Addiction services facility
The Ontario government, via Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano, has approved the proposal for the relocation of the Residential Withdrawal Management program. The program will move from its current location within Sault Area Hospital to a modern, dedicated site that better meets the needs of individuals and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding region, said Romano.
…[read more]All about Stephanie’s Joy
It was on July 4, 2021 that a new quaint little shop opened up on Queen Street East in the Sault’s downtown — in the old Mike’s Lunch location — by the name of Stephanie’s Joy.
…[read more]I.D.A. Baseball Park
Locally owned and operated I.D.A. Pharmacy/Drug Mart has teamed up with the Soo Minor Baseball Association. That is, I.D.A. has confirmed a community minded venture with SMBA and its Sinclair Yards Baseball Complex home field diamond.
…[read more]Urban Square Drug Mart
A new drug store, complete with a Sweet Greetings outlet, opened on Trunk Road in the Sault’s east end this week.
…[read more]Sault Smiles … at the Tap Room
A regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business. See below for details — and a much bigger photo — of our latest Sault Smiles.
…[read more]Federal budget highlights
Chrystia Freeland, who is Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has released Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. See below for complete details.
…[read more]The Wine Barrel
It is pretty hard not to immediately like Steve, Josh and Bethany Jansen, owners of both the Wine Barrel, a u-brew location, and Broers Jansen, a cozy wine pub in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Steve and Josh are the brothers of “Broers” Jansen (Broers means brothers in Dutch) and Bethany, is married to Josh.
…[read more]‘Straight Outta Covid’
Four comedians from Toronto will be in the Sault on Saturday for Straight Outta Covid, a stand-up comedy event that is set to be staged at The Tech starting at 8 p.m.
…[read more]Easter Bake Sale
An Easter Bake Sale will be held at Central United Church on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central United Church is located on Spring Street, in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]Sault Smiles is back!
Back by popular demand is the Sault Business Matters feature, Sault Smiles. We plan on again making this a regular feature in which we share some of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business. See below for our first Sault Smiles of 2022.
…[read more]Then, now at the Windsor Hotel
It has been sitting empty for several years now as the restless hands of time have passed it by. But current owner Feroze Virani has taken over the iconic Windsor Hotel with construction underway that his firm says will turn the 10-storey downtown landmark into a retirement home. Let us hope that the opening is not far off.
…[read more]Swiss Chalet is coming back!
Sault Ste. Marie’s Swiss Chalet outlet, which closed in the wake of the beginning of the Covid virus, will be re-opening at 332 Great Northern Road in the weeks ahead, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
…[read more]Downtown events calendar
The Sault’s downtown will be the place to be for a number of events over the upcoming weeks and months of 2022. See below for a full list of calendar events from the Downtown Association.
…[read more]Federal $ for Prince Township
Sault Business Matters has received the following press release from the office of Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan relative to grant money that Prince Township will be receiving.
…[read more]Greyhounds … Hound Town Ale
Soo Greyhounds president and governor Tim Lukenda talked about his favourite Ontario Hockey League team. And then he yakked about his new craft beer of choice.
…[read more]Marconi meets world!
The Marconi Cultural Event Centre, located on Albert St. in the Sault’s west end, has a three-day outdoor event planned for July 21-23.
…[read more]Indigenous child care facility
The Ontario government is coming through with a cool $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre. The funds will be used to build a child care facility that provides educational programs for Indigenous preschoolers and their families that promote the Anishinaabek culture and language in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]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.
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