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
Thursday, September 20, 2007
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
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
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
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Press Release: Local Benefactors make York Region Community Foundation possible
Unionville �Three Founding Benefactors have set the stage for the York Region Community Foundation (YRCF) to build permanent, income-producing endowment funds to support a wide range of community needs across the region�s nine municipalities.
Rosemary Park, Chair of the Board of Directors of YRCF, says, "With major gifts supporting this initiative from Enbridge Gas Distribution, Miller Thomson LLP and personally from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti we are ready to help the residents of York Region build a stronger community and create lasting legacies."
Major support also comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario that assists the volunteer sector through investments in community-based initiatives.
"Along with these Founding Benefactors and OTF there are many more companies and individuals who believe in the mission of YRCF and have given generously, both financially and of their time," Park added.
The official launch of the York Region Community Foundation, a locally-run public foundation, will be held this Wednesday, September 19th at the Varley Art Gallery in Unionville.
Community Foundations pool the charitable gifts of many donors to create income-earning endowment funds. Grants from these earnings help a wide range of local endeavors � from health, education and social services to arts and culture and the environment. Currently there are 158 Community Foundations across Canada holding a combined $2.7 billion in assets. In 2006 $137 million was granted to thousands of charities working in the community foundations� communities.
Residents of York Region�s nine municipalities � Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Whitchurch-Stouffville � now and in the future will enjoy the many benefits of a Community Foundation.
For more information: http://www.yrcf.ca/
Rosemary Park, Chair of the Board of Directors of YRCF, says, "With major gifts supporting this initiative from Enbridge Gas Distribution, Miller Thomson LLP and personally from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti we are ready to help the residents of York Region build a stronger community and create lasting legacies."
Major support also comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario that assists the volunteer sector through investments in community-based initiatives.
"Along with these Founding Benefactors and OTF there are many more companies and individuals who believe in the mission of YRCF and have given generously, both financially and of their time," Park added.
The official launch of the York Region Community Foundation, a locally-run public foundation, will be held this Wednesday, September 19th at the Varley Art Gallery in Unionville.
Community Foundations pool the charitable gifts of many donors to create income-earning endowment funds. Grants from these earnings help a wide range of local endeavors � from health, education and social services to arts and culture and the environment. Currently there are 158 Community Foundations across Canada holding a combined $2.7 billion in assets. In 2006 $137 million was granted to thousands of charities working in the community foundations� communities.
Residents of York Region�s nine municipalities � Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Whitchurch-Stouffville � now and in the future will enjoy the many benefits of a Community Foundation.
For more information: http://www.yrcf.ca/
Press Release: Rogers Television to Air Galt Curling Classic Finals
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - (YORK REGION) - Curling rocks on Rogers Television with exclusive coverage of the Galt Curling Classic Women’s & Men’s Finals LIVE from the Cambridge Ice Centre. Coverage begins Sunday, September 23rd LIVE at 4:00 pm with the Women's Finals followed by the Men's Finals at 6:15 pm on Rogers Television stations across Ontario, including Cable 10/63 in York Region.
"We are ecstatic to have the support of Rogers Television for this event," says Byron Scott, Event Director, Galt Curling Classic. "The television coverage brings a rare opportunity to showcase the talent of these top level competitors to a provincial audience. This will have great appeal to the athletes, the organizers and Ontario’s enormous curling fan base.”
“Rogers Television is committed to covering all levels of local sports in York Region and across Ontario,” says Lisa McClean Stellick, Station Manager, Rogers Television. “We are thrilled to offer coverage of the men’s and women’s finals of the Galt Curling Classic, one of the premier events of the Ontario Curling Tour.”
The Galt Curling Classic hosts 48 competitive Men's and Women's teams from across Ontario - including several provincial, national and even world curling champions.
The women's field features World and Canadian Champion Anne Dunn, Provincial Champions Sherry Middaugh and Alison Goring, Provincial finalists Karen Bell, Suzanne Boudreault, Julie Reddick, and Ontario Junior Champ Hollie Nicol. The men's side features Mike Harris, Olympic Silver Medalist, Chad Allen, Dale Matchett, Pat Ferris – all Provincial finalists in the last 3 years.
The station will also provide extensive broadcast coverage of the 2008 TSC Stores Tankard Ontario Men’s Curling Championships taking place in Waterloo this February.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
"We are ecstatic to have the support of Rogers Television for this event," says Byron Scott, Event Director, Galt Curling Classic. "The television coverage brings a rare opportunity to showcase the talent of these top level competitors to a provincial audience. This will have great appeal to the athletes, the organizers and Ontario’s enormous curling fan base.”
“Rogers Television is committed to covering all levels of local sports in York Region and across Ontario,” says Lisa McClean Stellick, Station Manager, Rogers Television. “We are thrilled to offer coverage of the men’s and women’s finals of the Galt Curling Classic, one of the premier events of the Ontario Curling Tour.”
The Galt Curling Classic hosts 48 competitive Men's and Women's teams from across Ontario - including several provincial, national and even world curling champions.
The women's field features World and Canadian Champion Anne Dunn, Provincial Champions Sherry Middaugh and Alison Goring, Provincial finalists Karen Bell, Suzanne Boudreault, Julie Reddick, and Ontario Junior Champ Hollie Nicol. The men's side features Mike Harris, Olympic Silver Medalist, Chad Allen, Dale Matchett, Pat Ferris – all Provincial finalists in the last 3 years.
The station will also provide extensive broadcast coverage of the 2008 TSC Stores Tankard Ontario Men’s Curling Championships taking place in Waterloo this February.
Rogers Television is a one of a kind TV channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Rogers Television serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information visit www.rogerstelevision.com
Sports Report
MLB: Toronto 4 Boston 3
NHL Pre-season: Edmonton 3 Toronto 2
Tonight
MLB: Boston vs. Toronto, 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
NHL Pre-season: Pheonix vs. Toronto, 8:30pm, Winnipeg
NHL Pre-season: Edmonton 3 Toronto 2
Tonight
MLB: Boston vs. Toronto, 7:07pm, Rogers Centre
NHL Pre-season: Pheonix vs. Toronto, 8:30pm, Winnipeg
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