The Crown will rest in the Alicia Ross murder trial today after eight days of testimony, during which her killer's own words formed the cornerstone of its case.
Crown prosecutor Kelly Wright told jurors on day one of the trial that she would prove Ross' next door neighbour, Daniel Sylvester, 33, intended to kill the 25-year-old Thornhill woman.
Sylvester's lawyers are expected to begin their defence as early as tomorrow.
- ER
Thursday, May 17, 2007
YRP Look For Thornhill Arson Suspect
York Regional Police have identified a suspect in more than a dozen arsons in Thornhill.
Between April 21 and 25 and May 5 and 12, there were several fires involving grass clippings and yard waste left at the end of driveways.
The fires, which appear to have been intentionally set, started in the early morning.
Residents are beings asked to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity; especially those who live on the following streets: Lunau Lane, Lindemann Street, Lambert Road, Green Lane, Bayview Avenue, Ravencliffe Road, Willowbrook Road and Huntington Park Drive.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late teens or early 20s.
Anyone with information, is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com
Sports Report
Blue Jays 2 Baltimore 1
TFC 1 Houston 0
Buffalo 3 Ottawa 2 (Ott. leads 3-1)
Tonight: Ironheads at Oakville
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TFC 1 Houston 0
Buffalo 3 Ottawa 2 (Ott. leads 3-1)
Tonight: Ironheads at Oakville
- ER
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Ground Broken On New Buisness Centre
Ground was broken today on the new Woodbine Business Centre.
The condominium retail and professional centre on Woodbine Avenue, north of Hwy. 7, was started when the owners, Mady Development Corporation, was looking for a Markham location for their own office.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti said 70 seemed to be the magic number of the day, seeing as the 70,000-square-foot facility will house 70 units, which are now 70 per cent sold.
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The condominium retail and professional centre on Woodbine Avenue, north of Hwy. 7, was started when the owners, Mady Development Corporation, was looking for a Markham location for their own office.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti said 70 seemed to be the magic number of the day, seeing as the 70,000-square-foot facility will house 70 units, which are now 70 per cent sold.
- ER
Safe Boating Awareness Week
In keeping with the ongoing commitment to safe boating this Victoria Day long weekend, the York Regional Police Marine Unit is reminding boaters that May 19 to 25, is Safe Boating Awareness Week.
As boating season approaches, Police remind citizens that most fatalities on the water are preventable if smart choices are made up front.
For more information on Safe Boating Awareness Week, visit www.boatingsafety.gc.ca
- ER
As boating season approaches, Police remind citizens that most fatalities on the water are preventable if smart choices are made up front.
For more information on Safe Boating Awareness Week, visit www.boatingsafety.gc.ca
- ER
Sylvester Denies Sexually Assaulting Ross At Murder Trial
Daniel Sylvester stated to police that he never sexually assaulted his neighbour Alicia Ross.
Sylvester made the revelation during a taped interview with police shortly after Ross was killed on Aug. 17, 2005.
The tape was played for the jury of eight women and four men in the Newmarket courtroom.
On the recording, a police officer asked Sylvester if a forensic analysis would find traces of semen on the garbage bag of bloody clothes he dumped in a wooded area.
Sylvester said material would likely be found.
However, he said he masturbated after disposing Ross' body and it was a way to relieve stress.
Sylvester has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.
He has admitted to causing Ross' death, but has denied it was murder.
- ER
Sylvester made the revelation during a taped interview with police shortly after Ross was killed on Aug. 17, 2005.
The tape was played for the jury of eight women and four men in the Newmarket courtroom.
On the recording, a police officer asked Sylvester if a forensic analysis would find traces of semen on the garbage bag of bloody clothes he dumped in a wooded area.
Sylvester said material would likely be found.
However, he said he masturbated after disposing Ross' body and it was a way to relieve stress.
Sylvester has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.
He has admitted to causing Ross' death, but has denied it was murder.
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles last night 2-1.
Toronto got a spectacular performance from Jesse Litsch, who made his major league debut.
The rookie pitched 8.2 innings, giving up just four hits and one earned run.
The Jays will try to complete the series sweep at the Rogers Centre tonight.
A.J. Burnett (3-3) will face Baltimore's Brian Burres (1-1).
First pitch is at 7:07pm
Toronto FC host the Houston Dynamo tonight.
TFC will be without forward Danny Dichio, who was suspended for tonight's game after receiving a red card during Saturday's match against Chicago.
Game time is 7pm at BMO Field.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Detroit 5 Anaheim (Det. leads 2-1)
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Toronto got a spectacular performance from Jesse Litsch, who made his major league debut.
The rookie pitched 8.2 innings, giving up just four hits and one earned run.
The Jays will try to complete the series sweep at the Rogers Centre tonight.
A.J. Burnett (3-3) will face Baltimore's Brian Burres (1-1).
First pitch is at 7:07pm
Toronto FC host the Houston Dynamo tonight.
TFC will be without forward Danny Dichio, who was suspended for tonight's game after receiving a red card during Saturday's match against Chicago.
Game time is 7pm at BMO Field.
Scoreboard
NHL Playoffs
Detroit 5 Anaheim (Det. leads 2-1)
- ER
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