Laura Stradiotto

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Laura Stradiotto

Charles Leblanc has held time in his hands for six decades. As the world turns digital, he remains one of the few keeping the tradition of mechanical timekeeping alive. At 80, Leblanc continues his craft as a watchmaker from a small shop in Chelmsford, determined to keep working as long as his hands allow. A watch does more than tell time, he says. Quite simply, it represents history.

1 month ago | pentictonherald.ca | Laura Stradiotto

At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2022, Linda Mayhew spoke to her son, Jessie, on the phone. He was calling from the Sudbury Jail, where he was being held while awaiting a hearing date. “He asked for $200 to be e-transferred to a certain bank account to get high,” said Linda. “He said that he needed the money because the deal was done and if he didn’t pay, he would be beat up.”Three hours later, Linda’s phone rang again — this time from Health Sciences North. Jessie had been found unresponsive in a cell.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Laura Stradiotto

At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2022, Linda Mayhew spoke to her son, Jessie, on the phone. He was calling from the Sudbury Jail, where he was being held while awaiting a hearing date. “He asked for $200 to be e-transferred to a certain bank account to get high,” said Linda. “He said that he needed the money because the deal was done and if he didn’t pay, he would be beat up.”Three hours later, Linda’s phone rang again — this time from Health Sciences North. Jessie had been found unresponsive in a cell.

1 month ago | thesudburystar.com | Laura Stradiotto

Conditions at Sudbury lockup described as deplorablePublished May 19, 2025  •  Last updated 28 minutes ago  •  13 minute readJody Mayhew and Linda Lafrance hold a picture of their son Jessie. Photo by John Lappa/Sudbury StarArticle contentAt 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2022, Linda Mayhew spoke to her son, Jessie, on the phone. He was calling from the Sudbury Jail, where he was being held while awaiting a hearing date. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

1 month ago | thesudburystar.com | Laura Stradiotto

Claire Cameron, whose book explores fatal bear attack, will speak in Sudbury next weekClaire CameronArticle contentFor decades author Claire Cameron was consumed with details of a rare but deadly bear attack in Algonquin Park. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentArticle contentRecommended VideosWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.