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Hamilton Spectator
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Samuel Emeribe finds niche in welcoming newcomers to Sudbury
Everyone needs a place to call home. Students, temporary employees and new arrivals: these are just part of the segment that need short or sometimes longer-term accommodation. Samuel Emeribe, a graduate of Cambrian College, knows personally the challenges around sourcing fair-priced, safe, clean, honest housing. 'I did business analysis as a program and thought about what really matters to people.' Brian P. Vendramin, a professor at the Douglas A. Smith School of Business at Cambrian, called what Emeribe is doing 'a timely solution for student housing needs. SettleInn is an idea whose time has come — for all students navigating the challenges of relocating and settling in a new city.' Vendramin says he is 'impressed by a business concept developed by Samuel Emeribe, a forward-thinking entrepreneur who proposed a mobile app called Settle-Inn. The app is designed to assist international students arriving in Sudbury to attend post-secondary institutions, including Cambrian College.' A comprehensive, user-friendly platform is much more than just about housing, Vendramin said, as it offers essential support services. 'Upon arrival, students could use the app to order bedding, find directions to nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and walk-in clinics, and even arrange for food delivery — all from their phone.' Concern over limitations on international student admissions has grown in recent years and may be a factor in how Emeribe rolls out his programs since the number of newcomers to Sudbury and Canada has dropped significantly. 'Samuel may be considering pivoting this idea,' Vendramin said. 'However, I would strongly advise against abandoning the original target market. Domestic student applications are currently at an all-time high, and the need for smart, centralized housing and support services remains just as urgent.' Launching on July 25, DriveU is another of Emeribe's concepts. It is affordable transportation and can include pickup at Toronto International Airport on arrival. 'The idea is to make it easier to land and come to Sudbury,' Emeribe said. Reducing stress and anxiety is important. 'In town, some won't have a driver's license for a time, and so they can depend on us.' But who will do the driving? 'We need people who have safe driving records and know Sudbury,' Emeribe said. 'I came to Sudbury three years ago. I came from Nigeria. I knew I wanted to fix what I saw was a problem. I want to help people. Not just international students. 'We have various packages. We have a physical presence at 124 Cedar St. We can hold seminars and workshops, right here. There is a workspace, WiFi, and even a kitchen on-site. 'We work with property managers for most of our six-month-or-less stays. The Downtown BIA and others are supportive.' Will he grow the business across the province and country? Why has no one done this before? Emeribe pauses and considers the larger implications and speaks about the future of his platform: 'This could be an even bigger thing than I originally thought.' The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government. Bluesky: @ X: @SudburyStar Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
South River soprano receives national award
Emma Pennell's talent is gaining national attention. The soprano singer from South River has been named the 2025 recipient of the RBC Emerging Artist National Award, presented in partnership with the National Arts Centre. Pennell will receive the award at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Show on June 14 in Ottawa. Pennell emphasized in release, 'For many emerging artists, especially those from underrepresented communities, awards like this can be the difference between possibility and reality.' 'They help launch careers, yes, but they also signal to the world that these voices matter,' Pennell added. Pennell's family tree has its roots with the Mi'kmaw of Ktaqmkuk, the Indigenous peoples of Newfoundland. Raised in South River, Pennell discovered opera through the home's battery powered radio. Once enrolled in Cambrian College's music program in Sudbury, Pennell had the opportunity to hear live opera for the first time, during a student talent showcase. That moment changed Pennell's life. 'I showed up thinking someone's going to hand me a guitar and we're going to do some four-chord song jams,' said Pennell. 'But no. They do a student showcase, and my now-dear friend gets up and sings an opera aria. I'd never heard someone sing like that and it blew me away. You can't hide in the opera; you take up space which deeply resonated with me. That day, it was like a lightbulb went off.' At Cambrian, Pennell began formal vocal training and quickly made an impression. Pennell then went to Western University to complete her music degree while minoring in Indigenous studies. After Western, Pennell studies at The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Pennell has performed at the Banff Centre, is currently workshopping Indians on Vacation with the Indigenous-led collective EQ and is preparing for a featured performance with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. The RBC Emerging Artist Award will come with a $25,000 prize to support their career development. 'This RBC Emerging Artist Award will have a transformative impact on my career,' Pennell said. 'This will help fund audition travel, vocal coaching, help refining my craft, and other essential professional development as I transition from a young artist into a full-time professional.' Pennell added, 'It will also support the creation of future projects that centre Indigenous narratives in opera, ensuring that my work remains rooted in community as it grows in scale and ambition.' David Briggs is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of BayToday, a publication of Village Media. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
05-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Deafblind man finds independence while calling Sudbury home
A deafblind man has made Sudbury home after moving out of his parent's place for the first time. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual A deafblind man now calls Sudbury home after moving out of his parents' place in Sturgeon Falls. Alec Malette, 24, has been deafblind whole life, with limited sight and hearing through the support of his glasses and a hearing aid. Malette moved out on his own over the summer with the help of DeafBlind Ontario Services. While he was nervous at first, he said he has since settled in well. 'I like to play on my computer, play video games and make food,' Malette said. He cooks most of his own meals, does most household chores and has taken on a part time job at a diner. Following in his older brother's footsteps, he completed some computer science courses at Cambrian College. DeafBlind Ontario provides an array of services, offering community and residential supports for individuals who are deafblind, deaf, hard of hearing, and are non-verbal with developmental disabilities. Alec Malette Alec Malette, 24, has been deafblind whole life, with limited sight and hearing through the support of his glasses and a hearing aid. (Amanda Hicks/CTV News) 'For Alec specifically, we have our intervener services team that provides communications supports, helps him get out in the community, we help him with his job, his school work, we're basically the eyes and ears to facilitate him to live his best life,' said Crystal Pigeon-Way, community engagement manager of DeafBlind Ontario North Region. Malette moved into one of the organization's three homes in Sudbury and lives with two roommates. GAINING INDEPENDENCE Pigeon-Way said the move has allowed him to increase his independence. 'He was really excited to have his own home and gain his own independence,' said Pigeon-Way. 'Coming from a small town, he wasn't able to get everywhere on his own, there was no public transportation, stuff like that. So moving to Sudbury really opened up his ability to engage within his community.' Malette enjoys baking in particular and recently made a chocolate cake and built a gingerbread house. He said he will soon be heading back to Sturgeon Falls to visit his family for Christmas.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Province invests in critical minerals through new lab at Sudbury college
The province announced NOHFC funding on Friday for a Cambrian College lab focused on critical minerals development and research.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
New mural unveiled at Sudbury hospital's outpatient centre
Change is the name of a new, two-panel mural at Health Sciences North's Sudbury Outpatient Centre, created by students and faculty in Cambrian College's Design and Visual Arts program. Pictured from left to right are students Bronwynn Kuilboer, Raine De Dominicis, and Emily Audette, along with professor Johanna Westby. (Cambrian College)
