Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Kenneth Edwards' killer given life with no parole for 17 years for 'gruesome' murder:
A daughter forever scarred and haunted by nightmares, a son who no longer trusts anyone, a granddaughter who has never been more emotionally damaged — these are some of the victims left in the wake of murder. They are the family members of Kenneth Edwards, who was brutally killed in May 2017 at the hands of Darcy Sheppard. Sheppard, 32, pleaded guilty in June to second degree murder, arson and causing indignity to human remains. He was sentenced on Oct. 7 by Judge Dan Cornell to a life sentence with no chance of parole for 17 years. He is banned for life from owning any weapons, he must submit a DNA sample and he is not to have any communication with a number of Edwards' family members. A fourth charge, theft under $5,000, was withdrawn. Full story here.
'Remember Sheri-Lynn' colleagues say: Six years later her murder still unsolved:
Six years to the day since her murder, Sheri-Lynn McEwan's colleagues at the Estaire Volunteer Fire Service haven't forgotten her, and they don't want you to forget her either. The popular nurse returned home from a vacation on Oct. 7, 2013 and was murdered a short time later. That murder remains unsolved. Sheri-Lynn McEwan was a member of the Estaire Volunteer Fire Service, and the organization issued a statement on the six-year anniversary of her murder. "This tragedy touched not only every member of the fire team but every person in our little community. We ask that you take a moment to remember Sheri-Lynn (The Red Rock Crusher), her smile and her zest for life," said the service in a Facebook post. In 2018, the Government of Ontario offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for her untimely death. It has been six years since McEwan was found seriously injured in her Estaire home, and later died of her injuries. Police have continued to investigate her death as a homicide. They have not made any arrests related to the 40-year-old's murder.
Tragic anniversary: Murder of Const. Joe MacDonald still resonates, 26 years later:
The brutal murder of Sudbury Police Const. Joe MacDonald, which took place 26 years ago Monday, led to major changes in policing in Sudbury and Ontario. The radio system police use was upgraded when it emerged that gaps in communications prevented MacDonald from finding out two dangerous criminals — Clinton Suzack and Peter Pennett — were believed to be in the area. Suzack in particular had a history as a violent offender, and had recently been released on parole. The pair had illegal drugs in the car when MacDonald pulled them over for what he thought was a routine traffic stop. That early morning Oct. 7, 1993, a badly wounded Suzack and Pennett were able flee. After a foot chase, they were captured and, two years later, convicted of first-degree murder. Both men are serving life sentences without parole for 25 years. Today, a bridge in Greater Sudbury has been named in MacDonald's honour. And the Joe MacDonald Football League, which started the year after he was slain, continues to thrive in the city. Full story here.
Wahnapitae residents who illegally harvested moose plead guilty to multiple charges:
Three people from Wahnapitae recently pleaded guilty to multiple offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, admitting to harvesting a moose illegally in 2017. On Oct. 22, 2017, conservation officers received a tip concerning a group of hunters exhibiting strange behaviour and blocking access to a road, said a press release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. A member of the public called the ministry tip line after finding evidence of a moose harvest at the site after the group had left. Officers investigated the tip and found evidence that a young bull moose was harvested by a group licensed to hunt calf moose only. The moose was concealed and transported back to their residence, where it was processed into quarters. Three people from Wahnapitae pleaded guilty to multiple offences under the Fish and Wildlife Con-servation Act. More on this story here.
Ontario's top indoor attraction? Look no further than Sudbury's own Science North:
Science North has been voted the Top Indoor Attraction for 2019 in Attractions Ontario’s Fourth Annual Ontario’s Choice Awards. The winners of each category earned the most votes in their designated category, voted on and chosen by consumers. Along with African Lion Safari and Niagara Falls' Winter Festival of Lights, Science North was also one of the three attractions with the most votes across all categories, and is eligible to win the Attraction of the Year Award. The winner of this award will be revealed Oct. 30 at the Ontario Tourism Summit at The Blue Mountains. Science North has previously done well in the contest. In 2017, for example, it not only won Top Indoor Attraction, but also the Attraction of the Year Award.
Liberal platform focuses on middle class, environment and gun control:
The governing Liberals are using "Forward" as their theme this time around, hoping their 85-page platform will help convince Canadians to give them a second term. The platform is prioritizes three themes: help for the middle class, protecting Canada's environment and gun control. While Canada’s economy is strong, the Liberals say in their platform that the rising cost of living is making it harder for everyone to share in that success. “For too many families, it’s still tough to make ends meet,” the party says. To help the middle class “and people working hard to join it,” the party promises that people won’t pay federal taxes on the first $15,000 they earn. This will save the average family nearly $600 a year, the party says, and 700,000 low income earners won't pay any tax at all. More on the Liberal platform can be found here.
Check out Sudbury.com's election page:
The election season is upon us and Sudbury.com will be bringing you news releases and stories from all of the parties and candidates running in the 2019 federal election page. Be sure to check in at our election page daily for the news of the day and for a closer look at the candidates running in Sudbury and Nickel Belt.
Tuesday weather:
Mainly sunny Tuesday with some fog patches this morning. The high will get up to around 16 today. A few clouds into the evening. Overnight low will get down to 3. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
