Avery Construction expansion
The Ontario government is providing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support the expansion of Avery Construction Ltd. in Sault Ste. Marie. This investment will help the company offer a reliable and more environmentally friendly source of asphalt for local projects, according to Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano.
…[read more]Chamber business awards
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has extended the nomination period for its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]RIP, boxing legend Steve Nolan
This is a tough one to write and report on. That is, a mere few days after celebrating his 62nd birthday, legendary Sault Ste. Marie and world class boxer Steve Nolan passed away suddenly from an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
…[read more]$400,000 for Norquay
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has confirmed that the Ontario government is providing $400,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help establish Norquay Trusses Ltd. in Sault Ste. Marie, which is a new business in the forestry manufacturing sector.
…[read more]Low & Slow Smoked Fusion Grill
Since 2014, Chad Stewart and Blake Richards, owners of Low & Slow Smoked Fusion Grill, have successfully brought Southern style BBQ fused with Canadian and other International influences to the people of Sault Ste. Marie. And they can proudly lay claim to being the Sault’s Best for Smoked BBQ.
…[read more]Mathieu Gentès, Athletics Canada
Sault Ste. Marie native Mathieu Gentès has been appointed as the interim chief executive officer for Athletics Canada.
…[read more]40 years at Sault This Week
It was 40 years ago this month — February of 1982 — that I walked through the front door of 2 Towers Street, opened the first door on my right and headed up the stairs to a cozy loft that overlooked the busy composing room of the Sault This Week, which was then called Shopper News.
…[read more]Local food access funding
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed federal Liberal government funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food for three local food access projects.
…[read more]Good news from the ‘Closet’
Central United Church has confirmed that its popular clothes closet will reopen weekly beginning on Wednesday, February 2.
…[read more]RIP, Bobby Yeomans
A quiet, soft spoken legend on the local music scene, Bob Yeomans passed away suddenly on Saturday. The mystical Yeomans was a musical presence for six decades, performing with countless bands and talented musicians.
…[read more]Tax clinic funds via Sheehan
We have some good news to report from Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to free tax clinics.
…[read more]‘It’s a Northern thing’
As indoor drinking and dining in Ontario will re-open — with restrictions — on Monday January 31, Northern Superior Brewing in the Sault will again have its outdoor patio bar open this weekend.
…[read more]Local artist Steve Mancuso
Sault Business Matters was very happy when approached by local artist Steve Mancuso regarding promoting his growing art business venture, Manculi Artwork. If you are curious about the name “Manculi” like I was, here is the answer!
…[read more]Old teachers, good memories
Teaching is like any profession. There are good ones, pretty good ones, and bad ones. And it is the good ones who provide positive direction that lead to good instruction, good times — and even better memories.
…[read more]Make Salami via City Meat Market
Being a proud Calabrese Italian, I learned the art of making sausage and salami from my parents and it is something my three sisters and I still do today. Our parents have both passed away but we proudly carry on this great tradition and based on the demand we have for our dried sausage, Mom and Dad taught us very well.
…[read more]Boiler Room pickup, takeout
Looking to order food from the Boiler Room, the Mill Steakhouse or the Blockhouse Pub? We have the phone numbers for you. See below.
…[read more]Medal for Barbara Nolan
Sault Ste. Marie’s Medal of Merit Selection Committee has confirmed its 2021 recipient as Barbara Nolan, an Indigenous role model and advocate who is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community.
…[read more]Modified version of Step 2
Ontario is moving schools online for at least two weeks and temporarily closing indoor dining and gyms as it faces record-high case counts and rising hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant.
…[read more]NY Eve takeout at Gliss
A popular local eatery has confirmed its takeout menu and prices for New Year’s Eve. Gliss Restaurant, located on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, is now taking orders for New Year’s Eve via telephone, 705-759-0000. See below for a copy of the Gliss New Year’s Eve menu.
…[read more]Church closet will reopen
The venerable closet at Central United Church is being restocked and will reopen in the new year on January 5, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Sheehan applauds Bill C-3
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan, who is also the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Labour, was pleased to see the recent passing of Bill C-3 in the House of Commons.
…[read more]Turco returns as HSCDSB chair
The leadership of the board of trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board will remain the same for the next year.
…[read more]Good food at local school
It is a likely notion that too many children start their school day on an empty stomach, whether they miss this vital meal simply because of a hectic morning schedule, or because there is not enough to eat at home. Thanks to a generous grant from the President’s Choice Children’s Charity, students at St. Francis French Immersion Catholic School in Sault Ste. Marie will have access to healthy breakfast options early in 2022.
…[read more]Message from Franzisi’s
Franzisi’s Restaurant will be taking a pause in operations at its current Tancred/Wellington St. location effective January 1, 2022.
…[read more]Feature: Holly Lasante Fitness
One thing I noticed immediately when I decided to try out some of Holly Lasante’s virtual strength training sessions as inspiration for this story is how supportive and encouraging she is even through what can be an impersonal mode of training being online.
…[read more]Film Festival program list
Sault Business Matters has been informed that the second annual Sault Film Festival is happening very soon. Of particular interest are the workshops that are part of the Festival that can also be purchased a la carte.
…[read more]Central United closet, baking
The closet at Central United Church, located at 160 Spring St. in the Sault’s downtown, has a variety of Christmas décor as well as other gently used clothing and accessories, treasure items etc.
…[read more]Finding the calm at the library
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library suggests the season is a good time to take advantage of a new program: Mindfulness Mondays at the Library.
…[read more]Sault smiles … at Moonlight Magic
Moonlight Magic took over the Sault’s downtown on Thursday evening and despite the winter like weather, it was a happening place as stores, cafes and bars and other eateries, attracted a good number of locals, while maintaining social distancing.
…[read more]Win with the PUC!
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share some great news from our local PUC Services Inc. It is news which is both great for the environment and offers locals who take part in this promotion a chance to win big!
…[read more]Franzisi’s = delicious food!
It was a pleasant surprise when I received a message from Maria Moro-Franzisi with some kind words regarding my efforts in supporting local businesses and her wanting to go ahead with some advertising here on Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Feature: Ivory Lane Collective
While waiting for the young owner of Ivory Lane Collective, Amanda Carchidi, to finish up a transaction with a young bride and her friend, it was easy to see why she and Ivory Lane Collective have developed such a great reputation here in Sault Ste. Marie and Northern Ontario.
…[read more]AU men win curling crown
Soo Curling Club recently played host to the Northern Ontario Curling Association men’s and women’s provincial championships.
…[read more]Major curling event for Sault
Sault Ste. Marie already has a good reputation for hosting major curling events. And its repute figures to receive a further boost as the host city for the upcoming Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championships, which are slated for December 6-11 at the Community First Curling Centre.
…[read more]Identity Salon … Deb’s Spa
Identity Salon, located conveniently at 668 Wellington Street East with plenty of parking, looks forward to seeing new and old clients.
…[read more]Holiday shopping at Homespun
Homespun Treasures, located at 762 Queen Street East in the Sault’s downtown and locally owned and operated by David and Ruth Nicholson, has plenty of holiday gift giving ideas in stock.
…[read more]ARCH and the Machine Shop
The Machine Shop has confirmed that it will be the host site for “Illuminate the Season with ARCH” on Thursday, November 18 through Sunday, November 21. The in-person celebration will bring together local businesses showcasing their talent, and dedication to not only the holiday season but support towards a local charity.
…[read more]Neal’s Country Farm & Market
On a recent day off, I decided to pay an impromptu visit to Neal’s Country Farm & Market and had a chance to connect with the friendly and hard-working owners Greg and Allyson Neal. I caught them by surprise but as expected, was greeted warmly by name as they stood in their mud splattered clothing and boots — true farmers!
…[read more]Coming to the old Solo
It looms as a boost for the downtown.
That is, the building that housed Solo Trattoria, a popular Mediterranean style restaurant in the Sault’s downtown which closed in January of 2020 after more than 12 years in business, will soon be home to a new eatery.
…[read more]A first for St. Mary’s Knights
For the first time in their high school history, the St. Mary’s Knights have captured the aggregate title in the city’s Cross Country meet. Under ideal conditions at Hiawatha Kinsmen Park, the Knights recently captured division titles in the Novice and Junior Girls, and Novice Boys events to claim the championship.
…[read more]Feature: Superior Vision Care
I recently had a chance to catch up with the friendly and personable office manager of Superior Vision Care Tammy Culina, who also happens to be the wife of the equally friendly and personable optometrist there, Dr. Tom Culina, or Tom as he prefers to be called by his patients.
…[read more]Free Halloween patrol from KC
Exceptional community partners that they are, KC Security Services will be providing free neighbourhood patrols in Sault Ste. Marie during Halloween evening, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Check this out at City Meat Market
A friendly, neighbourhood grocery store, located on the corner of Queen and Pilgrim streets in the Sault’s downtown is the family owned and operated City Meat Market. See below how to order one of its variety package meat specials.
…[read more]Community partners, holiday season
Mayor Christian Provenzano and the City of Sault Ste. Marie have confirmed the return of the Downtown Association’s Moonlight Magic initiatives including the annual Community Tree Lighting celebration.
…[read more]An evening at Hogwarts
Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the zany folks at Hogwarts.
…[read more]MPP will print proof of vaccine
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano has confirmed that his constituency office will print and laminate proof of vaccination certificates for constituents.
…[read more]Good news from our Legion
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 of Sault Ste. Marie — a not-for-profit organization incorporated provincially under the laws of the Dominion of Canada — has announced a proposed development that will consist of a nine storey tower.
The proposed development will have 107 apartments of new housing project and new Branch facilities.
…[read more]Investing in our downtown
If you work, live, or frequent the Sault’s downtown, you just may have taken note of the modest growth that the area has experienced over recent times.
Forty-Five Social, which includes a men’s clothing store, barber shop, bar and cafe, along with Lucy Ro Clean Beauty, is just the latest local business enterprise to set up shop in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Uncle Gino’s Cafe & Ristorante
Since 1985, Uncle Gino’s Café on Second Line West has been serving up some great Italian food and fan favourites like their famous and monster size delicious panzarotti.
It opened in 1985 with Maria and Gino Calvano as the hands on and hard working owners.
…[read more]Lucy Ro … on Spring Street
In addition to its online store, Lucy Ro Clean Beauty is now open for in-person shopping at 117 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Fall programs at FBFM
(EDITOR’S NOTE: We have this from the team at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds.)
Ready to get back in the gym and become a stronger version of you?
Here at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds., we’re offering a variety of programs this Fall to help you develop a strong body, balanced mind and a powerful life!
…[read more]Forty-Five Social is now open
There is a gem of a new local business that has just opened on Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
Forty-Five Social opened its doors today. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
…[read more]Election aftermath overview
It may rightfully be stated that Sault Ste. Marie came within less than 250 votes of potentially shooting itself in the foot at the recent federal election.
That is because Conservative challenger Sonny Spina came oh so close to unseating Liberal incumbent Terry Sheehan. And had Spina prevailed, the Sault would have been on the outside looking in given that Canada re-elected Justin Trudeau of the Liberals as Prime Minister for what is now a third term.
…[read more]Good news from Gliss!
A popular local eatery that is located at 133 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown is extending its days of operation, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
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