Thornhill Man Arrested For York U Sex Assaults

A 25-year-old man is facing 11 charges in connection with two sexual assaults at York University earlier this month.
Daniel Katsnelson of Thornhill, is to appear in court today as police continue searching for a second suspect.
Early on Sept. 7, police say two men walked into six dorm rooms on different floors of the university's Vanier College in Toronto.
The attacks occurred against two 19-year-old women who were sleeping alone in their unlocked rooms at the time.
They were treated and released from hospital.
Katsnelson is charged with five counts of break and enter, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of gang sexual assault and two counts of forcible confinement.

With files from thestar.com

- ER

Press Release: Markham to host Junior Firefighter Camp

Junior Firefighter Day - September 25, 2007

MARKHAM, ON ~ September 20, 2007 ~

On Tuesday, September 25, 2007,

the Fire Departments of York Region will host their annual Junior Firefighter Day

at Markham Fire Station 98, 650 Bur Oak Drive, Markham.

In the spring of 2007, each of the nine municipalities in York Region selected a

winner from a Risk Watch theme contest. To be chosen as a winner of the

contest, the students had to write an essay including at least three of the eight

Risk Watch safety components.

Risk Watch is a curriculum-based tool that teaches children about several safety

topics such as traffic, pedestrian, bike and bike helmets, fire and burns, poison,

falls, electrical safety and more. Each of the nine municipalities in York Region

has selected their Junior Firefighter and they will have a day of recognition and

firefighting training along with the Mayor and Fire Chief from each municipality.

The day starts at 10 a.m., with each Junior Firefighter receiving their own official

bunker gear which they will take home with them when the day is finished. They

will then have a chance to ride a fire truck, practice using the fire hose, learn

proper techniques for operating portable fire extinguishers on a live fire and

practice using the 911 phone.

Members of the media are invited to visit and watch the junior firefighters in

action from 10 to noon for lunch and photo opportunities. The day ends about

2:30 p.m.

RH Man Charged With Robbery

A Richmond Hill man has been charged with robbing a Maple bank last week.
At about 10 a.m. Friday, a man armed with a handgun approached a teller at the ScotiaBank on Major Mackenzie Drive and
demanded cash.
The teller placed the cash in the man's bag.
No one was injured during the robbery.
Police released video surveillance footage Monday, asking for help identifying the suspect.
Officers arrested a man later that day.
James McRobb, 46, of Richmond Hill is charged with robbery and firearms offences.
He was held for a bail hearing yesterday.

With files from York Region.com

- ER

Sports Report

The Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox last night 6-1, sweeping the three-game series.
The big blast came in the 8th inning when shortstop Russ Adams hit his first career grand slam.
The Jays are off today and will begin a weekend series against the New York Yankees tomorrow.

The Maple Leafs picked up their first pre-season win, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2.
Forward Chad Kilger scored the game winning goal midway through the third period.
The Coyotes and Leafs will have a re-match this evening in Toronto.
Puck drop - 7:30pm, Air Canada Centre.


In the OHL, Sault Ste. Marie beat Saginaw 7-5.
Tonight, Sudbury plays Peterborough and Barrie hosts Ottawa.

- ER