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.
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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.
…[read more]More gold for Ice Hawks
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.
…[read more]Local archers win medals
A local group competitors brought home 10 medals and another five shooters placed fourth in Archery Ontario’s International Field Association provincial indoor competition.
…[read more]Banned books challenge
‘Freedom to Read Week’ occurs annually during the third week of February, encouraging reflection and thought about commitment to intellectual freedom.
…[read more]This Friday at Tazzi’s!
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.
…[read more]Food prices to rise again
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.
…[read more]Local art for sale at AGA
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!
…[read more]Remy got it Wright!
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.
…[read more]Snow carving teams wanted
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.
…[read more]PD Day at Fit Bodies
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.
…[read more]More funds from FedNor
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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.
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