SooConnect

Directions Website

Your City. Delivered.
📱 ⇨ Tag us with

10/14/2026

🎃👻 SAULT STE. MARIE’S HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AWARDS ARE BACK!

Think your house or business has one of the best Halloween displays in the city? Now’s your chance to show it off.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is accepting nominations for its 2026 Halloween Spirit Awards, recognizing residents and businesses that go all-out for spooky season.

🏠 Residential entries will compete for first, second and third place citywide, while one local business will also be crowned the citywide winner.

📸 To enter, submit a nomination form along with a photo of the decorated property by Friday, October 16 at 4 p.m.

Then it’s up to the community! Online voting will take place through the City’s page from October 19 to October 25, with winners announced October 28.

You can nominate your own property too — so if your Halloween display deserves some recognition, get those decorations ready!

Tag someone in the Sault who always goes BIG for Halloween. 🎃

10/13/2026

🎓 ONTARIO STUDENTS ARE CAUGHT IN AN OSAP FUNDING FREEZE

Students attending private career colleges across Ontario are facing uncertainty after the province temporarily paused OSAP payments to the sector.

The decision comes as the province investigates concerns about how student assistance funds have been used at some private institutions. Information from an ongoing audit has also been referred to the Ontario Provincial Police for review.

The freeze is affecting students who were already approved for funding and are currently enrolled, leaving some worried about how they’ll pay tuition and living expenses while they continue their studies.

Ontario says the pause will remain in place while the review continues, but there is currently no clear timeline for when payments will resume.

The province is also considering alternative financing options for affected students.

What do you think — should students who were already approved for OSAP continue receiving their funding while the investigation takes place?

10/12/2026

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SooConnect! 🇨🇦

Today, we’re grateful for the amazing people, local businesses, and community that make Sault Ste. Marie such a special place to call home.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, and great memories! ❤️

09/22/2026

🇨🇦🇺🇸 THE U.S. IS LOOKING BEYOND CANADA FOR POTASH

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is working on a major deal to purchase potash from Belarus, potentially reducing America’s reliance on Canadian supplies.

Potash is a key ingredient in fertilizer, and Canada is currently one of the world’s largest producers. The U.S. depends heavily on Canadian potash for its agricultural industry.

Trump says a deal with Belarus could provide potash at a lower price for American farmers and ranchers.

The announcement comes as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue, raising questions about what increased competition from Belarus could mean for Canada’s potash industry.

At this point, no final agreement has been announced.

09/21/2026

🤖⚡ THE AI BOOM IS CREATING A MASSIVE DEMAND FOR POWER

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is putting increasing pressure on electricity grids, data centres and the infrastructure needed to keep them running.

AI systems require enormous amounts of power, which is driving demand for new electricity generation, transmission lines, nuclear energy and critical minerals such as copper and uranium.

That could create major opportunities for Canadian companies involved in energy, mining, construction and infrastructure as investment continues to pour into AI development.

Companies such as Aecon are among those that could benefit, but the bigger story may be how far the AI boom reaches beyond traditional technology companies.

As AI continues to grow, Canada could see billions of dollars in new infrastructure investment needed to support it.

09/16/2026

✈️🇨🇦 BIG CHANGES COULD BE COMING TO CANADA’S AIRPORTS

The federal government is opening Canada’s four largest airports to private investment under a new plan announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The airports include Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International, Montréal-Trudeau and Calgary

Ottawa will continue to own the underlying land and airport assets, while private investors could become involved through long-term agreements to operate and invest in the airports.

The government says the plan could bring new capital and expertise into Canada’s airport system, with money raised being reinvested into infrastructure, including regional airports across the country.
What do you think about private investment becoming more involved in Canada’s major airports?

08/28/2026

🇨🇦 RIP Lake Ontario… apparently America called dibs. 😭😂

Trump has signed an order directing the U.S. federal government to call Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Canada doesn’t recognize the change, and New York says it won’t either.

So basically:

🇨🇦 Canada: Lake Ontario
🇺🇸 U.S. government: Lake America
🌊 The lake: “I was literally just sitting here.”

After 400+ years, wars, pollution and Leafs heartbreak… apparently it needed a rebrand.

07/28/2026

🎂 WHAT IF YOU COULD CHOOSE YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY?

Some people are giving themselves a “rebirthday” by choosing a different date to celebrate each year.

The idea is also known as a floating birthday. Someone born during a cold or inconvenient time of year might move their celebration to the summer, while others choose a date connected to a fresh start or an important turning point in their life.

Your real date of birth stays the same—the rebirthday simply gives you another opportunity to celebrate in a way that feels more enjoyable or meaningful.

Would you keep your original birthday, or move it to another month?

07/22/2026

💵 Fake Bills Are Becoming a Bigger Concern in the Sault

Sault Police say counterfeit cash appears to be an increasing issue in the community, with 26 reported incidents already this year — nearly matching the total for all of 2025.

Police have seized at least 46 counterfeit bills so far in 2026. Fake $100 bills have been the most common, followed by $20 bills, with some $5 and $50 bills also reported.

Residents and businesses are being urged to stay alert when accepting cash. Warning signs can include repeated serial numbers, blurry or misaligned images, poor print quality, or bills that feel different from real Canadian bank notes.

Anyone who believes they received counterfeit money should not try to use it. Police say to safely keep the bill if possible and report it through the Sault Police non-emergency line.

07/19/2026

🇨🇦🔥 WILDFIRE SMOKE SPARKS A NEW TARIFF THREAT

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with additional tariffs as wildfire smoke continues to drift south and affect air quality across several American cities.

Trump accused Canada of failing to properly manage its forests and suggested that the financial impact of the smoke should be added to the tariffs already placed on Canadian goods.

Canadian officials have pushed back, pointing to the scale of the wildfire response and stressing that Canada and the United States have traditionally worked together during major emergencies.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also called on the U.S. to provide support in fighting the fires rather than criticizing Canada from across the border.

What do you think—should wildfire smoke become part of a trade dispute?

Address

Sault Sainte Marie, ON

Website

https://www.sooconnect.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SooConnect posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your business to be the top-listed advertising & marketing company in Sault Sainte Marie?