Sudbury

Sudbury East/West Nipissing Community Network (SEWNet) recently received a FedNor contribution of $20,189 to develop a telecommunications technical plan for the East Sudbury and West Nipissing area.

By Jennifer McCauley Whitefish Lake First Nation is taking action to encourage economic development and growth in the community through the construction of a multi-use business park.

Laurentian University's Management Development Centre recently launched a Web site to offer professional development training online.

The Greater Sudbury Public Library will host a mentorship program workshop on the topic of "How to communicate and talk to people. In business and in personal life communication is important.

Five northern literacy organizations will receive a combined total of $82,000 from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to strengthen literacy training.

By Ian Ross The City of Elliot Lake is forging ahead with a number of economic development initiatives designed to build upon its success in retirement living and in attracting more tourists.