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.
…[read more]From Amanda’s Reading Corner
Are you bored? Well, Sault Business Matters has this message from Amanda’s Reading Corner that may serve as a boredom buster.
…[read more]Free delivery at Little Caesars!
Mike Flammia, local owner and operator of Little Caesars in Sault, Ontario, has advised us that not only are his stores offering limited time specials on their pizza but they have FREE delivery within the city limits.
…[read more]Ford commends Trudeau
As we are in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis that is affecting all of us, it is truly inspiring when government leaders from different political parties are publicly supportive of one another.
…[read more]Essential services list
Sault Business Matters has obtained a copy of the extensive list of essential services that can remain open as per the latest announcement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford relative to the coronavirus pandemic.
…[read more]Message from Eagle Radio
Sault Business Matters relays the following message from Tim Ellis, owner, program director and morning drive announcer at local radio station Eagle 95.1.
…[read more]Food for thought
In these trying times relative to the coronavirus pandemic, Sault Business Matters offers a neighbourly reminder to our friends in the Twin Sault area. That is, to please support small business. As an example, pick up takeout food from your favourite local eatery.
…[read more]Little Caesars now delivers!
Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Mike Flammia, who is the local owner and operator of the three Little Caesars stores in Sault, Ontario.
…[read more]Machine Shop takeout, delivery
The Machine Shop’s troika of restaurants — Mill Steakhouse, the Boiler Room and Steamfitters Lounge — are open for take-out and delivery, Sault Business Matters has confirmed. See below for menu options.
…[read more]Message from Willson Greco
Willson Greco Barristers and Solicitors, located in the Sault’s downtown, have issued the following notice relative to the coronavirus.
…[read more]Message from Central United
With the well-being of its congregation, staff and the community in mind, Central United Church — which is located in the Sault’s downtown, on the corner of Spring and Albert streets — has relayed the following message.
…[read more]No cash at Mackinac Bridge
Located about 50 miles south of the Michigan Sault, the Mackinac Bridge Authority will no longer accept cash at its toll booths until further notice. The new measure takes effect this Saturday amid concerns of the coronavirus, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Croatian Corner remains open
A popular takeout eatery known for its lunch specials, home-made cabbage rolls, perogies, meatballs, sauce and a variety of soups as well as an extensive delicatessen, the Croatian Corner is still maintaining regular business hours.
…[read more]Ontario in state of emergency
Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in Ontario relative to the Coronavirus. As condensed by Sault Business Matters, what it means is as follows.
…[read more]I.D.A. pharmacy delivers
The team at I.D.A. pharmacy in the Sault recognizes that many people are striving to do their part and limiting their local travel as encouraged by all the leading health organizations during this challenging time of the Coronavirus.
…[read more]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.
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