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Greater Sudbury Police Service is looking for a second man they believe was involved in a robbery Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the drive-through at Tim Hortons on Lasalle Boulevard. A man wearing a disguise brandished a knife demanding money from a woman in her vehicle at the drive through. The man stole the woman’s purse and left in a truck that was waiting for him. Denis Richer, 39 was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with robbery and assisting in the commission of the offence. A warrant has been issued for Richard St. Louis, 32. Police are asking anyone with information on St. Louis’ whereabouts to call them or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
One of the suspects in a New Year's Eve robbery turned himself into police Thursday. Three men in disguise entered a residence on Allan Street in Coniston. The three sprayed the man and woman in the house with bear spray. They then stole prescription medication and cash as well as a 2000 Intrepid. Police investigation revealed one of the accused to be Mark Benoit, 34 who is a resident of Sudbury. The vehicle was recovered prior to Benoit’s arrest. Benoit was arrested and faces a variety of charges. Police are still seeking information about the other two suspects and are asking the public for their help.
First Nations in the James Bay region of Northern Ontario say their housing crisis is deepening despite the federal government's recent response to Attawapiskat. In a statement issued Thursday, the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation said it won't be able to make its January payroll unless the federal government shows more flexibility. Neighboring Cree communities along James Bay are crying out for emergency help as well. The issue appears to be communication between the Band office and the government appointed third party. The government states they will pay all the essential services as soon as the band starts cooperating.
For years, they've represented the nation in Afghanistan and beyond. Now, Canada's Armed Forces are getting a prominent spot in toy collections across the country. The nation's soldiers are the stars of "Heroes Force," a brand-new series of Canadian military action figures. Canadian Forces member Shannon Thibodeau created Heroes Force. The action figures are currently being sold around Ontario and Nova Scotia. Every time a Heroes Force action figure is sold, a dollar will be donated to the Soldiers Fund, which helps injured soldiers and the families of the fallen.
The body of a female Canadian student who was working toward a doctorate degree in Hispanic studies at UBC, was discovered half-buried in the sand near the resort town of Huatulco in late December. The woman’s male partner was also found dead. The two disappeared on December 13the and police were only recently able to identify their bodies. A travel warning issued by Foreign Affairs advises Canadians traveling in Mexico to “exercise a high degree of caution due to a deteriorating security situation”.
AND IN SPORTS:
At the IIHF World Junior Championships yesterday, Canadian goalie Mark Visentin wore his bronze medal with pride. He stopped a penalty shot in the second, made a spectacular glove safe in the third and made 27 saves in the 4-0 shutout of Finland. Visentin was in goal in last year’s final where Russia scored five times in the third to beat Canada 5-3 for gold.
And speaking of gold, Sweden beat Russia 1-0 in overtime to win the gold medal. It was the country's first title since 1981 and just their second in the history of the tournament. Ottawa Senators prospect Mika Zinbanejad scored the overtime winner at 10:09. Canada had played in the tournament final every year for the previous decade and had won five gold in that span.
And in the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson found himself without his glove for a few frantic moments in the third. And as the clock wound down on his second career shutout he could only watch as an opponent threw the game puck over the glass. Gustavsson stopped all 24 shots he faced as Toronto pounded the Winnipeg Jets 4-0. The win helps secure Gustavsson’s spot between the pipes in Ron Wilson’s win-and-you-stay-in goalie rotation.
And on to Ottawa, Kyle Turris scored his first goal in a Senators uniform and Craig Anderson made 35 saves Thursday as the Sens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1. For Turris it was a big relief to the get first one out of the way. Turris has played well since joining the Sens in a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes last month, collecting four assists in seven games going into last night’s game.
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