Sudbury

First-time filmmaker Amanda Darling never expected she would become an entrepreneur one day. “I'm not business-focused, mostly,” she said.

Laurentian University has hired a full-time entrepreneurship co-ordinator who, in collaboration with NORCAT 's Innovation Mill, will build and implement a program to foster an entrepreneurial culture across Sudbury's three post-secondary institutions

James (Jim) Gordon, Sudbury's longest serving mayor, has been made a Member of the Order of Canada for his long-standing contributions to the economic and social development of the city of 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As opponents heckled from the public gallery, Greater Sudbury councillors repealed three bylaws restricting shopping hours on Dec. 9 with surprisingly little debate for an issue that has divided local politicians for decades.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.