College, university combo
There is good news out there relative to education, in this case post secondary schooling throughout northern Ontario, including Algoma University and Sault College.
…[read more]Rasoi is NOT closing for good
Neeta Marwah, who is the owner of Rasoi The Indian Kitchen, has told Sault Business Matters that, contrary to a story posted by Soo Today, she is not closing her restaurant for good.
…[read more]Superior taste of the Sault
Its refreshing products are available in a good number of licensed establishments in the Sault area. On tap and in cans, Northern Superior Brewing Co. offers quite a variety of beer products.
…[read more]Local businesses help Gerri
Long-time local furniture salesman Gerri Longo is undergoing treatment for an illness and a benefit was recently held on his behalf. A number of Sault and area businesses stepped up and made donations to assist Gerri. They are listed below.
…[read more]Restaurant supplies for sale
Rasoi The Indian Kitchen, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, is making some changes and has some restaurant supplies available for sale.
…[read more]Feature: Homespun Treasures
For all intents and purposes, Homespun Treasures, the rustic, homey, country, quaint store located in the Sault’s downtown, was never really supposed to happen in its current format.
…[read more]Yellow roses from Zonta
The Sault’s Zonta club — via celebration of International Women’s Day — presented yellow roses to 10 local women deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the community.
…[read more]Sault smiles at the Rad Zone
(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]We see a sign of spring
As the weekend forecast is for warmer temperatures and a melting of snow, Monday will bring another sign of spring to the Twin Sault area.
…[read more]Low & Slow in the downtown
Its doors are now open following relocation. A barbecue-style restaurant, Low and Slow has settled into its new location in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Wellington Square Mall re-do
Located in the Sault’s east end, Wellington Square Mall is changing its name to the Shoppes on Trans Canada, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]We now have 23 advertisers
Sault Business Matters launched this positive, local-based website site nine months ago — June 1, 2019 to be exact — and we now have 23 local advertisers on board with us.
…[read more]Local NDP speaker series
The Sault’s provincial and federal New Democratic Party riding associations are inviting the public to the first event of their new speaker series, which will be held this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Soup Kitchen Community Center.
…[read more]Spring fling at Homespun
Homespun Treasures, located at 762 Queen Street E. in the Sault’s downtown, is holding a spring fling event on Tuesday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
…[read more]Downtown business of the year
The Sault’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual outstanding business achievement awards event on Saturday evening at the Machine Shop.
…[read more]You like Scottish folk music?
IRON BRIDGE — North Sea Gas, which is a Scottish folk band, will appear here on Sunday, June 14, Sault Business Matters has confirmed. A village of 630 residents, Iron Bridge is located about 70 miles east of the Sault.
…[read more]RR, PCs deliver for BScN
There is good news relative to Sault College and its nursing degree program via the Sault’s member of provincial parliament Ross Romano, who also doubles as minister of colleges and universities for Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government.
…[read more]$20 fish dish back at Gliss
The popular all-you-can-eat whitefish dinner special is back at Gliss Restaurant, chef Derek Turner tells Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]City councilors to talk it up
Local radio station Eagle 95.1 is ready to talk the talk. Twin Sault Talk will make its debut on Eagle 95.1 this Sunday at noon and Sault Business Matters has confirmed who the guests on the first show will be.
…[read more]Algoma U news via Denmark
Sault Business Matters has more good news to report relative to Algoma University. That is, Algoma U has been selected as the newest member of the University of the Arctic and its co-operative network.
…[read more]Grocer 4 Good celebration
Located at 133 Gore St. in the Sault’s downtown area, Grocer 4 Good will hold an opening celebration on Friday, March 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Feature: Kendall Barban, lawyer
On the day I met with local lawyer Kendall Barban of O’Neill DeLorenzi Nanne Barristers & Solicitors, I was immediately struck by how personable and friendly she is, much like her law clerk, Sandy Holmberg, who had reached out to me regarding advertising here on Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Love the wine you’re with
Are you fine with good wine? Having become quite popular since opening in its cozy location in the Sault’s downtown less than a year ago, Broers Jansen has an extensive offering of wines by the glass.
…[read more]Shop the Central United closet
Looking for seasonal clothing that is slightly used? Well, Sault Business Matters can tell you that the ‘Closet’ at Central United Church is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
…[read more]Eagle on the ice block
Our friends in the Michigan Sault recently held their annual downtown winter ice festival complete with works of art, carvings and the so-called Penguin Parade.
…[read more]It is chess … no less
Like playing chess? Or, you never have and want to? Well, Sault Business Matters would like to pass some chess information along.
…[read more]Feature: The Croatian Corner
Anyone who follows me on social media knows that this Italian girl loves her food. But I also love to let everyone else know about all of the Sault’s amazing places to eat and shop at.
…[read more]New hours at Rasoi
Located in the Sault’s downtown, Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen has advised Sault Business Matters of new hours until further notice.
…[read more]Twin Sault Talk ready to air
A new, local content, talk radio show that has been in the works for several weeks is slated to hit the airwaves on Sunday, March 1 at noon, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Feature: Amanda’s Reading Corner
It was just the other day that I finally met the founder of Amanda’s Reading Corner, Amanda Holmberg, in person after corresponding with her for the last few months, coincidentally on something completely different, a Facebook page she had created when seeing the need for it, called ‘Things to do in the Soo’.
…[read more]Good news from RR et al
Ministers from the Ontario government — including Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano — recently made a joint announcement relative to the expansion of mental health, addictions and well-being services for First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
…[read more]Local poet signs up
Self-styled local author and poet Alex Chornyj read from his recently-published book on Saturday afternoon at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.
…[read more]Open on Family Day …
The Ermatinger-Clergue national historic site — which contains the Old Stone House and the Clergue Blockhouse — will be open on Family Day, complete with activities, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Asima takes one for the team
The president of Algoma University has been honoured by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Center with its Women in Leadership award.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Amanda’s
(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]Tasting events at Broers
First, the whisky. Later, the wine. Broers Jansen, located in the Sault’s downtown, is planning a series of tasting events.
…[read more]Alex the poet at the library
The public is invited to join local author Alex Chornyj this Saturday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library in the Sault’s downtown for an afternoon of poetry reading.
…[read more]Feature: Stackburger
Here’s a fact you may be surprised to learn about the owner of Stackburger, which is located on Spring St., in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Don’t miss this at Gliss
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. And chef Derek Turner and the staff at Gliss Restaurant, located in the Sault’s downtown, are ready to serve you.
…[read more]Huron Shores Book Club
IRON BRIDGE — The Huron Shores Public Library Book Club meets here at 10 Main St. on the third Tuesday of every month.
…[read more]Wellness workshop at FBFM
Fit Bodies Fit Minds, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, will be hosting a wellness workshop on Thursday, February 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
…[read more]Eagle-eyed weather nerd
Jim Lehocky remembers being six years old and seeing his first severe storm. From that day on, Lehocky — who is now the staff meteorologist for Sault radio station Eagle 95.1 — aspired to be a weather man.
…[read more]Sault smiles at City Meat
(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]Pancakes, sausage, church
Central United Church, located at 160 Spring St. in the Sault’s downtown, will be hosting a pancake and sausage supper on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
…[read more]Feature: Yes! It Fits
The other day, I shared a post on my Facebook page regarding new tankini arrivals at Yes! It Fits — and the comments under my post ranged from “excellent products and lovely service” to “superb service and excellent quality.”
…[read more]Light snow, no slush
Tired of walking through, and driving in, the slush? Well, below freezing temperatures and light snow should make it more seasonable — and reasonable — this week.
…[read more]Feature: Tamar’s Trends
One thing that will immediately strike you about flower shop owner Tamar Ford is just how very easy it is to have a conversation with her. You quickly feel at ease, comfortable, and know that you are in for an easy, uncomplicated, and enjoyable shopping experience.
…[read more]This is for you, Nick Caruso
Every so often in life, comes a person of unassuming and selfless nature who, despite being on the quiet side, nonetheless makes an immediate and everlasting impact.
…[read more]Afternoon drive on the Eagle
John Gilbert has spent a good part of his adult life in the Twin Sault radio market. A hometown boy, Gilbert is now the host of the afternoon drive (3-7 p.m.) show on local radio station Eagle 95.1.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Deb’s Spa
(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]$10k for Y via Little Caesars
Locally-owned-and-operated Little Caesars of Sault, Ontario has helped to kick off the YMCA’s strong kids campaign with a donation of $10,000.
…[read more]Local beers on tap at Broers
A popular, relatively-new wine bar located in the Sault’s downtown, Broers Jansen is now carrying three local beers on tap, including two from Northern Superior Brewing Co.
…[read more]Feature: MVMT Yoga
Tucked away in the basement of the Healing Arts Centre on Bruce St., you will find one of the Sault’s newest yoga studios. But rest assured, this is not your typical run of the mill studio! MVMT Yoga opened in November of 2018 and its name is inspired by owner Cara Russon’s firm belief that movement is medicine — and it truly is.
…[read more]Reserve a table at Gliss
Valentine’s Day is less than three weeks away. And Gliss Restaurant, located in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking reservations.
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