Whoa, oh listen to the Eagle
” … what the people need is a way to make them smile … it ain’t so hard to do if you know how … gotta get a message, get it on through … woah, oh listen to the music …” — from the 1970s classic hit ‘Listen to the Music’ by the Doobie Brothers.
…[read more]Centennial Library curbside
Curbside service at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, located on the corner of Bay and East streets in the Sault’s downtown, is now available by appointment — with pickups outside the building.
Borrowers can consult the library’s catalogue via www.ssmpl.ca and place a hold on books sought.
Or, you can phone 705-759-5236 to speak to a staff member during operating hours.
…[read more]Feature: Northern Superior
Who doesn’t like an ice cold beer especially as we start to see temperatures start to heat up in Sault Ste. Marie?
(It’s no secret that I have been known to enjoy a cold beer or two, especially in the summer months.)
Well, the Sault is fortunate to have two breweries in operation and without question, Northern Superior Brewing Company as its predecessor Northern Brewery, has a storied history here and has been quenching the thirst of residents for many, many years.
…[read more]Forest fire near Highway 17
Highway 17 between Webbwood and the Espanola turnoff — about 150 miles east of the Sault — was closed for about five hours on Saturday night.
…[read more]City Meat Market re-opening
We have some good news relative to the family owned and operated — and very popular — City Meat Market, which is located in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]‘Prevent, detect and treat’
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is moving forward with innovative research to prevent, detect and treat COVID-19.
As part of the government’s $20 million Ontario COVID-19 ‘Rapid Research Fund’, the plan is to focus on areas of research such as vaccine development, diagnostics, drug trials and development, and social sciences, as relayed today by premier Doug Ford et al.
…[read more]Don’t miss this at Gliss
Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, is now open three days a week for curbside pickup and delivery.
…[read more]Schools will stay out
Ontario premier Doug Ford has taken to the legendary lyrics of iconic rock star Alice Cooper: “Schools out for the summer.”
…[read more]Sault smiles at Bennardo
(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]Good news via Algoma Steel
Algoma Steel Inc. has confirmed that it has inked a new iron ore pellet purchase agreement with United States Steel Corp. that will span four years.
…[read more]IDA partners with ARCH
IDA Pharmacy of the Sault has confirmed a partnership with ARCH Hospice that is designed to provide support where it is needed.
…[read more]Feature: Makwa Wise
Sometimes things happen suddenly and unexpectedly. And the story of how Makwa Wise came to be an advertiser on Sault Business Matters is an example of this.
…[read more]$3 million for Trunk Road
The Sault’s member of provincial parliament has confirmed that the Ontario government has committed the tidy sum of $3 million to support the resurfacing of Trunk Road.
…[read more]Ford praises Romano et al
Ontario premier Doug Ford, in his daily televised briefing relative to the COVID-19 crisis, took the time today to praise the member of provincial parliament for Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]From our local politicians
Sault Business Matters has received a release from the office of Ross Romano relative to a COVID-19 announcement from the Sault’s member of provincial parliament in tandem with Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and Sault mayor Christian Provenzano.
…[read more]Feature: Willson Greco Law
Situated at 494 Albert Street East in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, you will come across a beautiful, rustic looking building that is home to the law offices of Willson Greco Barristers & Solicitors.
…[read more]Att: landlords, business tenants
Landlords and their business tenants should work together to meet eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, says the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
…[read more]May we be okay in May
We seem to be getting past first base. As in flattening the curve from the 100 mile an hour fastball that COVID-19 threw at the world. Doug Ford, the province’s stand-up, no-nonsense premier, has lauded Ontario residents for stepping up to the plate when called upon. And in Sault Ste. Marie, team work has been evident.
…[read more]Battle of Atlantic ceremony
The grounds of the Sault’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 was the site of a social distance ceremony today that honoured soldiers who served in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War 2.
…[read more]SBM joins local Chamber
Taking advantage of a complimentary offer from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, Sault Business Matters has joined it.
…[read more]‘We’re getting close’ — Ford
Premier Doug Ford said today that Ontario is “getting close” to re-opening. Appearing on live television from Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ford noted that the provincial government has a sector-specific list of guidelines to protect workers, consumers and the general public from the spread of COVID-19.
…[read more]Gliss opening for pickup
Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the downtown area of the Sault, is re-opening for curbside pickup, co-owner Kristi Turner has advised Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Online vendor event
Sault Business Matters is pleased to announce that local entrepreneur Amanda Holmberg of Amanda’s Reading Corner — she is also a local “gelmoment” vendor — has organized a local online vendor shopping event for this weekend.
…[read more]Sweet deal from C of C
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has put a complimentary offer on the table for any local business or organization that is not a current member of the SSMCOC.
…[read more]Shop on line at Yes It Fits
Sault Business Matters has some exciting news to share regarding Yes! It Fits! relative to a new online store that has just been launched.
…[read more]Supporting one another
There is irony in the following words. That is, as we maintain separation while practicing social distance, we need to be members of a team by sticking together.
…[read more]Sault smiles with Neeta
For this edition of Sault smiles, Sault Business Matters features splendid Indian-style food cook Neeta Marwah of Rasoi!
…[read more]Helping the less fortunate
Local businessmen John Palmerio of Palmerio Insurance Ltd./Co-operators Insurance and Don Bruni of MicroAge are teaming up with a generous financial contribution to help feed some of the Sault’s less fortunate residents.
…[read more]Sault smiles with Eagle duo
The husband and wife duo of Tim Ellis and Lindsay Ellis have playfully “kissed up” to become the latest Sault smiles on Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Northern Superior delivers
Operating at full strength from its lower Pim St. location in the Sault’s downtown, Northern Superior Brewing Co. has various options relative to purchasing its products.
…[read more]Trying to defeat COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government have confirmed a $20 million investment towards advanced medical research and development of tools and resources to try to combat COVID-19 — and other infectious diseases — throughout the province.
…[read more]Call for fresh produce!
City Meat Market, located in the downtown Sault, has fresh, local produce in stock, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Message from Little Caesars
Following is a message from Little Caesars president Dave Scrivano. (Little Caesars presently has two locations open in Sault, Ontario — Churchill Plaza and Market Mall.)
…[read more]Feature: IDA Pharmacy
One of Sault Ste. Marie’s longest serving examples of excellence in customer service can be found in the IDA Pharmacy family of stores. As a long time customer myself, this writer can attest to the “go the extra mile” level of service you can expect at the IDA locations.
…[read more]Sault smiles with little Brin
No terrible two here! Sault Business Matters recognizes the recent second birthday of little Brin, who is the granddaughter of Tamar Ford.
…[read more]Happy Easter from us
On this blessed and significant day, Sault Business Matters would like to say ‘Happy Easter’ to our many advertisers and our thousands of weekly readers and visitors.
…[read more]Statement from Sault MPP
Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano.
…[read more]Victim Services Algoma gets $
The government of Ontario is taking emergency action to address the recent spike in domestic violence that is being reported by victim services organizations during the COVID-19 crisis.
…[read more]Remote property tax relief
Relative and sensitive to the COVID-19 crisis, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for residents and businesses in areas of northern Ontario that are located outside municipal boundaries.
…[read more]Radio newscaster flashback
I have worked in the local radio business as a sportscaster, on and off, since 1975. And besides the “good sports” who I have worked alongside, there has also been a memorable cast of news hounds who I shared a microphone with at 920 CKCY, YES-FM et al.
…[read more]Great Lakes … great movies
The resilient Soo Film Festival is slated to return to the Michigan Sault’s downtown for a seventh year from Sept. 10-20 of this year.
…[read more]$420,800 for social services
The Ontario government, via the Sault’s member of provincial parliament Ross Romano, is coming through with the tidy sum of $420,800 for the city’s social services.
…[read more]Homespun home shopping
Homespun Treasures of the Sault is offering its loyal and new customers the opportunity to shop its fabulous selection of home decor from the comfort of your home.
…[read more]Ford to release the facts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that he has instructed government health officials to release projection numbers on where the province is headed relative to the coronavirus pandemic.
…[read more]Words of wisdom revisited
There is no time like the present to revisit these words of wisdom via our friends at Central United Church in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Let’s show national pride
Tamar Ford, owner of Tamar’s Trends flower shop, located in the Sault’s downtown, would like fellow business owners and friends to display the Canadian flag as we fight COVID-19.
…[read more]Doug Ford shows leadership
It is no longer just a campaign slogan. Flexing strength and the ability to govern and work with others as a true leader, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is showing that he really is “for the people.”
…[read more]Post secondary school relief
Following is an excerpt of a press release from the Government of Ontario relative to Ontario Student Assistance Program loans — with files from Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]COVID-19 update via MPP
Please see below for a special message from Sault member of provincial parliament and Ontario government minister Ross Romano.
Message from Sault mayor
Sault Business Matters has obtained the following message from Sault mayor Christian Provenzano relative to the recent positive test results for COVID-19.
…[read more]Going after price gougers
Ontario premier Doug Ford is going after retail businesses and individuals who are charging unfair prices for necessary goods.
…[read more]Social distancing dog
Many of us who frequent the Sault’s downtown as residents and/or patrons are quite familiar with a friendly dog who answers to the name of Chewy.
…[read more]Prevent crime to business
The closure of non-essential businesses to address the spread of COVID-19 may cause business owners to worry about the safety of their property. Thus, the Sault Police Services has issued the following message.
…[read more]Social distancing happy hour
Local radio station Eagle 95.1 plans to use social media to try to bring music and beer lovers together for a virtual ‘happy hour’ on Friday from 5-7 p.m.
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