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Wera assault trial continues

Fofana testifies, claims ignorance

By Doug McCooeye
Sherbrooke

The trial of Alfa Ibrahim Fofana continued Tuesday afternoon in a Sherbrooke courtroom, with the defendant himself being called to the stand as the defence’s first witness.
In his testimony, Fofana pointed the finger at one of his co-accused and denied prior knowledge of the crimes committed. Fofana is accused of orchestrating an armed robbery of Wera Farm on March 4 that led to the sequestering of François Wera and saw a significant amount of money and firearms stolen. Fofana faces charges of armed robbery with an illegal weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, extortion through the use of a firearm, sequestering, breaking and entering with the use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, and assault causing injury.

Au Bon Marché building to get major facelift

A long disused, iconic downtown Sherbrooke building is about to get a major make-over.
The Au Bon Marché building on the corner of King street west and Grande-Fourches, will be renovated both internally and externally to the tune of approximately $2.5 million, its new owners announced Wednesday.

Liberal Express takes in Hatley, the Fair and childhood home

In Richmond, Ignatieff visited family grave sites and met with local personalities like Legion president John Hill.

Mike McDevitt
Sherbrooke

Federal Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff spent most of the past weekend in the Eastern Townships, reconnecting to his roots and presenting his vision of a Canada “not based on fear and divisiveness.”
While generally taking the high road in his political statements, the Opposition leader did not spare Prime Minister Stephen Harper criticism while mocking his now-famous Nunavut runway ATV excursion. “When asked if he had broken any laws by driving around the runway like that, the Prime Minister responded ‘I make the rules.’ Well, Canadians believe that they make the rules.