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Sault realigning with provincial funding

Sault realigning with provincial funding

Sault Ste. Marie is forming a Community Adjustment Committee to come up with a plan for the future of the city and its residents.
Port of Algoma eyes hundreds of new jobs

Port of Algoma eyes hundreds of new jobs

Steel industry uncertainties aside, plans to turn the Port of Algoma into a major distribution centre for central North America are proceeding full steam ahead. Anshumali Dwivedi, Port of Algoma's chief executive officer, said that the $4.
Partners revive Northern Ontario brewing stalwart

Partners revive Northern Ontario brewing stalwart

Driving home from work every day, past the crumbling Northern Breweries complex, Mike Oknianski would muse about Northern Ontario’s rich brewing history, dismayed that nothing was being done to preserve it.
Essar says “several” investors interested in Sault steel plant

Essar says “several” investors interested in Sault steel plant

Essar Steel Algoma said it’s received “several bids” following the end of phase one of the Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) on April 1.
Sault steelmaker’s future ore supplier headed for bankruptcy

Sault steelmaker’s future ore supplier headed for bankruptcy

The Minnesota sister company of bankrupt Essar Steel Algoma appears to be heading down the same path as its Ontario counterpart. Reuters reported that Essar Steel Minnesota LLC, a U.S.
Soo hotel changes management

Soo hotel changes management

Algoma’s Water Tower Inn and Suites in Sault Ste. Marie is under new management. The hotel, which is owned by J.J.’s Hospitality, will now be managed by Atlific Hotels , effective March 21.
Rail supporters reboot search for third-party operator

Rail supporters reboot search for third-party operator

It’s back to the drawing board for stakeholders hoping to preserve the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) passenger line that runs between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst.
Sault EDC names new trade, investment marketer

Sault EDC names new trade, investment marketer

Nevin Buconjic is the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (SSMEDC)’s new manager of trade, investment and community marketing.
Essar appealing steel import ruling

Essar appealing steel import ruling

Essar Steel Algoma is appealing a Jan. 6 ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) that found steel imports have not caused injury to Canada’s domestic steel industry.

Sault media company expands into Guelph

A Sault Ste. Marie-based digital media company continues to expand its empire across Ontario. Village Media announced the Feb. 8 launch of GuelphToday.com , an online news offering in Guelph.