Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Police Lay 335 Charges During Belt Blitz

York Regional Police charged 335 drivers and passengers for not wearing their seat-belts during the first week of a provincial-wide blitz.
The public is reminded that a conviction for not buckling up will result in a $110 fine and two demerit points.
According to police, 1,400 people have been charged for not wearing a seat-belt and three people have died in crashes in which the improper or non-use of a belt was a factor.

- ER



Sports Report

The Raptors have tied up their best-of-seven first round series against the New Jersey Nets, after last night's 89-83 victory.
Anthony Parker led Toronto with 26 points.
Now evened at one game a piece, the series switches to New Jersey for Friday's game three and Sunday's game four.
Before last night's match, a ceremony was held, honouring Raptors' head coach Sam Mitchell, who was named the NBA's coach of the year earlier in the day.

The Blue Jays swept a mini two game series with the Red Sox, defeating Boston last night 10-3.
Vernon Wells went 4-for-5, scoring four runs and picking up three RBIs.
Greg Zaun injured his right hand and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
The Jays begin a new two game series tonight against the New York Yankees.
AJ Burnett (1-1) will face New York's Andy Pettitte (1-0).
Start time - 7:05pm - New York

Toronto FC look for their first win in club history when they take on Kansas City Wizards.
The FC are currently at 0-2 and have yet to score a goal.
Start time - 8:00pm - Kansas City

Scoreboard

OHL Playoffs

London 5 Plymouth 2 (Plymouth leads 3-1)

- ER