Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
One dead after snow plow, tractor trailer collide on Hwy.17:
Highway 17 near Spanish was closed to commercial traffic Monday as the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police investigate a fatal collision that took place late Sunday night. OPP were called at 11:45 p.m., responding with the Algoma Emergency Medical Services and Sables-Spanish River Fire Department. “The investigation has since revealed that an eastbound tractor trailer collided with a westbound plow truck,” the OPP said in a news release Monday. “The operator of the tractor trailer was confirmed deceased at the scene. The operator of the plow truck was transported to hospital with serious injuries.” OPP technical collision investigators have been deployed to help with the investigation and the Ministry of Labour has been contacted, the release said.
“The investigation is ongoing at this time and more information will be released as it becomes available,” the release said.
'Our hearts are breaking': Chelmsford P.S. mourning 3 siblings who died in New Year's Day crash:
The three children killed on Highway 17 in the Lively area on New Year's Day were students at Chelmsford Public School. Siblings Britney Osagie, 6, Flourish Osagie, 10, and Destiny Osagie, 11, all died in the tragic single-vehicle collision. The Rainbow District School Board has issued a statement saying the school and the entire board are mourning the children's deaths. Flags will be flying at half-mast at the school and the Rainbow District School Board Centre for Education as the board extends its “deepest sympathy to all those who have been touched by this tragedy,” the statement said. In addition to classroom teachers, members of the Rainbow District School Board's mental health team were at the school Monday morning as classes resume after the Christmas holidays. More on this story can be found here.
Callam Rodya scheduled to make appearance in Sudbury court today:
Former CTV reporter Callam Rodya is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 7, where is expected to enter a plea. Rodya was arrested in February of 2019 after police searched his home and found evidence of child pornography on computers. He is charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of accessing child pornography, three counts of making it available and one count of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine). Details about Rodya's plea have not been provided at this time. Rodya is scheduled to appear at 2 p.m. in Courtroom B at the Sudbury Courthouse on Elm Street. Sudbury.com will bring you a full story later today.
Traffic stop for speeding nets $100K in fentanyl, cocaine:
Suspected drug traffickers were caught by the OPP last week when they failed to obey the rules of the road. Similar to a suspect caught New Year's Eve after he blew a red light and was found with fentanyl and other contraband, two suspects from southern Ontario were caught speeding Jan. 4 at 3:50 p.m. on Highway 69 near Richard Lake Road. “During the investigation, police seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine along with a large amount of Canadian currency,” the OPP said in a news release. “The street value of the drugs seized is approximately $100,000.” The driver, an 18-year-old from Toronto and the passenger, a 31-year-old from Brampton were both hit charged with multiple drug charges, and the driver was also charged with speeding and driving with cannabis readily available.
Nigerian community celebrates progress, hope for the future at Year-End Party:
Members of Greater Sudbury's Nigerian community gathered for a year-end celebration this past December, to reflect on how much the local community has grown in recent years and how they can work together to make the most of 2020. The evening was hosted at the Sudbury Events Centre and included Nigerian music, food and culturally inspired entertainment, as well as presentations to youth in attendance. Topics of which surrounded the importance of putting yourself out there and doing your best to be the best in what you love to do. There was also an awards presentation explained Bukola, assistant chief co-ordinator of the event, for individuals who went above and beyond for their neighbours this past year, such as donating food to the party or helping a friend get their car out of the snow. Full story can be found here.
Five fall just short in shootout with the Lightning:
The Sudbury Five had their two-game winning streak halted Sunday in a thrilling game against the London Lightning where both teams lit up the scoreboard. The Lightning outlasted the Sudbury squad, hanging on for a 139-136 win in a game that saw eight different players eclipse the 20 point mark. It was a back and forth game from the opening tip off as the Five and Lightning traded baskets in the first with the Five taking a 36-34 lead into the second quarter. Both defenses buckled down in the second, as London outscored Sudbury 24-22 in the second and the teams went into the half knotted up at 58 points apiece. The second quarter would turn out to be the least eventful of the game as both teams game out gunning in the second half, combining for 87 points, with London getting the upper hand, scoring 47 in the quarter and taking a seven point lead into the fourth and final quarter. The Five battled back and were able to put up 38 points in the fourth but it wasn't enough to overcome the three score lead that the Lightning had amassed in the third quarter and the Five fell to a final score of 139-136. Five guard Jaylen Bland was outstanding on the night, leading all players with 44 points including 10 three-pointers while adding nine rebounds, nine assists and a steal. The team returns home to the Sudbury Arena next week with a Friday night game against the KW Titans on Jan. 17.
David Bowen returns to Canadians after brief stint in the QMJHL:
The Rayside Balfour Canadians Jr. A team has announced the acquisition of two veteran players to their roster for 2020. The Canadians will welcome back veteran goaltender David Bowen to the roster. Bowen’s rights were previously acquired by Drummondville of the Quebec Major Junior League. With only three games played, Bowen, 19, elected to return to Rayside and the NOJHL and continue where he left off with a sparkling 2.94 goals against average and a solid save percentage of .915. Bowen has also played in five OHL games and has recorded a 2.89 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. In addition to Bowen, the Canadians acquired 20-year-old veteran defenceman Greg Arnburg. The 6-1, 190 lb. right-shot defenceman is a native of Oshawa. Arnburg began the 2019-20 season with the Navan Grads of the CCHL. Last season, Arnburg played 25 gamesfor the Timmins Rock. Arnburg has also played in 92 games in the OJHL where he recorded five goals, 18 assists and 23 points and 104 penalty minutes collectively with the Lindsay Muskies and the Pickering Panthers Jr. A teams.
Tuesday Weather:
Mainly cloudy Tuesday with a few flurries beginning early in the afternoon. The high will be around zero today, feeling like -12 with the wind chill this morning. A few flurries ending in the evening then partly cloudy. Overnight low will drop down to -16, feeling like -20 with the wind chill. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
