A pair of Markham men have been arrested in connection with a marijuana growing operation near Hamilton.
Six Nations police officers stopped the spring planting of 591 marijuana seedlings in a field in Hamilton last Monday.
Police seized pot plants valued at $591,000.
Two men from Markham , one 43 and the other 69, are charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
- ER
Monday, June 4, 2007
Beating Victim Dies
A Whitby man who was attacked at Markham's Pacific Mall has died in hospital.
Long "Owen" Sha was 19-years-old.
A 20-year-old Richmond Hill man was also attacked but did not require medical treatment.
Police were called to the MHQ Karaoke Bar in the mall, at Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East last Wednesday, in connection with an assault.
Officers learned the two victims were speaking to another man in the bar when they were confronted by six men brandishing two handguns and a microphone as weapons.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-786-5423 ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com).
- ER
Long "Owen" Sha was 19-years-old.
A 20-year-old Richmond Hill man was also attacked but did not require medical treatment.
Police were called to the MHQ Karaoke Bar in the mall, at Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East last Wednesday, in connection with an assault.
Officers learned the two victims were speaking to another man in the bar when they were confronted by six men brandishing two handguns and a microphone as weapons.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-786-5423 ext. 7541, or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com).
- ER
Sports Report
Adam Lind's three-run double in the sixth inning led the Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
However, Toronto has placed Lyle Overbay on the disabled list after the first baseman was hit by a pitch in the third inning, which fractured his right hand.
Pitcher Sean Marcum also left the game with tightness in his back. His status is unknown
The Jays are off today and will open a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
In Jr. "B" Lacrosse action, the Markham Ironheads went 2-0 during a weekend roadtrip to Ottawa.
On Saturday, Markham beat Nepean 10-2, and on Sunday, the Ironheads defeated Gloucester 8-5.
Scoreboard
IBL
Toronto 11 Barrie 2
- ER
However, Toronto has placed Lyle Overbay on the disabled list after the first baseman was hit by a pitch in the third inning, which fractured his right hand.
Pitcher Sean Marcum also left the game with tightness in his back. His status is unknown
The Jays are off today and will open a three-game series against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
In Jr. "B" Lacrosse action, the Markham Ironheads went 2-0 during a weekend roadtrip to Ottawa.
On Saturday, Markham beat Nepean 10-2, and on Sunday, the Ironheads defeated Gloucester 8-5.
Scoreboard
IBL
Toronto 11 Barrie 2
- ER
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