Women’s b-ball start up
Is your resolution for 2023 to get back into team sports? Do you want to get active, but with something more fun than running on the treadmill? Do you miss playing basketball?
…[read more]Shoemaker answers back
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker has issued a terse statement regarding comments made by Italo Ferrari during the City Council meeting from Monday, December 12.
…[read more]Free holiday parking downtown
The City of Sault Ste. Marie — and Sault Business Matters — invites all local residents and visitors to shop, dine and visit the downtown during this holiday season. And as a bonus, the City is offering free parking in the downtown core from December 19 to the end of 2022.
…[read more]Gold for Sault Ice Hawks
The Under 12 Sault Ice Hawks of the Sault Ringette Club recently returned from the Ajax Pickering Tournament with the gold medal crown. It marked the second straight tournament championship for an Ice Hawks team that has won 10 straight games to begin the 2022-2023 season.
…[read more]Christmas light nominations
Nominations for the 2022 Christmas Lighting Awards Program are still being accepted by the City Clerk’s office. The program – co-sponsored by PUC Services Inc. – promotes and encourages community involvement, and recognizes the efforts of residents who light up their homes and businesses in the spirit of the season.
…[read more]Downtown Association board
There are four newcomers, along with four holdovers, who have been elected to serve on the board of Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association.
…[read more]Shoemaker and transparency
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker says he is committed to releasing his schedule on a weekly basis as a means to ensure greater transparency and further the public’s awareness of his work and activities.
…[read more]Medal of merit nominations
The City of Sault Ste. Marie invites nominations for the 2022 Medal of Merit Award. The Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals or groups who have achieved exceptional meritorious honours in athletics, cultural or academic fields or who make extraordinary contributions to the community.
…[read more]From new mayor Shoemaker
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Sault Business Matters has received the fellowing message from recently elected mayor Matthew Shoemaker.)
…[read more]Moonlight Magic on Thursday!
There are a plethora of events, performances and shopping specials on the slate for this Thursday from 4-10 p.m. when ‘Moonlight Magic’ comes to the Sault’s downtown. A few of them are listed below.
…[read more]Fallen Leaves Maple Syrup
Fallen Leaves Maple Products is a family operated maple syrup producer operated by the Chevalier family. Phyllis, Dan and Nathan Chevalier established Fallen Leaves Maple Products in 2018 after a humble start making maple syrup in their backyard.
…[read more]Dermal Enhancements
In 2018, Katie Mohamed opened her part-time business, Dermal Enhancements, initially offering permanent eyebrows only. She went on to earn 24 additional certificates allowing for many more permanent makeup services and esthetics and skin care.
…[read more]Election reflections
The people have spoken. And while it is lamentable that the number of ballots cast for the 2022 Sault Ste. Marie municipal election fell well below the majority of eligible voters, the fact remains that those who were elected were designated fair and square to sit in the mayor’s chair and represent city council for the next few years.
…[read more]Royal Bank building sold
The currently vacant building which, for more than 50 years, housed the Royal Bank in the Sault’s downtown, has been sold, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Central United is for sale
A landmark church, located on the corner of Spring and Albert streets in the Sault’s downtown area, is for sale, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Hilsinger for Mayor
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger says she is honoured and humbled to have received vocal support from a number of prominent and highly-respected members of the community.
…[read more]Trick or treat at AU
Algoma University and the Students Union welcomes families to dress in costume and enjoy a traditional trick-or-treat around the campus the evening of Friday Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
…[read more]Holly Lasante is world class!
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share the amazing news that Holly Lasante recently competed at the IPF World Masters Powerlifting Championships held in St. Johns, Newfoundland as part of Team Canada. She returned with a gold medal overall, gold in squat and silver in deadlift.
…[read more]Priority: Mental health, addictions
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger says that concrete, coordinated action on mental health and addiction will be her first priority if she is elected.
…[read more]Message from Donna Hilsinger
Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Donna Hilsinger has released the following statement ahead of the October 24 civic election.
…[read more]Coats for Kids in the Sault
The annual Coats for Kids campaign in Sault Ste. Marie is underway for this year, according to information received by Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Voyageur Trail in Tea Lake
Looking to help some good folks out and get some good, healthy, outdoor exercise at the same time? Well, here is an option.
…[read more]Hunter safety reminder
There are several things hunters can do to keep themselves and others around them safe during this hunting season. Hunters should keep the following safety rules in mind.
…[read more]Achieve Fitness issues challenge
Achieve Fitness and Wellness Centre, which is part of the Mane St. Co. in the Sault’s downtown, has instituted a 30 day charity corporate challenge. See below for details.
…[read more]DaVinci Teeth Whitening
Since September of 2018, Rochelle Rodrigues, the owner of DaVinci Teeth Whitening, has been taking clients and as she proudly tells us, she has given hundreds of people the confidence to smile in just a few short years.
…[read more]Gliss is closing
Gliss Restaurant on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown will close on September 30 to make room for a new eatery, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Sandro’s … good food since 1979!
Looking for homemade deliciousness? Drive past the fast food options and into 465 Trunk Road in the Sault’s east end where you will find Sandro’s, a locally owned and family-run restaurant.
…[read more]Bushplane Days are coming
This weekend signals the return of the ‘Bushplane Days’ family event at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on lower PIm Street.
…[read more]Iron Strength at FBFM
A program called Iron Strength will be running as a small group on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at Fit Bodies.Fit Minds starting on September 14. There will also be a regular class on Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. The regular Saturday class will be taught in a joint teaching style with multiple educated instructors teaching different weeks.
…[read more]Fit Bellies at FBFM
Via Fit Bodies.Fit Minds, which is located in the Sault’s downtown, a new program called ‘Fit Bellies’ will be running as a small group on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
…[read more]Fiercely Female at FBFM
Fit Bodies.Fit Minds is introducing a new small group called ‘Fiercely Female.’ It is designed in separate groups for under 12 and over 12 females.
…[read more]Visual arts, wine and cheese
Algoma University’s Visual Art Program has confirmed its first wine and cheese fundraising event, Falling Into Art. It is slated to take place this Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum.
…[read more]Kumon makes learning fun
Wonder what Kumon is all about? Sault Business Matters recently had a chance to connect with the owner of the local franchise, Shelly Skinner-Noel, who explained that Kumon is a math and reading program for ages three and up.
…[read more]New to Sault Symphony
Just ahead of its looming 50th anniversary season, the Sault Symphony Orchestra has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Mallinger as its new artistic director. Notably, the SSO has also confirmed a full season of concerts.
…[read more]Honouring Ryan, Yeomans
Sault Ste. Marie’s Walk of Fame selection committee has confirmed the recipients of its 2022 Walk of Fame award. This year’s award is given posthumously to Tim Ryan and Bobby Yeomans of the Canadian pop rock band Jackson Hawke.
…[read more]Fringe North 2022 is coming
Fringe North 2022 is on its way to the Sault. From August 18 to 21, diverse artists from across disciplines will come together to present their works in fun, exciting, and unexpected ways. Content is uncensored, creativity is running high, and festival coordinators say they are sure there is something for everyone.
…[read more]Trishia Crema, realtor
Trishia Crema began working as a realtor in 2019. She currently works full-time for Royal LePage in Sault Ste. Marie, where she has worked for the past eight months.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … at Elliott’s
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Mental wellness at AU
Algoma University has recently launched a new mental wellness awareness program for students. AU is the first institution in Canada to implement this new and groundbreaking tool.
…[read more]Sault College fundraiser
Sault College Cougars men’s hockey team is holding a fundraiser in the form of a World Junior Hockey Championship viewing party.
…[read more]AU hoops star to Portugal
Karissa Kajorinne is an example of how Algoma University doesn’t just send its many graduates out into the working world with jobs that were landed via various degrees of higher learning.
…[read more]Message from Lucy Ro
Hi everyone. Tara and Sue here from Lucy Ro. We just wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves and tell you more about our small business.
…[read more]Q Cafe in the downtown
Since 2014, Q Café, now located at 523 Queen Street East in the Sault’s downtown, has been serving some of the freshest, homemade meals from scratch that our community has grown to love for good reason.
…[read more]Sault Steelers started in ’72
A recent victory by the Sault Steelers over their arch rival Sudbury Spartans not only gave the locals a winning record for the 2022 regular season but a home game for the opening round of the playoffs, which get underway next month.
…[read more]Hours changes at Gliss
Gliss Restaurant, a popular eatery located at 133 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, has tweaked its hours for the next few weeks and through August.
…[read more]Downtown Street Party
The Downtown Association welcomes all to its first Queen Street E. block party of 2022, this Thursday from 4-10 p.m.
…[read more]Funds for AU researchers
Algoma University researchers Dr. Brandon Schamp and Dr. Nicolas Rouleau were recently awarded a total of $355,000 in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant program.
…[read more]Country legends tribute
The music of Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band will be celebrated as part of a Country Legends Tribute Tour in early August.
…[read more]Romano honoured to serve PCs
Veteran Sault Ste. Marie member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has an important assignment within the government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford. And in going from being a cabinet minister in the Progressive Conservative majority at Queen’s Park to the party’s chief government whip, Romano relayed his feelings to Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]New role for Sault MPP Romano
Sault Ste. Marie member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has a new position with the Ontario government. Romano, who has been Sault MPP since 2017 and also served as a cabinet minister for the Progressive Conservative majority government, has been assigned a different role by Premier Doug Ford.
…[read more]Marconi to host free event
Marconi Cultural Event Centre will be the host site for its ‘Marconi Meets World’ free event to be held from July 21 to 23 at its 450 Albert St. W. location. Donations will be accepted at the gate with proceeds going to the Soup Kitchen.
…[read more]If you like poutine …
The Downtown Association and Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site will be co-hosting what they are calling ‘Poutine Feast’ on this Canada Day weekend.
…[read more]AU summer camps
Algoma University’s summer camps are back for another summer season. They are slated to be held at the school’s George Leach Centre.
…[read more]Hard hats at the Legion
Branch 25, Royal Canadian Legion in the Sault is now taking a list of folks who would be interested in working on the new building on Great Northern Rd.
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