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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 11, 2012 · 8 Newman murdered by estranged husband: police By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF After nearly six months of investigation, Halton homicide officers announced Friday, they have concluded their investigation into the death of Oakville resident Katherine Newman and confirmed her estranged husband, Kyle Newman, murdered her. Katherine, 43, was found stabbed to death in her Treetop Terrace residence on Jan. 12. At about the same time, Kyle, 43, was fatally shot by Halton Regional Police after he charged officers with a knife in his hand at the police station at 95 Oak Walk Dr. Detective Sergeant John Mans of the Halton Regional Police Service Homicide "Obviously there were some family issues that have already been alluded to, but as to what happened that day between the two of them, I wouldn't be able to comment. I could guess... so could you, but it would only be a guess." Detective Sergeant John Mans, Halton Regional Police Service Homicide Unit Unit said the Jan. 12 events could be characterized fairly as an incident of murder/ suicide. "I don't know what else you would call it," he said. Mans said Kyle had always been a suspect in Katherine's death, but pointed out that a significant portion of the investigation could not begin until the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which was investigating Kyle's death, concluded its investigation. That investigation was completed in April with SIU Director Ian Scott determining the officers involved in Kyle's shooting were justified in their actions as they had reasonable grounds to believe they would be seriously harmed or killed if they did not act. The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. After the SIU investigation was complete, Mans said Halton police were further able to investigate Katherine's death by processing exhibits and evidence collected during the independent SIU investigation. A subsequent examination of evidence gathered from Kyle and his vehicle, in addition to other investigative findings have brought homicide detectives to the conclusion that Kyle was responsible for the stabbing death of Katherine. Mans would not say exactly what the evidence was that conclusively point- Katherine Newman ed to Kyle as being responsible for Katherine's death, noting only that statements and forensics were collected during the investigation. Mans also said he could not provide an exact motive for Katherine's murder. "Without the two of them here, it is hard for us to say," he said. "Obviously there were some family issues that have already been alluded to, but as to what happened that day between the two of them, I wouldn't be able to comment. I could guess... so could you, but it would only be a guess." Halton Police Deputy Chief Bob Percy said the circumstances surrounding Katherine and Kyle's deaths have greatly affected the Oakville community. Percy called it a tragic situation that touched many lives. "Hopefully the completion of the investigation will bring a measure of closure," he said. "Our thoughts remain with their families." The Newmans are survived by their three young sons, Thomas, Joshua and James. www.oakville.ca Notice of Completion Oakville Transportation Master Plan Oakville's Transportation Master Plan The Town of Oakville has completed Switching Gears, the town's update of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP), reflecting its commitment for a practical, long-term action plan through policies, plans and forecasts related to land use planning and transportation to meet the needs of planned growth to 2031. The Transportation Master Plan was carried out as a Master Plan study under the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act following Section 2.7 of the Municipal Class EA process. Your input is important! You are invited to provide written comments to the study team, by September 26, 2012. The Transportation Master Plan document is available for review online at www.oakville.ca or in hard copy at the following locations: Town Hall ­ Engineering and Construction, Planning Services, Clerk's Departments and ServiceOakville 1225 Trafalgar Road, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oakville Public Library, Central Branch 120 Navy Street Monday­Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday­Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The long-term recommendations presented in Switching Gears focus on improvements to address existing and future transportation needs and opportunities. The recommended plan integrates the following elements: Please submit written comments to: Dan Cozzi, P.Eng., Director, Engineering and Construction, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. 905-815-6060 or tmp@oakville.ca Notice of Study Commencement Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for Improvements of Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407 (ETR) The Town of Oakville has initiated a Class Environment Assessment (EA) for improvements to Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407. In order to best address operational deficiencies and the need for additional north-south transportation capacity in the area, a number of alternatives will be examined as part of the study including the potential widening of Sixth Line to four lanes, cross-sectional elements, intersection improvements and traffic operations, and the overall impact of improvements on the social, cultural and natural environments. The study has now begun and will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred design in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The study is being carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule `C' projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This study will satisfy Phases 1 to 4 (need and justification, alternative solutions, alternative designs and Environmental Study Report) of the Class EA process for Sixth Line from Dundas Street to Highway 407 (ETR). A key component of the study will be consultation with interested stakeholders. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to present the project, review the study scope and discuss issues related to the project including alternative solutions, alternative designs, evaluation criteria, and environmental impacts and mitigation measures. Details regarding the PICs will available on the town's website and published in the local newspaper as the study progresses. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. It is expected this study will be completed by the end of May 2013. Project updates will be provided through the town's website at www.oakville.ca If you have any questions or comments regarding the study, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact either of the following project team members: Dale Lipnicky, C.E.T., Project Leader ­ Capital Projects, Engineering and Construction, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. Tel: 905-845-6601, ext. 3326. Fax: 905-338-4159. dlipnicky@oakville.ca Peter C. Wong, P.Eng., Manager, Municipal Transportation, Morrison Hersfield Limited, 235 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1T1. Tel: 416-499-3110, ext. 1338. Fax: 416-499-9658. pcwong@morrisonhershfield.com Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This notice first issued on July 4, 2012. 407 407 Burnhamthorpe Rd a Blvd Sixth Line Neyagaw Dundas St W Trafalgar Rd Dundas St E Study Area