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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

Cambrian College prof’s claims of Indigenous heritage questioned

Cambrian College prof’s claims of Indigenous heritage questioned

Bradie Granger, the self-identified Indigenous chair of the school of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety at Cambrian, is facing allegations of being a ‘pretendian’
Elevator parts still on order as Bonik Tower residents wait for relief

Elevator parts still on order as Bonik Tower residents wait for relief

Residents of a New Sudbury high-rise remain effectively trapped in their homes as both elevators continue to be out of service, with no firm repair date in sight
Sudbury Ukrainian community holding Vyshyvanka Day celebration

Sudbury Ukrainian community holding Vyshyvanka Day celebration

The third Thursday in the month of May is celebrated in the Ukrainian community as a chance to honour the Vyshyvanka, the embroidered shirt synonymous with Ukraine 
New developments in Sudbury court employee's child exploitation case

New developments in Sudbury court employee's child exploitation case

Toronto-based criminal lawyer Michael Lacy has joined the defence team representing Joel Mackey, who is facing multiple charges related to alleged possession of child sexual abuse content
New report shows most Sudbury homeless people are locals

New report shows most Sudbury homeless people are locals

Information from a new survey of homeless people in Sudbury is set to hit the council table on May 21 providing new insights into the city’s homeless population, including how many are local and at what age most found themselves homeless
Lack of working elevators traps seniors in 16-story apartment building

Lack of working elevators traps seniors in 16-story apartment building

The only two elevators that service Bonik Tower in New Sudbury, which is geared to seniors, have been shut down by the fire department due to disrepair, leaving tenants isolated in their apartments for weeks
First Nation MPP hopeful for new pope as cardinals enter conclave

First Nation MPP hopeful for new pope as cardinals enter conclave

With the death of Pope Francis on April 21 and the conclave set to begin May 7, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is concerned the church’s apology regarding the residential schools might be empty words
‘Everyday heroes’ honoured at Greater Sudbury Civic Awards

‘Everyday heroes’ honoured at Greater Sudbury Civic Awards

Held at the Falconbridge Recreation Centre May 1, 12 individuals and seven groups were championed for their volunteerism and community service
Mayor’s State of the City address centres on critical minerals

Mayor’s State of the City address centres on critical minerals

It was the city’s latin motto, Aedificemus, that gave rise to the theme of Mayor Paul Lefebvre's annual State of the City address, which he translated as 'Come, let us build together'
Wendy Lafortune missing one year with no new leads

Wendy Lafortune missing one year with no new leads

Last seen on May 1, 2024, Wendy’s family has been holding out hope since; a vigil for Wendy and three other missing women from Sudbury will be held in New Sudbury on Saturday
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