Peter Robinson
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Courts reporter: BarrieToday/VillageMedia, Sports too
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1 week ago |
orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson
A Penetanguishene man has pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon in relation to a 2024 Family Day stabbing in Tiny Township's Balm Beach that left the victim with life-threatening injuries and required him to be airlifted to a Toronto hospital. Jake Taylor, 34, was originally charged with attempted murder. Dressed sharply in a crisp suit, Taylor briefly addressed the court in Barrie to apologize.
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1 week ago |
orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson
Local hockey and sports figure Ryan Wood has died. The 41-year-old, who was originally from Winnipeg, was the head of the Purple Cobras, a local hockey outfit. He had been facing a charge of sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident in Barrie last month. “It is my understanding that Mr. Wood passed away within the past 24 hours,” lawyer Alex McLeod said in an email on Thursday.
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1 week ago |
orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson
A Midland man has been sentenced to nine months plus 45 days for a hit-and-run in his hometown last year that miraculously resulted in only minor injuries to the victim. Originally charged with attempted murder, 25-year-old Jake Wallis pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon (his father’s truck used to run down Jesse Adair), dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and two breach charges.
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1 week ago |
orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson
Mohamad Lilo has been found guilty of aggravated assault by a Barrie jury in the frying pan attack on the woman he is also accused of killing, Elnaz Hajtamiri. Lilo showed little emotion when the jury foreperson pronounced him guilty. Moments later, he glanced toward the eight-man, four-woman jury as they were being individually polled. Wednesday’s verdict was the latest stop on what has been a circuitous journey through the legal system.
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1 week ago |
orilliamatters.com | Peter Robinson
A lawyer made an unexpected court appearance Monday on behalf of Ryan Wood in Barrie. Wood, head of the Purple Cobras youth hockey outfit, was charged with sexual assault almost two weeks ago in relation to an alleged incident in May in Barrie. Wood was released on his own recognizance with a June 30 court date. His case has now been put over until Sept. 8 and the original June 30 date has been vacated.
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Rumoured they love Trouba-lite Kashawn Aitcheson
The #NYR have a week to decide if they’re going to keep the No. 12 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft or preserve their 2026 first instead. My understanding is that Chris Drury intends to take it down to the wire while he continues to weigh all options 👇🏼https://t.co/fjdcWPdnWM
You know you’re old when….my first job as a student newspaper reporter, I covered Mr Guy when he played for Western. Steady d-man
"We're fully committed to making sure that we provide our players and staff with all of the tools and everything they need to be successful." Newly named co-owner Mark Guy brings over 25 years of experience in the hockey world to @StingHockey 🎥 https://t.co/rPnxC0ts4A
Arm injury. At least he has his twin sister to have a quick look (she’s a doctor).
Corey Conners is a WD from the Travelers Championship and replaced by Jhonattan Vegas.
