Steelers blank Spartans
Touchdowns by Michael Reid and Fred Casselman and a Matt Gauthier field goal sparked the Sault Steelers to a 17-0 home triumph over the Sudbury Spartans on Saturday.
…[read more]Rapid Housing Initiative
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, has announced an investment by the Government of Canada of over $4 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to build 38 homes in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Way to go Kyla!
Sault Business Matters is happy to report that Kyla Faganely from Fit Bodies.Fit Minds in Sault Ste. Marie has been selected as one of the finalist nominees for Canfitpro’s Fitness Professional of the Year Award.
…[read more]Summer breeze in the Sault
Here and there and out and about and around town relative to local business and a city council that makes me go hmmmm.
…[read more]Juke Box Lounge at Mane St.
It is the first Friday of the month coming up. Which means Juke Box Lounge takes the stage on Friday at 7 p.m. at Mane St. Cafe in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Student safety winners
PUC Services has confirmed its third annual Student Safety Award winners. The awards salute Grade 8 graduates who demonstrate strong awareness, leadership, and commitment to safety within their schools and community.
…[read more]Steelers are well grounded
With a record of 2-1, the Sault Steelers have three games remaining on the regular season slate as members of the newly formed Power 5 Football League. And it has been a good “run” thus far for the locals.
…[read more]Sault Steelers now, then
Sault Steelers are charter members of the newly formed Power 5 Football League. Following a recent 21-7 home field victory over the Sarnia Imperials, the Steelers have a record of 2-1 at the halfway mark of 2024 P5FL regular season summer schedule.
…[read more]Cops are headed downtown
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is expected to have its District 2 downtown location at 120 Brock St. (on the corner of Wellington St. E.) in full operation by the fall.
…[read more]Interim CEO at Chamber
Well known community leader and volunteer Don Mitchell will assist the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce as its interim chief executive officer.
…[read more]Mane Events at Mane St.
Mane Street Cafe, located at 626 Queen St. E. in the Sault’s downtown, has a bevy of events on the card for the rest of June and into July. See below for the full list of Mane Events.
…[read more]10 years for Q Cafe
Sault Business Matters has a message from Q Café to pass on! That is, Q Café is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this Friday, June 14.
…[read more]Steelers and Power Football
Semi pro football fans and followers of the game take note. That is, the gridiron landscape in Ontario is undergoing a shift of major proportions as the newly formed Ontario Power 5 Football League has kicked off the 2024 summer season.
…[read more]Pub N’ Grub Crawl
Dive Gastro Pub, a popular new spot located in the former Low & Slow location in the Sault’s downtown, is organizing a Pub N’ Grub Crawl.
…[read more]‘Help Us Can Hunger’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Soup Kitchen Community Centre and St. Vincent Place. Following is an excerpt from the release.
…[read more]Indigenous Peoples Day
Children and their caregivers are invited to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East St., throughout the week of June 17 to 22.
…[read more]Local leadership scholarship
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to the mayor’s youth council and a scholarship opportunity.
…[read more]Sault MP and Bill C-58
The House of Commons has voted to pass Bill C-58, which will ban the use of replacement workers during strikes in federally regulated industries. The Bill is now proceeding through the Senate.
…[read more]Seniors month at the library
The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library is recognizing Seniors Month with its annual Boomers and Beyond event on Wednesday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is celebrating the fashions, films and pop-culture of the ‘Old Hollywood’ era with local partners in the arts, culture and recreation community.
…[read more]Northern mayors speak up
They have spoken. Matthew Shoemaker of Sault Ste. Marie hosted the mayors and chief administrative officers of North Bay, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timmins at a recent Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors meeting.
…[read more]$25 million for rental homes
Score one for more rental housing in the Sault. A solid and reliable supply of rental housing is critical to ensuring that more Canadians have access to housing that meets their needs. Thus, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, has announced over $25 million to build 108 rental homes in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Downtown construction
There is no drama or sensationalism to this coming from Sault Business Matters. As in, there appears to be very little disruption in traffic on the horizon as construction is slated to soon begin along a short area along Queen Street in the Sault’s downtown area.
…[read more]Women’s summer hoops
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Soo Women’s Basketball League relative to its summer program.
…[read more]Bouquet of Brides event
Tamar’s Trends has teamed up with Shaylan Spurway Photography for a unique bridal event that will take place in Sault Ste. Marie on June 1.
…[read more]Shipwreck Museum exhibits
Open daily until October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, near Paradise, has two new exhibits.
…[read more]Business achievement awards
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to its annual business achievement awards presentation. Following is an edited version of the release.
…[read more]Up and down the radio dial
I can remember listening to the radio since back — way back — in the early to mid 1960s when I was still in elementary school.
…[read more]Superior Asphalt Markings
Since 1985, amiable owner Terry McCoy has operated Superior Asphalt Markings offering friendly, reliable service for a variety of jobs such as asphalt repair, driveway sealing, pavement markings and more.
…[read more]Help for volunteer fire fighters
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to doubling the tax credit for volunteer fire fighters.
…[read more]New to Sault College athletics
Varsity athletic teams at Sault College Cougars are coming off an impressive period of recruiting with several student athletes committing to the school ahead of the 2024-2025 season.
…[read more]Volleyball at Sault College
Sault College’s athletics department has confirmed the appointment of Becky Grisdale as the new head coach of the Cougars varsity women’s volleyball team.
…[read more]Carmichael slide show
Karl Tuira, noted author, will be giving a talk and slide show presentation on Robert-Ralph Carmichael’s portfolio of works — his paintings, drawings, and coins. The focus will be on images of Carmichael’s works augmented by stories of his artistic career. Karl will be showing several of Carmichael’s original paintings.
…[read more]Dive Gastro Pub now open!
There is another new look to the Sault’s downtown with the recent opening of the Dive Gastro Pub. Sault Business Matters has received the following message from the Dive Gastro Pub.
…[read more]PUC hydrant flow testing
Attention! PUC Services would like to advise customers in the east end area of the Sault and Batchewana First Nation Rankin Reserve that crews will be in the area to conduct hydrant flow tests over the next few weeks.
…[read more]Eagle lands on the Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie radio station Eagle 95.1 has undergone a name change while forming an alliance — and future ownership — with a kindred broadcast outlet from nearby Mackinac City.
…[read more]Upright and downtown
My wife and I have now lived in the Sault’s downtown for more than six years. And while those who don’t live downtown and those who like to sensationalize or over play its issues may disagree, we have never — touch wood — had an altercation or felt unsafe where we reside.
…[read more]From the new Dive Gastro Pub
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from. the new Dive Gastro Pub, formerly Low & Slow.
…[read more]A book by John De Lorenzi
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Tagona Press relative to an April book launch by local author John De Lorenzi.
…[read more]Trivia at the Tap Room
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and Science North in collaboration with community partners and host, Northern Superior Brewing Co., will host Its Not Rocket Science Trivia Night on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.
…[read more]Strong Minds has much to offer
In 2017, owner and CEO Amanda Lambert decided to bring her vision to life and founded Strong Minds. Amanda noticed significant gaps within the health care system and its approach towards mental health both personally and on a professional level.
…[read more]PUC is a top employer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from PUC Services Inc. relative to being recognized as one of Canada’s top emplyers.
…[read more]Superior Learning for seniors
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Superior Adult Learning relative to a program designed to help seniors with practical skills.
…[read more]A message from Zero Gravity
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Zero Gravity relative to its reopening. .
…[read more]“Till There Was You”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Northland Barbershop Chorus.
…[read more]Canada carbon rebates
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the Canada Carbon Rebate.
…[read more]PUC wins provincial award
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release rom PUC Services relative to a recent award of excellence.
…[read more]PUC and World Water Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from PUC Services of Sault Ste. Marie relative to an event slated for this Friday.
…[read more]Seniors and dental care
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to the dignity of choice, to affordability, and to good health. Because health isn’t just about years in one’s life, it’s about quality of life.
…[read more]Soo Sings For Kids
Tickets are on sale for Soo Sings for Kids to be presented on Wednesday, May 15. Since 2013, Soo Sings for Kids, a workplace glee competition, has raised more than $150,000 for local children’s charities.
…[read more]Canada and Ontario health
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the Government of Canada making investments in Ontario health care.
…[read more]110 K for tourism via FedNor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the office of Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan.
…[read more]Banned book scavenger hunt
Celebrate your Freedom to Read at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library. All during this month of February, all are invited to participate in the library’s banned book scavenger hunt.
…[read more]Sunken ship found in U.P.
Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Associated Press has reported.
…[read more]Canadian military history
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and its archives department will highlight Private Edwin Durham’s first World War collection later this month.
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