Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

Memorial Park is back this summer — refreshed, revitalized and ready to welcome residents for a memorable summer in downtown Sudbury. With new energy and ongoing programming, the Park will be active, animated and full of life all season long. Whether you’re stopping by on your lunch break, connecting with neighbours or taking in scheduled activities, there will be regular opportunities to experience the Park in new ways.

The reopening of Memorial Park is part of the City’s larger Downtown Action Plan. The City is advancing these initiatives to increase foot traffic, support local business and strengthen downtown vibrancy.

Summer 2026 Programming

This summer, there is regular weekly programming (weather permitting) in the Park provided by the City. There’s bound to be something for everyone!

Drop-in games and music

Wednesdays, 12 to 2 p.m., June 24 to August 27

Join us for facilitated games and group activities delivered by City of Greater Sudbury staff.

Drop by often! Some weeks will feature live music, food trucks, or specialty events.

Yoga in the Park

Thursdays, 12 to 12:45 p.m., July 9 to August 27

Bring your mat and water bottle and meet us for Yoga in the Park! Stretch, breathe and unwind under the trees — a simple mid-day break to relax and reset. This drop-in yoga program is led by an experienced yoga instructor and is appropriate for all experience levels.

Book the Park

Memorial Park is available for community use, from small gatherings to organized events. Take advantage of all the park has to offer and host your next event here!

Please contact Parks and Recreation Services to check venue availability and make your booking. Phone 705-674-4455, extension 2446 or email Parks.Recreation@greatersudbury.ca. Our team will help ensure that you have everything you need to plan your event in Memorial Park.

As planning begins for the 2027 municipal budget, the City is inviting residents and businesses to share what matters most to them through a short survey.

To better understand the different experiences and needs within our community, two surveys are being offered: one for residents and another for local businesses.

Surveys are available until July 8, 2026, and can be completed online or in person at any Greater Sudbury Public Library location.

This year, the City is gathering community input before the budget is developed. Engaging residents early ensures feedback will guide priorities and decision-making for the 2027 budget from the outset.

Community input is essential to ensuring City services, programs and investments reflect the priorities of those who live and work in Greater Sudbury. All responses will be reviewed and considered as part of the budget planning process.

For more information and to access the surveys, visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca.

The City of Greater Sudbury is pleased to advise that a vacant industrial land parcel located east of Municipal Road 55 in Walden is now available for sale.

Full details regarding the property, including sale information and submission requirements, are available on the City’s website: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/do-business/available-lands-and-buildings/city-properties-for-sale/

Interested parties must submit a completed Agreement of Purchase and Sale along with the required deposit in accordance with the instructions outlined online.

Please note that the property is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis, and purchasers are encouraged to complete their own due diligence prior to submitting an offer.

Laurentian University is celebrating a major national achievement as Steven Beites, Director of the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation (INHI), has been recognized with a prestigious award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). The award honours his paper, Technology, Ecology and the Housing Crisis, which explores how advanced technologies, robotics, and sustainable bio-based materials can fundamentally reshape modern design and construction.

Read the full article HERE.

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for May 2026 are in.

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of May 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 105,600, an increase of 900 from April 2026.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in May is 6.4%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.4% and Canada is 6.7%.

The number of people employed in the city is 98,700, up from 98,400 in April 2026.

The participation rate is 64.3%, an increase from April 2026. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019.

The City of Greater Sudbury is participating as a local government partner and working with CMHC to bring the Housing Design Catalogue to life. This new webpage highlights four designs for accessory dwelling units and fourplexes that have been pre-reviewed by Building Services staff. These near permit-ready designs can help builders save money on plan creation, and time on building permit reviews and inspections.

We anticipate that the Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure will be announcing new Local Partners in the near future, it which time Greater Sudbury will be added to the Local Partners list in CMHC’s Housing Design Catalogue website.

The City of Greater Sudbury’s Regional Business Centre is proud to present the Business Incubator Pitch Challenge 2026, a local competition showcasing innovative entrepreneurs coming out of the Greater Sudbury Business Incubator Program. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Collège Boréal’s Trisac Hall.

This year, entrepreneurs from three Business Incubator cohorts (Cohorts 4, 5, and 6) will take the stage to compete in a fast-paced pitch competition that celebrates innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial growth. Each participant will have just five minutes to demonstrate how their business is solving a real-world problem, what sets them apart from the competition and what lies ahead in their business journey.

Each year, the Business Incubator Pitch Challenge draws nearly 100 engaged spectators, including entrepreneurs, community leaders, investors and business professionals. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience the energy of Greater Sudbury’s entrepreneurial community firsthand and to support the next generation of local business leaders.

This year’s Business Incubator Pitch Challenge is sponsored by a lineup of business innovation champions:
• Gold Sponsor: Desjardins
• Silver Sponsor: To be announced
• Nickel Sponsor: Northern Ontario Angels
• People’s Choice Award Sponsor: Baker Tilly

The showcase will conclude with a post-event networking reception, where attendees can connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and members of Greater Sudbury’s growing business community. Refreshments will be provided.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged to secure your spot. To register, visit: www.regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/pitch-challenge-2026

Sudbury Tourism, a division of the City of Greater Sudbury, has unveiled a bold new tourism brand, marking a significant evolution in how the community is positioned to visitors.

Introduced at a launch event on May 20 at Kivi Park, the new brand, anchored by the tagline “Wildly Unexpected”, replaces Discover Sudbury and redefines the city as a vibrant year-round destination where nature, culture and urban energy come together in surprising ways.

The rebrand is the result of more than a year of research, industry engagement and creative development. It reflects the changing expectations of today’s travellers and positions Greater Sudbury to stand out in an increasingly competitive tourism landscape.

“Greater Sudbury has evolved into a destination that offers far more than people expect, and this new brand reflects exactly that,” said the City of Greater Sudbury Mayor. “It speaks to the strength of our community, the experiences we offer, and the pride we have in where we live. This is about telling our story more effectively, supporting our local businesses, and continuing to grow tourism in a way that benefits our entire city.”

The refreshed identity highlights what makes Greater Sudbury distinct, from more than 330 lakes and expansive boreal landscapes to a growing culinary scene, vibrant arts and culture and dynamic downtown experiences. It embraces the city’s contrasts, gritty and gorgeous, vast yet welcoming and full of unexpected discoveries, while inviting visitors to experience something unexpected.

The new brand is designed not only to attract visitors, but also to support local businesses and tourism operators by providing a clear, unified platform for storytelling and promotion. It also strengthens Greater Sudbury’s ability to compete with other popular Ontario destinations.

The project was informed by research and developed in collaboration with an agency experienced in repositioning destinations across Canada, helping ensure the brand is both authentic to Greater Sudbury and effective in market.

Coinciding with the launch is a newly redesigned tourism website, offering an enhanced digital experience, with improved navigation, inspiring content and trip planning tools designed to better showcase the destination and meet the evolving needs of visitors.

Explore the new brand at discoversudbury.ca.

As Greater Sudbury continues to grow and evolve, the new brand provides a strong foundation to increase visitation, strengthen the tourism sector and showcase the community as a must-visit destination in Northern Ontario.

Communities across Canada are stepping up to tackle the housing crisis—and results are already being seen.

Through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), municipalities are cutting red tape, speeding up approvals, and introducing innovative solutions to build more homes, faster. These efforts are helping create more housing options and improving affordability for Canadians.

On May 13, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that $42 million is being reinvested into 32 high-performing municipalities that have demonstrated strong progress under the program—supporting nearly 1,300 additional residential building permits.

As an active participant in the Housing Accelerator Fund, Greater Sudbury has been working to advance its Housing Action Plan—focused on streamlining development processes, enabling new housing types, and accelerating housing construction across the community.

Because of this strong progress, Greater Sudbury is one of the few municipalities in Canada to receive additional HAF funding—a clear recognition of the City’s commitment to getting more homes built for residents.

Across the country, HAF-supported communities have already issued more than 334,000 residential building permits, showing the real, tangible results that come from collaboration and innovation at the local level.

Greater Sudbury continues to be part of that momentum—taking action today to build the homes and neighbourhoods our growing community needs.

New data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) highlights continued growth across key sectors—and Greater Sudbury is clearly part of that momentum.

Here’s what stands out locally:

Retail investment gaining strength
Retail property values in Greater Sudbury saw notable growth, with price per square foot increasing by over 40% year-over-year—a strong signal of investor confidence and rising demand.

Small commercial activity accelerating
Transaction activity in the small commercial sector jumped significantly, with sales up 66.7%, pointing to growing momentum among local businesses and main street activity.

Industrial market showing resilience
While fewer industrial transactions were recorded, pricing remains strong, with industrial property values increasing year-over-year—a sign of continued demand for employment lands and logistics space.

Multi-residential demand on the rise
Greater Sudbury saw 13 multi-residential sales totaling over $55M, with prices per unit climbing nearly 12% year-over-year, reflecting sustained demand for housing and rental supply.

MPAC data provides one of the most reliable indicators of real estate and economic activity across Ontario. What we’re seeing in Greater Sudbury is a balanced growth story—rising investment, strong housing demand, and increasing business confidence across multiple sectors.