Sault Symphony European Tour
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Symphony Orchestra relative to an upcoming event.
…[read more]AU thanks City of SSM
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to a special thank you to the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Meet the author event
Author Palooza is coming to the Sault’s downtown library. It will take place at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
…[read more]Cruising for a cause
On September 22, local resident and yes, my kind hearted sister Debbie Romano, organized a private charter of the Miss Marie Boat Cruise as a fundraiser to support the local Alzheimer’s Society.
…[read more]Twin Sault joint meeting
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a meeting that was held tonight between City Council and City Commission from Sault, Ontario and Sault, Michigan.
…[read more]New chief for Garden River
Karen Bell of the Anishinabek Police Service has been voted in as the the new chief of Garden River First Nation following Tuesday’s election.
…[read more]Paul Mall Alley Project
Attention all local artists. The Paul Mall Alley Display Project seeks to feature the work of six new visual artists throughout 2024 and 2025.
…[read more]AU and Indigenous Energy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to a new partnership with Indigenous Clean Energy.
…[read more]AU and the Rhodes dinner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to Algoma University’s annual John Rhodes Scholarship Dinner.
…[read more]Global skills at Algoma U
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to the Global Skills Opportunity program.
…[read more]$1.5 million from FedNor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan.
…[read more]Allora Espresso Imports
Sault Business Matters recently had a chance to catch up with John De Lorenzi, owner of Allora Espresso Imports. A few months ago, he moved into a new unit in the Paul Mall, located at 642 Queen Street East in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Message from FBFM
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following information from Fit Bodies. Fit Minds relative to their upcoming wellness retreat.
…[read more]Local library book club
Located in the Sault’s downtown, the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library will play host to a series of book clubs running from September to December.
…[read more]Women’s b-ball information
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Women’s Basketball League.
…[read more]Freshly Squeezed Bubble Tea
In 2015, entrepreneur Bernad Raj made the move from Montreal to Sault Ste. Marie for business purposes initially running a cell phone store in the Station Mall. But in 2020, with the challenges presented by Covid-19, he decided to expand into the food and beverage industry by taking over the Freshly Squeezed Bubble Tea franchise in the Station Mall.
…[read more]Old fastball days … CKCY Radio
I simply cannot drive past Wilcox Park or North Street Field without thinking of all of the fastball games that I watched there over so many years. It began for me as a grade school kid when my family lived right across from Wilcox Park on Maple Street.
…[read more]Pine Plaza Hunger Point
Gurwinder Bains recently decided to open a takeout location in the Pine Plaza in order to bring back some of the pizza fusion he missed from his many years living in Southern Ontario.
…[read more]Sheehan on the BFN election
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following statement from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the recent Batchewana First Nation election.
…[read more]New chief for Batchewana FN
Batchewana First Nation voters have elected Mark McCoy as their new chief. McCoy ousted incumbent chief Dean Sayers by more than 400 votes.
…[read more]Sault seniors are empowered
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to the Canadian government remaining committed to local organizations that empower seniors and contribute to their health.
…[read more]Safe long term care help
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan.
…[read more]New learning op at AU
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a new learning opportunity at Algoma University.
…[read more]Sault Smiles is back!
It has been a while since Sault Business Matters has a shared a Sault Smile! And this one belongs to young Cassidy, one of the friendly faces eager to help you out at Neal’s Country Farm & Market, which is located at 1764 Second Line West. See below for Cassidy’s smiling face!
…[read more]Downtown Street Party
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to the Downtown Street Party that is slated for Thursday of this week.
…[read more]Best “prime deals” are local
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
…[read more]Housing affordability crisis
Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are limiting the buying power of households, impacting businesses’ ability to attract and retain talent, and exacerbating homelessness rates throughout the province.
…[read more]Make a splash at Bellevue Park
Splish, splash. The Bellevue Park Splash Pad has opened for the summer season. Standard hours of operation are daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
…[read more]Richards Landing marina project
This is was what can be called a grand re-opening. That is, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, recently joined Jody Wildman, mayor of Township of St. Joseph, and other local dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the Richards Landing Marina Waterfront Rehabilitation Project.
…[read more]Falco Bags in the Station Mall
Just last month, Bernad Raj, an entrepreneur originally from Montreal, decided to open a third business in the Station Mall after noticing a need for a specialty bag and luggage store which goes by the name of Falco bags.
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World curling is coming here
Several of the top men’s curling rinks in the world will be competing for a guaranteed prize purse of $80,000 over the course of the upcoming Soo Curlers Club Fall Classic. The World Curling Tour event is slated to be held in Sault Ste. Marie in October of this year.
…[read more]Notes from Algoma U AGM
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its recent annual general meeting.
…[read more]Algoma U 2023 convocation
Algoma University community came together In a beautiful Convocation ceremony held at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion, celebrating the academic achievements of Algoma’s graduating students in Sault Ste. Marie. Guests were welcomed by the Medicine Bear Singers, who sang a traditional Ojibwe welcome song. Graduates were led in procession by the 49th Field Regiment Pipers. Special awards also recognized several individuals for outstanding contributions to the University and community.
…[read more]50 years of CASS
Now having been planning for over a year, the organizing committee for the Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS) 50th Anniversary Reunion looks forward to the culminating weekend of events scheduled for June 30, and July 1 and 2.
…[read more]Crime Stoppers Fundraiser
Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District is serving up All-You-Can-Eat Wings, Pizza, and Fries, featuring tasty food from Centre Ice Bar and Grill at Soo Pee Wee Arena.
…[read more]Broers and Mane Street
Sault Business Matters has received the following post relative to Broers Jansen and Mane Street Cafe teaming up to keep their respective downtown patio bars open on Sundays throughout the summer.
…[read more]Downtown revitalization plan
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to a public information session regarding the Sault’s downtown revitalization plan.
…[read more]Old Steeler of NFC Fame
Better late than never. Brad Jourdin, who was a star wide receiver for the Sault Steelers during their debut championship season of 1972, will finally be inducted into the Northern Football Conference Hall of Fame.
…[read more]Grocer 4 Good Gala
Grocer 4 Good will be holding its second annual fundraiser “Come as You Are” gala on June 10 at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.
…[read more]Tony’s Walk For Change
Sault Ste. Marie’s Soup Kitchen Community Centre will be holding the first Tony Martin ‘Walk for Change Walk-a-Thon’ on Sunday, June 4.
…[read more]Sault’s Longest Garage Sale
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the Downtown Association relative to the ‘Longest Garage Sale’ event which will be held on Saturday. An edited version of the media release appears below.
…[read more]Federal funds for Rankin Arena
Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and Dean Sayers, Chief of Batchewana First Nation, have announced a federal investment of $2,994,244 to modernize the Rankin Arena in Batchewana First Nation.
…[read more]Windsor Hotel memory bank
Located in the Sault’s downtown, it just recently re-opened as the Windsor Place Retirement Residence. Owner Feroze Virani took over the iconic Windsor Park Hotel during Covid and over the past few years, has restored the downtown jewel into what is hoped will be a return to prominence.
…[read more]Mayor for a day contest
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Mayor Matthew Shoemaker.
…[read more]Walk for cystic fibrosis
This year’s ‘Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History’ is slated take place on Sunday, May 28. Registration opens at 10 a.m. at the Jo Forman Track at the John Rhodes Community Centre.
…[read more]St. Luke’s coronation tea
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release relative to an upcoming coronation afternoon tea and St. Luke’s Cathedral.
…[read more]Paint night at the Legion
Branch 25 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a paint night on Wednesday, May 24, at the Marconi Cultural Event Centre, 450 Albert St., which is the Legion’s temporary quarters.
…[read more]Bushplane challenge
Walk at the Bushplane Heritage Centre on Tuesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m., free for those aged 55 ands over. No registration is required; visitors can arrive anytime between 1 and 4 and walk around the museum.
…[read more]Support for local contractor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the office of Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano relative to Ontario government funding for Meakin Contracting.
…[read more]Helping Hands free barbecue
Sault Ste. Marie’s Helping Hands, which is a grass roots organization dedicated to helping out anyone in need, was founded by Wendy Gutcher. And Helping Hands is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this Saturday, May 13 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a free BBQ party that is generously sponsored by M & M Food Market.
…[read more]Algoma U. budget details
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its 2023-2024 budget.
…[read more]Fringe North Ferry Tale
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Fringe North relative to the world premiere of Ferry Tale.
…[read more]Paint Night at the Museum
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following press release relative to an upcoming Paint Night at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum that is slated for later this month.
…[read more]Every breakfast counts
The Every Breakfast Counts committee of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking donations to support future operations ahead of the start of 2023 summer programming.
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