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Jenny Lamothe

Jenny Lamothe

Jenny Lamothe is a reporter with Sudbury.com, covering vulnerable and marginalized populations, as well as housing issues and the justice system.

Recent Work by Jenny

Who is running Centreville, the city-funded non-profit housing complex?

Who is running Centreville, the city-funded non-profit housing complex?

The City of Greater Sudbury-funded building came into the spotlight after the elevator stopped working for months; when we tried to ask why, we couldn’t find any of the board of directors. We still can’t, and the city says they can’t either 
Robinson Huron lawyers push back after court cuts fees by $487M

Robinson Huron lawyers push back after court cuts fees by $487M

In an email to Sudbury.com on behalf of their clients, Nahwegahbow Corbiere, Brian Gover of Stockwoods Barristers said an appeal was being contemplated, calling the judges decision ‘offensive’ and ‘paternalistic’
Small steps, big changes: climate exhibit comes back to Sudbury

Small steps, big changes: climate exhibit comes back to Sudbury

After touring for five years, Science North is bringing Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change to Dynamic Earth until Dec. 14, with hand-on exhibits, interactive challenges and ‘powerful stories of climate action from across Canada’
Jury recommends sweeping changes in wake of man’s death in Sudbury Jail

Jury recommends sweeping changes in wake of man’s death in Sudbury Jail

In inquest jury examining the death of Justin Alexander Trudeau, who was found dead from a severe lung infection just days into his sentence, has issued sweeping recommendations prompting calls for improved health care and oversight within Ontario jails
Sudbury outreach workers: ‘Mayhem’ will reign in Energy Court

Sudbury outreach workers: ‘Mayhem’ will reign in Energy Court

After speaking with local frontline workers and people who are homeless as well as substance users about moving to the encampment there, the concerns centre on the lack of infrastructure and space. But more than anything, it's the fear of violence 
Jury rules miner's death accidental, calls for safety reforms

Jury rules miner's death accidental, calls for safety reforms

A four-day inquest into the death of a man working for a Sudbury-based mining contractor which revealed he spent his last moments gasping for breath, partially buried by muck and pinned against a steel railing, with the jury calling for improvements to mining regulations and protocols and updating mining common-core education
Promotion company says Jade Eagleson ticket refunds have been paid

Promotion company says Jade Eagleson ticket refunds have been paid

Fans of the Ontario country musician were angry that promised refunds for the performers Sept. 19 show in Sudbury weren’t paid out within two weeks as promised; promoter now says all refunds have been paid
Sudbury contractor still in court despite fraud charges being stayed

Sudbury contractor still in court despite fraud charges being stayed

Although a judge's decision said his Charter rights were violated and the proceedings should be stayed, Sudbury contractor David Murray remains entangled in a years’ long legal battle over more than 40 counts of alleged fraud
‘A win for fairness’: First Nations celebrate court victory in legal fee dispute

‘A win for fairness’: First Nations celebrate court victory in legal fee dispute

Atikameksheng chief says he’s pressing to have $480M in returned legal fees distributed to treaty members as soon as possible
Judge slashes Robinson Huron legal fees by $487 million, slams lawyers

Judge slashes Robinson Huron legal fees by $487 million, slams lawyers

Lawyers that helped secure the historic $10-billion settlement in the Robinson Huron Treaty case were entitled to more than $500 million in fees, but a judge has limited that amount significantly saying, according to a letter leaked to Sudbury.com, the fees are ‘not a lottery ticket offering a bonus prize of generational wealth’ and criticizing the bands' lawyers for acting in their own self-interest and providing incorrect advice to ensure a higher fee for themselves
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