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Arson triple homicide: Accused’s relationship with victim ‘toxic’
A Sudbury man testified March 28 that Liam Stinson, currently on trial for arson and first-degree murder, had a “toxic” and “aggressive” relationship with one of the victims.
Stinson is on trial for his alleged role in the firebombing of a townhouse at 744 Bruce Avenue on April 11, 2021. Three people, Jasmine Somers, Jamie Lynn Rose, and Guy ‘Popcorn’ Henri died as a result of the fire, and another man, David Cheff, suffered severe injuries jumping from a second-story window.
Darren McNamara, 63, testified in Sudbury Superior court March 28 he knew both Stinson and Rose for about a year, and was as close to her as he was to Stinson.
He described Rose and Stinson’s relationship as toxic. “They had a lot of difficulties and it wasn’t a good relationship,” he told a Sudbury courtroom this past week.
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Two youths arrested in stolen car on Hwy 17
On March 27, shortly before 2:30 a.m. members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.
Once the vehicle came to a stop, two young people fled into the bush, but were quickly located and arrested by police.
As a result of the investigation, a 12-year-old and 13-year-old, both from North Bay, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in May in North Bay.
The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
You can read the details here.
THEY WON! Elliot Lake takes top spot in Kraft Hockeyville contest
Elliot Lake has been crowned this year's Kraft Hockeyville, announced during Saturday's Hockey Night in Canada broadcast.
The win comes with a $250,000 cheque, which the city hopes to use to help replace the aging Centennial Arena. Last September, the arena was closed suddenly, due to structural issues.
You can read the full story about the win here.
Embleton moving on, says her time at Laurentian ‘intense’
Finishing up her term as Laurentian University’s interim president this month, Sheila Embleton said her time helping the Sudbury university through its post-insolvency period has been both intense and rewarding.
Embleton, who was seconded to LU from York University, began her post at Laurentian Jan. 1, 2023. A new permanent Laurentian president has since been hired. Lynn Wells begins her job next week, on April 1.
A Sudbury.com request to interview Embleton about her time at Laurentian was declined by the university.
The interim Laurentian president made some observations about taking on the job in her written report to the March 19 meeting of LU’s senate.
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Wolves reel in the Steelheads with back-to-back victories
The Sudbury Wolves and the Mississauga Steelheads faced off in Game two of Round one of the Ontario Hockey League Playoffs on March 30, taking the match to overtime to win 6-5. The Wolves lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 over the Mississauga Steelheads and now head home for Games three and four, starting with Game three taking place on Monday, April 1 with a scheduled start time of 7:05 p.m.
You can read the full game report here.
Five find pot of gold against Leprechauns in high-scoring win
The Sudbury Five were at home March 30 taking on the Lebanon Leprechauns, and they treated the hometown fans to a high scoring 136-126 victory.
With the win, the Sudbury Five hold a record of 13 wins and 10 losses on the season.
The Sudbury Five next take the court on Saturday, April 6, at the Sudbury Community Arena against the Newfoundland Rogues with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m.
You can read the full game report here.
Second consecutive shutout win sends Cubs to NOJHL west final
A couple of first period power play goals and a second consecutive shutout by Noah Metivier cemented the Greater Sudbury Cubs 4-0 victory over the Soo Thunderbirds March 30 at John Rhodes Community Centre.
The win sends the Cubs to the NOJHL West Final against either the Blind River Beavers or Espanola Paper Kings.
For a full game report, click here.
