Sudbury

Ian Telfer, chair of Goldcorp , will speak at Laurentian University in Sudbury on Jan. 16. Telfer’s appearance is part of the Goodman School of Mines’ Luncheon Lecture Series.

The Sudbury & District Home Builders’ Association has announced its new board of directors for the 2014-2015 year. Louie Zagordo, president of SLV Homes , will take on the role of president during this term.

As opponents heckled from the public gallery, Greater Sudbury councillors repealed three bylaws restricting shopping hours on Dec. 9 with surprisingly little debate for an issue that has divided local politicians for decades.

Common shares of Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. have been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Effective at market opening on Thursday, Dec. 4, the company’s shares will commence trading on the TSX under the symbol WG.

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce will accept nominations for its 18th annual Business Excellence Awards until Jan. 9.

David Lickley estimates his movies have made around $100 million over the course of his 20-year career as a filmmaker. An impressive feat, considering his movies aren't typically screened in conventional movie theatres.

Jamie Parent has what many people would call a dream job. The Sudbury resident is a senior software engineer with Raven Software, a video game studio owned by Activision, which publishes blockbuster titles like the Call of Duty series and Destiny.

A renowned First Nations political leader and a veteran Sudbury politician were awarded honorary doctorates at Laurentian University ’s fall convocation ceremonies in Sudbury on Nov. 1.

When seeking out women role models, you can’t do much better than Ilse Treurnicht, the CEO of the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Treurnicht excelled in school and athletics, becoming South Africa’s national middle-distance running champion.

Tom Fortin wants people to start making things again.