Free parking downtown
The City of Sault Ste. Marie, via its parking division, has advised that there will be free parking downtown during the holiday season.
…[read more]Here is the bird count
The local and area Christmas bird count results are in. And of note, a harlequin duck sighting was among the observations.
…[read more]City Meat Market open Sunday
This being the last Sunday before Christmas, City Meat Market, located at 814 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, will be open.
…[read more]Addams Family audition
Want to be a member of the iconic Addams Family? Well, the Musical Comedy Guild of the Sault will soon be holding auditions for The Addams Family, the Musical.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Camera Craft
(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]New downtown boss search
The Downtown Association has started a search for a new executive director. The process begins following today’s confirmation that current executive director Josh Ingram has announced his intention to step down from his role effective December 19 of this year.
…[read more]Feature: City Meat Market
It is rare to come across a business located in downtown that can boast of being a landmark for over 100 years. But such is the case with one of downtown Sault Ste. Marie’s finest examples of top-notch customer service, City Meat Market.
…[read more]Downtown partner program
“You asked for it, and we listened.” These are the words from the Downtown Association of Sault Ste. Marie via press release.
…[read more]Don’t eat this salad!
Be aware that Canada’s public healthy agency is investigating 16 instances of E. coli in five provinces — including Ontario — that stem from a packaged salad brand.
…[read more]Public Health minor at LSSU
Lake Superior State University in the Michigan Sault will begin offering a 22-credit minor in Public Health effective next month, January of 2020.
…[read more]An invite from Algoma Steel
Algoma Steel is inviting members of the public to its annual environmental open house on Tuesday of this week from 4 to 7 p.m.
…[read more]Tidings of comfort and joy
Cantation, women singing together, is a celebration of the mature female voices in the Sault singing in harmony. Through camaraderie, they strive to foster a supportive environment for personal and musical growth.
…[read more]Today’s special at Rasoi
Rasoi the Indian Kitchen, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, is offering one of its weekly specials today. As a matter of fact, the special in question is available every Tuesday and Thursday.
…[read more]Light Eh! is on tap
A new craft beer is now being poured in a number of local establishments. As just one example, Mane St. Co., which is located in the Sault’s downtown, began carrying Kingsville Light Eh! earlier this week.
…[read more]A message for Doug Ford
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Michael Mantha, New Democratic Party member of provincial parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin.)
…[read more]Very Merry, Reilly, Michael
Reilly Nelson, voice and Michael Shannon, piano are slated to present A Very Merry Christmas at St. Luke’s Cathedral, 160 Brock St. in the Sault’s downtown on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.
…[read more]Save services that save us
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault and Area Health Coalition.)
…[read more]Support local business
Want to play your part in assisting the local economy and helping Sault businesses at the same time? Well folks, we can all help.
…[read more]Feature: The Boiler Room
One of the first things you will notice about the Boiler Room is the deliberate effort by the owners to maintain the natural beauty of this historic building while still making it a warm and welcoming, pub-like atmosphere that you want to hang out in with your friends and family.
…[read more]Teamsters and railway settle
Teamsters Canada says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. to renew the collective agreement for about 3,200 unionized conductors, train-persons and yard workers, including those in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Hope via Blue Christmas
To be sure, the holiday season can be hard for those whose hearts are hurting. To that end, Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service for those carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration.
…[read more]CN rail strike action
Canadian National rail workers in the Sault were joined by members of local labour unions on picket lines as strike action, which began about a week ago, continued today.
…[read more]Crazy campaign continues
This is the last week for the fundraising campaign that Little Caesars of Sault, Ontario is supporting on behalf of the local YMCA’s strong kids program.
…[read more]Santa specials at Rasoi
Rasoi, the Indian Kitchen, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, has a number of dine-in specials lined up beginning at 4:30 p.m. today.
…[read more]Moonlight Magic photo shoot
A bit of drizzle and a dash of fog did not dampen the spirits of hundreds of locals who took to the Sault’s downtown on Thursday for the annual Moonlight Magic festivities.
…[read more]A first for the Sault OPP
Manuela Byrnes, who hails from down the highway at Goulais River, has been named the new commander for the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
…[read more]Christmas Cheer donation
Staff members from Superior Sleep Centre, Dr. Greg Berg and Dr. Kevin Caruso — offices all located at 264 McNabb St. in the Sault — have teamed up to make a donation to Christmas Cheer.
…[read more]Two big events downtown
Up first is Moonlight Magic. Then comes the Santa Claus Parade. Both events are slated for the Sault’s downtown this week.
…[read more]Crazy bread and YMCA kids
Little Caesars restaurants in Sault, Ontario are supporting the local YMCA’s strong kids campaign with a fundraiser that goes through until December 1.
…[read more]Seen, been on the local scene
Being a writer, my mind often drifts to the past while living in the moment. And often what happens in the present makes me think — and want to write — about the past.
…[read more]School craft show photo shoot
Greenwood Public School of the Sault, which is located on Fourth Line West, held a Christmas craft show fundraiser on Saturday.
…[read more]Winter hours at Rasoi
Located in the Sault’s downtown on Queen St. E. between Brock and Spring, Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen has tweaked its hours for the winter season.
…[read more]New sign of the times
Sign’s up! Broers Jansen wine bar has a nice, new sign adorning the front of its age-old building in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Coming to the downtown
Ho! Ho! Ho! This is a chance to celebrate the season with friends and family at the Downtown Association’s Moonlight Magic event — and the lighting of the community tree.
…[read more]Message from St. Vincent Place
Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the good folks at St. Vincent Place men’s shelter.
…[read more]Return to House of Commons
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil priorities for his new Liberal minority government on Dec. 5. The Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that is the day the House of Commons — which includes Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan of the governing Liberals — will convene for the first time since last month’s federal election.
…[read more]Remembrance Day photo shoot
Hundreds of local and area residents took in the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies that were held today at GFL Memorial Gardens in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Let it snow, let it snow
To be sure, snow is a four letter word. But it doesn’t have to be a swear word if you accept it and deal with it and make what you can of it.
…[read more]Feature: Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Did you know that Rasoi, literally translates to “kitchen” in Hindi? Well, from the moment you walk in to Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen, you are transported to the kitchens of India without having to leave our fair city!
…[read more]Craft show at Greenwood
It is just about a week away. That is, Greenwood Public School, which is located on Fourth Line West, will be hosting a Christmas craft show on Saturday, November 16.
…[read more]RBC donates via Algoma U
Royal Bank of Canada, along with Algoma University, have confirmed a $250,000 donation. The funds come from the RBC future launch to support the career link program at the Sault-based university.
…[read more]Attention local history buffs
James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, which is located at 50 East St. in the Sault’s downtown, will later this month play host to author Dieter Buse. Buse is the co-author of Untold: Northeastern Ontario’s Military Past, Vol 2.
…[read more]Taste of the downtown
Anyone who says there is no place to go in the Sault’s downtown clearly has not been down here for a while. Here’s the scoop on how many places there are to eat and drink.
…[read more]Mmmm-maple syrup!
Hogan’s Homestead Products won a business pitch competition that was recently hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation. The St. Joseph Island-based firm manufactures a signature brand of specialty-flavoured maple syrup.
…[read more]Sault smiles at Spadoni’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]Sheehan holds Sault seat
Running on his record — and running a clean campaign — was more than enough for Terry Sheehan to retain his seat in the House of Commons as the Liberal member of parliament for the Sault.
…[read more]Embers to Crimson Ridge
There is a for sale sign outside Embers Grill and Smokehouse, located at 531 Albert St. E. in the Sault’s downtown area.
…[read more]Sault smiles at East St. Pizza
(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]Kingsville beer in the Sault
The number of licensed establishments in Sault Ste. Marie that now carry Kingsville Brewery products is an impressive one.
…[read more]Sault smiles with this beauty
(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]Sara sees momentum shift
Sara McCleary, the New Democratic Party candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, has laid out her priorities as she aims to represent the local riding in the House of Commons come the October 21 federal election.
…[read more]Party at Mane St. Cafe
Mane St. Cafe, which is located at 626 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, is planning a Halloween party for Friday, October 25.
…[read more]Sault smiles: Sara & friends
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault the friendly place that it is.)
…[read more]Media, social anxiety, rights
Being that I am an October baby and that October is one of my favourite months, I suppose it is somewhat fitting that my media career began in October.
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