Monday, May 28, 2007

Sylvester Jury Begins Deliberation

After receiving instructions from Justice Edwin Minden this morning, jurors will begin deliberation in Daniel Sylvester's second-degree murder trial.
Following more than two weeks of evidence and testimony from 12 witnesses, the jury must now decide if Alicia Ross' death was an accident or if Sylvester intended to kill her.
On Friday, Jurors heard four hours of closing statements from Crown prosecutor Kelly Wright and Sylvester's defence lawyer, David Hobson.

- ER

Stouffville BURGER KING restaurant celebrates grand re-opening with $1 WHOPPERR Weekend event

Stouffville, ON (May 25, 2007) - Residents of Stouffville can enjoy BURGER
KING's world famous fire-grilled WHOPPER(R) for just $1 during their
WHOPPER(R) Weekend on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.

In celebration of this location's new owner and management team, the
restaurant will be offering their flagship sandwich for this incredible
value during a weekend-long customer appreciation event. The WHOPPER(R)
Weekend event kicks off Saturday at 11 am with family fun and prizing
throughout the day, while the buck-a-WHOPPER(R) promotion continues to
Sunday evening. Customers can also visit their local BURGER KING(R) for a
WHOPPER(R) Combo, which is specially priced at $3.00 for the event.

"As a local business, we want to show our appreciation to our loyal
customers and to the community," says Fernando Garza, owner of the
Stouffville BURGER KING(R) restaurant. "This location, under new management,
has instituted some significant operational improvements. Throughout this
transition, the continued support of our customers has been amazing."

WHAT: BURGER KING(R) WHOPPER Weekend

WHERE: 15 Ringwood Drive, Stouffville

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 11 am to close and Sunday June 3, 11 am to 7 pm

Bird With West Nile Found In Markham

York Region’s first bird with the West Nile virus has turned up in Markham.
A dead crow, testing positive for the virus, was found near the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Ninth Line.
The bird was picked up as part of the region’s West Nile virus program.
Health services requests you report dead crows and blue jays to determine possible West Nile virus activity in York Region.
Residents can contact Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.

- ER

Sports Report

Justin Morneau homered and drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins doubled up the Blue Jays 4-2.
The Jays begin a three game series against the New York Yankees tonight at the Rogers Centre.
Dustin McGowan (0-2) will face New York's Andy Pettitte (3-3).
First pitch: 7:07pm

Scoreboard

OLA Jr. "B"

Halton Hills 9 Markham 2

IBL

Kitchener 6 Toronto 4

- ER

Friday, May 25, 2007

RH Man Arrested For Dangerous Driving, Fleeing From Police

A Richmond Hill man has been arrested after he was seen racing with another vehicle and then fleeing from police.
Today at approximately 2 a.m., an officer on patrol observed the vehicle racing at a high rate of speed westbound on Highway 7, west of Keele Street.
The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over but the driver refused to stop and continued
The driver was subsequently arrested without incident and no one was injured.
Charged with dangerous driving and fleeing from police is Shaun Katwaru, 21.
The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.

- ER

Crown, Defence Present Closing Arguments

After more than two weeks of evidence and testimony from 12 witnesses, jurors in the Alicia Ross murder trial must now decide if her death was an accident or if next door neighbour Daniel Sylvester, intended to kill her.
After hearing closing statements from Crown prosecutor Kelly Wright and Sylvester's defence lawyer, David Hobson, the jury will receive instructions from Justice Edwin Minden on Monday before delivering their verdict in the second-degree murder trial.
Sylvester, 33, confessed to killing his 25-year-old neighbour after the two exchanged words and fought outside their Thornhill homes in the early hours of Aug. 17, 2005.

- ER

Media Release: Spring Fever on St Clair Kick Off - Monday May 28th, 2007 - 2pm-3pm

For Immediate Release - May 24, 2007

Catch the FEVER…

Experience the diversity of food and flavour on St.Clair from
Bathurst to Dufferin during the 2nd annual Spring Fever on St.Clair,
A Festival of Flavour on May 31ST to June 10th.

Rediscover St.Clair and take a culinary trip around the world.

Spring Fever on St.Clair is an opportunity for consumers to indulge
in international cuisine prepared by excellent chefs at a FIXED PRICE…

Enjoy a FULL 3 course dinner menu at either $20 or $25 dollars during
this week long event….where restaurants serve up international
delights from the four corners of the globe.

Organizer Nadia Ghandour says “Spring Fever On St. Clair involves 16
very diverse and flavourful restaurants, all located in a newly
emerging dining district between Bathurst and Dufferin. This week
features a multitude of special entertainment evenings and is the
perfect destination for family, friends and new comers alike.”

Co-Organzier Jennifer Montesano with Plan B Promotions says “the
diversity of international cuisine at a fixed price gives people the
chance to sample new flavours at an affordable price. Our restaurants
also offer children’s menus and live entertainment too.” She adds,
“Don’t pass up this unprecedented opportunity to come and discover
one of the best kept secret neighbourhoods of Midtown Toronto.


The kick-off of Spring Fever on St.Clair will take place at:
Zemra Bar and Lounge
778 St.Clair Ave West , Toronto ,Ont
Monday May 28th, 2007
Press Conference and Reception
2pm-3pm

Visit www.springfever.ca for menu selection and make your reservations today….