Davey Home fundraiser
F. J. Davey Home Foundation is encouraging Sault Ste. Marie residents to register to walk and fund raise in support of The Grand Parade.
The Grand Parade is a fundraising walk that celebrates and supports aging Canadians and their families in Sault Ste. Marie and locations across Canada.
…[read more]Ross, Tony … the train station
At last, the new Agawa Canyon tour train station is a reality.
Ontario’s government is supporting the recovery of Sault Ste. Marie’s hard hit tourism sector and hopefully paving the way for long-term economic growth through a significant investment in the community.
…[read more]A wish list for the Sault
I love this town. I really do. When people trash the Sault, I invariably defend it to the hilt, even if the criticism is warranted.
Having said that, I do have a wish list for the betterment of the Sault.
…[read more]Sault smiles … with Marcel
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
$7 million for area schools
It has been said that the health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario.
And both governments have put money where their mouths are. Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano have confirmed joint funding for both the Algoma District School Board and the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board to fund infrastructure improvements in order to protect students and staff from COVID-19.
…[read more]Air quality statement
Smoke plumes from active fires in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba will continue today, resulting in poor air quality.
Thus, Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement that is in effect for the following areas.
…[read more]Basketball day camp at GLC
‘EJ Ballers’, under the direction of Algoma University men’s basketball coach Etienne Jacquet, will be holding an ‘August Day Camp’ at the George Leach Centre.
…[read more]Batchewana election results
Dean Sayers has been re-elected as chief of Batchewana First Nation in rather convincing fashion.
Sayers totaled 424 votes to outdistance challengers Teala Nadjiwon and Peter Sewell.
…[read more]Big money for Sault Airport
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan has confirmed more than $2.15 million in financial support for the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation.
A non-repayable contribution, the $2.15 million will help to mitigate the financial pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting the operations of the Sault airport for a one year. The project is expected to help maintain 13 local jobs.
…[read more]SK Group online platform
Since 1992, the multi-faceted SK Group Inc. has been serving the Sault and area offering top notch customer service.
It started out primarily as an embroidery business but then securing a larger space in 1996 allowed for expanded production facilities, more equipment and thus more capabilities.
…[read more]Museum invites young artists
The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is inviting youth from the ages of 10 to 16 to register for a summer long, Saturday morning workshop series that draws on its current exhibition, Art and Artifact.
…[read more]Patio bar at Tazzi’s
Another outdoor patio bar has opened in the Sault’s downtown.
Tazzi’s Cafe is located at 478 Queen Street East, between Spring and March.
…[read more]Step 3 of Ontario’s reopening
Premier Doug Ford has given the go-ahead for Ontario to move into Stage 3 of its reopening plan this beginning this Friday, July 16. Under Step 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan, the following activities are allowed.
…[read more]Sault smiles … with Nadia
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A regular feature in which we share many of the smiles that help make the Sault a friendly place to do business.)
…[read more]Extended hours at Broers
There is now more outdoor patio time at Broers Jansen.
The popular wine bar, which also serves up cold beer and other refreshments, has extended its hours of operation for the summer season.
…[read more]Steel of a deal for ASI
Algoma Steel Inc. now has more potential to become the “greenest” flat-rolled steel producer in Canada.
That aim received a significant boost on Monday with the Government of Canada’s commitment of up to $420 million in financial support.
Mmmmm … Agawa Fish & Chips
There is nothing better than a fish fry using fresh locally caught fish. Am I right? Lucky for us in the Algoma region, we have access to some pretty amazing fresh local fish courtesy of a family run operation, Agawa Fishery.
…[read more]Wear orange on July 1
Sault Business Matters has received a statement from the Anishinabek Nation that asks all Canadians to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities on Canada Day this year. A full statement from Garden River First Nation reads as follows.
…[read more]Outdoor dining at Gliss
We have this from Gliss.
That is, the popular downtown restaurant has its outdoor patio set up in front of the building at 133 Spring Street.
…[read more]Ontario moving into 2nd stage
Mark down the date.
Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan on Wednesday, June 30, which is a few days ahead of schedule.
…[read more]Sault smiles … at local brewery
Northern Superior Brewing Co., which has property aplenty on lower Pim Street adjacent to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, recently opened its new outdoor patio bar.
Northern Superior features its wide variety of popular craft beer options, as seen in this photo with the always friendly bartender.
…[read more]Transit bus advertising options
I recently had a chance to catch up with Blaine Smith, who is the managing director of Northern Transit & Arena Advertising Agency (NTAAA), and received some updates from him. As a refresher, NTAAA provides promotion services for businesses and organizations in Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, and Sudbury.
…[read more]National Indigenous Peoples Day
Sault Business Matters has received the following statement from Mayor Christian Provenzano relative to National Indigenous Peoples Day.
…[read more]Ringette award winners
Take a bow, people.
Sault Ringette Club saluted several individuals in a recent, end of season, virtual awards event.
…[read more]Indigenous History Month
The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is partnering with the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre to present a virtual film screening and community discussion for Indigenous History Month.
…[read more]New chief is from Manitoulin
Former Anishinabek Nation grand chief Glen Hare has been elected as Ontario regional chief. The appointment came during the 47th annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference.
…[read more]Stellar service at Tamar’s
For businesses like Tamar’s Trends who rely a lot on things like weddings, large social events and gatherings, it is an understatement to say that COVID-19 has significantly affected the bottom line of the downtown flower shop.
…[read more]Camera Craft is back open!
Owner James Wishon has advised Sault Business Matters that his Camera Craft store has reopened for business as part of phase one of the provincial government plan.
…[read more]Patio bars back in business
As Ontario partially reopened on June 11 under what the provincial government is calling the ‘first phase’, a number of licensed patio bars in the Sault’s downtown were happening places.
…[read more]Northern Superior patio bar
A newly designed patio bar is coming to the downtown area of the Sault.
Northern Superior Brewing Co., which has property aplenty on lower Pim Street adjacent to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, plans on having its patio bar open next week.
…[read more]Vintage Games set to reopen
We have some great news to share with you regarding one of this community’s most beloved downtown gems, Vintage Games N’ Junque.
They are happy to say that they can’t wait to see your smiling faces when they re-open to the public on Friday of this week (June 11) with the recent announcement of the Ontario government to enter Step 1 of its roadmap to reopen.
…[read more]Police bike patrols downtown
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has set up its bike patrol as part of the downtown enforcement strategy. The bicycle unit will patrol the downtown core regularly.
…[read more]Day camps from FBFM
Fit Bodies Fit Minds day camps are back, Sault Business Matters has confirmed.
The camps are limited to 12 children per camp, ages 5-12 years old. Camps are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sault smiles with this sweetie
Check out this happy little girl!
Three year old sweetie, Brinley, is our latest “Sault smiles” feature.
…[read more]Remembering Michael Doan
Family members, friends, former teachers and teammates once again showed their support for the annual Michael Doan Memorial Golf Tournament that was held on Saturday at Crimson Ridge in Sault Ste. Marie.
…[read more]Outdoor dining at Marconi
Fans, new and old, of the Marconi Cultural Event Centre should be happy to know that outdoor patio dining is coming to the venerable Albert Street West eatery.
Trevor Zachary, who is the new general manager and director of hospitality at the Marconi, confirmed the operating hours to Sault Business Matters.
…[read more]Ready for patio bars, beers
As many of us anticipate the imminent opening of outdoor patios relative to the go ahead from the Ontario government, the Sault’s downtown area will feature at least 10 licensed outlets that we know of, including some new ones.
…[read more]‘Great Giving Challenge’
During the month of June, Grocer 4 Good and Northern Credit Union will participate in the ‘Great Canadian Giving Challenge.’ It is a summer fundraising campaign put on by ‘Canada Helps.’ Grocer 4 Good is located at 133 Gore Street in the Sault’s downtown area.
…[read more]On the grill at Stackburger
Anyone who knows Kevin Syrette can vouch for his love of a good burger going back to his childhood and many years of traveling as part of the musical group Bear Creek where he would try burgers wherever he went.
Thus, it is very fortunate for the people of the Sault that in 2015, Kevin decided to take a leap of faith and open his very own burger joint — and voila, the now very popular Stackburger was born.
…[read more]Better services for mental issues
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is supporting the relocation and creation of a new residential withdrawal management services site in Sault Ste. Marie with $343,000 in new ongoing operational funding.
Sault member of provincial parliament Ross Romano confirmed that the funds will support operational expenses such as rent, food plans, laundry and other related operating costs.
…[read more]More downtown patio bars!
There is much anticipation relative to the phased reopening of Ontario’s food and beverage industry that includes outdoor patio bars.
And as many of us in the Sault are looking forward to the planned, long-anticipated opening of outdoor patio bar season beginning the week of June 13, the downtown area along Queen Street and beyond will feature a multitude of open air, licensed dining establishments.
…[read more]This is a good sign
Signs. Signs. Everywhere are signs.
There are good signs ahead. At least we hope so.
Perhaps we just need to believe and trust.
…[read more]Fed funding for our youth
To be sure, Canada’s economic recovery depends in a large part on young people being able to get good, well-paying jobs now and into the future. Which is why the Government of Canada continues to make historic investments in our youth, to try to ensure they have the supports and opportunities they need to build long and successful careers.
…[read more]Feature: Steel City Delivery
For over 20 years, Steel City Delivery has quietly been serving the Sault and area and building a loyal following primarily because of their friendly, efficient and reliable services.
…[read more]N1 Strategy and Dubreuilville
The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville has confirmed a new partnership with N1 Strategy, a division of N1 Solutions Inc. The intent is to guide economic development and tourism initiatives in the community of Dubreuilville.
…[read more]Slam hoopsters off to school
A trio of high performance players from the Steel City Slam basketball team of Sault Ste. Marie have committed to post secondary school programs effective the fall semester.
Bishop Whitmell, Logan Whitmell and Elijah Suffel will all be combining school and basketball. The Whitmell brothers are headed to Sault College while Suffel is off to Nipissing University of North Bay.
…[read more]Central United silent auction
Venerable Central United Church of the Sault will hold its annual silent auction online from Friday, May 28 to Friday, June 4, at 3 p.m.
…[read more]Virtual learning strategy
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is transforming virtual learning by investing $870,520 in eight innovative projects at Algoma University and Sault College.
The projects are part of the province’s ‘Virtual Learning Strategy’ with the intention of providing students with more flexibility and access to high-quality post secondary education and retraining opportunities.
…[read more]What’s next for Croatians?
When Croatian immigrants first arrived in Sault Ste. Marie at the turn of the last century, their social gatherings were commonplace. Whether in a home, at a picnic grounds or in a building, one could hear Croatian language spoken, celebrate the food, folklore and traditions, and revel in Croatian culture. In the 1970’s the community incorporated the Canadian Croatian Home Association-Sault Ste. Marie (CCHA-SSM) as a non profit culture and heritage organization and moved from Wellington St. West to a newly built home on Second Line East.
…[read more]Lindsay in the air chair
There is another Ellis now spinning the timeless, endless classic hit tunes on local radio station Eagle 95.1.
Lindsay Ellis recently took over the 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. time slot on the Eagle. Her shift follows the 6-10 a.m. ‘Rise and Shine Morning Show’ that is hosted by her husband, long-time local radio personality Tim Ellis, aka Timmy E.
The Ellis’s have been local owners and operators of Eagle 95.1 for just over two and a half years.
…[read more]Lack of action re vaccines
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is an open letter to Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan.)
Hello Mr. Sheehan:
I want from you to give a reasonable explanation on why with blessings of the War Memorial Hospital (President David Jahn) with volunteer R.N’s and also the agreement with Canada Customs and American Customs why Health Canada does not back this opportunity for Canadian Sault residents to get their second or even first shots from the excess in Sault, Michigan?
…[read more]Leaf, yard waste pick-up
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has started its annual leaf and yard waste collection. The city is divided in two sections for the purpose of collection every two weeks. A map describing the sections is available on the city’s website.
…[read more]Sleep Inn: Home away from home
It was a recent Saturday evening that I was invited to experience the stellar hospitality of the well appointed Sleep Inn for myself as a way of research for this story, a little ‘staycation’ if you will!
It soon became apparent why they are recent winners of the prestigious Gold Award for Choice Hotels!
From the moment I arrived, I was greeted warmly by staff and immediately felt like a member of the Sleep Inn family, which explains why they have so many repeat guests.
…[read more]Mouth watering burgers
Many are of the notion that Stackburger serves some of the best burgers in the Sault.
And there is no argument from us that Stackburger is without peer.
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