Sudbury briefs: Accused killer still searching for lawyer; search ends sadly; Axe Cancer on Sunday, job fair Oct. 8
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A Toronto man accused of murdering a Sudbury man near Wawa continues to wait for legal representation.
Houssein Hassan, 24, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Devon Collin, 32.
Collin was shot in Rabazo Township, south of Wawa, in late May, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Hassan and Collin allegedly knew each other through the drug trade in Sudbury.
On Thursday, Hassan appeared in bail court via video from Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.
He told duty counsel Gary Knox he is “still waiting” on his legal aid application. Hassan said his matter could be adjourned “possibly another week.”
He returns to bail court Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Hassan was arrested at his residence in Toronto on Sept. 10.
A second suspect, Demitri Fortomaris, 22, of Mississauga, Ont., was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
His court date is Nov. 4 in Wawa.
Search ends sadly
The search for a Greater Sudbury man has ended sadly.
Greater Sudbury Police said on its Twitter account Thursday that Martin Neas was located Wednesday deceased in a wooded area in the city. Foul play is not suspected.
The 32-year-old man was last seen on Sept. 30 at around 10:30 a.m., sparking the search.
“Our condolences go to the family and friends of Martin,” police said.
Axe Cancer on Sunday
Hosted by Camp Quality Canada, Axe Cancer takes place in eight cities simultaneously across Canada on Sunday. Participants will gather for axe throwing tournaments to raise funds and awareness for Camp Quality Cancer.
Camp Quality Canada is a non-profit charitable organization with the mission to strive to improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through camps and year-round family support programs. For more information visit www.axecancer.ca.
In Sudbury, the axe throwing will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northern Axperts Lounge (northernaxperts.com), 187 Shaughnessy St.
Architecture students giving back
A group of undergraduate students from the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury has found a fun way to give back to the community. Thanks to the sponsorship of a few local businesses, the students are not just designing and building a series of playhouses for children, they’re also donating them to a local non-profit group.
The project, part of the third-year undergraduate studio, is a team effort with Better Beginnings, a Sudbury-based organization that assists children from high-risk communities.
The school is planning a kick-off event on Friday at the school of Architecture. Better Beginnings’ network of families and friends will be at the centre of this special day. There will also be a second event on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will be open to the general public.
Job fair Oct. 8
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the local trade shortage, the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is hosting a job fair this fall with a focus on some of Sudbury’s top industries. The job fair goes Oct. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Northbury Hotel in Conference Centre, 50 Brady St. Admission and parking will be free.
The event will host close to 20 employers within the mining, construction, automotive and skilled labour industries. Job fairs typically provide companies a platform to promote their services and to connect directly with local job seekers. It is also an ideal time for job seekers to explore the various positions available. Job seekers are urged to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes.
YMCA Employment Services provides free services, resources and tools to assist both job seekers and employers in meeting their employment needs. For more information, visit www.ymcaneo.ca or call the centre at 705-674-2324.
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