TORONTO – A man at the centre of the Maple Leaf Gardens sex abuse scandal is expected to plead guilty today to more than 100 charges related to alleged offences that took place in the Toronto area decades ago.
Gordon Stuckless’s lawyer says his client will enter a guilty plea to 103 charges he faces involving 15 alleged victims.
Ari Goldkind says Stuckless categorically denies his guilt on five charges of buggery involving three people who went to police last year.
Goldkind says Stuckless has never “shied away from responsibility for the terrible things he did decades ago.”
WEATHER
A few showers ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 14. UV index 6 or high.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT
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Sports:
- Mother’s Day Miracle: Rare medical intervention saves high-risk pregnancy for Ontario woman
- Mayor says Ottawa will reverse course on Israel national day event after cancellation
- TSX edges off recent record after blowout jobs report, U.S. stock markets mixed
- Teenage boy arrested after stabbing on Pickering, Ont. bus
Raptors:
Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri has been fined $25,000 for using obscene language in a public setting.
The Toronto Raptors have assumed blame for the shot clock debacle.
IN THE NEWS…
Toronto police were called to an east-end Toronto apartment overnight after a woman found a ball python in the bathtub.
A parents’ group is calling on Ontario’s Catholic teachers’ union to withdraw from participation in this summer’s World Pride Parade in Toronto.
Toronto residents can celebrate Earth Day with a number of activities planned across the city.
Herb Gray, former deputy prime minister and one of Canada’s longest-serving parliamentarians, has died at the age of 82.
Officials said Tuesday that confirmed fatalities had reached 104 on the sunken South Korean ferry, with nearly 200 people still missing.
ALSO COMING UP TODAY…
Ontario Review Board hearing for Richard Kachkar, found not criminally responsible for killing Sgt. Ryan Russell with a snow plow. (9 a.m. at Ontario Shores, 700 Gordon St., Whitby)
Preliminary inquiry for Const. James Forcillo, charged with second-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old Sammy Yatim. Through May 9, then continues June 16-20. (10 a.m. at 60 Queen St. W.)
City of Toronto Ombudsman Fiona Crean holds a news conference to discuss the results of an investigation into Human Resource policies and practices at Toronto Community Housing Corporation. (10:30 a.m. at Committee Room 1, Toronto City Hall)
Bernard Trottier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, will make an announcement in support of Canadian innovation and the economy in Toronto. (10:30 a.m. at 30 Ordnance St.)
Premier Kathleen Wynne to meet with families affected by flooding in Belleville. Closed to media. Media scrum at 1 p.m. (11:30 a.m. at Gerry Masterson Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd., Belleville)
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will provide a business update and make several announcements about the fan experience at Tim Hortons Field. (11:30 a.m. at Sheraton Hotel Hamilton – East Ballroom, 116 King St. W )
Liz Sandals, Minister of Education, will make an announcement about helping low-income families. (9 a.m. at YMCA of Greater Toronto Child Care Centre (take elevator to second floor), 15 Breadalbane Street)
Former U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke speaks to the Economic Club of Canada. (11:45 a.m. at The Sheraton Centre, Grand Ballroom, 123 Queen St. W.)
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