Indigenous child care facility
The Ontario government is coming through with a cool $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre. The funds will be used to build a child care facility that provides educational programs for Indigenous preschoolers and their families that promote the Anishinaabek culture and language in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Avery Construction expansion
The Ontario government is providing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support the expansion of Avery Construction Ltd. in Sault Ste. Marie. This investment will help the company offer a reliable and more environmentally friendly source of asphalt for local projects, according to Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano.
…[read more]Chamber business awards
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has extended the nomination period for its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]40 years at Sault This Week
It was 40 years ago this month — February of 1982 — that I walked through the front door of 2 Towers Street, opened the first door on my right and headed up the stairs to a cozy loft that overlooked the busy composing room of the Sault This Week, which was then called Shopper News.
…[read more]Local food access funding
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed federal Liberal government funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food for three local food access projects.
…[read more]Good news from the ‘Closet’
Central United Church has confirmed that its popular clothes closet will reopen weekly beginning on Wednesday, February 2.
…[read more]Tax clinic funds via Sheehan
We have some good news to report from Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to free tax clinics.
…[read more]‘It’s a Northern thing’
As indoor drinking and dining in Ontario will re-open — with restrictions — on Monday January 31, Northern Superior Brewing in the Sault will again have its outdoor patio bar open this weekend.
…[read more]Boiler Room pickup, takeout
Looking to order food from the Boiler Room, the Mill Steakhouse or the Blockhouse Pub? We have the phone numbers for you. See below.
…[read more]Medal for Barbara Nolan
Sault Ste. Marie’s Medal of Merit Selection Committee has confirmed its 2021 recipient as Barbara Nolan, an Indigenous role model and advocate who is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community.
…[read more]Modified version of Step 2
Ontario is moving schools online for at least two weeks and temporarily closing indoor dining and gyms as it faces record-high case counts and rising hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant.
…[read more]NY Eve takeout at Gliss
A popular local eatery has confirmed its takeout menu and prices for New Year’s Eve. Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking orders for New Year’s Eve via telephone, 705-759-0000. See below for a copy of the Gliss New Year’s Eve menu.
…[read more]Church closet will reopen
The venerable closet at Central United Church is being restocked and will reopen in the new year on January 5, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Sheehan applauds Bill C-3
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan, who is also the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Labour, was pleased to see the recent passing of Bill C-3 in the House of Commons.
…[read more]Turco returns as HSCDSB chair
The leadership of the board of trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will remain the same for the next year.
…[read more]Good food at local school
It is a likely notion that too many children start their school day on an empty stomach, whether they miss this vital meal simply because of a hectic morning schedule, or because there is not enough to eat at home. Thanks to a generous grant from the President’s Choice Children’s Charity, students at St. Francis French Immersion Catholic School in Sault Ste. Marie will have access to healthy breakfast options early in 2022.
…[read more]Message from Franzisi’s
Franzisi’s Restaurant will be taking a pause in operations at its current Tancred/Wellington St. location effective January 1, 2022.
…[read more]Film Festival program list
Sault Business Matters has been informed that the second annual Sault Film Festival is happening very soon. Of particular interest are the workshops that are part of the Festival that can also be purchased a la carte.
…[read more]Central United closet, baking
The closet at Central United Church, located at 160 Spring St. in the Sault’s downtown, has a variety of Christmas décor as well as other gently used clothing and accessories, treasure items etc.
…[read more]Finding the calm at the library
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library suggests the season is a good time to take advantage of a new program: Mindfulness Mondays at the Library.
…[read more]Win with the PUC!
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share some great news from our local PUC Services Inc. It is news which is both great for the environment and offers locals who take part in this promotion a chance to win big!
…[read more]AU men win curling crown
Soo Curling Club recently played host to the Northern Ontario Curling Association men’s and women’s provincial championships.
…[read more]Holiday shopping at Homespun
Homespun Treasures, located at 762 Queen Street East in the Sault’s downtown and locally owned and operated by David and Ruth Nicholson, has plenty of holiday gift giving ideas in stock.
…[read more]ARCH and the Machine Shop
The Machine Shop has confirmed that it will be the host site for “Illuminate the Season with ARCH” on Thursday, November 18 through Sunday, November 21. The in-person celebration will bring together local businesses showcasing their talent, and dedication to not only the holiday season but support towards a local charity.
…[read more]Coming to the old Solo
It looms as a boost for the downtown.
That is, the building that housed Solo Trattoria, a popular Mediterranean style restaurant in the Sault’s downtown which closed in January of 2020 after more than 12 years in business, will soon be home to a new eatery.
…[read more]Free Halloween patrol from KC
Exceptional community partners that they are, KC Security Services will be providing free neighbourhood patrols in Sault Ste. Marie during Halloween evening, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Check this out at City Meat Market
A friendly, neighbourhood grocery store, located on the corner of Queen and Pilgrim streets in the Sault’s downtown is the family owned and operated City Meat Market. See below how to order one of its variety package meat specials.
…[read more]Community partners, holiday season
Mayor Christian Provenzano and the City of Sault Ste. Marie have confirmed the return of the Downtown Association’s Moonlight Magic initiatives including the annual Community Tree Lighting celebration.
…[read more]An evening at Hogwarts
Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the zany folks at Hogwarts.
…[read more]MPP will print proof of vaccine
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has confirmed that his constituency office will print and laminate proof of vaccination certificates for constituents.
…[read more]Good news from our Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 of Sault Ste. Marie — a not-for-profit organization incorporated provincially under the laws of the Dominion of Canada — has announced a proposed development that will consist of a nine storey tower.
The proposed development will have 107 apartments of new housing project and new Branch facilities.
…[read more]Lucy Ro … on Spring Street
In addition to its online store, Lucy Ro Clean Beauty is now open for in-person shopping at 117 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Forty-Five Social is now open
There is a gem of a new local business that has just opened on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
Forty-Five Social opened its doors today. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
…[read more]Good news from Gliss!
A popular local eatery that is located at 133 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown is extending its days of operation, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Forty-Five Social is hiring!
New to the Sault’s downtown and opening soon, Forty-Five Social is looking to hire dedicated and enthusiastic team members who want to work in an environment based on respect for others and themselves.
Experience in retail clothing and handling cash is preferred but not mandatory. Smart Serve is necessary.
…[read more]Sault smiles … at the Sleep Inn
Editor’s Note: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.
…[read more]Treasures sale at Central United
Central United Church, which is located at 160 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, will be holding a ‘Treasures Sale’ on Sept. 15, 16, 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day and a half-price sale on Sept 18 from 9 a.m to noon.
See below for further details.
…[read more]Photograph the downtown!
Calling all photographers and shutterbugs! You are invited to capture the Sault’s downtown in a photo contest.
The Downtown Association, in partnership with Camera Craft, is hosting a photography contest.
…[read more]Downtown Street Party is back!
The Downtown Association will be holding a street party this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]FBFM and the Street Party
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share some news relative to the upcoming Downtown Street Party via the team at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds.
…[read more]Liberals new housing plan
Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and the federal Liberal Party of Canada.
…[read more]SSO sends an SOS
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a prolonged disruption to public concerts and musicians are longing to get back to performing, the Sault Symphony Orchestra is reporting that things are going well for the organization.
…[read more]Pow Wow served to remind
It was a well attended, two day, weekend event at the sun drenched, community ball fields of Garden River First Nation.
This year’s annual Garden River Pow Wow was held in honour of the children of residential schools and the subsequent and recent discovery of grave yards from a shocking time of Canada’s history.
…[read more]Eagle Radio means business
Our friends at local radio station Eagle 95.1 have been named business of the year by the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber’s business of the year award annual banquet for 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic. But Eagle 95.1 and its owners, Tim Ellis and Lindsay Ellis, were honoured with the award at the Chamber’s recent ‘Back to Business Bash’.
…[read more]Honouring residential school kids
Garden River First Nation will be host to a Pow Wow in honour of the children of residential schools this Saturday and Sunday at the ball fields.
…[read more]Sheehan seeks re-election
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan of the governing Liberals is already on the streets campaigning as he seeks a third term in the House of Commons.
…[read more]Coming soon to downtown!
We have good news! A new business will soon be opening at 117 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
Sault Business Matters has confirmed that Forty-Five Social hopes to be open by mid September.
…[read more]Davey Home fundraiser
F. J. Davey Home Foundation is encouraging Sault Ste. Marie residents to register to walk and fund raise in support of The Grand Parade.
The Grand Parade is a fundraising walk that celebrates and supports aging Canadians and their families in Sault Ste. Marie and locations across Canada.
…[read more]Ross, Tony … the train station
At last, the new Agawa Canyon tour train station is a reality.
Ontario’s government is supporting the recovery of Sault Ste. Marie’s hard hit tourism sector and hopefully paving the way for long-term economic growth through a significant investment in the community.
…[read more]Sault smiles … with Marcel
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
$7 million for area schools
It has been said that the health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario.
And both governments have put money where their mouths are. Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano have confirmed joint funding for both the Algoma District School Board and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board to fund infrastructure improvements in order to protect students and staff from COVID-19.
…[read more]Air quality statement
Smoke plumes from active fires in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba will continue today, resulting in poor air quality.
Thus, Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement that is in effect for the following areas.
…[read more]Basketball day camp at GLC
‘EJ Ballers’, under the direction of Algoma University men’s basketball coach Etienne Jacquet, will be holding an ‘August Day Camp’ at the George Leach Centre.
…[read more]Batchewana election results
Dean Sayers has been re-elected as chief of Batchewana First Nation in rather convincing fashion.
Sayers totaled 424 votes to outdistance challengers Teala Nadjiwon and Peter Sewell.
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