Vicki Gilhula

The co-ordinator of the city’s Homelessness Network has had a long career of helping people, particularly the most vulnerable in society and when he’s not working you can find him on a stage somewhere in the Nickel City

Prime writer Vicki Gilhula, who is 70, shares a bit of the unique relationship she shares with her 95-year-old mother, Joann

Perry Dellelce, whose father Nick is renowned locally for playing Santa Claus, is part of an entrepreneurial family from the Nickel City, and was recently listed by Toronto Life magazine on its list of that city’s top 50 most influential people

The retired teacher has been in her prime for 30 years writing children’s books and plays, even studying abstract art, as she soaks up every last bit of fun out of this life

One of the organizers of the city’s first Pride Parade felt the sting of homophobia throughout his life and, at age 67, continues to push for acceptance of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, particularly in an era of rising religious right bigotry

For older adults who need a mood boost and some good feelings, music therapy has been shown to help relieve pain and stress, and make people feel happier. In this month’s Prime, we explore music therapy and a new music therapy class called Rhythm and Reps that start in November

Meet Zachary Courtemanche. At the age of 33, he has already been president of one of the city's most high profile service clubs, the Rotary Club of Sudbury, and he has recently become chair of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce

With membership now north of 500 people, the centre is a hotbed of activity where area seniors can get out of the house, socialize, volunteer and just enjoy themselves

A lifelong volunteer, Montgomery, 35, is not only the youngest president in the 68-year history of the Sudbury & District Labour Council, she is also only the second woman to hold the position

Fifteen years ago, the founder of 50 Carleton, the largest advertising agency in northeastern Ontario, and the man considered one of the founders of Greater Sudbury’s design industry walked away the business he founded. Now, he designs and builds unique fine furniture