Another gold for Ice Hawks
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the U12A Sault Ice Hawks Ringette Program.
…[read more]New to Low & Slow
Sault Ste. Marie’s Low & Slow, which is featured on ‘You Gotta Eat Here’ for a reason, has recently changed up its menu — and if you haven’t stopped in yet, maybe you should!
…[read more]Manufacturing money
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano relative to funding for two local manufacturing projects.
…[read more]Luck for the Downtown
Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association has confirmed the hiring of Nicholas Luck as its new Executive Director after a recent competition for the position was held.
…[read more]Gold medal wrestler
A gutsy gold medal performance by Nevaeh Pine of Whites Pines Collegiate was the highlight for a group of Sault Ste. Marie high school wrestlers who recently competed at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association championship tournament in Ottawa.
…[read more]Mackinac Straits pipeline
The timeline of a United States review of a proposed Great Lakes tunnel that’s a critical part of Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 pipeline replacement project has been pushed back by more than a year, according to the Canadian Press.
…[read more]Ontario budget highlights
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has been forwarded this story from the Canadian Press relative to the Ontario government budget for the next fiscal year.
…[read more]Reggie’s now open every day
Patrons can now sidle into Reggie’s Place Tavern to order food or sip on a cold beer seven days a week. The popular downtown Sault Ste. Marie watering hole was previously closed on Mondays.
…[read more]Penokean Hills butcher shop
BRUCE MINES — Located just 40 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie, Penokean Hills Farms is set to open its new butcher shop in this tidy Highway 17 town of about 600 residents.
…[read more]‘Indefinite Spaces’ from AU
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University’s Visual Art program.
…[read more]All about RJ’s Market
RJ’s Market, located at 238 Wellington Street West, has been serving the residents of Sault Ste. Marie in the historic Steelton area since the early 1990s. Under new ownership, the store aims to continue to offer residents convenience, fresh food options, friendly service, and convenient to-go options and is the perfect place to go for your quick shopping needs.
…[read more]Shingwauk Residential funding
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to grant funding for the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.
…[read more]Algoma U research week
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from Algoma University relative to its third annual Research Week.
…[read more]Comedy Guild gala concert
Musical Comedy Guild has confirmed its cast for the 60th Anniversary Gala Concert, which is slated for two evenings towards the end of next month.
…[read more]Why are Sault rinks so dirty?
There is no nice way to write this. Our rinks are dirty, disgusting and embarrassing. It says here that John Rhodes Community Centre, built in 1979, is poorly maintained and attended to. Same applies to GFL Memorial Gardens, which opened in 2006 and has quickly turned into a grubby, grimy barn.
…[read more]Country music inductees
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the Northern Ontario Country Music Association.
…[read more]Uncle Gino’s … second location!
Sault Business Matters is happy to share some fantastic news for downtown Sault Ste. Marie! That is, the very popular Uncle Gino’s is opening a second location in the former East Street Pizza location at 76 East Street!
…[read more]Message from 40 Below
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the following media release from the good folks at 40 Below Freeze Dried Snacks.
…[read more]Freshwater Coalition
Have an interest in fresh water? Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition invites all to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, online.
…[read more]Mental health and addictions
Local and area residents can speak with representatives of Canadian Mental Health Association on the first Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street, in the Sault’s downtown area.
…[read more]Summer concert series
Sault Ste. Marie’s Recreation and Culture Division is seeking applications for the 2023 Summer Concert Series, to be held at the Roberta Bondar Park Tent Pavilion.
…[read more]Westminster Thrift Shop
Looking for a good deal while helping to support a venerable downtown church at the same time? If so, see below.
…[read more]Reggie & Randy at Reggie’s
Guess who we just saw at Reggie’s Place Tavern in the Sault’s downtown? None other than the iconic Reggie Daigle!
…[read more]Public transit improvement
Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding communities.
…[read more]Health care agreement
Ontario’s provincial and the federal government of Canada have reached a deal in principle on health care according to Health Minister Sylvia Jones.
…[read more]All about Laker Express
Jake Lake is the proud owner of fast-growing Laker Express Inc., which is now a corporation as of January 1, 2023. He started his business in 2014 as a contractor for Muskoka Delivery Service.
…[read more]More gold for Ice Hawks
The girls from the U12A Sault Ice Hawks have struck gold again. Based out of the Sault Ringette Club, the U12 A Ice Hawks recently secured their fourth gold medal of the season.
…[read more]Local archers win medals
A local group competitors brought home 10 medals and another five shooters placed fourth in Archery Ontario’s International Field Association provincial indoor competition.
…[read more]Banned books challenge
‘Freedom to Read Week’ occurs annually during the third week of February, encouraging reflection and thought about commitment to intellectual freedom.
…[read more]My best chum Stafford
She came into our lives on a Sunday morning in January of 2012. She was a one-year old rescue dog and for me, it was love at first sight.
…[read more]This Friday at Tazzi’s!
Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Joe and Grace at Tazzi’s relative to an evening of food, comedy, music and romance with a talented singer from Italy.
…[read more]Food prices to rise again
It is soon going to cost Sault Ste. Marie grocery shoppers more. The Canadian Press is reporting that higher prices are expected to hit grocery stores across Canada soon as a blackout on increases over the holiday season comes to an end.
…[read more]Local art for sale at AGA
This is an opportunity to purchase art and support local artists at the same time. Sault Business Matters would like to remind our followers that the Art Gallery of Algoma is a great place to purchase local art!
…[read more]Remy got it Wright!
Young Remy Tomas of the Sault is a big hockey fan. The eight-year old youngster also plays the game as a member of the Integro Physiotherapy Wolves. And one of Remy’s favourite hockey players is Team Canada forward Shane Wright.
…[read more]Snow carving teams wanted
Bon Soo Winter Carnival is looking for teams to enter into the community-led Snow Sculptures for the upcoming festival, which is slated for February 3-11.
…[read more]AU soccer stays local
Why leave home when university and athletics can be combined here? It is a question that has just been answered by one local academic/athletic standout. Berlyn Killoran of St. Mary’s College in the Sault has officially signed with the Algoma University women’s soccer team ahead of the 2023 fall term.
…[read more]PD Day at Fit Bodies
Fit Bodies.Fit Minds is excited to be putting on its ‘PD Day’ camps all school year long. Fit Bodies.Fit Minds believes that the best way to teach young impressionable minds is to learn through play.
…[read more]More funds from FedNor
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Robinson Huron Treaty mediation
The leadership of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund and the governments of Canada and Ontario have started mediated discussions with the Honourable Murray Sinclair serving as the mediator. Recently, Justice Hennessy agreed to an adjournment which will delay Stage Three proceedings by two weeks to allow all parties to come together for settlement discussions.
…[read more]Jeff Viotto and Company
It is no surprise that financial security is something everyone should be concerned with and having the right advice can make all the difference. It’s not the conversation many people look forward to but it is so important and Jeff Viotto and Company make the conversation as easy as possible.
…[read more]Strive YPG winners list
Strive Young Professionals Group recently hosted its sixth annual Algoma Visionary Awards event. The event was billed as a celebration of the exceptional young professionals in Sault Ste. Marie, who help make Sault Ste. Marie an outstanding place to live, work, and play.
…[read more]Looking for hydrant heroes
In Northern Ontario there is one thing everyone can count on: snow. So far this winter, Sault Ste. Marie has received its share of snow and that means very specialized heroes are needed in town.
…[read more]All about Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity Mind & Wellness opened in July of 2022 after owners James and Deanna Seaton purchased the business in May of 2022 from the previous owners who ran it under the name InSPAration Float Centre.
…[read more]Iron Bridge Trivia Night
Tickets are now on sale for a trivia night that is being put on by the Iron Bridge Agricultural Society. The event is slated for Saturday, February 11. See below for details.
…[read more]Boost for Huron Central
A well-functioning supply chain is critical for Ontario and Canada’s economy. To that end, the governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to ensuring that supply chains are efficient and reliable to support economic growth, as well as resilient and adaptable to the impacts of climate change.
…[read more]$130+ million for housing
Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed more than $130 million in federal and provincial funding is being committed to the construction of more than 380 housing units for veterans and at-risk Indigenous Peoples over the next three years.
…[read more]Ice Hawks are good as gold
Sault Ice Hawks U12 ringette squad headed south this weekend for the Whitby Tournament looking to extend its astonishing 12-0 undefeated record. And they did.
…[read more]Algoma Art Society Exhibition
The Art Gallery of Algoma will be presenting its Algoma Art Society’s 75th Anniversary Exhibition from January 6 through until February 4 of this year.
…[read more]They have freeze dried snacks!
Opening in May of 2022 at 789 Queen Street E. in the Sault’s downtown, 40 Below Freeze Dried Snacks has been creating a fun way to enjoy many of your favorite snacks in a new way through the magic of freeze drying!
…[read more]Grow your own fruit locally
Registration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 11, for a presentation by Jeff Marshall, lead hand at the Bellevue Park greenhouse and a local farmer.
…[read more]Sault ringette girls are 10-0
Sault Ice Hawks U12 A ringette team is heading south to Whitby for another tournament. The Sault girls will be looking to extend their astonishing 10-0 undefeated record.
…[read more]All about Zoli’s Kleaners
Good guy Bronson Kovacs made a good name for himself as a hockey player who rose through the ranks of the game in Sault Ste. Marie from pee wee to bantam to midget to junior A before playing four years at the National Collegiate Athletic Association level and six more years as a pro over in Hungary.
…[read more]Noodle house opening soon
Located on Spring Street between Queen and Albert in the Sault’s downtown, a new Vietnamese style eatery is planning its opening for January 19.
…[read more]Library holiday book sale
The Friends of The Library Holiday Book Sale runs until Saturday, Dec. 31. It has a huge selection of books. All $1 books are two for $1.
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