Two plead guilty to manslaughter in Sudbury arson that killed three people
Two plead guilty to manslaughter in Sudbury arson that killed three people
On Friday afternoon at the Sudbury Courthouse, two men pled guilty in an arson case that killed three people in a townhouse on Bruce Avenue in April 2021.
Police and firefighters responded to the fire shortly before 5 a.m. April 11 at a unit in Ryan Heights.
Three of the four people inside the home when the fire started died. The fourth, another man, survived by jumping out a window.
At the proceedings Friday, Philippe Jeannotte and Jared Herick each entered pleas of guilt to three charges of manslaughter and one of causing bodily harm.
A publication ban prohibits any reporting on the evidence heard in court on Dec. 2.
That’s because another man, Liam Stinson, is awaiting trial by judge and jury on his charges related to the case.
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As Black History Month gets underway, Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp honouring Chloe Cooley, a young Black woman who was known to challenge her enslavement in the late 18th century.
As the City of Barrie prepares for extreme cold to move through the area later this week, local shelters are working on expanding space for those in need.
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Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia has apologized for words that hurt Quebecers after leaders in that province called for her resignation.
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More than four months after Hurricane Fiona hit Atlantic Canada, people are still dealing with damaged homes as they wait for help from insurance companies and provincial aid programs.
The organization regulating medical care and services in Manitoba is apologizing for racism directed towards Indigenous people when accessing health care in the province.
Calgary police are looking for suspects involved in an altercation that lasted for approximately an hour, spanned several communities and ended with a gun being fired.
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Changes to the amount of time the public gets to voice their opinion during Surrey City Council meetings has caused controversy among former councillors.
