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.
…[read more]Asima gives thanks to Ross
Ontario’s governing Progressive Conservative Party has come up with almost $100,000 for Algoma University as the school expands its facilities and programming as a means of increasing enrollment at its northern Ontario campuses in the Sault and Timmins.
…[read more]Long-term care via Romano
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano of the governing Progressive Conservative Party has confirmed funding for 68 new long-term care beds at the Mauno Kaihla Koti rest home.
…[read more]Record enrollment at AU
Overall student enrollment at Algoma University and its main campus in the east end of Sault — along with affiliates in Timmins and Brampton — has, for the first time ever, exceeded 2,000 full-time students, according to a statement from the school.
…[read more]Algoma U’s best students
A mass of high-achieving students from Algoma University were recently honoured at the school’s 26th annual student awards event.
…[read more]Healing Loft wellness retreat
The Healing Loft, which is located at 719 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, will be offering a two-day wellness retreat, Sault Business Matters has learned.
…[read more]Still cooking at Ernie’s . . .
The iconic Ernie’s Coffee Shop, which has been serving huge portions to hungry patrons in the Sault’s downtown since 1971, will soon have a new chief cook and bottle washer.
…[read more]Pancakes, pasta at the Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 has both a pancake breakfast and pasta supper coming up at its Great Northern Rd. location.
…[read more]Looming on local radio
It’s been about two decades since a local news talk show aired on a Sault radio station. But that is about to change, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Feature: Creative Nest Studio
It was approximately five years ago that Diana Petainen took a leap of faith and followed her heart to pursue a very different career path.
…[read more]Cast of the Addams Family
We have the names of the local actors who will be a part of the iconic Addams Family when the play hits the local stage in late April through early May of this year.
…[read more]Classic hits, Eagle 95.1
There is no shortage of quality radio stations in the Twin Sault market. And a relatively new kid on the block, broadcasting out of the Michigan Sault, is Eagle 95.1.
…[read more]Employment counseling
Looking for work? Well, the Sault Community Career Centre’s employment counselors offer one-on-one support and can assist with a wide range of programs and services available to help job seekers find the right job or career.
…[read more]All about the bridge bus
You can always hop on the bus. Looking to head across the International Bridge from Sault, Ontario to the Michigan Sault — or vice versa — for an excursion but either don’t have access to a car or don’t want to take your car?
…[read more]Skate Ontario local winners
As part of its super series event, Skate Ontario played host to a recent competition in Sault Ste. Marie. And at that, 34 skaters represented the Sault-based, Lake Superior Figure Skating Club.
…[read more]These are locals who Strive
Strive Young Professionals Group held its third annual Algoma Visionary Awards recently and a total of 20 awards were handed out to local individuals.
…[read more]Huron Broadcasting, 1978
I was recently forwarded a photocopy of an old program from 1978 that featured a number of advertisements promoting Huron Broadcasting, which was in existence as a Sault media powerhouse circa 1976 to 1990.
…[read more]‘Wishing you were here’
“Wondering where you are … wishing you were here, on the coldest night of the year.” — from the Coldest Night Of The Year, by Canadian singer and songwriter Bruce Cockburn.
…[read more]Try a wood-fired calzone or …
Checked out, for the first time, the relatively new Steamfitters Lounge, which is located in the Machine Shop building on Huron St. in the Sault’s west end.
…[read more]Noront boss speaks up
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following are excerpts from an interview with Ernest Skinner (for Sault Business Matters) and Noront Resources president and chief executive officer Alan Coutts regarding the proposed ferrochrome smelter.
…[read more]Solo Trattoria for sale
A well-established restaurant in the Sault’s downtown is for sale, multiple sources have told Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Feature: Fit Bodies. Fit Minds
The goal of Fit Bodies. Fit Minds is what appears on the surface to be a simple one — to inspire you to move! However, as we all know, the motivation to get started and commit to movement in any form can be intimidating, nerve wracking, even anxiety producing for some.
…[read more]Snow squall weather alert
Environment Canada has issued a weather alert in the form of a snow squall warning for areas from the Sault to St. Joseph Island as well as Searchmont to Montreal River to Batchawana Bay.
…[read more]Short, downtown wish list
I have been writing and speaking the praises of the Sault’s downtown for a few years now. And as more business comes to the downtown — especially in the food and beverage industry — methinks there is room for at least a couple more.
…[read more]Shoveling the snow
As more of the white stuff is expected tonight and into Monday ahead of a snow squall watch, young Owen Whitehead helps clear the parking lot outside the building where two of his aunts and an uncle reside in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]You can drive for Uride
Uride, which is an Ontario-based ride-share company, is looking to hire up to 15 local drivers for its neophyte Sault operation.
…[read more]New year, new sign
There is a fresh, new sign — beautiful in its simplicity — that adorns the face of Mane St. Co. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Advertise with us
Attention local business owners: Are you interested in joining the growing list of advertisers that appear here on Sault Business Matters?
…[read more]Optimism for 2020
As the Sault settles into a new year and a new decade, a certain sense of watchful sureness surrounds this northern Ontario city.
…[read more]New bake shop on March St.
Just recently opened in the Sault’s downtown is HOME, which is a family, locally owned and operated, bake house.
…[read more]Mighty Mac weather update
As of 5:50 p.m. today, Sault Business Matters has confirmed that “winds of sufficient force” in the Straits area are enough to continue to extend a warning to all motorists intending to cross the Mackinac Bridge.
…[read more]Mackinac Bridge wind warning
Officials from the Mackinac Bridge have issued a high wind warning as of 10:15 this morning, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Free $10 from Gliss restaurant
A popular restaurant located in the Sault’s downtown, Gliss continues to offer a bonus special to those who purchase a $100 gift certificate.
…[read more]Croat community in mourning
The Sault’s Croatian community is mourning the passing of a lovable, well-liked countryman. Stipe Saric, better known as Pipa, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer.
…[read more]Christmas lights of the Sault
Call it the magic of Christmas. Call it a beautiful scene. We call it as we saw it early on Christmas morning in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Merry Christmas from the PM
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has relayed the following Christmas Day message through the media.
…[read more]Christmas tree recycling
Clean North will accept Christmas trees and branches for recycling, beginning on Boxing Day (Thursday, Dec. 26) in the northwest corner of the Cambrian Mall parking lot.
…[read more]Christmas at St. Luke’s
Located in the Sault’s downtown at 160 Brock St. — on the corner of Brock and Albert streets — St. Luke’s Anglican Cathedral has relayed its Christmas mass schedule to Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]All welcome at Central United
O come, all ye faithful. All are welcome to attend the Christmas Eve service at Central United Church in the Sault’s downtown.
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