Forty-Five Social is hiring!
New to the Sault’s downtown and opening soon, Forty-Five Social is looking to hire dedicated and enthusiastic team members who want to work in an environment based on respect for others and themselves.
Experience in retail clothing and handling cash is preferred but not mandatory. Smart Serve is necessary.
…[read more]Sault smiles … at the Sleep Inn
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]Treasures sale at Central United
Central United Church, which is located at 160 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown, will be holding a ‘Treasures Sale’ on Sept. 15, 16, 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day and a half-price sale on Sept 18 from 9 a.m to noon.
See below for further details.
…[read more]Photograph the downtown!
Calling all photographers and shutterbugs! You are invited to capture the Sault’s downtown in a photo contest.
The Downtown Association, in partnership with Camera Craft, is hosting a photography contest.
…[read more]Fixated by football
Okay football fans, here we go. Are you ready for some nonsense?
A mind altering obsession with millions across North America including thousands in good, old Sault Ste. Marie, the National Football League begins the 2021 regular season this week.
…[read more]Downtown Street Party is back!
The Downtown Association will be holding a street party this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Sault’s downtown.
…[read more]FBFM and the Street Party
Sault Business Matters is pleased to share some news relative to the upcoming Downtown Street Party via the team at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds.
…[read more]Liberals new housing plan
Sault Business Matters has received the following message from Sault member of parliament Terry Sheehan and the federal Liberal Party of Canada.
…[read more]SSO sends an SOS
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a prolonged disruption to public concerts and musicians are longing to get back to performing, the Sault Symphony Orchestra is reporting that things are going well for the organization.
…[read more]Pow Wow served to remind
It was a well attended, two day, weekend event at the sun drenched, community ball fields of Garden River First Nation.
This year’s annual Garden River Pow Wow was held in honour of the children of residential schools and the subsequent and recent discovery of grave yards from a shocking time of Canada’s history.
…[read more]Eagle Radio means business
Our friends at local radio station Eagle 95.1 have been named business of the year by the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber’s business of the year award annual banquet for 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic. But Eagle 95.1 and its owners, Tim Ellis and Lindsay Ellis, were honoured with the award at the Chamber’s recent ‘Back to Business Bash’.
…[read more]Honouring residential school kids
Garden River First Nation will be host to a Pow Wow in honour of the children of residential schools this Saturday and Sunday at the ball fields.
…[read more]Sheehan seeks re-election
Sault Ste. Marie member of parliament Terry Sheehan of the governing Liberals is already on the streets campaigning as he seeks a third term in the House of Commons.
…[read more]Coming soon to downtown!
We have good news! A new business will soon be opening at 117 Spring Street in the Sault’s downtown.
Sault Business Matters has confirmed that Forty-Five Social hopes to be open by mid September.
…[read more]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.
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