Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Ruff ruff rescue: Paramedic pulls two dogs from home next to raging shed fire:
City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Brenda Barrett-Lozier didn't think twice when she spotted a pair of frantic dogs inside of a home next to a raging shed fire in Capreol last week. On June 7, a shed caught fire at a property in Capreol and resulted in several explosions due to chemicals that were stored in the shed. Barrett-Lozier was first to the scene as she was nearby when the call came in from Emergency Services dispatch. "I arrived and did a scene safety, the shed was already completely engulfed in flames when I got there," said Barrett-Lozier. "I saw that there were two English Setters in the window of the home and they seemed really frantic." Firefighters had not yet arrived at the scene and Brenda sprang into action, knowing she needed to get the dogs out of the home. The paramedic managed to coax the dogs towards the door by convincing them there were treats involved if they co-operated. Full story can be found here.
Police constable ordered to forfeit 90 hours for discreditable conduct:
A police officer charged with discreditable misconduct earlier this year must forfeit 90 hours as punishment, ruled a disciplinary hearing officer. Const. Robert Rheaume is required to work an additional 90 hours in addition to his regularly scheduled hours, in consultation and with the approval of his divisional commander, said hearing officer Greg Walton. These hours must be worked within 12 months of this decision or commencing upon Rheaume’s return to work. However, Rheaume was suspended from duty in May 2018. He was found guilty of the discreditable conduct early this year based on clear and convincing evidence, Walton wrote in his disposition. His hearing took place Jan. 15. Full story here.
Getting smaller: Timmins 2 forest fire remapped at 4,645 hectares:
The Timmins 2 forest fire near Gogama has been remapped, and is now listed as being 4,645 hectares, according to a fire situation updated issued by Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services late Sunday afternoon. That's about 1,000 hectares less than was reported last week. The fire is still classed as “not under control.” Timmins 2 remains about four kilometres west of the community of Gogama. Ground crews continue to consolidate hose lines and are patrolling 100 feet in from the perimeter for hot spots. There were no new fires in the Northeast Region by late afternoon on June 16. At the time of the update, the fire hazard is low to moderate across the Northeast.
Sudbury man, 78, charged in fatal MR 80 collision:
Greater Sudbury Police have charged a 78-year-old Sudbury man in relation to a fatal collision that occurred June 3 on MR 80 in Val Caron. Police say the man was the driver of the sedan that crashed into the commercial vehicle. He's facing charges of careless driving causing death and careless driving causing bodily harm. He's due to appear in court in Sudbury July 15 to answer to the charges. "The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to thank the witnesses that came forward and provided assistance in this matter," said a press release.
Stonewall 50 years later: Sudburians honour the riot that sparked a liberation:
Fierté Sudbury Pride hosted a vigil to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Protests Sunday, celebrating life, change and hope for the future, at Sudbury's Indie Cinema. The Downtown establishment welcomed 30 community members to its theatre for the special event, which included speeches by members of Fierte Sudbury Pride and LGBT activists, followed by a presentation of "Stonewall Uprising." The Stonewall Protests, as they have been referred to since, occured June 28, 1969, in Greenwich Village in New York City, during one of the police departments infamous raids of the city's gay bars. Among the speakers at Sunday's vigil was Dr. Laurel O'Gorman, a professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Thorneloe University. More on this story here.
Art installation dedicated in memory of the late Fabio Belli installed in Twin Forks Community Park:
A community art installation was recently unveiled at Twin Forks Community Park by the Ward 8 Community Action Network (CAN) and the Twin Forks Neighbourhood Association. Renowned local Sudbury artist Johanna Westby worked with students from Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School to create the art panels now seen in the community garden at the entrance to Twin Forks. Amanda Perry, a recent graduate of the Design and Visual Arts program at Cambrian College, assisted Westby. The project was funded by the Ward 8 CAN and the City of Greater Sudbury grants. The completion of the art was supported by Cambrian College, who provided the space for completing the art panels.
Fun en français: La grande St-Jean festival on Elgin St. June 22:
La Slague du Carrefour francophone and La St-Jean Sudbury are pleased to unveil the programming of la grande St-Jean, a full-day family festival to be held on Elgin Street in downtown Sudbury 12:30 to 10 p.m. June 22. Headliners include the internationally renowned singer Corneille, as well as seven Franco-Ontarian female singers under the banner Les Divas du Nord (Divas of the North). The St-Jean Family Festival will feature a wide variety of activities, including a traditional call-and-response folk song contest. Comedians Nadia Campbell and Olivier Nadon of the improv group Improtéine will serve as emcees. All performances and events are free of charge. Check out the full lineup here.
Tuesday Weather:
A mix of sun and cloud to start the day, becoming cloudy near noon with 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. There's a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Tuesday's high will get up to 22. Mainly cloudy this evening with 40 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Overnight low will get down to around 12. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
