VIDEO: Friday the 13th is bad for business

Today is Friday the 13th, and the ominous date is one of the topics trending on social media in Sault Ste. Marie this week. The scariest thing about the date? The amount of business lost due to people's fear of going about their regular routine on this day.

Friday the 13th superstitions and celebrations, and a local event honouring standout individuals with an "Officer of the Year" award are two topics Saultites are talking about on social media this week.