Markham Deputy Mayor Jim Jones, is to appear in a St. Catharines court on April 17th.
Neither Mr. Jones nor his lawyer was present at the court this morning for a bail hearing on sexual assault charges.
The Markham regional councillor was charged with one count of sexual assault by Niagara Regional Police. The charges stem from an incident on Feb. 1st, after a 21-year-old cleaning woman at the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, filed a complaint.
A police source said the complaint was about unwanted touching.
The former Conservative MP was at the resort on a retreat with York Region councillors.
-ER
Friday, March 16, 2007
Car Plunges Through Ice
A vehicle attempting to cross Lake Simcoe, near Virginia Beach this morning, plunged right through the ice with the driver inside.
The man was not injured and was able to get out.
York Region Police are warning residents to stay off what is left of the ice.
There are areas of open water along the shorelines of Lake Simcoe and the condition of the ice has changed and police say it will continue to degrade in these temperatures.
- ER
The man was not injured and was able to get out.
York Region Police are warning residents to stay off what is left of the ice.
There are areas of open water along the shorelines of Lake Simcoe and the condition of the ice has changed and police say it will continue to degrade in these temperatures.
- ER
Sprinkler System Saves Country Club
A sprinkler is being credited for helping to keep a fire from spreading at the Richmond Hill Country Club last weekend.
Firefighters received a call just before 10 p.m. Saturday, from an employee who reported a fire in the sauna area of the club.
Smoke carried through the club and also interrupted a function.
Four trucks and 17 firefighters took about 45 minutes to get the blaze under control.
According to Richmond Hill Deputy Fire Chief, Brian Ellsworth, the sprinkler system was a big help.
Cause of the fire, which investigators say caused $150,000 in damage, is unknown.
- ER
Firefighters received a call just before 10 p.m. Saturday, from an employee who reported a fire in the sauna area of the club.
Smoke carried through the club and also interrupted a function.
Four trucks and 17 firefighters took about 45 minutes to get the blaze under control.
According to Richmond Hill Deputy Fire Chief, Brian Ellsworth, the sprinkler system was a big help.
Cause of the fire, which investigators say caused $150,000 in damage, is unknown.
- ER
Hall Findlay To Run In Willowdale
Martha Hall Findlay has been appointed as the Liberal candidate in Willowdale.
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion announced that Ms Hall Findlay received the nomination after the Willowdale Riding Association unanimously recommended her.
Since December, she has been the party’s platform outreach chairperson and has been talking to Canadians about the issues that matter to them. She has visited York Region in this effort and will continue to hold the post until the next federal election.
- ER
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion announced that Ms Hall Findlay received the nomination after the Willowdale Riding Association unanimously recommended her.
Since December, she has been the party’s platform outreach chairperson and has been talking to Canadians about the issues that matter to them. She has visited York Region in this effort and will continue to hold the post until the next federal election.
- ER
Markham Culture Spots Receive $1 Million
Markham Theatre and the Markham Museum received nearly $1 million from the federal government yesterday.
The Museum received $854,500 to repair its Ward building, which will preserve the museum's collection and provide archival and storage space.
Meanwhile, the Markham Theatre received $100,000 to upgrade its audio system.
Both funding announcements were made possible by the Cultural Spaces Canada program, which seeks to improve the physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation and increase Canadians' access to different forms of arts and culture.
Heritage Minister Bev Oda also announced more than $9.3 million for the cultural sector in the Greater Toronto Area, during a press conference at the Markham Theatre.
- ER
The Museum received $854,500 to repair its Ward building, which will preserve the museum's collection and provide archival and storage space.
Meanwhile, the Markham Theatre received $100,000 to upgrade its audio system.
Both funding announcements were made possible by the Cultural Spaces Canada program, which seeks to improve the physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation and increase Canadians' access to different forms of arts and culture.
Heritage Minister Bev Oda also announced more than $9.3 million for the cultural sector in the Greater Toronto Area, during a press conference at the Markham Theatre.
- ER
Sports Report
The Maple Leafs will try to retake 8th place in the Eastern Conference tonight, when they face the Washington Capitals.
The Leafs are currently in 9th place, one point behind the Carolina Hurricanes who are holding on to the final playoff spot.
Defenseman Thomas Karbele will travel with the team, but has not yet been cleared to play, after sustaining a concussion on March 2nd.
The Raptors host the Houston Rockets tonight.
Toronto has won it's last four, including Wednesday's 103-94 victory over division rivals, the New York Knicks.
Tip off goes at 7pm at the Air Canada Centre.
Josh Towers pitched four strong innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies last night, 11-6.
Vernon Wells hit two home runs while Reed Johnson, added a solo shot.
The Jays continue their Spring Training schedule when they take on the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon in Florida.
The Toronto Rock take on the Edmonton Rush tonight. The Rock will also host the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday. Game time: 7:30pm, at the Air Canada Centre.
Toronto FC have sold out of season tickets. Smaller ticket packages and single games tickets are still available.
Scoreboard
OHL
Barrie 4 Mississauga 3 (SO)
Belleville 5 Brampton 2
Sarnia 5 Erie 3
Saginaw 5 Windsor 0
OPJHL Playoffs
Georgetown 3 Hamilton 4
Wellington 6 Kingston 3
Aurora 3 Stouffville 4
The Leafs are currently in 9th place, one point behind the Carolina Hurricanes who are holding on to the final playoff spot.
Defenseman Thomas Karbele will travel with the team, but has not yet been cleared to play, after sustaining a concussion on March 2nd.
The Raptors host the Houston Rockets tonight.
Toronto has won it's last four, including Wednesday's 103-94 victory over division rivals, the New York Knicks.
Tip off goes at 7pm at the Air Canada Centre.
Josh Towers pitched four strong innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies last night, 11-6.
Vernon Wells hit two home runs while Reed Johnson, added a solo shot.
The Jays continue their Spring Training schedule when they take on the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon in Florida.
The Toronto Rock take on the Edmonton Rush tonight. The Rock will also host the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday. Game time: 7:30pm, at the Air Canada Centre.
Toronto FC have sold out of season tickets. Smaller ticket packages and single games tickets are still available.
Scoreboard
OHL
Barrie 4 Mississauga 3 (SO)
Belleville 5 Brampton 2
Sarnia 5 Erie 3
Saginaw 5 Windsor 0
OPJHL Playoffs
Georgetown 3 Hamilton 4
Wellington 6 Kingston 3
Aurora 3 Stouffville 4
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