A Metroland Community Newspaper vol. 140 No. 44 Tuesday, August 17, 1999 40 Pages $1 0O (GST ncluded) Çhief Algar slams coverage of latest twist PIOtO [)y jmA1m~ rmlii-r vIHe's on a roll Ed Hazel of the Milton Lawn Bowling Club keeps hie oye on the bail whiis competing ln the Mens Open Triples Toumnamêflt Saturday. See story and more photos on page 22. in murder case Bv KAREN SMITH The Champion Halton Regional Police Chief Ean Algar has publicly corne down on some members of the news media for what he called unbalanced reporting and sensationalismn in their coverage of the Roy Hopkins murder confession. While he wouldn't name which news agencies his comments were directed at, the chief said in a press release that the sensationalisrn was unnecessary and took a toll on the victim's family as well as police. such ahsn is sen stile but lakin in su- stance, ino onb- snedst t publc i causs thewarrlic- ed strest ur offi- ers tir fis ours serc fand vic- timizervthe fadmiie closzes to thle tragedy, he sadhe nAla tae"The dv better." Asked y There Chapio tobe or sped wit hbe ohamconeton, mhie Algarfi si i stoie rfeption, Hopis confessi n to hes9 rdert opkinesr condfedo Sohepard, smrer oef publica- tons faied topd show te hole pictire. tien said sow acts wee publed Heth an unfaircslants wr estalishng credibinitnfoir then confressor, wh OP inestbiityorth no alessr made upth story. Do more homeworlk important tacts from the case in which Keith Madeley, 26, was tried and convict- ed for the murder - should have been included in reports, he said. The force stands behind the arrest and conviction of Madeley for killing Mr. Sheppard. Police say the jury trial showed strong evidence. "Do a little bit of homework, be Iess sensationai and more balanced," Chief Algar advised the media. Following a five-month investigation that included travel to Calgary, the OPP- says Hopkins couldn't have been the mur- derer. The self-admitted thief and robber now faces a charge of attempting to obstruct justice. The chief said he didn't launch formai eses BACK on page 10 TIP 0F THE WEEK Many of the medical technologies that help humans live longer and heaithier lives are also available for your pet. Yearly examinations and a few drops of your pets blood can monitor organ function and detect dis- eases before they occur. This is even more important for your pet because they cannot tell us when they do flot feel well and as a result, their instincts to protect themselves will often resuit in a sick pet hiding its jîl- ness. Ali pets over seven years of age should have annual blood testing. THSE HEALTH AND WELLNESS 0F YOUR PET -IS OUR FOREMOST OCN NewYor bi huisan theroc mere we to asin lamp cAm looearoud 1:30 p.m.ne sr Thnjes meria rock climbwh wisa acompaneratnohea frNew York tat e ascud by rc the lons Fire eatnnd taken.m to Milton District Hospital. He was later transferred to Hamilton General Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition at press time yester- day. Mueres Suit Pompi *BusIness Doa * Future Slîo a Zellers * M&M Mouis e ikea Catalogues* *Sslsstsd arias only & Pet