Sudbury

Editor’s Note: On the eve of Northern Ontario Business deadline, Inco, Falconbridge and Phelps Dodge Corp. announced a $56-billion proposal that would create the world’s largest nickel producer from the three companies.

By IAN ROSS A prominent Sudbury lawyer was selected to moderate and speak at an international labour and employee law conference in Europe last month.

By CRAIG GILBERT A new $20-million “corporate alliance” with a major medical technology provider will have the Sudbury Regional Hospital (SRH) haggling no more.

By CRAIG GILBERT It seems setting up a pita joint in Northern Ontario is an excellent way to fill a trophy case.

By ADELLE LARMOUR There is no time for grass to grow under the feet of Espanola’s new economic development officer.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE A hydroponic vegetable operation within the walls of the Thessalon First Nation’s Bio Centre is gaining momentum as the community examines ways of diversifying.

By MARIE CLARKE Greater Sudbury - Keeping students in Sudbury is crucial to engineering firm Bestech.

By MARIE CLARKE Greater Sudbury – Within a company that relies on crime within the city to exist, there is a crew of compassionate, concerned citizens. The staff at True Steel Security is involved in the community and good deeds do not go unnoticed.

By CRAIG GILBERT Greater Sudbury – It seems red tape at City Hall and a shortage of skilled labour and trades workers are the main issues concerning business owners in Greater Sudbury.

By CRAIG GILBERT Greater Sudbury – The first-ever Learning Together Conference ended with a lot of talk of having to start somewhere. The event was designed to act as an invitation from First Nations to the mining industry.