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Sault seeks opportunities in China

By IAN ROSS A Sault Ste. Marie business-led trade mission to China this spring is hoping to open up some exciting new opportunities for local companies. A 25-person delegation representing the City of Sault Ste.

Fitness studio strives for personal best

By IAN ROSS Chris Cooper freely admits he wasn’t the most gifted athlete growing up. Then the skinny redhead from St. Joseph’s Island, near Sault Ste. Marie, says his body image probably contributed to some self-esteem issues.

Keep on trucking says Multi-modal study

By IAN ROSS The team of logistics experts studying Sault Ste. Marie’s transportation hub concept suggests pursuing opportunities in “rail-to-road markets,” but recommends ditching the air and marine cargo ideas.

Bringing big city culture back to the Sault

By IAN ROSS When Steve Alexander and Jennifer Bellerose migrated home to the Sault they realized they were giving up the urbane big city culture they had come to treasure.

Sault builders bring Marriott hotel north

By IAN ROSS A pair of Sault entrepreneurs have brought the Marriott name to Northern Ontario with a new multi-million dollar hotel in Sudbury.

MDF plant expands, yet again

By IAN ROSS Queen’s Park has topped up its contribution to Flakeboard Company's expansion at its Sault Ste. Marie medium density (MDF) fibreboard mill.

International Bridge takes its toll

By IAN ROSS If Sault Ste. Marie’s multi-modal transportation concept ever becomes reality, International Bridge general manager Phil Becker would be all for it.

Pollard Banknote lotto printer eyes Sault

By IAN ROSS An international supplier of lottery tickets is slated to build its fifth printing factory in Sault Ste. Marie.

Buyers line up for Algoma Steel

By IAN ROSS It’s not a matter of if Algoma Steel will be acquired, but when.

Fueling independence through home brewing

By IAN ROSS It may be the next best thing to having an oil well and refinery in your backyard. For a Sault Ste. Marie scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Dr. Luc Duchesne’s Frankentank Biodiesel System is a technology that’s right for the times.