COVID-19: Here's what's cancelled or closed

The following is a running list of events, businesses and organizations that have announced cancellations, closures or postponements due to COVID-19. If you would like your notice added to this list, please contact [email protected]. For information about the precautions you should take, check out the Algoma Public Health COVID-19 page or the Government of Ontario COVID-19 page

Please be advised that our monthly stroke support group meetings for both APRIL and MAY are CANCELLED due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be monitoring the situation closely and come to a decision regarding our June meeting at a later time. On behalf of the March of Dimes-Stroke Recovery Chapter team, we wish continued good health and safety for our clients during this difficult time. 

Due to the ongoing uncertainty around the Covid-19 virus soccer activities have been postponed. We will however encourage interested parties to visit our website for ongoing updates. We will shortly be opening the registration portal to new registrations until May 30. When available registrations will be accepted without requiring payment at this time. This will allow us to plan for a potential late start to soccer activities. Our website is saultyouthsoccer.com

The United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District’s Harvest Algoma Food Resource Centre would like to announce the postponing of its first annual Canstruction competition due to the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID19 virus. 

LSFSC Catch the Ace Draws are temporarily suspended due to Covid -19 public restrictions and closures.
The public will be advised when it is safe for LSFSC to resume their Catch the Ace Draws as soon as the Ministry of Health lifts the COVID-19 restrictions and allows city facilities to reopen.
We thank you for your past support and patience as we await further directives. Meanwhile we hope you and yours are staying healthy and safe during this time.

Dr AnnLiz Simpson of the Chiropractic Health and Wellness Clinic is closed until further notified. This decision has been made with such a heavy heart. If you have any questions or concerns re:treatment and care please don’t hesitate to call the clinic at 705 759 3944 or text at 705 946 9388. Check for any updates on my FACEBOOK PAGE. Dr Simpson.

Fred’s Trailer Park in Richards Landing is closed till further notice by the Public Health. The park doesn’t actually open till May, but people like to come down and check out their lots - we have been told that they are not to be here at all. 

In the interest of public health and safety, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and administrative offices are closed to the public until further notice. Customers can check out our new online shop at https://habitatsault.ca/restore/shop/, where they can continue to find tax-free items priced at 50 per cent less than retail value! Habitat appreciates the community’s ongoing support.

On behalf of all the staff at Hollywood station Mall and 216 we just wanted to say thank you to all our amazing customers for your continued support and encouragement throughout this difficult time. We have been in business in Sault Ste Marie for over 50 years now and during this time have developed so many close relationships with all our customers and Clientele and just wanted to reach out and let you all know that we Miss you and we are Thinking of you in this difficult time. Unfortunately, we don’t know when we will be allowed to reopen and serve our clients but when we do you will be the first to know. IF you have any questions for us or just want to pass along a friendly hello to your favourite Stylist please do so at [email protected]
If you’re looking to purchase any of your favourite products we have now introduced free local next day drop off delivery of all your favourite product brands.  Orders can be placed on our website www.hollywoodbeauty.ca or if you don’t see what you’re looking for on our website no problem for just send us and email or message us on  Facebook and we will be sure to help you with your order right away.

Dr. AnnLiz Simpson of the Chiropractic Health and Wellness Clinic is closed until further notified. This decision has been made with such a heavy heart. If you have any questions or concerns re. treatment and care please don’t hesitate to call the clinic at 705 759 3944 or text at 705 946 9388. Check for any updates on my FACEBOOK PAGE. Dr Simpson.

June and Friends Hair Salon is closed till further notice. You may leave messages and they will be checked and responded to. We will do all we can to keep you informed. Stay healthy and safe.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Journey Lottery draw that was scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at noon has been postponed to a later date. When the COVID-19 restrictions have ended we will advise as to the new draw date and the additional opportunities to purchase tickets prior to the draw. If you have already purchased a ticket and have any objections to this postponement please contact Terry Bos via email at [email protected].

Linda Cook, RPN nursing Foot care located at 51 B Great Northern Road (with BIOPED) has been closed since March 20. Her office will be closed until such time as given direction from Professional body, (RPNAO), Provincial/Federal Government and the local AHU to reopen.

It is with heavy hearts that the Musical Comedy Guild of Sault Ste. Marie has made the difficult decision to suspend our current production of The Addams Family.
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and respecting the advice of public officials to “stay home”, we felt this was the most responsible course of action to protect the health and safety of our patrons, cast, and crew. Full refunds will be offered through the Sault Community Theatre Box Office at Station Mall for patrons who have already purchased tickets as soon as the box office reopens.
We hope to be able to reschedule this production and will share that news when we can. We appreciate your support in this very difficult decision. Stay safe.

The Special General Membership Meeting which was slated for March 31 at Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion has been cancelled. Hopefully we will be able to host it on Tuesday, May 5.

The Algoma Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic will be limiting access to the clinic until further notice. All non-urgent appointments are being rescheduled or changed to phone appointments where possible. If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled, please be aware that it may be postponed or cancelled. Please refrain from visiting the clinic during this time. If you must visit the clinic, please call in advance. Everyone entering the clinic will be screened at point of entry. Our phones are operated from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please be aware that call volumes will likely be increased during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Krown Rust Control would like to inform the public that they will be closed temporarily until further notice.

Spadoni's Furniture will be closed until April 6. 

The Wellness Store, OPEN. After consultation with Provincial Government officials, we have established that we can remain open as an essential service. We will re-open  Thursday March 25  at 10am for regular hours under STRICT guidelines and sanitary conditions. For your convenience, we will also continue to take orders and process them by phone for pickup. NO CASH SALES

Blue Flame Gas' office is now temporarily closed. We will be monitoring the situation closely to determine when it is safe to return. Please be assured our technicians will be available on an 'emergency only' basis to be sure our customers are taken care of. In case of emergency, please call 705-949-6598 for service. If you need to leave us a message, we will be checking our email daily at [email protected]

Anipeg Tattoo will be closed for a minimum of 14 days effective immediately (March 24).

Great Lakes Honda is taking to ensure that we continue to serve you, our community, safely. We have made the decision to close our sales department effective tomorrow March 25, 2020 until April 7, 2020. Our Parts & Service Department (for auto and small engine) will remain open Monday-Friday: 9-5 pm on an appointment only basis and closed on Saturdays. 

Ernie’s Coffee Shop has decided to close doors until further notice.

Superior Nissan will be closed effective March 25 until April 8, 2020.

Thrifty Car Rental will be closed effective March 25 until April 8, 2020.

Superior Chrysler will be closed effective March 25 until April 8, 2020.

Run The Great Lakes 2020, scheduled for June 7, has been cancelled. 

Catherine's Hairstyling is closed until further notice. 

With the closure of the Drive Test locations in Ontario and the imminence of keeping the required social distancing, we have taken the decision to close Our Driving School as of today, Monday, March 23, 2020 until Monday, April 20, 2020. As a result, all in-class and in-car lessons will be cancelled till then. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. As things progress, we will keep you informed of any changes.

To the valued customers of June and Friends Hair Salon. In light of the recent Health Risks of the COVID-19, we regret to announce our closure as of March 23rd to April 6th tentatively. We will monitor the situation and if there are any changes you will be informed. Messages may be left on our answering machine and they will be checked periodically.  PLEASE, stay HEALTHY and SAFE and do your part in stopping the spread of this so we can put an end to it.

Kelly's Professional Family Hair Care on 27 Great Northern has temporarily closed their doors for the health and safety of their Clients and Stylists. 

To protect all of our patients and our staff, as well as to limit the spread of coronavirus, Sicoli Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre will be temporarily closing our clinic, effective immediately. As per the recommendations of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, if you need to access chiropractic care on an urgent basis, please leave us a message at 705-949-1799, as we will be checking our voicemail daily. 

The OFSC trail system will be closing as of Saturday, March 21.

As of Friday, March 20, 2020 the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) Administrative Office will be closed

Instyle Floor Coverings Granite By Design will be closed until further notice. 

Shannon Vlasaty Registered Massage Therapy will be closed until further notice beginning March 20, 2020. Please email [email protected] or call/text 705-971-3940 with any questions or concerns.

Peoples Jewellers Station Mall will be closed until further notice as of 7 p.m. on March 19.

National Supply Centre Ltd will be implementing modified pickups to be in effect beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Our doors will be closed to all walk-in business until further notice. Our team will still be available to provide you service via fax, email or phone. Phone 705-253-5646; Fax 705-253-0561; 
Email [email protected]

The Survivors of Loss By Suicide Peer Support Group will be cancelled on April 1, 2020. This peer support group will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.  Please check the events calendar on Sootoday for updated information regarding this group. 

Starting Friday, March 20, all City of Sault Ste. Marie facilities, including the Civic Centre, will be closed to the public. Read more here.

Effective immediately, the Food Bag Programme at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, at 136 Cathcart St., is closed indefinitely.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 has cancelled the Special Membership Meeting which was slated for Tuesday March 31, 2020 has been CANCELLED. The new date is (virus dependent) May 5, 2020. The office is open from 9 am to 1 pm daily and people can call 705-945-8721

At this time, the Social Service offices has taken precautionary measures to manage the spread of COVID-19 by implementing limited access to our buildings. We ask that all Ontario Works recipients contact our office by telephone or email if you require services during this time at Ontario Works - 705-759-5266 or email [email protected]. During our restricted access period, we are putting in place the following practices to ensure that Ontario Works recipients receive their monthly entitlement by March 31. All cheques WILL be distributed by mail – this means that there will not be any cheques held in office for pick up.

Northern Dental Care as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario has suspended all non-essential dental treatment until April 6 or until further direction is given.  If you have a true dental emergency please contact our office at 705-575-7572. Hours of operation will be Monday- Friday 10-4. Thank you for your understanding during this time and stay safe

Phoenix Rising Women’s Centre will be closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the safety and well-being of all, Keith’s Foot Care has cancelled all appointments amid public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be contacting clients to re-schedule those appointments when appropriate. In the meantime, if you are experiencing a foot-related emergency, please call the office at 705-649-2183

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) is no longer accepting visitors as our staff are now working remotely. SSMIC employs over 50 staff and we feel this decision is best for the safety of our employees and our community partners.

The Treblemakers' concert series, “A Voice Of Hope,” has been postponed until further notice. 

Echo Bay municipal buildings have been closed due to COVID-19.

Ontario Parks will close until April 30.

Camera Craft has made the very difficult decision for the safety of our customers and staff to close effective Saturday March 21st. We hope to reopen on Monday March 30th, we will be keeping you posted as details develop in these trying times. You can leave a message with us at either [email protected] or 705 254 2131 and we will be checking periodically.

MicroAge will be closed to walk-in customer traffic until further notice. Access to MicroAge will be restricted to employees and couriers only. If you have product in our shop that is currently being repaired or has been repaired and is ready for pickup, please call our service dispatch number @ 705-946-6392 to make arrangements to pick up your equipment.

Sault Ste Marie Duty Free Store is temporarily closed until further notice.
The health and safety of our shoppers and employees is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. We will keep you informed with any new developments. We can all do our part to keep the community healthy and safe. Thank you for your business, loyalty and patience as we work together to keep everyone safe. We look forward to seeing you in the near future!

L&D's Art Gallery and Framing is temporarily closing their studio, beginning on March 20. The closure will run until April 4.

Following the recommendation from The College of Pedorthics of Canada, BioPed will be closed from March 19th to March 27th and will reassess at that time. We will, however, still be responding to e-mail and voicemails and will accommodate urgent concerns to the best of our abilities.

John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie & District will be limiting access to our programs and office until further notice.The office is closed to the public as of Friday, March 20, 2020. Access to the JHS programs will be limited until further notice. Clients needing assistance are to call 705-297-2358 where you will be connected to a staff person. 

Jagg Unisex Salon in Churchill Plaza has been temporarily closed since March 17/20 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. They have closed to protect the safety of our customers and staff. They will re-open March 30/20.

In an abundance of caution amid public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association Sault Ste. Marie is closing its office effective Thursday, March 19. 

Effective Thursday March 19, Jories Fine clothing, located at 498 Queen St E. will be closed until further notice.

Effective immediately, the Police Services Building will be closed to the public due to the state of emergency declared by the provincial government regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are in need of police assistance and it is an emergency please dial 911. If you need police assistance of any other kind please call our business line, 705-949-6300.

Anishnabek Police Service will be closed to the public except for emergency situations.

The OPP has restricted access to detachments and other facilities.

Amedeo’s Cutting Corner is closed until further notice. 

Effective immediately, Beauty Tips Boutique  has made the decision to close their doors. They will open again March 28, 2020.

The Real Estate Stop Inc. / The Mortgage Centre will be suspending all in-person appointments and will not be accepting walk-ins. All personnel can be reached at regular contact numbers and business will be uninterrupted, conducted as usual online and by telephone. Any rate holds, approvals, or pre-approvals can be applied for at www.AlgomaMortgage.com. We would like to assure all existing clients to expect business as usual.

Sault Theatre Workshop is postponing auditions and productions until further notice.

Elettra & G.M. Mixed Bocce Fun Day on April 19th is cancelled.

Telus Station Mall is closed until further notice.

As directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, all non-essential dental treatment is suspended until April 1^st or until further direction is given.  If you have a true dental emergency please contact our office at 705-575-7572.  Thank you for your understanding during this time and stay safe

The Sault Ste. Marie International Karate Daigaku, 54 Wellington St. West is closed until March 30th. 

Effective Tuesday, March 17, Vivah Jewellery in the Station Mall will be closed until further notice.

At Eye Deal Optical, our customers, our staff, our families and our community are always of utmost importance to us. We want to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy during this time.
Following the direction of the College of Opticians of Ontario, due to COVID-19, we have decided to temporarily close to the public effective Wednesday, March 18.  We will be working by appointment to make sure everyone gets their glasses/safety glasses/contact lenses that are ready for pick up.  
Changes have been ongoing and we will constantly re-evaluate and promise to keep you updated.  We want to be back as soon as we can and when it is considered safe for all of us.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 705-256-1066 or [email protected]

Montana’s dining room is closed until further notice but they will be doing takeout from noon until 8 p.m.

Jasmine Fashion, located at 446 Queen St. will be closed until further notice. 

The practice of Penny Lemay RMT, will be suspending all non essential treatments in accordance with the recommendation of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (https://www.cmto.com/whats-new/covid-19-updated-guidance/) until April 6. After that time a determination will be made following the guidelines at that time. If any patients have questions or concerns please call the office for more information.

The Pregnancy Centre is not currently offering walk-in services. If you have an urgent need or require support, please email: [email protected] or call 705-759-9100 (leave a message and we will return your call). Appointments will be made available on a case-by-case basis.

Treetop Adventures is closed until further notice. 

The Stitches From The Heart Quilt Guild's monthly meeting on Monday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre on Bay Street is cancelled.  

Algoma Insurance Brokers will be closed to the public effective 5 p.m. on March 17 until further notice.Staff remain committed to serving clients during this time, and will be available to help however possible. For all inquiries, including payments, policy changes, and confirmations of insurance, please contact us over the phone at (705)949-6555 or by email at [email protected].

Northcrest  Bowling Lanes will be closed until March 31.

Once Upon a Child is temporarily closing effective Wednesday, March 18 until further notice.

All Risks Insurance located at 123 Great Northern Rd. will be restricting in-person meetings until further notice, effective immediately. Please call our office at 705-575-4400 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Staff will be able to service all insurance needs or answer questions regarding your travel insurance by email or telephone.

Healing Holistics will be temporarily closed until April 6. They will be contacting clients to reschedule appointments.  

The Downtown Association Board of Directors and Staff, Under the Advisement of Algoma Public Health, and with the health of our Membership and Community at Large in mind, have decided to postpone The Annual General Meeting that was scheduled for March 25. We will be rescheduling this meeting once we have a clear indication it is safe to proceed.

For the health and safety of our customers and staff Hollywood Station Mall and Hollywood 216 have decided it is in the best interest of everyone to temporarily close for the next two weeks until March 31. Hollywood Station Mall will be open Tuesday only from 12-5 p.m. for any last minute beauty supplies you might need.

First Baptist Church has suspended all services and events until further notice.

Thursday Night Al-Anon meetings have been suspended until further notice.

Searchmont Resort will be closed for the season as of the end of Tuesday, March 17. Guests staying in the villas and chalets will be asked to depart from the resort by checkout at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18. 

The office of Dr. Floreani, Dr. O’Toole, Dr. Dool & The Straightsmile Team are closed until April 5. Should you have an emergency or any other issue, please call the office as we will have a team member taking phone calls. Our doctors are available for emergency appointments where issues are unmanageable for you or your child during this time frame. Due to the mandate issued by our governing body, we can only see you as an emergency patient if: you have NOT left the country in the last two weeks (including Soo Michigan), or you have NOT been ill or around someone who has been ill with cold/flu symptoms in the last two weeks.

Case's Music has postponed all lessons until April 5. Mommy and Me Classes are postponed until April 29.

Armstrong Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic will be following the direction of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and will only be seeing emergent or urgent cases. The clinic will be open on a limited basis so please call the clinic at 705 253 7111 or text 705 542 3358 to book an appointment. We will be checking messages, and available to answer any questions.

As of 8:30 a.m. on March 17, 2020, the Municipality of Huron Shores is suspending public programs and temporarily closing a number of public facilities to promote social distancing and limit the potential spread of COVID-19 in the community.
The following municipal facilities will be closed until April 5, 2020, inclusive:
    •    Ward 1 Little Rapids Community Centre (Iron Bridge)
    •    Ward 2 Sowerby Hall
    •    Ward 3 Iron Bridge Recreation Centre (Arena)
    •    Ward 4 Community Centre and Gym (Dean Lake)
    •    Huron Shores Public Library (Iron Bridge)
    •    All Committee meetings will be suspended

Jade Wellness will be closed until further notice, following the Ontario State of Emergency.

The Oddfellows & Rebekah's Humanitarian Loan Cupboard located at 124 Dennis St. will be closed beginning Tuesday Mar, 17/20 for an undetermined time until it's safe to resume business.  We would ask that anyone having equipment to return, that they refrain untill we are open again.  All renewals will automatically be renewed. 

To our valued friends and supporters, please be advised the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre will be closed until further notice. Please be safe with your family and friends.

Greenhouse Spa is closed until March 31.

As of 8:30 a.m. on March 17, 2020, the Municipality of Huron Shores is suspending public programs and temporarily closing a number of public facilities to promote social distancing and limit the potential spread of COVID-19 in the community. The following Municipal Facilities will be closed until April 5, 2020, inclusive:

• Ward 1 Little Rapids Community Centre
• Ward 2 Sowerby Hall
• Ward 3 Iron Bridge Recreation Centre (Arena)
• Ward 4 Community Centre & Gym
• Huron Shores Public Library
• All Committee meetings will be suspended
• In addition, public access to the Municipal Office and Fire Halls will be suspended until April 5, 2020.

Parkway Cleaners and the Quality Cleaners drop off at Rome’s will close at 6pm tomorrow until further notice.

Bodystream Medical Cannabis clinic will be closed to the public until further notice. All appointments will be made virtual from your home. Clinic staff will still be answering phone calls and emails if assistance is needed. If you have an upcoming appointment, staff will be reaching out to you shortly. 

Dr. Craig Kohvakko has closed his Chiropractic office at 75 Elgin St. and in Goulais River until further notice as per the College of Chiropractors recommendation to deal with COVID19. For all Emergency treatments please leave a message and treatment may be arranged at the doctor's discretion. (705) 256-6239. 

Willowgrove United Church will be closed for Sunday services and all member and non-member meetings and activities until further notice. The office can be contacted by phone 705-254-5095 or email at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Bliss Spa will be closed until Tuesday, March 31. Clients are asked to use the online booking feature on their Facebook page or contact Stephanie at 705-941-1618 to book appointments in April.

Superior Vision Care - Dr Tom Culina’s office is closed until further notice upon strong recommendation from the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Contact will be made to reschedule any appts previously booked. To arrange emergency care please call 705-759-0607 and leave a message.

The Sault Ste. Marie Conservation Authority office is closed to the public. If you are looking for property information, applying for a permit, or require any of the SSMRCA services and programs the public is encouraged to contact our staff through email [email protected] or by phone 705-946-8530. Please note that response and processing times may be delayed.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,  the LSFSC Catch The Ace has to be postponed. We are hoping to reopen April 17.  We apologize for any inconvenience but everyone's health and safety is of utmost importance. Thank you to all our supporters for your patience and understanding. Everyone stay safe and healthy.

The Algoma Branch of the Ontario Association of Social Worker (OASW) cancelled their March 24th Social Work Month Event Networking and Voices from the Field until further notice. For more information, please contact [email protected] 

St. Andrew’s United Church has suspended all in-building services and events. The office and minister will be contactable by phone and email. Sunday service will be available by teleconference. 

Until further notice, Sault Chiropody Clinic has cancelled all non-emergent appointments as per the recommendations of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. We will be contacting patients to re-schedule those appointments when appropriate. If you are experiencing a foot-related emergency such as inflammation and/or nail/toe infection, please call our temporary emergency line at 705-206-3328. For updates and other details, please visit our Facebook page (Sault Chiropody Clinic).

It is with much thought and consideration that the Sault Ste. Marie Ducks Unlimited Dinner/Auction has had to cancel the event for April 4, 2020, due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19.  Stay healthy and safe.

It is with much thought and consideration that the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie has decided to cancel the 33rd Rotary Science Fair Algoma presented by Tenaris, originally scheduled for April 2 to 4, 2020, due to the current situation surrounding COVID-19.

Flowers With Flair will be temporarily closing: Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and to protect the health of our community, we will be temporarily closing the shop to the public. Voicemails will be checked regularly as well as our social media accounts. Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram in the mean time.

The offices of Dr. Jason Bradford and Dr. Kellen Paat at Northern Chiropractic & Physiotherapy will be closed as per recommendations made by the college of chiropractors of Ontario to only provide acute/emergency care. We are taking this week by week and will re-evaluate the situation early next week. If you are in need of acute care, please call 705-575-6131, or e-mail [email protected] to inquire about urgent appointments. Physiotherapy services are currently OPEN at this time at our clinic.

At this time the Neighbourhood Resource Centre on Gore Street will be closed for the foreseeable future. If you are in need of service from any of the partner agencies, please contact them directly. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

In response to the coronavirus and for the health and safety of our members, patrons, friends and family the Echo Bay Elks Lodge #535 has cancelled ALL upcoming events and will close until further notice.

Dr. Todd MacLean will be following the direction of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and only be seeing acute and emergency cases. To arrange emergency care please call and leave a message at 705 759 1353. 

Debbie Tonon at Azure Headlines will be closing down in accordance to social distancing, impossible in the salon, hopefully we will see all in two weeks!

Dr. Barbeau’s family practice office will be closed until March 30th, 2020. We will have telephone hours this week Tuesday March 17th to Thursday March 19th, 8:30-4:30, closed for lunch between 1:00-1:30. Please refrain from visiting the office in person.
For those patients with appointments this week, you will be contacted and rescheduled or scheduled for a phone consultation with Dr. Barbeau. If you have an urgent medical concern, please visit the Sault Area Hospital emergency department. Should you require prescription renewals, ask your pharmacy to fax the office or request an emergency supply. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), please contact Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 or the Algoma Public Health Unit 705-942-4646 for further information and instructions.

All Cineplex Theatres are now closed.

The Co-operators Insurance at the Queen St. E location will effective immediately, be offering service by phone, email and appointment only. We will not be accepting walk-in clients. To make an appointment, please call our office at 705-949-4140 or email us [email protected] so we can help determine the best way to connect and meet to service your needs.

ER Employment Consulting will be closed to the public until further notice. We will provide updates as they become available. We can be reached by phone, email, Facebook, and textnow if you require immediate assistance. Please leave a phone message at 705-253-8973, email [email protected] or textnow number 705-702-1842. We appreciate your support, patience and understanding.

Beginning Tuesday, March 17 until March 30 (as of now) Northern Vision Care will be open for calls from patients for urgent care and emergency appointments only between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. We are contacting patients to rebook their appointments to a later date. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Dowding Vision Care will be closed for the next two weeks in accordance with recommendations from the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. All patients have been rescheduled for routine exams and follow-ups. Any ocular emergencies, please call the office. We will be returning messages and can schedule an appointment time or answer any concerns.

Tarentorus Sports Club is closed for the remainder of the season.

Dr. Ted Luck, Chiropractor, will be following the direction of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and only seeing acute and emergency patients. To arrange care, or reach Dr. Luck, call his cell at 705-254-4089.

Dr. Annliz Simpson of the Chiropractic Health and Wellness Clinic will be following the direction of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and ONLY be seeing acute and emergency patients. The clinic will be open on a limited basis so please call the clinic 705 759 3944 or text 705 946 9388 for an appt. She will be checking messages and am available to answer questions regarding care and treatment. 

The Adult Enrichment Center has made the very difficult decision to close today until further notice. We put our clients first and we want to protect them and our staff. Once the crisis is over, we will resume operations.

Algoma Family Services released a statement on Monday that some services have been suspended until further notice.

The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA will be closed until April 6.

The Superior Health Team issued a release on Monday that all non-urgent appointments are being rescheduled and moved to phone appointments where possible.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie announced on Monday that all city recreation facilities, community centres and arenas are closed until further notice, beginning on March 17. The Civic Centre will remain open for normal hours while many city services will continue.

The Mandatory Information Session for the Family Courts scheduled at the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. will be cancelled. People will be notified when there is a date announced for rescheduling. Mediation North Services will be available remotely for their Information Referral Coordinator and Mediators. Please contact 1-888-935-5455 and leave a message.

BrokerLink Insurance office is currently closed to the public for walk-in business. They can be contacted by phone or email. Ph. 705-949-9000  /   1-800-713-8158 Email : [email protected]

Nenonen Chiropractic Clinic is closed until further notice. 

The following previously announced Chamber of Commerce events are being suspended, or postponedChamber of Commerce

• Take 5s will be suspended until further notice;          
• Previously announced WE-ARE-THE-SOO Expos, including the North of 50 Expo (March 28 and 29) and the Home Décor and Renovation Expo (April 18 and 19) will be rescheduled to later dates;          
• The previously-announced Trade Accelerator Program (originally scheduled to start in March) has been rescheduled to June.  

The Sault Ste. Marie Museum will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff will continue to operate the Museum and answer any questions or concerns regarding the closure. All public programming will be cancelled and staff are looking at creative alternatives to continue to engage with the community during these tough times. 

The North Shore Health Network is only allowing essential visitors will be permitted until further notice.

Your Laundry and Convenience, located at 279 Northern Avenue East, will be closing effective March 17, 2020, until further notice. Please stay tuned for updates via social media and at their website: www.yourlaundryandconvenience.com.

Youngs Insurance Brokers and North Star Brokers office will be restricting in-person meetings until further notice, effective immediately. Staff will be available to service insurance and financial needs online and by telephone at 705-759-9191. 

Lake Superior Physiotherapy, in accordance with the recommendations from the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, will be providing only urgent and emergency services. All regularly scheduled appointments will be rescheduled for after March 30, 2020. The office is open should you have any concerns or questions regarding your injury, pain, or rehabilitation plan, and their physiotherapists will be available for consultative phone calls (705) 254-1399 or e-mails [email protected].

Dr. Joseph Albert & Dr. Paul Merlino of A&M Chiropractic will be following the direction of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and only seeing acute and emergency patients.  Scheduling will be limited. If you have an acute/urgent matter, please call their office, leave a message and we will get back to you with an appropriate time for treatment. To reach Dr. Albert dial 705-541-3752, and Dr. Merlino dial 705-575-3365.

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services, will cancel all non-urgent in-office appointments, as well as restrict building visitor access, effective March 17, 2020.

For the safety of patients and staff, War Memorial Hospital is not allowing any visitors to our facilities until further notice. WMH must prohibit any visitor not necessary for medical care. This is in accordance with State of MI Executive Order 2020-7 to impose temporary restrictions on entry into healthcare facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities and juvenile justice facilities.

David Simard, D.Ch. of the Simard Foot & Ankle Clinic will be following the College of Chiropodists of Ontario direction and cancelling all non-emergent appointments for the month of March.  Until further advised by the College, appointments will be available on an emergency basis only. If you are having an emergency concerning your feet, please call 705-759-8525 to arrange an appointment. They can also be reached at [email protected] with any questions or concerns during this time.

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. V. Tassone will be temporarily closed as per recommended college and public health initiatives regarding COVID-19.  Updates and rescheduled appointment arrangements will follow.

The Pregnancy Centre's Trivia Night & Silent Auction, which was scheduled for April 4, has been postponed until further notice.

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be closed starting 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice. They ask that patrons do not attempt to return materials while the Library is closed and instead wait until the Library reopens. No fines will be incurred by library patrons during this time.

The Algoma Friendship Club #1142 Inc., better known as the Leeburn Seniors are sadly postponing their annual Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020, until a time that is considered safe by all parties concerned. 

The St. Joseph Island Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 23 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has made the decision to reduce its service levels in several areas and initiate closures and cancellations locally. Effective Tuesday, March 17 until further notice all City recreation facilities, community centres and arenas are closed until further notice. This affects registered programs, drop-in programs and rentals for the Northern Community Centre, Seniors Drop-In Centre, John Rhodes Community Centre, GFL Memorial Gardens, McMeeken Centre and the Ermatinger∙Clergue National Historic Site.

Dr. Jennifer Jonusaitis Dentistry – as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, all non-emergency dental treatment is suspended until at least April, until further direction from the governing bodies is given. Please leave a message at 705-575-4733 with any questions or emergencies. 

The chiropractic office of Dr. Craig Kohvakko will be closed until further notice as per the COVID-10 Action plan recommendations of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario for all non-essential services. All emergency and acute care visits must be pre-arranged by calling the office and setting this up with the doctor at 705-256-6239.

Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre and Waabinong Child Care Centre located at 169 Spring Street in Sault Ste. Marie, ONT.  are closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until Monday, April 6, 2020.

Arturo Ristorante will be closed after March 17 until further notice due to the severity of COVID-19. 

Group Health Centre is limiting non-urgent appointments in an effort to reduce avoidable patient visits to its facilities. If you have an upcoming appointment, please be aware it may be cancelled or deferred. Patients may also choose to cancel their own appointments if they deem them to be non-urgent. You may also be given the option to have your appointment by telephone.

Holland Chiropody Clinic will be closed on the recommendation of the Ontario College of Chiropodists for two weeks. They will reopen on Monday, March 30.

Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) and SPA March 24 Board meeting has been postponed until April.  

Churchill Dental, the office of Dr. Pino and Dr. Robb, in accordance with the statement sent out by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, will be open for dental emergencies only. All other non-emergency appointments and dental cleaning appointments will be cancelled, as per the recommendation. This will be in effect until the first week of April and will be revisited as more information from the College of Dental Surgeons becomes available. 

The West End Theatre Project is postponing its Media Launch, scheduled for Monday, March 23 until further notice. 

Dr. Stephen Scott of the Family Chiropractic Clinic will be following the direction of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and only seeing acute and emergency patients.  They will be operating on a daily limited schedule to treat these patients. To arrange care, or reach Dr. Scott call the office at 705-942-2273, or leave a message on his cell phone at 705-989-7966.

The dental office of Dr. Michael Sebecic will be closed until early April as per RCDS governing body recommendations due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta House Art Center will be closed until at least April 14.

Superior EMS has temporally suspended all first aid and emergency training programs until further notice.  Our offices and dispatch Centre remain open however we are limiting physical access to the Centre at this time.  All patient transfer services, event EMS services and special operations remain active at this time.  The best way to contact the office due to an influx in call volume is by email at [email protected] and you can check the status of our services at our website at www.superiorems.ca

Pim Street Dental, the offices of Dr. Chudoba and Dr.Carlascio will be closed until early April.  As per the recommendation of the Royal College of Dental-The office will be open with modified hours to answer questions, concerns, reschedule appointments and care for emergencies. Our contact email is  admin.pimstreetdental@ shaw.ca, and our phone number is 705-254-5671.  In the meantime, KEEP BRUSHING AND FLOSSING.  

Back in Motion will be closed for the next two weeks as directed by the Ontario Physiotherapy Association and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Updates will be provided on our Facebook and Website as they become available. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 

Please be advised that Cara Community Corporations' office will be restricting its office hours to no face-to-face contact until further notice. We will continue to receive phone calls at (705) 942-6055 or email us at: [email protected]

The Tuesday noon and evening Al-Anon meetings have been suspended until further notice. 

Ken Brown Recovery Home:  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and for the safety of our residents and staff, we are restricting access to all visitors to the Recovery Home.  This is a precautionary measure and will be in place until further notice.  

In the interest of public safety and the well being of our staff and clients please be advised that the Session at a Time Walk-In Counselling Service offered at The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 386 Queen St. E. will be closed until further notice. If you experience a crisis or require immediate support, please contact: Sault Area Hospital Crisis Services Available 24-hours a day (705) 759-3398 or 1 (800) 721-100

The dental office of Dr. Gene McCauley will be closed this week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendation of the RCDSO. We will contact our patients to reschedule appointments when the office reopens. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Irwin Dentistry (Dr. Nicholas Irwin & Dr. Olivia Trzcinski) will be closed for the remainder of March, as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. We will be available on an emergency basis only. If you are a current patient at our practice and experience a dental emergency, please leave a detailed message at 705-942-2268 and we will contact you as soon as we are able.

All Royal Canadian Legion Br. 25 functions are cancelled until further notice.

United Way Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District will be limiting access to our programs and office until further notice. During this time all clients needing assistance must call ahead to schedule an appointment; call 705-256-7476 ext. 0. If you feel ill or have flu-like symptoms, please refrain from attending our office.

For the safety of our employees, customers and others, effective immediately Ensurco Insurance Group will be restricting face-to-face contact until further notice. Our staff are ready and available to help by calling 705-949-8424 or emailing [email protected]

Bay Dental Group will be closed for the next two weeks as directed by the RCDSO. The office will be open with modified hours for questions and concerns, to reschedule appointments and to care for emergencies. Our contact email is info@baydentalgroup or telephone 705-942-9200. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 

Soo Locks Children's Museum Dueling Pianos Fundraiser scheduled for March 21 in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, has been postponed.

The Independent Order of Oddfellows will be closed as of Wednesday, March. 18 until further notice. 

CÉFA will be closed effective immediately until April 5. They can be contacted by email, [email protected], or by phone 705-946-1565 during the closure.

The dental offices of Dr. Jeffrey Cho and Dr. Lan Vu will be closed for the remainder of the month of March as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons.  Patients with appointments will be contacted. Please call the office at 705-949-6422 if you have an emergency and we will return your call as soon as possible. 

In light of the recent COVID-19 crisis, and as per the recommendation of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Pim Street Dental, the offices of Dr. Chudoba and Dr. Carlascio will be closed until early April. The office will be open with modified hours to answer questions, concerns, reschedule appointments and care for emergencies. Our contact email is  admin.pimstreetdental@ shaw.ca, and our phone number is 705-254-5671.  

Phi Dental Care will be rescheduling all non-essential appointments within the next three weeks as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. We will be open with modified hours from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be available to see clients on an emergency basis during this time. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our office at 705-450-4000 or email [email protected].

For the safety of our employees, customers and others, Shaw's retail location will be closed until further notice. Our agents are ready and available to help by calling 1-888-472-2222 or visiting our online support team on Facebook messenger, Twitter @ShawHelp or online chat on Shaw.ca.

USW Local 2251 office remains open at this time. We are asking if you have any concerns to please call 942-3900. If you must attend our office, screening measures are in place.

The dental office of Family Dentistry on Bay (Dr. Cheryl Turgeon, Dr. Jennifer Cavanagh and Dr. Melissa O’Toole) is closed for the remainder of the month of March as directed by the RCDSO. The office will be open with modified hours to answer questions, concerns, reschedule appointments and care for emergencies. Our contact number is 705-949-5593. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Friends of the Sault Ste. Marie Library Bookstore is closed until further notice.

Maker North will still stay open for Laser cutting, 3d Printing, prototyping, and design work. The maker space and all classes will be closed until further notice.

Sault Community Career Centre will be closed to the public until further notice. If you are a job seeker, employer, or newcomer, we can be reached at 705.759.0909 or by email at [email protected]

The Sault Algoma Denture Clinic is closed during this concerning time. If you had an appointment, we will be calling to reschedule when the office re-opens.  We will be re-evaluating the situation in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Berkenbosch Denture Clinic will be closed until further notice. Appointments in the upcoming weeks will be called. Our patients' health is our number one priority and therefore all denture care will be cancelled. If your dentures are broken or sore please remove them at this time. We will continue to keep you updated, thank you for your understanding.

The dental offices of Dr. Mary-Catherine Glibota and Dr. William Dovigi are closed for the remainder of the month of March as directed by the RCDSO. The office will be open with modified hours to answer questions, concerns, reschedule appointments and care for emergencies. Our contact email is  [email protected] or telephone 705-942-1937 or 705-942-6110. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 

The Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Inc. have decided to cancel the Ultimate Ladies Night fundraiser on March 27, 2020. Crime Stoppers will be reaching out to all sponsors and refunding all tickets purchased.

Glassworks has postponed Monday and Tuesday evening classes and Wednesday afternoon stained glasses for the next two weeks. The store will remain open.

The weekly Monday Support Group for pregnant and parenting mothers at A New Link (126 Queen Street East) will be cancelled until further notice.

The dental office of Dr. Lynda Robb is cancelling all non-essential dental appointments until the end of March as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons.  We are available to answer questions and manage emergencies.  Please don’t forget to SMILE through all of this!   

In light of the recent COVID-19 crisis, and as per the suggestions of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Dr. Silvano’s office will be closed until further notice.  As we continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis we will inform you when we are able to re-open.  We sincerely hope everyone stays healthy and well and we will see you soon.

The Indian Friendship Centre is closed until April 5, 2020, Open for essential services only.

The Dental Office Dr. Mark Santana and Dr. Nick Barbon will be closed to all elective procedures for the foreseeable future. Patients with appointments will be contacted. We will, however, be available for emergencies. Please call the office at 705-759-4780 should need to reach us. Thank you for your consideration of this during this very difficult time.

Iris Counseling is closed until further notice. If you have an emergency please call Sault Area Hospital.

TOPS ON 3008 held Tuesdays from 545 to 730 at Westheimer Church is cancelled until further notice.

Sault Optometry Clinic will be rescheduling all non-urgent eye exams and follow-ups until further notice. We will be accepting any eye-related emergencies

Dr. Riley Schaffer's office is closed until further notice. 

Waterfront Child Development Centre Inc. located within the OLG building is closed from March 17, 2020, until April 6, 2020.

Effective immediately the office of Dr. Patience Simpson Family Dentistry is now closed as per recommendations from the Royal College for the month of March. For dental emergencies please email at [email protected] or call the office at 705-759-1350. Brush, floss, and wash your hands!

Dr. McGarry-Robert's office is advising that as of March 17 all scheduled appointments will be carried out as video/telehealth/phone sessions at the time of their appointment and will be notified via email in advance to sort arrangements. 

THRIVE Child Development Centre has made the difficult decision to close to clients effective March 16 to April 6.  H. S. McLellan Preschool is closed from March 17 to April 6.  Please watch for notices on THRIVE’s website and Facebook page.

Central United Church will be closed for services and all activities for the next 3 weeks. The Silent Auction has been postponed indefinitely.

Sault Dental Arts will be cancelling all non-essential appointments until further notice. We will be here to answer questions and concerns and see emergencies

FJ Davey Home will only be allowing essential visitors into all of our long-term care homes and retirement communities in Ontario until further notice. Essential visitors are defined as those who are visiting a resident who is very ill or palliative. We encourage those who feel their visit is essential to contact the home first before visiting.

The dental offices of Dr. John Fabbro, Dr. Hayden Murray and Dr, Joanna Lamberts will be rescheduling all non-emergency appointments for the month of March as directed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons.  The office is open to answer questions and concerns. Unfortunately, only emergency visits will be available.

GoodLife Fitness and Fit4Less are closing all locations across Canada until further notice.

The Community First Curling Centre is closing for the season effective immediately. League play and all remaining events are cancelled and the House Restaurant and Bar is closed until further notice. The facility will be open this week Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members to retrieve their belongings from their lockers.

Sault College is now closed to the public. All face-to-face classes have been suspended. Flight training and placements will continue.

All Child Care Algoma programs and services are closed effective immediately and until further notice. This includes all programs located in schools, Dacey Road, Queen Street and Shannon Road. Please refer to our website for updates.

Sunday Services, as well as all events at Emmanuel United Church, have been cancelled until April 4.

The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has decided to cancel all child care and March Break camps starting Tuesday, March 17. More information can be found here.

OLG has ordered the closure of all Ontario casinos including Gateway Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. Read more here.

The Lion's Club has decided to cancel their monthly breakfast that was scheduled for March 22 at the Legion in Richards Landing.

The Anglican churches in the Sault diocese are closed for services until further notice.

The Refinery will be closed For two weeks.

Westminster Presbyterian Church at 134 Brock Street (Corner of Albert & Brock) announced during this morning's service, that weekly worship services, committee meetings and bargain boxes will be suspended until further notice. 

Scouts Canada has cancelled meetings and events happening until April 5th. The Kub Kar races will be rescheduled.

Elim Pentecostal Church is suspending all activities at the church.

Making A Difference Social Program Monday socials at The Moose Lodge are cancelled until further notice.

Sunday Services and all events at Victoria Presbyterian Church have been cancelled until further notice.

Soo Ladies Lacrosse Try Night cancelled at Superior Heights on April 1.

All services cancelled at Bethel Bible Chapel, 686 Black Road for Sunday, March 15, 2020. Check website for future updates.

After much discussion, thought and prayer with the council, The Summit Church will be supporting the City of Sault Ste Marie’s recommendation to not host gatherings that could attract large crowds, and move our Sunday gathering (March 15) to an online experience instead. Please join us at www.thesummit.cc/live at 10 a.m.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes at 120 Cunningham Road are cancelled until the end of April.

The Elettra  Ladies Society general membership meeting on March 25 has been cancelled.

Northland Barbershop Chorus has had to cancel our April 4 performance and will be staging the event on Nov. 7.

Algoma Breast Cancer support group is cancelling their meeting at the Civic Centre for March 18 and April 15

Young Peoples Group of Alcoholics Anonymous cancelled, Saturday, March 14, 2020

The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is temporarily closing to the public effective as of Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 5 p.m. until further notice.

2020 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast postponed until the fall of 2020.

Hogan's Homestead mini chef day camp March 17 and 19, Easter bunny decorating March 21

Steel City MMA closed a minimum of one week (until March 23). Classes are cancelled and the gym is closed.

Sault Female Hockey Association, following OWHA direction from Hockey Canada, has cancelled the remainder of the season. This includes all practices, games, banquets, provincials, and team parties/events.

St. Patrick's Day event scheduled to take place the evening of March 17, 2020, at Mill Market

Special Olympics Sault Ste. Marie – All events, including Bowling, Swimming, Curling and Cross Country Skiing have been cancelled until at least March 31 as directed by Special Olympics Ontario. Check website for updates.

The Healthcare Volleyball League has cancelled the remainder of the season effective Friday night.

At Hiawatha Highlands, the Backwards Day event for Saturday, March 14 has been cancelled, the Annual Awards Banquet on April 5 has been postponed until further notice but trails are open. See the website for grooming updates.

All Catholic masses are cancelled.

The Sault Area Hospital has cancelled its open Board meeting on Monday, March 16. 

Lake Superior Figure Skating Club is postponing all programs until April 5.

Memorial Mass for Nerina Buffone Desaulniers - The mass has been postponed until further notice, due to the order from the bishop of the diocese to cancel all masses, because of the coronavirus pandemic.

All Algoma University events - on-and-off campus - cancelled, postponed or offered virtually

Sault College classes will be suspended as of March 23.

Batchewana First Nation has limited services to essential-only.

The Sault Ringette Club, in accordance with direction from Ringette Ontario, regrets to inform our members and community that all ringette activities have been cancelled until further notice. This includes our hosting the U12 Provincial Event, house league playoff games, travel team practices, team events, the banquet, etc. Please see our website (www.saultringette.com) or Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/saultringette) for updates.

Beginning Monday, March 16, War Memorial Hospital will be implementing a screening process for all visitors to the hospital in addition to limiting points of entry. Public entrances will be adjusted with the implementation of screening. The south entrance near valet will have limited hours of 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., the Emergency Department will remain open 24 hours per day.

Easter Seals Telethon scheduled for March 29 is cancelled. Additional information and details on how to donate can be found here.

City cancelled Tim Horton’s free swimming that was scheduled for Monday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the John Rhodes Community Centre.

Ontario Soccer cancelled all soccer activities in the province until further notice. When it will be safe to resume practice and play you will be informed.

In-person Unit activities of the Chippewa County Composite Flight of the Civil Air Patrol are suspended effective immediately.

Open Ice 3-on-3 ice hockey tournament is cancelled. A full refund will be provided for teams who have already registered and paid. 

Dr. McGarry-Robert's office is advising that currently all in-person scheduled appointments will be carried out as originally planned. Extra measures are being taken to sanitize and disinfect patient areas. However, if experiencing symptoms or if more preferred, patients are invited to consider telephone or online video/telehealth sessions at the time of their appointment and notify via email in advance if this is your preference. We will monitor new information and health recommendations as they arise.

Girl Guides have suspended all in-person activities until Tuesday, April 14, beginning immediately.

The Sault Ultimate Players Association has cancelled the remainder of indoor games.

ARCH Hospice asks that only necessary visitors attend the facility until further notice.

In-school childcare programming cancelled at ADSB sites; all ADSB programs are cancelled and facilities closed.

Sault Senior Men’s Hockey League has suspended the remainder of the season starting today.

Sault Ste Marie Gymnastics Club will be closed starting March 13 until further notice.

Algoma 4-H meetings have been cancelled until further notice.

1st Sault Ste Marie Extra Ops Girl Guide unit has cancelled meetings until further notice.

SOO Mission Expo 2020 has been postponed until next year. 

Program Read will be closed to the public starting at 4:30 p.m Friday, March 13 until Monday, April 6 at 9 a.m.

#30 Newman Navy League Cadets – effective immediately all activities have been cancelled until further notice.

Northern Heights Sports Club is cancelling the remainder of the indoor soccer season, as well as all scheduled banquets. 

Bellevue park run has been cancelled until the end of March.

The Algoma Fish and Game Club has reluctantly made the decision to cancel the 2020 AFGC  Children's Perch Derby.

The Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy has cancelled Friday's Word Tour Paddling Film Festival at the Sault Community Theatre Centre.

Kids in the Kitchen at Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle will be cancelled until school returns-approximately April 8 and 9.

The Soo Pee Wee Hockey League, following Hockey Canada’s direction, has cancelled the remainder of the season. This includes playoffs, banquets, practices and team parties/events.   

The Law Enforcement Torch Run has postponed the March 4 Twin Saults Polar Plunge in Sault, Mich.

Studio Dance Arts announced that classes will be closed from March 15 to April 6.

All publically funded schools in Ontario will be closed from March 14 to April 5.

The Group Health Centre is limiting access points to its main building at 240 McNabb as of Monday, March 16 and implementing assessment screening for COVID-19 for every one entering.

Lake Superior State University announced that effective Monday, the university will suspend all face-to-face instruction through at least April 17. The school plans to move to online/virtual classes. Algoma University says all classes continue to proceed as scheduled, but the school is monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.

Cineplex is asking that "anyone who is feeling unwell refrain from visiting" its theatres.

The National Hockey League announced this afternoon that it has postponed the 2019-20 season, beginning with games scheduled for tonight.

In conjunction with the Canadian Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League season has been "paused immediately until further notice."