Economic Support & Recovery: Greater Together

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The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation has concluded formal consultations to develop a strategic action plan that will support lasting local economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. Creation of the plan is a partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury through its Economic Development division.

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan will guide decisions of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Board of Directors to better understand the needs of the business community, identify actions that will streamline business and economic recovery and prioritize key areas of focus.

Representatives of key economic sectors, independent businesses, the arts and professional associations were consulted over a three month period between August and October 2020. A draft Economic Recovery Strategic Plan will be prepared this fall for review by the Economic Recovery Committee of the GSDC. It will be presented to the GSDC Board of Directors and Greater Sudbury Council for consideration of endorsement later this year.

Financial business incentives and supports currently offered through federal, provincial and municipal governments are available at www.greatersudbury.ca/COVID. The City's Business Hotline remains open for questions and assistance at 705-690-9937.

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation has concluded formal consultations to develop a strategic action plan that will support lasting local economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. Creation of the plan is a partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury through its Economic Development division.

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategic Plan will guide decisions of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Board of Directors to better understand the needs of the business community, identify actions that will streamline business and economic recovery and prioritize key areas of focus.

Representatives of key economic sectors, independent businesses, the arts and professional associations were consulted over a three month period between August and October 2020. A draft Economic Recovery Strategic Plan will be prepared this fall for review by the Economic Recovery Committee of the GSDC. It will be presented to the GSDC Board of Directors and Greater Sudbury Council for consideration of endorsement later this year.

Financial business incentives and supports currently offered through federal, provincial and municipal governments are available at www.greatersudbury.ca/COVID. The City's Business Hotline remains open for questions and assistance at 705-690-9937.

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    For a company that made its name outfitting women with protective workwear, it only made sense that, when the pandemic landed in Northern Ontario, Sudbury's Covergalls would find a role in helping protect people from the novel coronavirus.

    “Our whole focus has been making sure people are properly, comfortably outfitted in protective gear,” said company founder Alicia Woods, creator of the coverall that’s specially designed for a woman’s body.

    “We were trying to find our place in it,” she said, reflecting on the early days of the pandemic. “We could get medical-grade PPE, but if we got involved, we’d just be a link in the chain, adding cost, adding delivery, and we didn’t want to do that.”

    Instead, she went back to the basics, donating fabric to local seamstresses who designed and sewed washable, reusable cotton masks, which Covergalls then gave away to people and community organizations in need. Read more here.

  • TESC and Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations Raise Money for the Northern Cancer Foundation

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    In memory of Larry Varcoe, a TESC Scaffolder, who suddenly passed away at this time last year, TESC and Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, a Glencore company, combined forces to raise $10,000 for the Northern Cancer Foundation.


    Larry joined the TESC Scaffolding team in August 2010 and was a key employee since day one. A valued and respected colleague, he is greatly missed.


    Thank you to everyone who generously donated to this fundraiser. A cheque presentation was held at the TESC head office and a plaque in memory of Larry will be erected on the donor wall at the Northern Cancer Foundation.
    The TESC family appreciates having had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Larry. His memory will always be present in our hearts.

  • Science North welcomes back visitors

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    22 Jul 2020
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    It was a step towards normalcy Saturday as Science North reopened its doors to the public and visitors got to explore and learn once again.

    "Science North closed to the public at the end of the day on March the 13th and ever since that day, we've been planning our reopening," said Science Director Julie Moskaylk. Read more.

  • FedNor providing $600,000 to create more jobs for Greater Sudbury youth

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    22 Jul 2020
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    The Government of Canada made a funding announcement of $600,000 to expand entrepreneurial opportunities and create more jobs for Sudbury youth.

    Increased opportunities for young people who are interested in developing entrepreneurial skills or gaining on-the-job work experience is critical to building a strong, diverse, inclusive and innovative economy in Northern Ontario, says Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre. Read more.

  • Cambrian offering free non-credit courses during pandemic

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    22 Jul 2020
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    Cambrian College is offering free, non-credit course modules to the public, calling the move “a way to thank and support the community during the current pandemic.” Read more.

  • Real estate: Sudbury had province’s most prominent seller’s market in June

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    22 Jul 2020
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    The Sudbury region is among the top three regions in Ontario with the highest rate of home sales growth in June, according to a study by real estate website and brokerage Zoocasa. Read more.

  • Cheers! We the Bury bottle drive raises $8K for NOFCC

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    22 Jul 2020
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    The most recent We the Bury bottle drive has raised more than $8,000 for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC). Read more.

  • First virtual NHL vs Docs event raises $78.9K for NEO Kids

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    08 Jul 2020
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    More than 230 people tuned in to watch local celebrities face off (virtually) against NHL players in the first virtual NHL vs Sudbury hockey skills competition on June 23.

    Sudburians, including a few NEO Kids, the "You Know What I'm saying Tricks" guy Ryan Pawlowski, Greater Sudbury Police Chief Paul Pedersen and the head of mines technical services for Vale's North Atlantic operations Gilbert Lamarche went head-to-head in a puck-flipping skills challenge against NHL players including Nick Foligno, Marcus Foligno, Tyler Bertuzzi, Seth Jones, Cam Atkinson, Boone Jenner and Zach Werenski. Read more.

  • Glencore's Sudbury operations supports St. Joseph's Villa, Villa St. Gabriel Villa

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    08 Jul 2020
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    Earlier this month, Charron approached Glencore to ask if it could either donate personal protective equipment or provide funding to St. Joseph’s Villa and Villa St. Gabriel Villa to purchase of PPE.

    Glencore donated $10,000 to buy personal protective equipment at St. Joseph’s and Villa St. Gabriel. Read more.

  • Sudbury apparel-maker keeping industry faces covered

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    08 Jul 2020
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    For a company that made its name outfitting women with protective workwear, it only made sense that, when the pandemic landed in Northern Ontario, Sudbury's Covergalls would find a role in helping protect people from the novel coronavirus.

    “Our whole focus has been making sure people are properly, comfortably outfitted in protective gear,” said company founder Alicia Woods, creator of the coverall that’s specially designed for a woman’s body. Read more