Auditor general doesn’t have right to privileged documents, court rules
An Ontario Appeals Court has ruled that Ontario’s auditor general does not have the right to demand access to documents covered by solicitor-client privilege.
Laurentian University restructuring coverage
In an unprecedented move by a public institution, Sudbury's Laurentian University declared financial insolvency and filed for creditor protection Feb. 1, 2021.
On April 1, 2021, Laurentian terminated its federation agreement with three other schools on campus: University of Sudbury, Huntington and Thorneloe.
The list of program closures was made public on April 12, 2021.
On April 14, 2021, Laurentian announced its varsity hockey and swimming programs were being cut.
Two judges have dismissed appeals from Thorneloe University and the University of Sudbury trying to stop the termination of the agreement Laurentian has with its federated universities. The rulings mean that LU can proceed to the next stage of its insolvency process, allowing it to access $10 million in emergency loans to keep operating until Aug. 31, 2021.
In a crucial development, creditors owed more than $180 million by Laurentian University approved a plan Sept. 14, 2022, that will allow them to recover part of what they are owed and allow LU to emerge from insolvency.
Laurentian U says it will have $8.2M surplus, faculty union still has concerns
After emerging from creditor protection earlier this year, Laurentian University says it will have an $8.2 million budget surplus for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Laurentian University marks two years since significant layoffs
It was two years ago that close to 200 staff including tenured faculty at Greater Sudbury’s Laurentian University lost their jobs, as more than 60 programs were discontinued.
Laurentian University selling historic John Street residence
Laurentian University announced Tuesday its board of governors has approved a motion to begin the process of selling the President’s House, located at 179 John St. in Sudbury.
Laurentian University announces new spending to address maintenance deficit
Laurentian University has approved $8.4 million in spending on deferred maintenance this year.
Sudbury, Ont., university looks to reopen its Olympic-sized pool
Sudbury’s Laurentian University announced Tuesday it would take the next steps in the hopes of reopening its pool.
Laurentian University ends high-profile property fight with Sudbury couple for $20K
Newly released court documents show that a property dispute at Laurentian University was settled for $20,000 – an amount less than LU had been offered in the past for the land.
Judge rejects Thorneloe’s effort to revive $9.8M claim against Laurentian
An Ontario court has rejected Thorneloe University’s efforts to revive its financial claim against Laurentian University.
Laurentian University hiring 10 new professors
As Laurentian University in Sudbury works to rebuild after emerging from insolvency -- which saw the elimination of more than a hundred staff -- funding has been approved Monday to hire 10 new tenure-track faculty members.
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Appeal for Laurentian documents dismissed
The Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a request into Laurentian University's financial records.
