Christel Brandle
Christel Brandle (she/her) has been a member of the Greater Sudbury community for 25 years. She has spent decades volunteering in the community and, for the past 15 years, has been the superintendent/assistant superintendent of Lively Apartments, a nine-storey, 132-unit apartment building. Her work has included dealing with aging infrastructure and ensuring upgrade projects were planned, overseen, and carried through within budget.
Shannon Bernard
Shannon Bernard (she/her) was born and raised in Elliot Lake. Her advocacy has included organizing for change, giving presentations to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, and working on issues that she says have resulted in legislative change and funding being allocated to the cause. Drawing on her lived experience and academic journey, Shannon is interested in addressing systemic gaps, social determinants of health, and the conditions that allow people in her community to thrive.
Wanda Berton-Heyerichs
Wanda Berton-Heyerichs has lived in Greater Sudbury for most of her life and currently lives in Ward 9. Her professional background spans community development, human resources, mental health, corrections, administration, and supervisory roles. She has worked with Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Northeast Mental Health Centre. Wanda holds diplomas in Human Resources Management and Correctional Services from Cambrian College, as well as an International Montessori Teacher Diploma in Early Childhood from NAMC. A mother and grandmother, she has lived, worked, and raised her family in different parts of Sudbury.
Michelle Boileau
Michelle Boileau (she/her/elle) is the current Mayor of Timmins and a proud Franco-Ontarian with a background in postsecondary education, employment services and immigration. First elected to City Council in 2018, she also serves as President of the Association francophone des municipalités de l’Ontario and Chair of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association.
Johanne Brousseau
Johanne Brousseau (she/her/elle) is a former North Bay City Councillor, business owner, and longtime community volunteer. She served on Council from 2018 to 2022, including as Chair of Community Services, and has continued serving on municipal committees. Her experience includes founding Création Unique, supporting YMCA programs, and championing local businesses.
Jo-Ann Cardinal
Jo-Ann Cardinal (she/her) has a professional background spanning personal banking, administration, political support, and quality assurance. She spent approximately ten years in personal banking and has also provided administrative support to an Assistant Vice-President, worked as a Political Attachée, and served as a Quality Assurance Manager. Through these roles, Jo-Ann has developed experience evaluating information, understanding financial matters, managing competing priorities, examining processes, and communicating about people’s concerns.
Moe Comuzzi
Moe Comuzzi (she/her) is a lifelong Thunder Bay resident, business leader, and community volunteer with more than 30 years of experience in business and real estate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Lakehead University and is running for Mayor with a focus on community safety, responsible financial management, economic development, and collaboration.
Caroline Corbett
Caroline Corbett (she/her) has lived in North Bay for 35 years and brings experience in business, education, and community service. She spent 25 years at Canadore College as faculty and Dean, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and has served as Chair of the North Bay Food Bank. She currently volunteers with Project Lifesaver and works part-time with the Canadian Coast Guard Academy.