bodies.Fit Minds is introducing a new small group called ‘Fiercely Female.’ It is designed in separate groups for under 12 and over 12 females.
…[read more]New to Sault Symphony
Just ahead of its looming 50th anniversary season, the Sault Symphony Orchestra has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Mallinger as its new artistic director. Notably, the SSO has also confirmed a full season of concerts.
…[read more]Honouring Ryan, Yeomans
Sault Ste. Marie’s Walk of Fame selection committee has confirmed the recipients of its 2022 Walk of Fame award. This year’s award is given posthumously to Tim Ryan and Bobby Yeomans of the Canadian pop rock band Jackson Hawke.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … at Elliott’s
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Mental wellness at AU
Algoma University has recently launched a new mental wellness awareness program for students. AU is the first institution in Canada to implement this new and groundbreaking tool.
…[read more]Sault College fundraiser
Sault College Cougars men’s hockey team is holding a fundraiser in the form of a World Junior Hockey Championship viewing party.
…[read more]AU hoops star to Portugal
Karissa Kajorinne is an example of how Algoma University doesn’t just send its many graduates out into the working world with jobs that were landed via various degrees of higher learning.
…[read more]Message from Lucy Ro
Hi everyone. Tara and Sue here from Lucy Ro. We just wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves and tell you more about our small business.
…[read more]Sault Steelers started in ’72
A recent victory by the Sault Steelers over their arch rival Sudbury Spartans not only gave the locals a winning record for the 2022 regular season but a home game for the opening round of the playoffs, which get underway next month.
…[read more]Hours changes at Gliss
Gliss Restaurant, a popular eatery located at 133 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, has tweaked its hours for the next few weeks and through August.
…[read more]Downtown Street Party
The Downtown Association welcomes all to its first Queen Street E. block party of 2022, this Thursday from 4-10 p.m.
…[read more]Funds for AU researchers
Algoma University researchers Dr. Brandon Schamp and Dr. Nicolas Rouleau were recently awarded a total of $355,000 in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant program.
…[read more]Country legends tribute
The music of Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band will be celebrated as part of a Country Legends Tribute Tour in early August.
…[read more]Romano honoured to serve PCs
Veteran Sault Ste. Marie member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has an important assignment within the government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. And in going from being a cabinet minister in the Progressive Conservative majority at Queen’s Park to the party’s chief government whip, Romano relayed his feelings to Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]New role for Sault MPP Romano
Sault Ste. Marie member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has a new position with the Ontario government. Romano, who has been Sault MPP since 2017 and also served as a cabinet minister for the Progressive Conservative majority government, has been assigned a different role by Premier Doug Ford.
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