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Jenny Lamothe

Jenny Lamothe

Jenny Lamothe is a reporter with Sudbury.com. She covers the diverse communities of Sudbury, especially the vulnerable or marginalized, including the Black, Indigenous, newcomer and Francophone communities, as well as 2SLGBTQ+ and the downtown core.

Recent Work by Jenny

Charges stayed against Ministry of Labour for 2006 mining death

Charges stayed against Ministry of Labour for 2006 mining death

Charges against ministry and others paused to allow for further investigation, and is ‘not a decision to permanently stay the proceedings that are before the court'
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‘We are all treaty people’: Gathering a chance to honour culture, celebrate success

‘We are all treaty people’: Gathering a chance to honour culture, celebrate success

Robinson Huron Treaty gathering at Anderson Farm in Lively was a chance for the community to learn about the treaty, celebrate the win and prepare for next steps
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MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

MPP Mantha sexually harassed staffer, told her to send explicit photos, investigator concluded

An arbitration decision on the alleged victim’s employment at Michael Mantha's Elliot Lake office provides more details about the independent investigation that led to the longtime MPP being removed from Ontario NDP Caucus
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Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

The 12-year-old player involved in the charges against GSPS Const. Melisa Rancourt will testify at her trial, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18
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Sudbury court employee who founded youth music program faces child exploitation charges

Sudbury court employee who founded youth music program faces child exploitation charges

63-year-old arrested July 18 as part of an ongoing investigation is an employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General and founder of the Sudbury Youth Rocks program
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Sudbury officer still headed to trial, but has assault charge dropped

Sudbury officer still headed to trial, but has assault charge dropped

Melisa Rancourt faced disciplinary action after being arrested due to her refusal to show proof of vaccination, and is now facing charges related to an incident that resulted in the alleged assault of a 12-year-old hockey player
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Two decades later, Ministry of Labour faces criminal charges in death of northern mine worker

Two decades later, Ministry of Labour faces criminal charges in death of northern mine worker

The ministry, an inspector for the ministry at the time, the former Dynatec Corp. and three others are charged with criminal negligence causing death in fatal 2006 injury
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Northern cop headed to trial for alleged assault on 12-year-old

Northern cop headed to trial for alleged assault on 12-year-old

Sudbury constable has decided to proceed to trial on charges of assault and uttering threats after she allegedly assaulted a young hockey player on Feb. 11
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Man guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in Sudbury firebombing deaths

Man guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in Sudbury firebombing deaths

A jury agreed with the prosecution's theory that Liam Stinson plotted the crime against his estranged partner, and enlisted two co-conspirators with promise of drugs
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Sudbury cop accused of assaulting 12-year-old back in Espanola court

Sudbury cop accused of assaulting 12-year-old back in Espanola court

Const. Melisa Rancourt, who faced disciplinary action during the pandemic for her refusal to show proof of vaccination, is accused of assaulting a young hockey player
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