Success

These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Unreserved as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Success: Folly Markle is 105 and going strong

The daughter of Italian immigrants and named for a princess, Folly Markle’s secret to long life is an irrepressible joie de vivre

May 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Success: Laurentian VP of research Tammy Eger loves a challenge

Former interim president of Laurentian, Eger reflects on women in science, the sometimes meandering paths careers take and the future of Sudbury’s university

Apr 13, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Success: The Sudbury couple operating some 20 local businesses

John Law and Jolie Nguyen own Law Enterprises, which owns and operates numerous restaurants, several businesses and the Happy Life Cannabis franchise

Mar 17, 2023 11:16 AM Read more >

Success: Never too late to live your dreams, says pageant winner

The owner of The Spa at 61 Elm, Stephanie Fortier says she wanted to step out of her comfort zone and beyond her limits when she signed up for the Mrs. Ms Regional Canada Empowerment Pageant

Feb 9, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Success: For Elizabeth Aver, her work is ‘a very special thing’

The brand and communications manager for the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario takes great pride in her work

Jan 16, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Success: ‘Girl-boss’ Hailey Hastie loves what she does

At 24, Hastie is the CEO and founder of the Social Soulpreneur marketing agency

Dec 23, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Success: Sudbury couple wants to put some spice in your life

Customers can’t get enough of this unique spice blend created by Christina and Tyler Merrin

Nov 10, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Success: Laurette and Arnel Michel on living long and well

The couple, married 65 years, owned several successful businesses, but built their entrepreneurial empire on a foundation of love and mutual respect

Oct 13, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Success: Art, activism intersect in the work of Ra’anaa Ekundayo

Currently studying for her PhD in Art History at Concordia University, Ekundayo hopes to bring accessibility and understanding to all spaces, both artistic and community

Sep 8, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >

Success: Costantini chases the ‘sunrises and sunsets’ of theatre

From actor to producer, Alessandro Costantini says success can be measured in life’s little moments, and in better understanding the human experience

Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

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