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Father charged in aggravated assault of infant
Father charged in aggravated assault of infant

CTV News

time03-05-2025

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Father charged in aggravated assault of infant

A Sarnia police cruiser, as seen on May 25, 2023. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London) A two-month-old infant was taken from Sarnia to the London Children's Hospital for serious injuries on Thursday. According to Sarnia police, the infant had to be placed on life support. Police say they were contacted after hospital staff determined the injuries appeared consistent with a violent criminal act. Sarnia police have charged the 27-year-old father of the infant with one count of aggravated assault. Police say aggravated assault is the most severe form of assault in the Canadian Criminal Code and encompasses things like disfiguring, wounding, or endangering life. At this time, the infant remains in critical condition at London Health Sciences Center - Children's Hospital. The Sarnia Police Service will not be releasing the name of the charged individual to protect the identity of the child, as well as family members who may not be involved. The Sarnia Police Service is continuing its investigation into this matter.

‘This is nothing. I'm walking. Nobody's shooting at me': Port Dover, Ont. man walking 800 kilometres for homeless veterans
‘This is nothing. I'm walking. Nobody's shooting at me': Port Dover, Ont. man walking 800 kilometres for homeless veterans

CTV News

time02-05-2025

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‘This is nothing. I'm walking. Nobody's shooting at me': Port Dover, Ont. man walking 800 kilometres for homeless veterans

Ken MacKay seen in London, Ont. on May 2, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) A Port Dover veteran has arrived in London as he continues a charity walk to support homeless veterans. A poster strapped to Ken MacKay's backpack outlines his path from Windsor, Ont. to Ottawa, Ont. It is a daunting trek for most, but not for MacKay, who regularly hikes European mountains. Ken MacKay walk for homeless veterans Ken MacKay seen with the poster on his back, outlining his mission. He is seen in London, Ont. on May 2, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) 'This is a cakewalk compared to the mountains of Spain. Those were goat trails. Southern Ontario is pretty flat,' he told CTV News London during a brief stop. Mackay, a veteran himself, feels a 'pull' to support those battling post-traumatic stress. 'I didn't go overseas. I didn't see anything horrific. But I know guys and gals who have, and I want to do something for them,' he said. A Sergeant-at-Arms at his local legion, he mapped out his 800-kilometre path after hearing of the struggles of some of those who faced combat in Afghanistan and Bosnia. 'And those memories don't go away,' said MacKay. 'They still get those nightmares. And it's sad.' At his current place, MacKay is travelling about 25 kilometres per day. He hopes to arrive in Ottawa by June 4. He is raising funds for Homes for Heroes. It builds communities for struggling veterans. A project in London is on its list. With many stops, MacKay's walk has already raised $30,000. His goal is $250,000. Ken MacKay walk for homeless veterans Ken MacKay seen in London, Ont. on May 2, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) At 65, he is up for the task, agreeing that another man, familiar to CTV London viewers, led the way. The late Tom Hennessey walked 100 kilometres at 100 years of age for the same cause. 'I do get inspiration from people who have done this before me, like Tom. So maybe somebody will pick it up after me,' he said. Still, MacKay gets his greatest inspiration from those he's walking for. 'This is nothing. I'm walking. Nobody's shooting at me. Nobody's trying to kill me.'

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